2021-11-08 · City Council · Transcript · City Council Meeting

--- title: November 8 2021 City Council Meeting date: 2021-11-08 source: 2021-11-08_November_8_2021_City_Council_Meeting.wav --- [0:00:49, 0:00:51]: Good evening, everyone. [0:00:54, 0:00:55]: Good evening to you. [0:00:55, 0:00:56]: Good evening. [0:00:59, 0:01:00]: Um [0:01:03, 0:01:06]: Testing, testing, testing. Can you hear me? [0:01:06, 0:01:08]: Yeah, absolutely. We hear you loud and clear. [0:01:13, 0:01:19]: Okay. Mayor, can you hear me? Yes, I hear you. You're good. I hear you. Okay, yeah. Okay, that's [0:01:23, 0:01:24]: You should be good. [0:01:53, 0:01:57]: Alrighty, so what do we have here? We've got [0:01:58, 0:02:02]: Okay, five. [0:02:05, 0:02:06]: I think [0:02:27, 0:02:28]: Okay. [0:02:31, 0:02:37]: Our folks are looking for a quorum and uh for our attorneys as well. [0:02:39, 0:02:40]: Okay. [0:02:50, 0:02:54]: Mm-hmm. [0:03:02, 0:03:07]: We're now recording on Facebook Live as well. Just so you know that, ladies and gentlemen. [0:03:23, 0:03:24]: Mm-hmm. [0:03:29, 0:03:30]: Alrighty. [0:03:34, 0:03:35]: Mm. [0:03:36, 0:03:36]: Mm-hmm. [0:03:41, 0:03:46]: Well, we're still missing. We don't have a quorum yet and we're still missing our attorney. [0:03:53, 0:03:55]: Okay. [0:04:06, 0:04:09]: Uh, Mr. Washington's there, I see his uh name. [0:04:09, 0:04:11]: Okay, Washington Sierra. [0:04:12, 0:04:19]: Okay, Debbie. Good afternoon. How are you doing, Ms. Washington? Good one. How are you? All righty, sir. Okay, Mr. Thomas popped in. All right. [0:04:22, 0:04:25]: All right, ladies and gentlemen, I'll say that uh we have [0:04:26, 0:04:28]: Okay, let's see here. [0:04:33, 0:04:34]: Alrighty. [0:04:35, 0:04:41]: All right, I'd like to call the council meeting for November eighth, uh, two thousand twenty-one. I am six oh one. [0:04:41, 0:04:44]: And I'd like to call the meeting to order on that note. [0:04:44, 0:04:47]: Chief Tremor, sir, can you give the invocation, please? [0:04:49, 0:04:51]: Absolutely. Thank you, Mayor. We can all bow our heads. [0:04:52, 0:04:55]: Heavenly Father, we come to you today asking for your guidance. [0:04:56, 0:04:57]: For your wisdom. [0:04:57, 0:04:59]: And for your support as we begin this meeting. [0:05:00, 0:05:02]: Help us to engage in meaningful discussion. [0:05:03, 0:05:05]: Allow us to grow closer as a group. [0:05:06, 0:05:07]: And to nurture our bonds of community. [0:05:08, 0:05:10]: Dear Lord, we thank you for our veterans. [0:05:11, 0:05:17]: Uh we thank you for the worthy men and women who gave their best and were called upon to serve and protect this great country. [0:05:18, 0:05:21]: We pray that you will bless them for their unselfish service. [0:05:21, 0:05:26]: In the continual struggle struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety. [0:05:26, 0:05:28]: And our country's heritage for us all. [0:05:29, 0:05:31]: We ask Father that you fill this with your grace. [0:05:33, 0:05:34]: Lord God, we [0:05:35, 0:05:40]: Ask that you help us make decisions that might affect all those who live, work, and play in this community. [0:05:40, 0:05:42]: And continue to remind us. [0:05:42, 0:05:44]: That all we do here today. [0:05:44, 0:05:46]: All that we accomplished. [0:05:46, 0:05:48]: It's for the pursuit of truth. [0:05:48, 0:05:50]: For the greater glory of you. [0:05:50, 0:05:52]: And for the service of humanity. [0:05:52, 0:05:55]: We ask all these things in your heavenly name. [0:05:56, 0:05:57]: Amen. Amen. [0:05:58, 0:06:02]: Okay, need to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, please. [0:06:04, 0:06:18]: I pledge allegiance. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic to stand one nation under God, individual liberty and justice for all. [0:06:22, 0:06:29]: And um on that note, I'll need the um an actual roll call, by the way. Um Madam Clerk, please. [0:06:31, 0:06:33]: Yes, Mayor Ford. Present. [0:06:34, 0:06:35]: May I approach him Alexander? [0:06:36, 0:06:38]: Present. Councilwoman Barber. [0:06:38, 0:06:39]: That's it. [0:06:39, 0:06:40]: Councilman Blount. [0:06:42, 0:06:43]: Present. [0:06:44, 0:06:45]: Councilwoman Gantt. [0:06:48, 0:06:53]: Let the record reflect Councilwoman Gantt is not in attendance. Councilman Thomas. [0:06:53, 0:06:54]: Roger. [0:06:54, 0:06:55]: Mayor Ford, you have a quorum. [0:06:56, 0:06:57]: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Appreciate that. [0:06:57, 0:07:00]: Council, I need a motion to adopt the agenda. [0:07:02, 0:07:03]: Mayor. Yes, sir. [0:07:04, 0:07:07]: I like to move I move. [0:07:07, 0:07:11]: To amend the agenda to remove item eleven. [0:07:12, 0:07:12]: Twell. [0:07:13, 0:07:14]: Fourteen [0:07:15, 0:07:16]: And fifteen. [0:07:17, 0:07:21]: To allow for vendors to present updates. [0:07:21, 0:07:26]: timelines and status of all associated projects. [0:07:26, 0:07:31]: uh at the um november thirtieth work session [0:07:31, 0:07:33]: And I would also ask [0:07:33, 0:07:35]: If council is willing [0:07:35, 0:07:37]: To uh consent. [0:07:37, 0:07:48]: uh to those items coming forward. And if I need to explain a little bit more, I'm willing to do that. But I move to uh to table those uh agenda items. [0:07:49, 0:07:50]: Is there a second? [0:07:53, 0:07:53]: Is there a second? [0:07:54, 0:08:08]: I'll second that, but there are a couple of other items that I want to table as well. Do I make a separate? Yes, make a separate. Make a separate because he already made one motion. So you second that. Okay. So all in favor of that motion, please indicate. [0:08:10, 0:08:13]: Please please read those motions out, please. [0:08:15, 0:08:16]: I [0:08:16, 0:08:17]: To a man [0:08:18, 0:08:20]: Agenda items. [0:08:20, 0:08:22]: Number eleven. [0:08:23, 0:08:24]: Twelve. [0:08:24, 0:08:26]: Fourteen, fifteen. [0:08:27, 0:08:30]: to allow for vendors to present [0:08:31, 0:08:34]: Updates, timeline, and status of all [0:08:35, 0:08:38]: projects at the uh work session meeting. [0:08:39, 0:08:54]: Mayor, if you would like, I I uh I I can explain the motion. Uh if if you if you allow if that would help clarify if that'll help you. I just want the public to understand what they are. There's nothing on this screen to tell the public what that is. [0:08:55, 0:08:55]: Okay. [0:08:56, 0:08:58]: Well, mayor, if I may just let me just say [0:08:59, 0:09:01]: before us, before the council. [0:09:01, 0:09:04]: There are several um [0:09:05, 0:09:08]: contracts that we are scheduled to approve tonight. [0:09:09, 0:09:10]: And I find it [0:09:11, 0:09:12]: You know [0:09:13, 0:09:15]: For me not to be able to approve [0:09:16, 0:09:17]: А the contract [0:09:18, 0:09:19]: With the language [0:09:20, 0:09:21]: На спинки [0:09:22, 0:09:23]: Uh updates. [0:09:24, 0:09:27]: Timelines and status and as you know. [0:09:27, 0:09:29]: There are a couple of vendors. [0:09:29, 0:09:33]: One contract has 19 projects, one has fifteen. [0:09:34, 0:09:52]: And you know, going back, we we have no updates, we have no status, we have no timeline when they will be uh concluded. So I just think going forward, uh the language in these contracts that we are going to approve. [0:09:52, 0:09:53]: I think [0:09:53, 0:09:55]: Those concerns. [0:09:55, 0:09:57]: need to be included. [0:09:58, 0:10:03]: Uh in this contract for us to approve, understanding that we need to understand. [0:10:04, 0:10:17]: Um, you know, we need to be able to see uh updates, timelines, and and and current status uh as we go forward, as these projects move forward. This is the information that the council. [0:10:17, 0:10:22]: need to be abreast of in going forward with all of the projects that we have on the books. [0:10:23, 0:10:43]: Okay, let me say this. Number 11 was council consideration to approve continuation of contract that deals with the engineering services, Falcon Design, Consultant Services. Number 12, Council consideration approved continuation of contract. Public Works Department requesting approval to continue to continue utilizing RFP number. Uh what [0:10:43, 0:11:03]: number here engineering services with uh scatter systems and that deals with the contract Carter and SLU. Uh council number 14 is council consideration approved contract renewal um and this is reference to renewing the contract uh for the in reference to keck and wood involving development the community development uh construction project [0:11:03, 0:11:20]: project manager Kekin Wood. And number 16, excuse me, number 15 dealt with council consideration approved continuance of contract and involves a finance department in reference to an RFP. And that deals with Intodev Technologies LLC. Those what those highlights are. [0:11:20, 0:11:25]: Okay. A motion has been made in a second. All approval uh all approved the motion, please indicate. [0:11:26, 0:11:32]: Okay, and it seemed like Mr. Okay, Mr. Blount? May I uh I have a question. [0:11:33, 0:11:34]: Well [0:11:35, 0:11:38]: Okay, you when you get a person check or you have a question? [0:11:39, 0:11:40]: What's the question, sir? [0:11:41, 0:11:47]: Well, I'm looking at I'm I'm looking at the um the different um [0:11:48, 0:11:50]: Um calls for [0:11:50, 0:11:51]: Tabling. [0:11:52, 0:12:03]: Um my my concern now is when we look at I'm looking at number eleven, which is Falcon Design. And we're looking at tabling um [0:12:04, 0:12:06]: This renewal [0:12:06, 0:12:10]: Based on nineteen projects already been in depth then with this company. [0:12:11, 0:12:12]: Uh with Falcon Design. [0:12:13, 0:12:14]: Um [0:12:15, 0:12:16]: My concern is that [0:12:17, 0:12:24]: Um, if there is any updates needed to be done, we you know, with the with the dynamics of things that just happened with the removal of our [0:12:25, 0:12:33]: Um, past city manager, uh, one of the things we do, and I think the council does need updates on what's going on with the projects at hand. [0:12:34, 0:12:35]: But how do we [0:12:36, 0:12:56]: Justify moving these projects forward when we're not renewing a contract on a company that has nineteen projects already in uh progress. But what's gonna happen is that part of the motion deals with uh reviewing these uh on the third uh next work sessions the thirtieth this month. And then between today and the um and well we'll say say tomorrow and the thirtieth, you'll be getting updates. [0:12:56, 0:13:00]: to be tasked to do that in this aspect. Gotta have to happen. [0:13:00, 0:13:02]: Mr. Thomas Gabe, please. [0:13:02, 0:13:08]: I I I I do wanna state that uh I am in favor of Falcon and I'm in favor of the contracts. [0:13:08, 0:13:12]: Uh, I don't want to folks to misunderstand that I'm not in favor of the contract. [0:13:13, 0:13:15]: I am in favor of the contract. [0:13:15, 0:13:17]: But I just think the language. [0:13:18, 0:13:20]: In the contract. [0:13:20, 0:13:22]: Не то спіть ту. [0:13:22, 0:13:39]: uh updates, timeline, and status. And I think that is important for council to be informed. You know, here we are getting ready to approve a contract and we don't know the status of a project. And I won't get into any individual project, but [0:13:40, 0:14:00]: You know, there are projects that's been on this list going on now two years and and you know, we just don't have information. We don't know updates, we don't know when it's gonna conclude, et cetera, et cetera. But I just think for us as a council to make sure we're doing our due diligence and folks are being accountable. [0:13:59, 0:14:13]: So, you know, us as a council, staff, and our vendors, we all need to be accountable in going forward and making sure that we are doing all that we can do to be efficient. [0:14:14, 0:14:22]: And effective legislators. And I just think we need this information in order for us to be efficient and effective. [0:14:24, 0:14:27]: All right. Hopefully Councilman Blount that answers your question as well. [0:14:28, 0:14:34]: Well I think uh uh mayor, if you will, I I think that what what uh Councilman Thomas just said [0:14:35, 0:14:39]: It's something I think we all want. And what also what he said in that is that [0:14:40, 0:14:43]: You know, I just don't want us to continue tabling uh [0:14:44, 0:14:50]: Uh doing a lot of tabling when we can handle the handle it here. If there's a contingency on this contract to put in [0:14:50, 0:14:52]: Put other language in. [0:14:52, 0:14:57]: uh to approve this contract with that contingency with that language to be put in and if there's a dispute. [0:14:58, 0:15:01]: with that language being put in and then we bring that back to the council. [0:15:02, 0:15:08]: But there's not a dispute for that being put in, then why are we continuing the table in something we could take care of tonight? [0:15:08, 0:15:09]: That's my only concern. [0:15:10, 0:15:13]: All right. Uh stand by Councilman Thomas. Councilman Barber, you had your hand up. [0:15:15, 0:15:22]: Yes, um I believe the purpose is so that we can get status updates from those specific [0:15:22, 0:15:23]: Contractors. [0:15:24, 0:15:28]: I would prefer that they come here and report it to us. [0:15:28, 0:15:31]: If they don't want to give us status updates at the meetings. [0:15:32, 0:15:33]: That information [0:15:33, 0:15:34]: Should be [0:15:34, 0:15:36]: Um forwarded to us. [0:15:36, 0:15:38]: Directly from the city manager. [0:15:38, 0:15:40]: But because we don't have a city manager. [0:15:40, 0:15:42]: We need updates to them. [0:15:42, 0:15:54]: Counseling also mentioned about once we get those status updates, then we can add all of these contracts to a consent agenda to approve them at our next meeting. [0:15:55, 0:15:56]: It's my understanding. [0:15:56, 0:15:58]: I will tell you that. [0:15:58, 0:15:59]: Fire. [0:15:59, 0:16:01]: At the end of December. [0:16:02, 0:16:03]: So we still have time. [0:16:04, 0:16:18]: Well, I would tell you that each one of these contracts, these individual contracts, these individuals are online right now to give an update if that was the desire of the council in this aspect. Now, but they are available. They're online at this point. Uh Councilman Thomas, go ahead, please. Well [0:16:19, 0:16:23]: For an example, um, there are nineteen projects with with Falcon. [0:16:24, 0:16:42]: I I don't think it's is it's time-wise to let them go through all 19 projects here tonight. And let me also say that the current contract does not end until December. So it's not like they're not going to continue working. [0:16:42, 0:16:46]: All I'm saying is that we're just moving the approval. [0:16:46, 0:16:50]: of the contract going forward for twenty twenty two, if you will. [0:16:50, 0:16:53]: Just a few weeks from now, but I just think that [0:16:53, 0:17:10]: uh the the the the issue that i'm raising is just to have more information updates timeline and status and that that's the only difference the work will continue i'm in favor of falcon uh without a doubt but i just think the language [0:17:11, 0:17:21]: The language in the contract need to spell out those specific things so that the council can be informed. [0:17:23, 0:17:28]: All right, so be it. Any other comments before we finalize this vote here and move on. [0:17:29, 0:17:32]: Motion was made was seconded. So all in favor of the motion, please indicate. [0:17:34, 0:17:36]: Okay, okay. [0:17:36, 0:17:37]: Uh Mr. Blount. [0:17:38, 0:17:42]: You oppose? You abstain. So 301, motion passed. [0:17:42, 0:17:43]: All right. [0:17:43, 0:17:47]: Councilman Barber, you had another amendment to the to the agenda, I believe. [0:17:48, 0:17:51]: Yes, I wanted to table [0:17:51, 0:17:54]: Items sixteen and seventeen. [0:17:55, 0:17:56]: That is [0:17:56, 0:17:58]: Um the council consideration to approve. [0:17:59, 0:18:04]: Police department job descriptions, organizational chart, and paying classifications. [0:18:04, 0:18:06]: And number seven teen. [0:18:06, 0:18:09]: Council consideration to approve the purchase of [0:18:09, 0:18:10]: Police department vehicles. [0:18:12, 0:18:14]: Um and if necessary, we can do a [0:18:14, 0:18:15]: Special call meeting. [0:18:16, 0:18:17]: Later this week. [0:18:17, 0:18:19]: There are some additional questions. [0:18:19, 0:18:20]: That um [0:18:21, 0:18:22]: I have and I know. [0:18:22, 0:18:25]: Other council members may have questions as well. [0:18:27, 0:18:29]: I well, all right. Is there a second to this particular? [0:18:30, 0:18:30]: A motion. [0:18:31, 0:18:33]: Uh Councilman Blount, you second that motion. [0:18:33, 0:18:34]: Yes, sir. [0:18:34, 0:18:34]: All right. [0:18:35, 0:18:37]: Okay, all in favor of the motion, please indicate. [0:18:38, 0:18:44]: Mayor, can can I have the discussion first? Yeah, you go ahead, sir. Discussion. Go ahead, please. [0:18:44, 0:18:48]: Uh I I I'd like to get uh Chief Tremor to sort of [0:18:49, 0:18:51]: respond to some of that um [0:18:52, 0:19:02]: I I did have a a brief conversation with him and and it's no excuse, but you know, I've been a s a little down, didn't get a chance to review. [0:19:02, 0:19:08]: Um the agenda packet, it was rather lengthy. It's a lot of information to digest. [0:19:09, 0:19:12]: And I tried to do a quick conversation with him and [0:19:12, 0:19:16]: There were some some concerns that came out of that. So Chief, do you want to [0:19:18, 0:19:18]: Oh [0:19:19, 0:19:21]: Do do you want to speak now or? [0:19:23, 0:19:30]: I'd be glad to. I know we didn't have an opportunity to um discuss in length, but as it relates to item sixteen. [0:19:30, 0:19:37]: Uh the council consideration to approve police department job descriptions orb chart and pay classifications. [0:19:37, 0:19:40]: Um that's a very broad uh proposal. [0:19:40, 0:19:47]: And um what we're looking for most immediately is council approval to bring on four positions. [0:19:48, 0:19:51]: to assist with the implementation of the police department. [0:19:51, 0:20:01]: Um we don't have to assess every job description and uh pay classification at this moment, but I can tell you that there was conversation with Miss Wheeler. [0:20:01, 0:20:07]: where we have done a salary study to make sure that these salaries are in alignment with uh the current salaries. [0:20:07, 0:20:09]: And um [0:20:09, 0:20:12]: Really the the the key thing is we have a lot of work to do here. [0:20:13, 0:20:18]: Um and there's a lot of heavy lifting that's going to be required to move this department forward. [0:20:18, 0:20:29]: And um, you know, it's it's important to get some people on initially to be able to divide a lot of the responsibilities in order to make sure that we meet our July one timeframe. [0:20:30, 0:20:37]: And as it relates to item 17 regarding the acquisition of vehicles, I just want to impress upon council the urgency of this purchase. [0:20:37, 0:20:41]: Uh you all know that there's a supply chain shortage for vehicles. [0:20:41, 0:20:53]: And um this is something that needs to be decided on um very quickly in order to be able to receive these vehicles in enough time to be able to meet our July one timeframe. [0:20:53, 0:21:03]: And the only thing that I would like for you to consider is that if we do not make that mark of July one, we are not receiving the full rollback from the county, uh the two million dollars nearly in taxes. [0:21:03, 0:21:14]: And we will have to arrange probably for some sort of service delivery strategy or agreement with Henry County PD to continue services because I'm confident that if we don't make a decision on the vehicle in the next week or two. [0:21:14, 0:21:23]: That we will be be be behind such that it will delay us in implementation of the department on July one. So I just wanted [0:21:23, 0:21:28]: Wanted everybody to be fully aware of the uh repercussions of delaying these decisions. [0:21:30, 0:21:36]: All right. Uh Mr. Thomas, go ahead, please. So let me ask you this if I may. So [0:21:37, 0:21:40]: Um agenda item [0:21:44, 0:21:45]: Sixteen [0:21:45, 0:21:48]: If we table that until um [0:21:49, 0:21:52]: A special call meeting or a work session. [0:21:52, 0:21:55]: Well, that would that sort of suffice. [0:21:55, 0:21:56]: Um [0:21:57, 0:22:02]: in in your uh a gen in your plan to move forward. [0:22:02, 0:22:05]: I I do understand about the vehicles. [0:22:05, 0:22:21]: Uh but just going back to and the vehicles is agenda item 17. 16 is the uh department job description, organization chart, et cetera, et cetera. So if we table 16 and went forward with 17. [0:22:21, 0:22:26]: Uh would that still put you in line with your uh progress going forward? [0:22:27, 0:22:32]: See, the hope was uh councilman Thomas to be able to get council approval for these positions this evening because [0:22:33, 0:22:38]: The folks that we look to bring on board will need to provide sufficient notice to their employer. [0:22:38, 0:22:46]: We table this to the 30th, then we'll be looking at January before we're able to bring people on. And my hope we'd be able to bring them on in December. [0:22:46, 0:22:51]: so that we could begin the work that needs to happen in order to move this uh this initiative forward. [0:22:55, 0:22:57]: Okay, Miss Thomas, is that it for you, sir? [0:22:58, 0:23:08]: Well, I it it is because I don't wanna hog it, but um I I just sort of still have some some concern with that we're talking a matter of um I guess a few weeks. [0:23:08, 0:23:09]: Um [0:23:10, 0:23:12]: And you know, and then [0:23:13, 0:23:14]: Uh, Chief, you know, and I [0:23:15, 0:23:18]: I really didn't want to get into this at this point. [0:23:18, 0:23:22]: See even the the advertisement of of positions [0:23:22, 0:23:30]: Which has to hap has to happen. And that's what I was alluding to earlier, that there are some procedural [0:23:30, 0:23:34]: uh step that has not taken place. [0:23:34, 0:23:40]: Uh and that's what I wanted to sort of talk to you about, but you know, we just didn't have time to talk about those, but [0:23:40, 0:23:42]: Um d those are a must. [0:23:43, 0:23:50]: uh in this process in municipal government, you know, the advertisement of position, you know, that is a must. [0:23:51, 0:23:55]: Um I didn't really want to use this platform to to get into that, but [0:23:55, 0:23:56]: Um [0:23:57, 0:24:02]: I I would recommend Chief if if if we could if we could delay that that [0:24:02, 0:24:05]: uh agenda item agenda item um [0:24:05, 0:24:06]: Sixteen. [0:24:07, 0:24:08]: Um [0:24:10, 0:24:14]: There there are some things that I just need to have a conversation with you about and [0:24:14, 0:24:17]: And I don't know why some of these things did not happen. [0:24:17, 0:24:18]: Um [0:24:19, 0:24:24]: But it did not happen. But these are a musts in municipal government. [0:24:25, 0:24:36]: Councilman, I understand your your uh position, sir. I certainly do. I can tell you that uh if you you look at a number of agencies that have started up, uh typically in most organizations we do. [0:24:36, 0:24:46]: uh put this information out, but uh as it relates to the startup, uh the chief is given considerable latitude in terms of members that they bring on board for their implementation team. [0:24:47, 0:24:54]: So that's not typically something that we've seen in any of the startup departments where all those positions have been advertised before they've been filled. [0:24:54, 0:25:04]: And if I'm not mistaken, the charter, if I'm not mistaken, uh does give the director of the division the latitude to make those appointments for those positions. [0:25:04, 0:25:10]: I did bring the candidates that I was considering before Mayor Ford, who's had the opportunity to meet with those candidates in advance. [0:25:11, 0:25:15]: And I can tell you those candidates are qualified. However, I'm not in a position to be able to speak to [0:25:15, 0:25:24]: uh these individuals specifically uh because obviously uh they are currently employed, but I did want to just just make that uh statement. [0:25:25, 0:25:45]: And I would know the fact that obviously I did meet all those gentlemen and I think they're well well excellent, qualified individuals. In reference to the the charter, uh our attorneys here, in reference to the the what uh Chief mentioned about the charter, is that an accurate statement? One before we go any further, that um that a director has some type of latitude to do something like this, to bring these people forward. [0:25:46, 0:25:50]: Mayor, I off the top of my head, I don't know. This is Jeremy. I can look and [0:25:50, 0:25:55]: And see on the charter. I mean I I would think that sounds correct that a the department head should be able to [0:25:55, 0:25:58]: fill his or her position as they deem fit. [0:26:00, 0:26:10]: Okay, but if council but if council does issue the problem is is that typically councils don't go in this far into deciding about employees that a director would hire. [0:26:11, 0:26:13]: But if council ultimately decides to do that. [0:26:14, 0:26:19]: That would kind of be steering into the executive branch, but if council issued a directive, you can't hire anybody without letting us know. [0:26:20, 0:26:22]: And we have to prove them that's not completely new. [0:26:23, 0:26:25]: Stamp okay, thank you, gentlemen. [0:26:25, 0:26:28]: Uh Councilman Barber, did you have your hand up earlier? [0:26:28, 0:26:29]: Or not? [0:26:31, 0:26:33]: I I see you, Mr. Blount. I see you. [0:26:34, 0:26:37]: If not, okay, Ms. Okay, no problem. Ms. Blanc, go ahead, please. [0:26:38, 0:26:44]: Mm Mr. Knighton, uh I'm I'm Mr. Wiggins for me, sir. Mr. Wiggins, uh uh [0:26:44, 0:26:47]: Not wiggles uh I'll say the attorneys, let me put it that way. [0:26:48, 0:26:52]: Um, department heads have had the latitude of hiring. [0:26:53, 0:26:58]: But they've had the latitude of hiring from those that have been applied to the position that's been posted. [0:26:59, 0:27:04]: So the latitude of hiring from any department head has been there. [0:27:04, 0:27:08]: But it came from a pool of those that had been posted for the position. [0:27:08, 0:27:13]: as we're doing even now when it comes to uh uh our city manager's position. [0:27:14, 0:27:17]: The mayor has the latitude to bring that person forward. [0:27:17, 0:27:22]: But that person is coming from a pool of that which has been posted. So I would like to know. [0:27:22, 0:27:22]: Yeah. [0:27:23, 0:27:33]: those hirings can happen without positions being posted uh when it comes to uh government positions like that. Uh secondly, um [0:27:33, 0:27:36]: Um chief tramer with these vehicles. [0:27:36, 0:27:40]: Have the budget because th these vehicles are the purchase price. [0:27:40, 0:27:44]: has the price because these vehicles need to be fitted. [0:27:44, 0:27:55]: Has the price with the fitting of these vehicles also been brought forward also with these vehicles? What is going to cost to have each to have those many vehicles fitted? [0:27:55, 0:28:00]: What with the point of order, Mayor Ford, all I ask [0:28:00, 0:28:07]: is to table these two items. We're going into discussions specifically about the items. [0:28:07, 0:28:09]: When all I asked. [0:28:09, 0:28:10]: What's the table in? [0:28:11, 0:28:11]: All right. [0:28:11, 0:28:12]: Understood. [0:28:12, 0:28:21]: Uh Mayor, let me let me give an another point of order then on top of that. Go ahead, sir. That uh the point I I do agree with Councilwoman Barber. [0:28:22, 0:28:25]: Uh this item itself was to table or not table. [0:28:26, 0:28:46]: But if but if the question was has arisen that we're going to table it and then the questions has come to Chief Tramer about specifics on those items, this is no different than them specifics. When these items are brought up pertaining to the vehicles, the same thing is uh uh questioning the the validity of the the people that are coming forward for. [0:28:46, 0:28:49]: employees. I'm only I'm only uh uh [0:28:49, 0:28:55]: Uh question the validity of the uh contract when it comes to the bill. Come on, point of order. Let's call for the vote. [0:28:55, 0:28:56]: Can we see? [0:28:57, 0:29:02]: take a vote on whether or not people approve tabling these items. [0:29:02, 0:29:03]: Or not. [0:29:04, 0:29:09]: Then we can move through the agenda. Please, sir. Mayor, if I'm gonna sit back and respect [0:29:10, 0:29:14]: Each council member we call for a point of order and that please move it. [0:29:14, 0:29:16]: Stand stand by. Go ahead, Mr. Blount. You say what now? [0:29:17, 0:29:23]: If I'm gonna sit back and respect each council member to whatever question they have pertaining to this item. [0:29:24, 0:29:27]: then I very I I very well expect the same myself. [0:29:27, 0:29:32]: If that's not going to be the case, then we then it's up to you, Mayor, to decide that. [0:29:32, 0:29:38]: Okay, well here's what we're gonna do. The motion was made and and we got a second. So all in favor of the motion, please indicate. [0:29:40, 0:29:44]: All in favor of the motion, please indicate. All opposed the the motion, indicate. [0:29:45, 0:29:56]: Mr. Okay, so what I have is I got one person which is Councilman Barber that approves it, and I got one person which is Mayor Protema Alexander to oppose it. So otherwise the motion fails in this aspect. [0:29:57, 0:29:59]: Okay, now we have these we have uh [0:30:00, 0:30:04]: the motion fails motion fails so we have 16 17 on the on the agenda [0:30:05, 0:30:10]: Am I able to go forward or are we gonna or we're gonna have another motion on the floor to um to amend the agenda here? [0:30:11, 0:30:13]: Mr. Bru uh Mr. Thomas, please. [0:30:13, 0:30:15]: Let's move forward. [0:30:15, 0:30:16]: Okay. [0:30:16, 0:30:20]: It's just embarrassing. I mean Mr. Thomas, please. [0:30:20, 0:30:22]: I I I I I I withdraw. [0:30:23, 0:30:26]: All right. My come my time is. [0:30:26, 0:30:27]: All right. [0:30:27, 0:30:28]: All right. [0:30:28, 0:30:32]: Now so otherwise motions, I mean uh items 1617 remain on the agenda. [0:30:33, 0:30:49]: Now, what I do have in front of you, ladies and gentlemen, is I have two resolutions here. And these are resolutions that deal with reopening in-person meetings for the city council and also reopening the city hall and all of our municipal buildings to the public. [0:30:49, 0:30:59]: And so if you want to have further discussion about that, I would need these be added uh to the agenda so we can uh vote discuss and vote on these resolutions. [0:30:59, 0:31:00]: Is there so move? [0:31:01, 0:31:07]: Say the read it. I'm sorry. Read the read that again. I have I have two resolutions. I need to add to the agenda. [0:31:08, 0:31:10]: Resolution for reopening in person meetings. [0:31:10, 0:31:15]: for the city city stop breaks for our in-person meeting so we're no longer virtual like we are now. [0:31:15, 0:31:23]: And the other resolution deals with uh reopening city hall and also involving all the municipal buildings to the public. [0:31:23, 0:31:33]: Okay. Will we vote it? We'll be voting on these resolutions or if if if it's added to the agenda, it's not an agenda. So I need it so move and a second and then a vote and then we'll add it to the agenda if that's the case. [0:31:34, 0:31:35]: They're still moved. [0:31:35, 0:31:37]: Ms. Barber still moved it. Is there a second? [0:31:38, 0:31:40]: Second. All right. All in favor, please indicate. [0:31:41, 0:31:42]: One, two. [0:31:43, 0:31:55]: I got two discussion. Well, let's let's let's vote on this. Let's vote. Yeah, yeah or nay, and then we'll have discussion depending on what where we sit. So I I have two four. Is anybody else? [0:31:56, 0:31:58]: The discussion real quick. Well, okay. [0:32:00, 0:32:02]: Okay, uh two for two against. [0:32:04, 0:32:09]: Okay. So stand by. All right. We got two four. What's she discussing, Mr. Thomas? [0:32:10, 0:32:13]: When you proposed this uh some weeks ago. [0:32:14, 0:32:20]: I I I uh expressed my concerns about COVID protocol. [0:32:20, 0:32:25]: Uh putting things in place to make sure that we are prepared. [0:32:26, 0:32:28]: Two meet in person. [0:32:28, 0:32:31]: Being prepared to accommodate [0:32:31, 0:32:33]: uh citizens [0:32:33, 0:32:37]: uh coming into the building. I never got a response to that. [0:32:37, 0:32:42]: Um, you know, plexiglass in various location. [0:32:42, 0:32:45]: uh covet cleaning et cetera et cetera [0:32:46, 0:32:56]: I I cannot vote in favor of us going forward for in-person meeting until I know that these things are in place. Now, my last [0:32:57, 0:33:00]: Um view and of the [0:33:02, 0:33:10]: I'm sorry, was that a question? Go ahead, Mr. McThomas. Uh the last time that I looked at uh the the council's chamber. [0:33:10, 0:33:11]: Um [0:33:12, 0:33:14]: Something was just not in place. [0:33:15, 0:33:35]: Well, here's here's here's a couple of things for you then. And shame on me, but here's a couple of things. One, in reference to the chamber, there are no is no plexigas at the clerk's table and at the attorney's table at this time. And that is going to be ordered. Mr. I. It may take a couple of weeks to get that. If that is the case and we go forward with meeting the council chambers, which right now won't be until the 30th. [0:33:35, 0:33:55]: The month, if we approve this, unless there's some type of special call meeting to come before that, then you would my suggestion is we take the plexiglass from the actual um reception desk because our meetings typically would be in the evening hours anyway. Take the plexiglass from the reception desk and put it on front at both those tables uh in the council chambers, and then there [0:33:55, 0:33:56]: Yeah. [0:33:56, 0:34:16]: And on the count on the dais. There are already plastic glass posted on the dais for us uh council members. And then uh there have been also copies of of documents that have been posted, uh do not sit here in this aspect that have been separated in in the council chambers. Our assistant did those and show and laminated them and uh they should be posted on the [0:34:16, 0:34:36]: Chairs are right now, this aspect that's that's gonna be taken care of. The other thing is that you will people would have to come in with masks, with masks, have to wear masks, and it'll have to get cleared through one entry. Uh at the uh we'll relocate the temperature check from the employee entrance and put it at the uh entrance where citizens will come. [0:34:36, 0:34:56]: We'll only have one entry in at this time. And they would have to be cleared by our police officer. Right now we have Henry County police that are still given security in this aspect on a daily basis, as well as for our uh for our meetings. Uh security of the police officer will have me posted there uh with the temperature set. [0:34:56, 0:35:07]: in this aspect to make sure folks don't have a temperature. And uh we're not gonna be asking for a valid uh for um actual cards, uh vaccination cards at this point. [0:35:08, 0:35:09]: But there will be a requirement. [0:35:09, 0:35:11]: Of course to have a mass and get your temperature checked. [0:35:12, 0:35:14]: And then also what'll happen is that there'll be [0:35:15, 0:35:35]: um stickers on the on the carpet and over on the floor, separating uh individuals at least six feet apart as they do business downstairs uh with the with our employees down on the first floor. Or and also as well as when we have a council meeting, if that's the case, uh they'll be separated by six feet as they have to go through the security [0:35:34, 0:35:50]: check uh coming into the actual chambers itself. And there is a requirement, if there is a requirement for us to uh fully fog or uh in a sense to um have some type of assets to we we have to [0:35:51, 0:35:55]: kind of effumigate the entire city hall if it comes to that point if we have some type of case that causes that. [0:35:56, 0:36:08]: then uh we would take charge and and and fund that and and do that appropriately. Right now all we need is a deep uh some type of simple cleaning because no one's been in the council chambers in this aspect uh for well over a year and a half. [0:36:08, 0:36:22]: And then of course and and coming into City Hall, just the regular cleaning of a cleaning crew right now, because the citizens haven't been coming on a regular basis either. So and in this aspect. And so those things will be laid out in this process. [0:36:24, 0:36:25]: Yes, sir. Go ahead, please. Um [0:36:26, 0:36:30]: COVID cleaning going forward'cause once we uh start [0:36:30, 0:36:31]: In person. [0:36:31, 0:36:35]: Then those cleanings would need to be up to par number one. Number two. [0:36:35, 0:36:38]: Uh, is there a great [0:36:39, 0:36:45]: Is there a grade level for plexiglass that we should use? Because I'll be honest with you. [0:36:45, 0:36:48]: The the plexiglass that I see in the chamber. [0:36:50, 0:36:51]: Yeah. [0:36:52, 0:36:56]: Well, I I I my concern is that it's it's so thin. [0:36:56, 0:36:58]: I don't know if it meet the standard. [0:36:59, 0:37:09]: And I don't know what that standard is, so I'm just asking the question. Is there a grade of plexiglass that is recommended for COVID protocol? [0:37:09, 0:37:29]: Well, I would imagine I don't know what the grade is, but I would imagine when it was purchased some time ago, uh, that it meets the grade standards. I would only assume that. I would have to check in that further. In that aspect, um, I would have to check with uh Mr. Al Barnes, who is my understanding that purchased all this several, several months or so ago. So I'm assuming that that meets the standard because that's what was placed in there. And uh and then we may have. [0:37:29, 0:37:49]: actually have to uh purchase an additional temperature check um monitor also not only for city hall but also for our courthouse because if we open up city hall we'll open up a courthouse and of course upon renovation of the Merle Manders Conference Center we have to open that up as well uh so those are other things that have to occur but those those type of conversations are already had with [0:37:49, 0:38:09]: with uh staff members in this aspect. And shame on me if I didn't give you an update earlier. But that's some of the process that we will have to go through. And if we approve this and put on the agenda, it's my recommendation that we wouldn't open up the city hall until one few one week from today, which allows some additional time to get it to get the staff ready to deal with citizens on the [0:38:09, 0:38:14]: daily basis and make sure everything that we need to put in place will is actually in place. [0:38:17, 0:38:18]: Yes, sir. Go ahead, Mr. Blount. [0:38:19, 0:38:20]: Mayor, we've um [0:38:21, 0:38:32]: We've had the um Merrill Manders open on several occasions um for uh s various events. Yes. Amphitheater open with thousands of people. [0:38:32, 0:38:39]: We've attended events that uh we've attended uh things pertaining to those concerts in the green room. [0:38:39, 0:38:41]: Uh of the amphitheater. [0:38:41, 0:38:53]: Uh there's so much movement are going around not just just Henry County itself. And I think now is the time. I mean, the the cause I get is that people can't handle their business in the city of Stockbridge. [0:38:53, 0:39:12]: But basically only city hall has been closed to the public for handling their business. And most most business that are gonna be handled has been behind the glass blast plate uh wall anyway when it comes to those business licenses and all that's already been in place with the hand sanitation and and mass requirement. [0:39:12, 0:39:16]: And I do agree that there has to be some precautions on uh cleanings. [0:39:16, 0:39:25]: But everybody's open, and we're also having events when we deem to have events, and we've uh also inviting thousands of people into events, and we're doing so much. [0:39:25, 0:39:28]: We need to open City Hall to the public to to to handle their business. [0:39:29, 0:39:33]: Okay. You got business owners and citizens that want to come to City Hall to handle their business. [0:39:33, 0:39:39]: Because getting through on phone calls has not been the most easiest uh situation that uh that they've had. [0:39:41, 0:39:42]: And we get the vote. [0:39:42, 0:39:43]: Okay. [0:39:43, 0:39:54]: All right. So otherwise. Okay. So otherwise and definitely no more comments. So the two different resolutions. I mentioned those resolutions. So I need a so move for those resolutions. So move. Is there a second? [0:39:55, 0:40:06]: Mayor, we had a um Barber and Alexander made the first second. Okay, fine. We it's still the same. Oh Barber and Alexander, okay, fine. Correct. Okay, fine. Stay with that then. [0:40:06, 0:40:09]: And obviously have some discussion. So all in favor, please indicate. [0:40:11, 0:40:12]: Okay, all posts. [0:40:13, 0:40:15]: And Mr. Thomas, you should vote, sir. [0:40:17, 0:40:20]: We got three conf confirmations. Mr. Thomas, what's your vote, sir? [0:40:22, 0:40:23]: You're muted. [0:40:24, 0:40:30]: Abstain. Oh, you abstain. Okay. So on these two resolutions, we will add these, and this is uh [0:40:31, 0:40:36]: Uh new business we'll add these at uh let's see here. How about uh [0:40:38, 0:40:41]: We'll make it twenty number twenty-one and twenty-two. [0:40:42, 0:41:01]: All right. And with this, we'll have these since resolutions were brought up by our attorneys, we'll have our attorneys uh speak to those resolutions, number 21 and 22. Okay. Now, on that note, uh, are the any other amendments necessary? And if not, I need a motion to assent. I would ask a question. [0:41:01, 0:41:03]: In terms of um [0:41:04, 0:41:07]: We have staff members here that are gonna be waiting all night. [0:41:08, 0:41:11]: Uh, the Chief gonna be waiting all night to number sixteen and seventeen. [0:41:12, 0:41:17]: Is it would it be appropriate to move his items up to the front of the agenda so he's not waiting here all night? [0:41:17, 0:41:25]: Well uh until to for us to move forward. Well, per person, I'd I'd rather just follow the gender the way it is. He he's he's he's he's a chief, he'll be all right, he'll be fine. [0:41:26, 0:41:30]: That's that's my my my opinion on that, but it'll be fine. He'll be he'll be all right. [0:41:30, 0:41:31]: We'll be fine. [0:41:31, 0:41:35]: All right, so on that note, I need a motion to amend the overall agenda, please. [0:41:36, 0:41:38]: Is there a second? [0:41:38, 0:41:41]: Ms. Barber, you second that? All in favor, please indicate. [0:41:42, 0:41:51]: Fantastic. Okay, got a unanimous decision on that. On that note, um, the motion to adopt the following minutes, which would be the council meeting on September 13th. [0:41:51, 0:41:56]: And also the council work session on September twenty-eighth. I need a motion to adopt those minutes, please. [0:41:57, 0:41:58]: So moved. [0:41:58, 0:41:59]: Zero second. [0:42:01, 0:42:05]: Is there a second? All right. All right. Thank you. Thank you. Appreciate it. All in favor, please indicate. [0:42:07, 0:42:15]: Okay, uh I got three. Mr. Thomas, are you proven? You're proving that? Okay, so it's four. All right, good deal. Thank you. [0:42:15, 0:42:16]: Um [0:42:17, 0:42:21]: Madam Clerk, any public comments? We do, Mayor. We have one public comment tonight. [0:42:21, 0:42:22]: Go right here, please. [0:42:25, 0:42:33]: On behalf, oh I'm sorry, this public comment is from Mr. Charles Marshall, president of the Henry County Coalition Committee. [0:42:34, 0:42:36]: One forty Somerset Hills McDonald's. [0:42:36, 0:42:37]: Okay. [0:42:38, 0:42:45]: On behalf of the Henry County Coalition Committee, we send our sincere congratulations to you, Mayor Ford. [0:42:45, 0:42:50]: and council members of Stockbridge on your reelections back to the Stockbridge City government. [0:42:51, 0:42:56]: We now look forward to your continued efforts in moving this great city forward. [0:42:56, 0:43:06]: Our community has so many things to be thankful for, and I'm sure that we all agree that there is still and always will be much more to be done. [0:43:07, 0:43:14]: Your success in bringing us the amphitheater is just a sample of what can be done if we stay the course. [0:43:15, 0:43:24]: Bringing the community, its own police force, more robust business growth, and now plans for an arts cultural center. [0:43:24, 0:43:26]: A revitalized downtown. [0:43:27, 0:43:29]: Upgraded streets and trails. [0:43:29, 0:43:33]: In a premium development site called the Bridges of Jody Code. [0:43:33, 0:43:35]: It's now very much anticipated. [0:43:36, 0:43:39]: There is nothing easy in the job of being a public servant. [0:43:40, 0:43:44]: But we are thankful that you all have taken on this great task. [0:43:45, 0:43:49]: You are all gifted people charged with uniting. [0:43:49, 0:43:52]: and leading this community to a better tomorrow. [0:43:53, 0:43:58]: There will always be challenges and obstacles put in front of your every step. [0:43:58, 0:44:00]: Some even intentional. [0:44:00, 0:44:01]: However [0:44:01, 0:44:03]: All we have to decide. [0:44:03, 0:44:05]: It's what to do. [0:44:05, 0:44:07]: With the time that it's given us. [0:44:08, 0:44:10]: We must forgive one another. [0:44:10, 0:44:12]: For the things that we sometimes say. [0:44:13, 0:44:15]: And the way that we sometimes act. [0:44:16, 0:44:18]: We must do this because this city [0:44:18, 0:44:20]: And the people of the city. [0:44:20, 0:44:22]: And surrounding area. [0:44:22, 0:44:25]: А очень гретер than any one of us. [0:44:26, 0:44:27]: However [0:44:27, 0:44:32]: It takes every one of us to make this city as great as it should. [0:44:32, 0:44:33]: And can be. [0:44:34, 0:44:37]: As president of the Henry County Coalition Committee. [0:44:37, 0:44:50]: I pledge this organization to be good partners with the city and continue to support your efforts in making the city of Stockbridge and surrounding area a great place to live. [0:44:50, 0:44:51]: Work. [0:44:51, 0:44:52]: And play. [0:44:52, 0:44:54]: There are no further comments, Mayor. [0:44:54, 0:44:56]: Thank you, appreciate it. Thank you, Mr. Marshall. [0:44:57, 0:45:03]: Okay, on that note, uh we have several different ceremonial proclamations to read. And the very first one tonight. [0:45:03, 0:45:11]: uh deals with retired educators. And uh I would imagine that there are one or two individuals on present that will uh be receiving this. [0:45:12, 0:45:20]: And so this says, Whereas the governor of the state of Georgia has proclaimed the day Sunday, November seventh, twenty twenty-one, as retired educators day in Georgia. [0:45:21, 0:45:30]: And whereas there are more than 135,000 retired educators in Georgia, 31,000 plus of whom are members of Georgia Retired Educators Association. [0:45:30, 0:45:40]: Whereas the retired educators of Georgia donate thousands of hours of volunteer service and make invaluable contributions to the welfare of their respective communities across the state. [0:45:41, 0:46:01]: Whereas in an appropriate it is appropriate that a day be designated for citizens to express their appreciation for the contributions that retired educators have made and continue to make for the betterment of human lives and for society. And there and therefore, I, Anthony S. Ford, mayor of the City of Stockbridge Georgia. [0:46:00, 0:46:14]: Georgia, along with Councilmembers Elton Alexander, Yolanda Barber, John Blount, Lakeisha Gantt, Responso Thomas Du Hirpie, declared November 7, 2021 as required Education or Educators Day in the great city of Georgia. [0:46:14, 0:46:28]: Stockbridge, Georgia, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the great seal of the city of Stockbridge, Georgia on the eighth day of November and our year of the Lord 2021. And I signed the proclamation along with our clerk Vanessa Holliday. [0:46:28, 0:46:40]: So congratulations. So I'm not sure which one of you ladies or individuals are are going to receive this and have any comments. And of course I'll coordinate with you to have actually have this handed to you. [0:46:40, 0:46:45]: in another location so we can give this uh proclamation to you framed as well. [0:46:46, 0:46:47]: Is that new, Miss Dodgins? [0:46:47, 0:46:48]: Go ahead, right. [0:46:49, 0:46:49]: Um [0:46:50, 0:46:54]: Our president is Wendy Hughes and I believe she's on Wendy. [0:46:55, 0:47:04]: I am and Mr. Mayor and all the council members, I would like to s uh give our sincere appreciation as the Henry County Retired Educators Association president. [0:47:04, 0:47:11]: For your support for our wonderful day and also hope that you find that although we're retired. [0:47:11, 0:47:22]: That we are movers and shakers in your community and in your city and um hope that you will call on us to help you in any way that you see fit. And we thank you once again. [0:47:22, 0:47:42]: Absolutely. And once again, I want you more than welcome, ladies. More than I have to coordinate with you all through the clerk to somehow work out a point to do actually issue this to you in person. Okay. And we'll work that out and get that done uh soon. All right. You're more than welcome to stay as long as you like. Okay. I have the next proclamation. You're welcome. I have the next proclamation. [0:47:42, 0:48:02]: Deals with the National Hospice and Hospice and Palliative Care Month, which is November 2021. And this proclamation indicates whereas for more than 40 years, hospice has helped provide comfort and dignity to millions of people, allowing them to spend their final months at home surrounded by their loved ones. [0:48:02, 0:48:15]: Whereas the hospice model involves the interdisciplinary team-oriented approach to treatment, including expert medical care, quality symptom control, and comprehensive pain management. [0:48:16, 0:48:17]: As a foundation of care. [0:48:17, 0:48:37]: Whereas beyond providing physical treatment, hospice attends to the patient's emotional, spiritual, and family needs and provides family services like respirate care and bereavement counseling. And whereas palliative care delivers expertise and improve to improve quality of life and relief from [0:48:37, 0:48:57]: pain can be provided at any time during the illness. The hospice are some of the best providers of community-based palliative care. And whereas in an increasing fragmented and broken healthcare system, hospice is one of the few sectors that demonstrates how healthcare can and should work as best for its patient. [0:48:58, 0:49:01]: Whereas one point five five million [0:49:01, 0:49:12]: Uh 1.55 million Americans living with life-limiting illness and the families received care from the nation's hospice programs in communities throughout the United States in 2021. [0:49:13, 0:49:22]: Whereas hospice and palliative care organizations are advocates and educators about advanced care planning that help individuals to make decisions about the care they want. [0:49:22, 0:49:30]: Whereas the centers of Medicare and Medicaid services have pledged to put patients first in all of its programs, including hospice. [0:49:30, 0:49:40]: Ensuring a coordinated and patient-led approach to care, protecting patient choice and access to individual individualized services based on a patient's unique care. [0:49:41, 0:49:48]: And service and wishes. Now, therefore, I there now therefore let it be resolved that I, Anthony S. Ford, by virtue of the authority vested in me. [0:49:49, 0:49:54]: Along with Council members Elton, Alexander, Yolanda, Barber, John, Blount, Lakese Gann, and Founcil Thomas do hereby proclaim. [0:49:55, 0:50:10]: November 2021 is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and encourage citizens to increase their understanding and awareness of care at the end of life, discuss their end of life wishes with the families and observe this month with their appropriate activities and programs. [0:50:11, 0:50:22]: And witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand on eighth day of November 2021 and has caused this seal to be affixed. And I signed this proclamation along with our clerk Vanessa Holliday. [0:50:23, 0:50:29]: Okay, congratulations. I'm not sure who's online that to that would have any comments and would receive this. [0:50:31, 0:50:35]: Okay. And Mr. Terry Berry, if he's online. [0:50:35, 0:50:36]: Terry Berry? [0:50:36, 0:50:40]: I'm sorry, Terry Smith. I apologize. Terry Smith. [0:50:40, 0:50:49]: Mr. Sm okay, Terry Smith. And if not, then uh Vanessa, we'll coordinate the process to get this to um Terry Smith. [0:50:50, 0:50:52]: Yes. Some time here shortly, okay. [0:50:55, 0:51:01]: The next proclamation deals with the National Technology Training Institute, a 10-year celebration. And I actually [0:51:01, 0:51:06]: issued this proclamation and a serum graduation ceremony actually yesterday afternoon. [0:51:07, 0:51:16]: at Clayton State and also attended a um a reception dinner at the the actual technology training institute um [0:51:17, 0:51:24]: Office uh right here in Stockbridge and uh attended that, actually attended that with my wife yesterday. So it was a great celebration. [0:51:24, 0:51:40]: So let me read this, whereas the National Trology Training Institute provides multiple techology healthcare courses of education that bridge the gap of knowledge between medical doctors, beauty professionals, barbers, trycogs, and wellness experts. [0:51:41, 0:52:01]: And whereas United as one voice in education to impede hair loss academic and the new global hair loss pandemic, medical doctors, wellness experts, dermatologists, technologists, cosmetologists, and professional beauty instructors train all students of the National Trentecology Training Institute to become certified trycology practitioners through. [0:52:01, 0:52:02]: Six hundred hours of training. [0:52:03, 0:52:10]: Whereas another wave of hair loss has happened in the pandemic, the statistics show that hair loss is a critical mass issue. [0:52:10, 0:52:11]: And is a twin dimmick. [0:52:12, 0:52:13]: in a global pandemic. [0:52:13, 0:52:28]: A hair loss academic is uncovered when the wigs, weaves, hair braids, hats, and scarves are removed and whereas millions of women, in particular African American women, are experiencing significant hair loss and scalp disorders more than ever before. [0:52:28, 0:52:47]: Traction alopecia, diffusion hair, temporary baldness, and permanent hair loss because of medical damage. Traction alopecia is one of the leading causes of hair loss. And whereas the National Tracology Training Institute graduated its first class in May 2011, and 10 years later, we congratulate and celebrate the class of 2021. [0:52:47, 0:53:03]: Now, therefore, I, Anthony S. Ford by Mayor, Mayor of City, Stockbridge, Georgia, along with Councilmembers Elton, Alexander, Yelonga, Barber, John Blount, Lakeish Gann, Afonso Thomas, do hereby celebrate the 10th National Techology Training Institute class of 2021 in Great City of Startbridge, Georgia. [0:53:03, 0:53:13]: In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand in the great seal of the city of Stockbridge, Georgia, on the seventh day of November of a year of our Lord, 2021. [0:53:14, 0:53:34]: And I did this yesterday, just want to read it in public uh today. Um, and uh Ms. Judge, Connie Judge, I don't know if she's online, but I will tell you, ladies and gentlemen, that uh this training institute, technology training institute, is not only the only one in Georgia, it is the only one with certified educational. [0:53:34, 0:53:49]: 600 hours of training in the nation. In the nation. Okay. And it's located right where? In Stockbridge. Very unique. Matter of fact, out of 10 graduates yesterday that I observed, you had graduates from Las Vegas. [0:53:50, 0:53:51]: Чикаго [0:53:52, 0:53:53]: And and and uh New York. [0:53:54, 0:54:14]: besides our local local area here in the state of Georgia. Whereas that they they they did us online. Sometimes I had to fly into fly into the and into shaka uh into uh the airport and have the training at the sh at the headquarters there, the school on site. Very, very intense, a lot of good training. And uh and I tell you it's really I'm really proud of the fact that [0:54:14, 0:54:34]: they're not only they had a tenure celebration that I participated in, but the fact that they're located right here in Stockbridge. And they're the only one thus far, thus far in the country that actually does this and certified training. Now a lot of the grad some of the graduates that uh came from different locations plan to start their own school, training institute in other parts of the country. But it's it's a thank [0:54:34, 0:54:41]: to uh kinda judd and her vision and all the support folks for that for this so um in this aspect so fantastic [0:54:42, 0:54:43]: And I have one more. [0:54:43, 0:54:44]: Proclamation. [0:54:44, 0:54:49]: And uh this deals with uh small business Saturday. Okay. [0:54:49, 0:54:57]: And uh declaring November 27, 2021, Small Business Saturday and Stockbridge make a big impact, stop small. [0:54:57, 0:55:17]: Whereas the City of StarPrades recognize the value and importance of small businesses to local, regional, and national economy. And whereas, according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are currently 31.7 million small businesses in the United States, representing 99.9% of all businesses with employees in the United States. And where small businesses are responsible. [0:55:17, 0:55:22]: responsible for sixty-four percent of the net new jobs created over the past two decades. [0:55:22, 0:55:30]: Where small businesses employ more than half of the city's private sector workforce and are critical to the growth of our local economy. [0:55:30, 0:55:33]: As it continues to drive significant job creation and innovation. [0:55:33, 0:55:42]: And whereas the city of Stockbridge supports our local local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy, and preserve our communities. [0:55:43, 0:55:54]: Whereas the city of Stockbridge celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community. Now, therefore, I, Anthony S. Ford, by virtual authority vested in me as the mayor of the city of Stockbridge, Georgia. [0:55:55, 0:56:15]: And on behalf of City Council members Elton Alexander Landa Barber, John Blount, Lakeisha Gantt, and Alfonso Thomas, to hereby proclaim November 27, 2021, a Small Business Saturday. And Stockbridge encouraged local citizens to participate in Small Business Saturday by supporting local stores, businesses, restaurants, and other independent merchants throughout the Stockbridge community. Thanks to the [0:56:15, 0:56:22]: Programs such as the city's Main Street program, 70% of the U.S. consumers are aware of Small Business Saturday. So please shop small. [0:56:22, 0:56:28]: In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and onto the great seal of the city of Sabred, Georgia. [0:56:28, 0:56:34]: on the eighth day of November of year two thousand and twenty two. Excuse me, two thousand twenty one. [0:56:34, 0:56:38]: And uh signed a proclamation along with uh Clerk Vanessa Holiday. [0:56:38, 0:56:46]: And Main Street is online. You all have some comments I'd like I would imagine you would want to have, and I'll obviously I'll just be able to issue this to you tomorrow. [0:56:47, 0:56:49]: In person. Go right here, please. [0:56:50, 0:56:58]: Thank you, Mayor Ford, and thank you, members of City Council. Um, our Main Street staff is really happy to be able to. [0:56:58, 0:57:01]: I think this is our sixth year doing small business Saturday. [0:57:02, 0:57:05]: Um, we're very proud. We've grown quite a bit in our city. [0:57:05, 0:57:08]: This year's actually very special. Um [0:57:08, 0:57:13]: Because of the pandemic, we've decided to do some things a little bit differently. [0:57:13, 0:57:15]: To help businesses get more. [0:57:15, 0:57:18]: uh traction for the month of November. So we are [0:57:19, 0:57:35]: Starting this month by having the Stockbridge Small Business Blitz, which means we celebrate Small Business Saturday all month, as well as on November 27th, which is the official Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. [0:57:35, 0:57:37]: And we have a couple of our um [0:57:37, 0:57:46]: Main Street board members on with us. We have Anika Potts and we have Miss Linda Jones. And I'd just like to give each of them a chance to say a couple of words. [0:57:47, 0:57:49]: Absolutely. Ms. Potts, please. [0:57:50, 0:58:10]: Yes, thank you for the opportunity to speak and for the proclamation. Um, Main Street um has been working diligently for some time to ensure that Small Business Saturday uh continues. And we are so excited to um be able to have the entire month this year. So thank you for the um accolade. [0:58:10, 0:58:15]: and um have a fantastic rest of the day and shop small. [0:58:16, 0:58:20]: Absolutely. Uh Linda, you online. Do you want anything to say, ma'am? [0:58:24, 0:58:25]: Okay. [0:58:26, 0:58:38]: Okay, maybe maybe we lost Ms. Linda Jones. Okay, Linda Jones. All right, no problem. On that note then, uh thank you. Obviously you can stay as long as you like and uh appreciate it and I'll be able to hand it to you tomorrow when I see you, okay? [0:58:38, 0:58:55]: Thanks everyone. Okay, appreciate it. Thank you. Okay, great deal. We'll move on to presentations. Presentations, police services, financial presentation. Mr. Wall, of course, Chief Tremor. And Mr. Wall is online to assist with this process. So Chief, I'll hand it off to you, sir. Go right in, please. [0:59:01, 0:59:05]: Well I'm I I guess I was a little confused because I was uh uh [0:59:05, 0:59:12]: looking to Mr. Wall to take the lead on this as it relates to uh this presentation. Uh okay. [0:59:12, 0:59:14]: Mr Mr. Wall, are you on the line? [0:59:14, 0:59:16]: He he's he's there, the [0:59:16, 0:59:19]: And Mayor, I'm here, by the way. I just got in. [0:59:19, 0:59:20]: Okay. [0:59:21, 0:59:23]: Yes, sir. I'm here cheap. Can you see the mayor? [0:59:23, 0:59:24]: Yeah, see you, sir. [0:59:25, 0:59:44]: So uh I'm driving back from Darty County, so I'm in my truck. So I apologize. I turned the light on so y'all can see me. Um, so Chief Trammell and uh Quentin, uh Washington and Jeremy Berry and I and John Wiggins and the mayor have had numerous calls to talk about this and um [0:59:44, 0:59:45]: Um [0:59:46, 0:59:48]: We had the last one this morning. [0:59:49, 0:59:55]: Where um Chief Trammel has found a new release from the Department of Treasury that's was dated in July. [0:59:56, 0:59:57]: That I wasn't aware of. [0:59:58, 0:59:58]: And um [0:59:59, 1:00:07]: I don't know if we have the ability to share the screen and the Quentin, if you have it the ability, but it was a new release in July and on page twenty one and twenty two. [1:00:08, 1:00:10]: It gives the option. [1:00:10, 1:00:12]: guidance from the Department of Treasury. [1:00:12, 1:00:18]: that if crime has increased in a particular area and it's due to COVID, the pandemic. [1:00:19, 1:00:21]: You are then allowed to spin ARP. [1:00:21, 1:00:22]: Money. [1:00:23, 1:00:29]: on capital projects and even the hiring of new police officers to rectify the increase in crime. [1:00:30, 1:00:31]: So this morning the chief [1:00:32, 1:00:35]: sent to Quentin and uh Jeremy and myself. [1:00:36, 1:00:40]: Statistics from the Henry County Police Department showing what uh three categories of crime [1:00:41, 1:00:41]: Were [1:00:42, 1:00:43]: In twenty nineteen. [1:00:43, 1:00:44]: Uh and [1:00:44, 1:00:46]: twenty twenty and twenty twenty one. [1:00:47, 1:00:51]: And in fact, there has been an increase in crime, um [1:00:51, 1:00:55]: Uh eight percent in one category and twenty two percent in the other category. [1:00:56, 1:01:06]: If I could pause for just just a second. Chief, could you read those statistics? I know you presented them to Berry Council before, but I just wanted you to go over those three items about the increase in crime. [1:01:08, 1:01:12]: Yes, sir. I'd be glad to. And so what we did is um we looked at [1:01:12, 1:01:15]: The pre pandemic crime data for Henry County. [1:01:16, 1:01:22]: And we looked at the post uh data uh after the pandemic, and the thing that we had to show with the ARPA funding. [1:01:22, 1:01:28]: Is that our community was impacted and we had a increase in violent crime. [1:01:28, 1:01:45]: um in order to be eligible to utilize those offense or those uh those funds uh for uh specific offenses. And so uh what we're able to determine is that uh robbery robbery um armed robbery had increased over twenty-two percent [1:01:45, 1:01:49]: Um aggravated assaults had increased about nine percent. [1:01:49, 1:01:53]: And in homicides it increased at about at the rate of about two hundred percent. [1:01:53, 1:02:02]: Uh prior to the pandemic, we had uh over the course of a year, um, as as I'm looking at this data here, no homicides. [1:02:02, 1:02:08]: After the pandemic, the city has experienced 10 homicides. So if we were to extend that data, we'd be looking at about [1:02:08, 1:02:11]: Uh uh honestly, uh a five hundred. [1:02:11, 1:02:18]: uh it's a six hundred percent increase in overall homicides if we were to compare the data the data uh for a longer period of time. [1:02:18, 1:02:30]: And so I certainly think that based on the crime data that we've received, that we can show that there is a nexus between uh the pandemic and the increase in violent crime, which we've seen across the board in all communities. [1:02:30, 1:02:39]: Uh, but I'm trying to pull up here for you two the Treasury highlights and and I don't know if I have the option, I believe I do, to share my screen with you. [1:02:39, 1:02:46]: Uh, so that I can uh just point everyone to the interim guidance from the US Department of Treasury. [1:02:47, 1:03:01]: as it relates to the utilization of ARPA funds for specific public safety purposes. And I do want to point out too that Ms. Barber and I had the opportunity to meet with Miss Becky Taylor with the Georgia Municipal Association. [1:03:02, 1:03:08]: Who confirmed our interpretation of this data as well. And so I'm going to attempt to share my screen here. [1:03:08, 1:03:09]: Um [1:03:12, 1:03:15]: And hopefully everybody can um [1:03:17, 1:03:19]: See this information um [1:03:22, 1:03:29]: Can everybody see what's highlighted in green there? Can you all read that? We see nothing right now, sir. Nothing at all. Okay. So let me let me try this again. [1:03:30, 1:03:32]: IT are you able to give them permission? There we go. [1:03:33, 1:03:34]: Are you able to see that? [1:03:35, 1:03:36]: Now we see it. Yes, sir. Now we do. Okay. [1:03:37, 1:03:46]: So I want to point out here this section, and this is that we confirmed that there is no more updated guidance from the Department of Treasury beyond July nineteenth. This is the interim guidance. [1:03:46, 1:03:49]: This is the updated information and what it says here. [1:03:49, 1:04:04]: is that we can use the ARPA funds in communities where an increase in violence or increased difficulty in assessing or providing services to respond to or mitigate the effects of violence as a result of the pandemic. We may use these funds to address that harm and the spending may include [1:04:04, 1:04:13]: One of four broad categories. That's the hiring of law enforcement officials, community violence intervention programs, additional enforcement efforts to reduce gun violence. [1:04:14, 1:04:21]: And investing in technology and equipment to allow law enforcement to more effectively respond to the rise in gun violence resulting from the pandemic. [1:04:21, 1:04:23]: And so based on um [1:04:24, 1:04:26]: Everything that we've discerned thus far. [1:04:27, 1:04:31]: Uh believe that we all and when I say we all, Mr. Wall, Mr. Wiggins, and our council. [1:04:32, 1:04:41]: Um to include Ms. Barber and our conversation with Ms. Taylor are all on the same page and have interpreted this, that uh we are able to utilize ARPA funding. [1:04:41, 1:04:47]: Um uh but so long as we're able to show that nexus, that that crime uh nexus. [1:04:47, 1:04:49]: And the increase in violent crime in our community. [1:04:50, 1:04:56]: Uh the thing too that we learned from Miss Becky Taylor with Georgia Municipal Association is under the interim rule. [1:04:56, 1:05:02]: That if we were to use these funds, so long as we are not using them outside of the scope of their intended purpose. [1:05:02, 1:05:09]: That should the final ruling come back and indicate that we are not able to um [1:05:10, 1:05:28]: that we are not able to uh utilize these funds for this purpose, they change the rules or something along those lines, then we are not responsible for paying back the government for those uh expenses. And uh Councilwoman Barber, if you if I missed anything regarding our conversation, okay. [1:05:28, 1:05:31]: And so that's that's where we are with that. And um [1:05:32, 1:05:35]: And if I missed anything, please please feel free to jump in there. [1:05:35, 1:05:37]: You didn't so I'd also say [1:05:37, 1:05:40]: So this July release from the Department of Treasury. [1:05:42, 1:05:49]: If you can show that you had increase in crime due to the pandemic, you're now allowed to spend some of the ARP money. [1:05:49, 1:05:55]: on these categories, which police equipment, vehicles, even the hiring of police officers work. [1:05:55, 1:05:57]: I w I I wanted [1:05:57, 1:05:58]: Quentin [1:05:58, 1:05:59]: Jeremy. [1:05:59, 1:06:02]: Council to look at that, can I ask them to speak? [1:06:02, 1:06:04]: to their reading of it and [1:06:04, 1:06:05]: The [1:06:05, 1:06:09]: Back and forth email traffic with the lady at Georgia Municipal Association. [1:06:09, 1:06:12]: Quentin or Jeremy, can you speak to what your opinion is? [1:06:17, 1:06:19]: Or Quinn, do you want to jump in or do you want me to do it? [1:06:22, 1:06:29]: Yeah, we uh the the bottom line is we agree with what G Trammer and Ed have said and Quentin and I have prepared a memo. [1:06:29, 1:06:31]: uh that we can circulate, but looking at [1:06:32, 1:06:37]: And Quentin spoke to Becky Taylor from the Georgia um municipal association today. [1:06:37, 1:06:42]: But looking at the interim final rule that uh interprets the DOT. [1:06:42, 1:06:49]: Um regulations, then we we do believe this can be done. And in fact, we looked at other cities. [1:06:49, 1:06:55]: Uh, that have used money for you know police salary for police equipment. [1:06:55, 1:07:00]: uh and other sort of police re related um material so it's our belief [1:07:01, 1:07:03]: that this can be done. That the the [1:07:03, 1:07:05]: ARPA funds can be used. [1:07:05, 1:07:08]: Uh you know, like like is suggested here. [1:07:09, 1:07:11]: Then can I be specific, Chief? [1:07:12, 1:07:23]: The request is six million dollars worth of capital equipment to get the police force up and going, but the specific request is to use three million from the ARP's five and a half million we [1:07:24, 1:07:30]: We got eleven million that'll come in two checks. We have got five and a half million so far that's in the bank. [1:07:31, 1:07:34]: The other five and a half million to come about June of next year. [1:07:34, 1:07:38]: Isn't the request to spend about three million of that five and a half chief? [1:07:40, 1:07:48]: Yes, that's correct. If you recall from the budget presentation on October 26, the startup costs for the police departments just a little over six million dollars. [1:07:49, 1:08:04]: Um we bonded three million dollars for that. So the utilization of ARPA funds for the purchase of equipment would certainly offset those expenses. And I will say, and Mr. Wiggins, you could speak to this also, that Mr. Aaron has applied for some supplemental grant funding, which could get us [1:08:05, 1:08:07]: close to fourteen million dollars in ARPA funding. [1:08:08, 1:08:18]: And if we were to use three million for the police department, uh that still leaves us roughly eleven million dollars in funds to utilize for the city. So um just just wanted to be clear on that. [1:08:19, 1:08:25]: And the three million would would predominantly be for the acquisition of the police vehicles and associated equipment because that's [1:08:25, 1:08:29]: the largest capital expense that we will have as it relates to implementation of the departments. [1:08:32, 1:08:34]: Mr. Wiggins, do you have anything you need to add, sir? [1:08:35, 1:08:43]: I want to add to just confirm what what Chief said, he's uh absolutely correct. If we um if uh [1:08:43, 1:08:47]: Uh Dish is is successful and um [1:08:47, 1:08:57]: uh getting the um the extra two million then we will have about at least uh ten, eleven million more for sewer and stormwater. [1:08:57, 1:09:00]: type projects and then the three million [1:09:00, 1:09:08]: would be just for capital, any kind of uh uh uh huge expenses that the uh police department would need. And um [1:09:09, 1:09:15]: We will we will be um and then with the opera funds at uh using three million uh uh that [1:09:15, 1:09:18]: Along with the bond, I I think we will be um [1:09:19, 1:09:21]: We'll be right there. We'll be okay. [1:09:22, 1:09:26]: And then the the last thing when council, if y'all decide to approve this. [1:09:28, 1:09:32]: You're obligating yourself to go on with now the police department. [1:09:32, 1:09:35]: Do you all know what the operating budget would be? [1:09:35, 1:09:37]: You're prepared to fund it next year. [1:09:40, 1:09:41]: I thank you, sir. Appreciate it. [1:09:41, 1:09:45]: Councilman uh Councilwoman Barber, go ahead. You had your hand raised. [1:09:47, 1:09:52]: I wanted um Mr. Walls to share all of the financials. [1:09:52, 1:09:54]: Um regarding the police department. [1:09:55, 1:10:01]: I know in his original projections, he didn't account for any offer funding. [1:10:01, 1:10:03]: Or any grants. [1:10:03, 1:10:04]: Um [1:10:04, 1:10:06]: So I wanted him to just kind of spell out. [1:10:07, 1:10:18]: all of the financials, if you could. Yes. Yes, ma'am. Thank you. So when uh I had run uh two uh options, an aggressive approach and a conservative approach. [1:10:19, 1:10:21]: I don't know, back during maybe May or June. [1:10:22, 1:10:26]: I budgeted two point six milyen dollars for the police force. [1:10:27, 1:10:31]: for half of a year and I think it was five point six million dollars for a whole year. [1:10:32, 1:10:41]: I had some discussions with the chief. I was out in Wyoming for two weeks, um, toward the end of October. I wasn't able to meet your make your October twenty sixth meeting. [1:10:41, 1:10:42]: Um [1:10:42, 1:10:47]: I think the operating budget now is about six million in change, isn't that right, Chief? [1:10:50, 1:10:52]: Well you mute a chief. [1:10:53, 1:11:00]: No, sir. It's around five point seven. And and Mr. Wall, I have your uh your your GF projection uh [1:11:00, 1:11:04]: If if you'd like me to share that screen, I certainly can uh please sir, I I would [1:11:05, 1:11:06]: Please do. Okay. [1:11:06, 1:11:07]: Um [1:11:08, 1:11:11]: So let me see if I can do this again. [1:11:16, 1:11:17]: Can you all see this? [1:11:17, 1:11:25]: Yes, sir, we see it. Go ahead, please. Okay. So Mr. Wall, I did want to point out, however, that um what we did that I don't believe was incorporated um [1:11:26, 1:11:34]: In uh in in your projections, we we we plugged in the property tax data for the rollback uh for the police department here. [1:11:34, 1:11:40]: And then updated these figures on line 61 right here, if you can see that. [1:11:40, 1:11:45]: This would be the cost for the police department for um for next year for half a year. [1:11:46, 1:11:50]: And this would be the projected cost based on inflation for twenty twenty three. [1:11:51, 1:12:02]: And this would be for inflation um moving forward into twenty twenty four. And these are these are data fields that you had already uh put formulas in, Mr. Wall. So I didn't manipulate this data. All I took was the [1:12:02, 1:12:06]: uh the budget information that we hadn't plugged it in here and so I just wanted you to [1:12:06, 1:12:09]: understand it th this current um [1:12:09, 1:12:11]: XL file here reflects [1:12:12, 1:12:12]: Uh those [1:12:13, 1:12:15]: Police department numbers that have been put in. [1:12:15, 1:12:19]: Um and and your formula data has calculated the rest of it. [1:12:20, 1:12:21]: Thank you, sir. And then if you would [1:12:25, 1:12:26]: Mr. Wall, you still there? [1:12:29, 1:12:30]: It's a wall. [1:12:33, 1:12:36]: Thank you so much. Can you hear me, boss? Now now we hear you. So go ahead, please. [1:12:36, 1:12:37]: I hit a wrong button. [1:12:38, 1:12:39]: Um [1:12:39, 1:12:41]: So up at the top, the revenues. [1:12:42, 1:12:44]: If you all could look at the [1:12:44, 1:12:45]: Henry County Millage rate. [1:12:46, 1:12:46]: Um [1:12:48, 1:12:51]: Of at the top that one point eight two four mils. [1:12:51, 1:12:54]: So starting July of next year. [1:12:54, 1:12:56]: That amount of money. [1:12:56, 1:13:00]: uh would be levied by you and not by Henry County anymore. [1:13:00, 1:13:01]: And this budget. [1:13:01, 1:13:05]: Anticipates an extra millage levy by you of two point five mills. [1:13:06, 1:13:07]: July of next year. [1:13:08, 1:13:09]: For citizens to pay it. [1:13:09, 1:13:12]: With their regular property taxes in December. [1:13:13, 1:13:14]: It's also assumed [1:13:14, 1:13:15]: A um [1:13:16, 1:13:19]: uh court fines because we'll be writing our own tickets. [1:13:20, 1:13:25]: Of approximately a million twenty seven thousand five eighty nine less license and permits. [1:13:26, 1:13:30]: Roll down the screen, Chief, if you would to get defines forfeitures. There you go. [1:13:31, 1:13:32]: And um [1:13:33, 1:13:40]: I think it's right here, Mr. Wallace. This is court revenues on line thirty. There you go. Great. So it's a million one hundred thousand dollars. [1:13:41, 1:13:43]: And uh that was consistent with what we had. [1:13:44, 1:13:44]: Uh [1:13:45, 1:13:46]: Our court system had produced. [1:13:47, 1:13:53]: I can't remember what year we had a police force, but it was several years back, but that was the amount of money that it produced then. [1:13:55, 1:13:56]: All right. [1:13:57, 1:14:00]: So uh Councilwoman Barber, it's uh the assumptions are [1:14:01, 1:14:06]: that um it'll be the county millage rate plus two point five mills. [1:14:06, 1:14:07]: Um [1:14:07, 1:14:11]: That we would levy next year to fund the operations the police force. [1:14:11, 1:14:15]: We would start the capital with the three billion from the ARP money. [1:14:15, 1:14:20]: three million that we borrowed in the uh series C bonds that we closed this past March. [1:14:27, 1:14:33]: Okay. Council, any questions in reference in reference to this document that you see before you? [1:14:34, 1:14:40]: And Miss Barber Gloria. Yes, can you can you give us the mayor? I'm sorry. Can you give the total [1:14:40, 1:14:46]: Amount what's expected. If five point seven, we're rounding up to about six million operating budget costs. [1:14:47, 1:14:55]: Because that's the number I got from the previous presentation. And when do we get to 2.5 mils? Because uh [1:14:55, 1:15:00]: Other email that was sent back in June said 3.5 mils. [1:15:00, 1:15:07]: So and the tax um commissioner, tax commissioner, Mr. Um Michael Harris said three point. [1:15:07, 1:15:12]: Three mils. I'm sorry, you said three point three mils, not three point three, but three mils. [1:15:13, 1:15:16]: So what number is it actually going to be? [1:15:16, 1:15:19]: And then what is gonna be our annual [1:15:20, 1:15:22]: Operating budget. [1:15:22, 1:15:24]: Including [1:15:25, 1:15:28]: the increase because it looks like in twenty [1:15:29, 1:15:30]: We went we go from sixteen [1:15:31, 1:15:33]: Point four mil. [1:15:34, 1:15:36]: In total revenues, well, I'm sorry. [1:15:37, 1:15:38]: Oh, I look at revenues. [1:15:39, 1:15:43]: I wanna look at cost. It looks like it doubles here back in two twenty four. [1:15:44, 1:15:48]: So we go we're right now we're at like what eighteen [1:15:49, 1:15:52]: eight point eight and we're gonna and by two twenty twenty four. [1:15:53, 1:15:55]: We'll be at about eighteen point nine. [1:15:55, 1:15:58]: And I saw the budget tonight. We're up at seventeen. [1:15:59, 1:16:02]: Our budget has increased from twelve to seventeen. [1:16:02, 1:16:03]: For twenty twenty two. [1:16:04, 1:16:05]: From twenty twenty one. [1:16:05, 1:16:06]: So [1:16:06, 1:16:07]: Based off of what [1:16:08, 1:16:11]: is gonna be proposed tonight. So give me some actual [1:16:11, 1:16:13]: Numbers. Is it a three point five mil? [1:16:14, 1:16:17]: Is it a three mil or is it a two point five mil? [1:16:18, 1:16:28]: And then this is Councilwoman Gantt talking, isn't it? Yes. That is correct. Yes, ma'am. Okay, you got it. So look at the revenues up at the top, and we'll start with the sales tax. [1:16:28, 1:16:34]: You go across the page sales tax, the 2020 actual was five million seven hundred four. [1:16:34, 1:16:38]: The twenty one projected was five million seven oh four. [1:16:38, 1:16:43]: We've increased twenty twenty two to five million eight hundred and eighteen thousand'cause your sales tax have been increasing. [1:16:44, 1:16:46]: Notice twenty twenty three is five point nine million. [1:16:48, 1:16:49]: Notice that the property taxes [1:16:50, 1:16:51]: You'll see right there, um [1:16:52, 1:16:53]: Other taxes. [1:16:53, 1:16:53]: Um [1:16:54, 1:16:54]: You see [1:16:55, 1:16:59]: That would be the insurance premium, rollback tax, the uh other taxes that we have. [1:16:59, 1:17:00]: And [1:17:00, 1:17:01]: And then the court finds. [1:17:02, 1:17:08]: And so the difference in the three mils that was or three point three mils that was projected versus this two and a half. [1:17:09, 1:17:09]: Is [1:17:10, 1:17:13]: Is i an increased assumption on this spreadsheet. [1:17:14, 1:17:15]: Court fines. [1:17:15, 1:17:17]: Sales tax increases. [1:17:17, 1:17:18]: And um [1:17:19, 1:17:20]: Um [1:17:20, 1:17:25]: If we don't if we have a recession and sales taxes decline. [1:17:25, 1:17:33]: uh and the court fines aren't that high, then you would have a higher tax or you'd use some of your fund balance until you could correct the situation. [1:17:33, 1:17:37]: But the difference in the three point three mils versus two and a half mils. [1:17:38, 1:17:40]: Was the assumption in sales tax collections? [1:17:40, 1:17:41]: Court fines. [1:17:42, 1:17:45]: And then you're correct that your budget [1:17:45, 1:17:45]: Si [1:17:46, 1:17:47]: He's gone from [1:17:48, 1:17:50]: Two thousand and twenty from twelve million [1:17:51, 1:17:53]: Fourteen million to sixteen million. [1:17:54, 1:17:54]: Twenty one million. [1:17:57, 1:17:58]: Mm-hmm. In two years. [1:17:59, 1:18:00]: That is [1:18:00, 1:18:02]: That is an accurate figure. [1:18:04, 1:18:07]: Well, the budget that they're proposing tonight is seventeen mil. [1:18:08, 1:18:09]: And I'm sure we're gonna tweak that, but [1:18:10, 1:18:14]: Um my concern is looking at the numbers here. [1:18:14, 1:18:21]: Um, the money for the opera funds is for startup costs. Is that not correct, Chief Tramer? [1:18:22, 1:18:42]: Ma'am, we have latitude in terms of how we use it. Um, I I just want to I wanna be considerate of the other projects that the city has as it relates to water and stormwater improvements. And so um we may be able to utilize more of those funds, um, but we are right now just looking for utilization of about three million of that to offset the uh startup. [1:18:42, 1:18:43]: Capital cost. [1:18:44, 1:18:50]: Now we can use those funds for salaries. We can use those funds to offset some things for uh some time. [1:18:50, 1:18:56]: But again, that's gonna be based on the consensus of the council and how they wish to utilize those funds. [1:18:56, 1:19:00]: uh for the uh intended purposes that they're uh allowed to be utilized for. [1:19:01, 1:19:12]: And Mr. Wall, thank you, Mr. Chief Chamber. And Mr. Wall, the interest rate on this twenty five million dollar bond that three million dollars is coming out of, what's the what's the interest on that three million? [1:19:15, 1:19:19]: Oh man, I forgot. It's like two point eight five percent, I think. [1:19:20, 1:19:20]: Okay. [1:19:21, 1:19:24]: All righty. So it looks like we're doubling. [1:19:25, 1:19:31]: Um and even if that the money for ARPA, it's c clearly states at the beginning of that. [1:19:31, 1:19:50]: When any if anyone can Google it or do whatever they want to do, but it clearly states the first second paragraphs that ARPA funds aren't used for startups. Now we can use it for that. It just highly recommends that you don't do that because the years after that, we have to handle our operating costs. [1:19:50, 1:19:57]: So to me, these funds would be for our startup, which based off of the numbers that I got previously. [1:19:58, 1:20:03]: Um, but I got two different numbers. One had forty-three officers, and I believe the last town hall. [1:20:04, 1:20:05]: was around fifty. [1:20:06, 1:20:10]: Um, based off of those numbers that I received recently. [1:20:11, 1:20:13]: It looks like [1:20:13, 1:20:17]: Those startup costs would be around twelve [1:20:17, 1:20:19]: Twelve mil, is that not? [1:20:19, 1:20:20]: Startup plus [1:20:21, 1:20:25]: um operating, would that be around 12 mils? Is that correct? [1:20:27, 1:20:44]: No, we we would be looking at about six million dollars in startup costs. Uh councilwoman. Plus the operating for the year. Well the operating the operating would ru roughly we're calculating seven months for twenty twenty two because we won't be fully operational until July one. So that's where this, if you can see here, the three point three million dollars. [1:20:45, 1:20:48]: comes into play for fiscal year twenty twenty two. [1:20:48, 1:20:51]: Uh operator. What would that total cost would be? [1:20:51, 1:20:54]: That would be the total cost for twenty twenty two. [1:20:55, 1:20:55]: Would be what? [1:20:56, 1:20:58]: Three point three two five million dollars. [1:20:59, 1:20:59]: Okay. [1:21:00, 1:21:12]: And then the year after that, what what do you project the cost of it? That we're anticipating now with three percent inflation. [1:21:12, 1:21:15]: That's the inflation cost for that. And so [1:21:15, 1:21:27]: Uh that's the reason that the budget uh would increase by that number. And you can see, I think, and I just wanted to clarify here so that everybody's clear that these are revenue numbers up here, 16,000, 20,000, and 21. [1:21:27, 1:21:36]: that the actual expenditures are down here fourteen thousand eighteen and eighteen and twenty four, which still leaves a profit for the city. We're not in the black. [1:21:37, 1:21:40]: Of over two million dollars, even with these increases. [1:21:40, 1:21:42]: Am I interpreting that correctly, Mr. Wall? [1:21:44, 1:21:45]: Say it to me again, Chief. [1:21:46, 1:21:53]: Well, if we look here at the top, we're looking at revenues. So the revenue for the city in in this year is twenty twenty two, sixteen million. [1:21:53, 1:22:07]: In 2023, it's 20 million. In 2024, it's 21 million in projected revenue. And if we minus our expenses, which is 14, 18, and 18, we're still ending up with a profit, not a loss. [1:22:07, 1:22:08]: Of over two million dollars. [1:22:09, 1:22:15]: But we have to look down below that you have to spend a million six for the debt service on the [1:22:15, 1:22:18]: debt for City Hall. Okay, which would still leave us [1:22:19, 1:22:21]: In the in the in the good for about [1:22:21, 1:22:23]: six hundred thousand dollars. [1:22:23, 1:22:26]: Can you talk about our fund balance, the whole balance? [1:22:28, 1:22:32]: So the fund the the fund balance is the last numbers below that. [1:22:32, 1:22:34]: Couple of them again. So the fund balance [1:22:36, 1:22:37]: Yeah, we'll be is [1:22:37, 1:22:41]: So in two thousand and twenty one we expect the fund balance to be um [1:22:42, 1:22:43]: thirteen million nine oh one. [1:22:45, 1:22:46]: Okay. [1:22:46, 1:22:52]: So you I maybe it's nineteen million two forty and nineteen, thirteen million nine oh one and twenty. [1:22:52, 1:22:56]: Fifteen million six fifty five and twenty one we were projecting. [1:22:56, 1:22:57]: Um [1:22:57, 1:23:03]: And then you can see it's going up by about six hundred grand a year based on these numbers. But remember [1:23:03, 1:23:07]: So it's a twenty million dollar budget, ten percent is two million. [1:23:07, 1:23:13]: Five percent is one million, so it's about a what a three and a half or four percent swing. So [1:23:14, 1:23:19]: These you know, an Excel spreadsheet ain't a Bible verse, it's just a projection. And so [1:23:20, 1:23:20]: Um [1:23:20, 1:23:27]: We have to watch it, you know, month to month when Wiggins does the numbers to make sure it's it's working out the way these numbers show. This [1:23:28, 1:23:30]: Is it in a Bible verse? Um [1:23:30, 1:23:31]: I got it. [1:23:32, 1:23:34]: Okay. Well, I'm concerned about the inflation. [1:23:35, 1:23:40]: and consideration. But I from my understand when looking at the budget, we're practically doubling. [1:23:41, 1:23:42]: Within two years. [1:23:43, 1:23:46]: And so when do we plan on starting to tax the citizens? [1:23:47, 1:23:49]: Uh next next year, twenty two. [1:23:50, 1:23:51]: Cause I was told [1:23:52, 1:23:55]: Mayor Pro Tem, didn't you say we wouldn't tax the system into twenty twenty three? [1:23:57, 1:23:59]: So that didn't you say that at the last meeting? [1:24:00, 1:24:06]: So this projection, Councilwoman Gantt, has you implementing the Kenry County Millage rate next year? [1:24:07, 1:24:10]: Then you would inc you would increase the two and a half mils [1:24:10, 1:24:11]: Me three. [1:24:11, 1:24:14]: 'Cause you're only gonna have a half a year of operations. [1:24:14, 1:24:15]: twenty two. [1:24:16, 1:24:17]: May I respond to that? [1:24:18, 1:24:19]: Yeah, go ahead, sir. [1:24:19, 1:24:24]: I think the answer was correct to understand that the Henry County rate [1:24:24, 1:24:28]: will go down and then that will be offset equally by [1:24:28, 1:24:32]: uh the stock bridge rate. So basically the remain the the rate [1:24:32, 1:24:36]: remain static so there would not be a net increase. [1:24:37, 1:24:38]: In twenty two, yes, sir. [1:24:38, 1:24:39]: Correct. [1:24:40, 1:24:48]: Yes. But in twenty twenty three we'll have an increase. Is that what y'all was saying? No. Let me say this too. Now that could happen. [1:24:48, 1:24:59]: But in my eyes, we still have more ARPA funds at that point. We if we decide to insert some additional funds from ARPA or from budget surpluses. [1:24:59, 1:25:06]: We could eliminate the tax in 2023 also. So it's up to this council when that happens. Not that's what the projections say. [1:25:09, 1:25:09]: Okay. [1:25:12, 1:25:13]: Ms. Barber, go ahead, please. [1:25:15, 1:25:20]: Mayor Pro Tem is correct. In fact, uh Chief Tramer and I, when we spoke with [1:25:20, 1:25:22]: uh the policy director. [1:25:22, 1:25:23]: Four DNA. [1:25:24, 1:25:29]: She gave us the time well, the deadlines. Uh December thirty first, twenty [1:25:30, 1:25:30]: Twenty four. [1:25:31, 1:25:35]: Projects can be allocated by using ARPA funding. [1:25:36, 1:25:38]: Those projects in [1:25:38, 1:25:40]: The expenses have to be [1:25:41, 1:25:41]: Hey. [1:25:42, 1:25:42]: Or [1:25:42, 1:25:47]: expended by twenty twenty six, the end of twenty twenty six. [1:25:47, 1:25:50]: Is that correct, Chief Trainer? Am I explaining it right? [1:25:51, 1:26:00]: Yes, that's correct. It the the projects have to be allocated for 2024, but we have until the end of twenty six to actually utilize those funds, as I understand, based on our conversation. [1:26:00, 1:26:07]: Uh that that would be that would be an accurate statement, yes. And I and I did want to point out too one of the things that we did mention, uh Mr. Wall regarding [1:26:07, 1:26:11]: uh the ARPA funds is as it relates to utilization, the city [1:26:11, 1:26:18]: uh did not have a deficit caused by the pandemic. So we wouldn't be eligible to utilize or reimburse ourselves for those funds because of that reason. [1:26:19, 1:26:24]: And the city didn't also pay premium pays, so we wouldn't be eligible to use it for those reasons. So really [1:26:24, 1:26:32]: As it relates to public safety and public works, those those seem to be the only two uses that we can utilize those funds. Am I correct on that, Mr. Wall? [1:26:32, 1:26:33]: Yes, sir. [1:26:37, 1:26:37]: Right. [1:26:38, 1:26:40]: Any other questions from the council? [1:26:41, 1:26:47]: Mr Mr. Thomas, go ahead please, sir. I I I just wanted to make a comment of to to concur. [1:26:47, 1:27:01]: Um, this is also my understanding of how funds could be utilized uh going into 2024 up to 2026. But one one of the issues that I want to sort of just raise is that. [1:27:02, 1:27:05]: Looking at revenues, even during the pandemic. [1:27:05, 1:27:08]: Um it was it was definitely increased as well. [1:27:09, 1:27:12]: But the but the point I really want to make about is is about the budget. [1:27:13, 1:27:18]: Um and and the utilization of these funds, the council. [1:27:18, 1:27:38]: Has the leeway to how we utilize these funds. We also have the authority and the control uh on the city's budget, and all of us know that there's always um room for reduction in the city budget. We control that so. [1:27:38, 1:27:52]: The the the budget is not a automatic increase, uh no way, no, no shape, no form. We control that. But the bottom line for me though is, and I as I have said it from the beginning. [1:27:53, 1:28:02]: It is our obligation and our responsibility to provide public safety uh to our citizens, to our businesses. It is up to us. [1:28:03, 1:28:04]: Two [1:28:04, 1:28:24]: ensure that we are doing our due diligence and making sure that we go forward with this. And there are trials and error and there are uh you know challenges as well. But is it up to us to make sure that we do not get caught up in in the crosshairs and and moving this city forward. And so [1:28:24, 1:28:40]: So I'm confident that we will, uh with Mr. Wall, with the chief and all of our advisors and the staff, that we will be on top of going forward every every month. And so I'm not concerned about, I'm not, I'm not fearful. [1:28:40, 1:28:52]: of the future because I know we're going to do our due diligence and we don't really have a choice. We have to provide public safety for our citizens. And as we have seen here recently, [1:28:53, 1:29:00]: all over the metro, even within Henry County, we see the crime rate. So this is a must. [1:29:00, 1:29:04]: But it is up to us to be able to navigate and manage. [1:29:05, 1:29:07]: Let me emphasize the word manage. [1:29:07, 1:29:19]: It is up to us to be able to manage how we go forward. And I'm I'm I'm I'm excited about going forward. And I think we're going to do. I'm just listening to the presentation tonight. [1:29:19, 1:29:33]: Um Mr. Walls, you've done your homework and you've always been uh that person that came forward and gave us facts. And you know we heard that. Chief Tram, I'm gonna commend you for uh your due diligence and your homework. [1:29:33, 1:29:37]: Um it's council, you know, we we are doing the same, but [1:29:38, 1:29:41]: It it the burden is on us to make sure that we manage. [1:29:42, 1:29:45]: how we go forward. For me, the mission is clear. [1:29:45, 1:29:47]: The path is clear. [1:29:47, 1:29:55]: But we have to sort of stay on top of this and manage going forward. So just thank you all for the presentation and your due diligence. [1:29:56, 1:29:58]: Any other council comments before we move on? [1:30:00, 1:30:02]: You know, council comments. [1:30:03, 1:30:13]: Okay. Now this was a presentation. I don't recall this being any type of a vote that is necessary for this presentation. Is that right? Or am I off base here? [1:30:15, 1:30:20]: I believe this is just a presentation to inform the council that Ms. Barber, go ahead, please. [1:30:21, 1:30:27]: Um I had questions for Mr. Wall and for Mr. Wiggins. Okay. [1:30:27, 1:30:32]: Want to make sure that we're balancing the use of those ARPA fundings. [1:30:33, 1:30:39]: I like to see how much we've already spent in public works and ARPA funding. [1:30:39, 1:30:43]: Um so that we make sure that we're balancing this. And for Mr. [1:30:43, 1:30:44]: Wow. [1:30:45, 1:30:45]: Um [1:30:46, 1:30:47]: I'm trying to see. [1:30:48, 1:30:52]: He doesn't he didn't account for any ARPA funding or any. [1:30:53, 1:30:54]: Grant. [1:30:54, 1:30:55]: Funding. [1:30:58, 1:30:59]: At all. [1:30:59, 1:31:01]: No ma'am. Uh we didn't [1:31:02, 1:31:09]: Okay. I don't know what the date I don't know what the date of this is, but I don't think we knew what what we were getting at the time I did this pre this this Excel spreadsheet. [1:31:09, 1:31:12]: Okay, but you did account for the expenses. [1:31:13, 1:31:14]: So what if [1:31:14, 1:31:16]: Well so the in the ARP money [1:31:17, 1:31:20]: We're currently contemplating it spending it only on capital. [1:31:21, 1:31:25]: This Excel spreadsheet is only for operations. It doesn't include capital. [1:31:27, 1:31:29]: Okay. Does that does that make sense? [1:31:29, 1:31:30]: Yes, thank you. [1:31:31, 1:31:31]: Yes, ma'am. [1:31:32, 1:31:36]: Is Mr. Wigan still on the line? Yes, he is. [1:31:36, 1:31:38]: Are you able to tell me how much? [1:31:38, 1:31:41]: Funding we've already spent with public works. [1:31:42, 1:31:44]: Isso, pode passar. [1:31:45, 1:31:48]: I can get you an accurate number. Um [1:31:48, 1:31:56]: Okay. Borrow, but uh if if I can remember, I I don't think we've spent uh no more than probably about seventy thousand. [1:31:57, 1:31:57]: So far. [1:31:58, 1:31:58]: Mm-hmm. [1:31:59, 1:32:02]: But I'll I'll I'll I'll confirm that by tomorrow. [1:32:03, 1:32:04]: All right. Appreciate it. [1:32:04, 1:32:05]: Yeah. [1:32:05, 1:32:10]: Now references presentations. My understanding is a presentation. It wasn't any specific vote that we needed to make. Is that correct? [1:32:13, 1:32:19]: All right, if that's the c if that is the case, then uh we will move on to the next subject. Thank you, gentlemen, for your presentation. Really appreciate that. [1:32:20, 1:32:23]: We're gonna go to old business and old business deals with a public hearing. [1:32:24, 1:32:34]: And uh the first public hearing deals with rezoning case RZ two zero two one-one. Council consideration to approve proposed Davison Parkway Commerce Center. [1:32:35, 1:32:41]: Rezoning request by East Group Properties LP, the applicant to rezone certain property from C three heavy commercial. [1:32:42, 1:32:44]: to M one light manufacturing. [1:32:45, 1:32:50]: to allow for development of business distribution center within five within five new buildings. [1:32:50, 1:32:55]: The property is located at land lot 57 of the 12th district within the Stockbridge city limits. [1:32:56, 1:33:02]: It contains three parcels with uh 79.17 acres as follows. [1:33:03, 1:33:10]: Parcel zero three zero dash zero one zero zero nine zero zero zero contains seventy three point eight acres. [1:33:10, 1:33:15]: Located to the rear of the southwest corner of Davison Parkway and Walter Way. [1:33:15, 1:33:28]: Parcel 030-01009006 contains 1.66 acres located on the south side of Davidson Parkway, one lot west of Walter Way. [1:33:28, 1:33:42]: Parcel number 030-01009005 contains 3.63 acres located on the west side of Walterway, two lots south of Davison Parkway. [1:33:42, 1:33:45]: And this I believe is going to be presented by [1:33:45, 1:33:47]: Ms. Johnson, is that correct? [1:33:49, 1:33:55]: Hello, Mayor Ford. It's actually going to be presented by um Linda Logan, our senior planner. [1:33:55, 1:33:57]: Okay, Miss Logan. [1:33:57, 1:33:58]: Under? [1:33:58, 1:34:01]: Yes, hello everyone. Uh good evening. [1:34:01, 1:34:02]: Yeah. [1:34:04, 1:34:07]: I'm gonna set up my I have my presentations open. [1:34:07, 1:34:10]: Um clicked on the share screen button here. [1:34:15, 1:34:16]: Okay. [1:34:17, 1:34:20]: Is that can anyone see this? Can't can't see a thing at this point, please. [1:34:25, 1:34:27]: Okay, here we go. [1:34:27, 1:34:28]: See now? [1:34:29, 1:34:31]: Yes, there we go. Now we now we see it. [1:34:31, 1:34:32]: Okay, so this is [1:34:34, 1:34:35]: This is a cover sheet, Mayor. You [1:34:36, 1:34:38]: covered a lot of this. You read the um [1:34:38, 1:34:43]: Okay. [1:34:43, 1:34:46]: Represented by Ba Battle Law Law Firm. [1:34:46, 1:34:52]: That who's the agent, the rez the rezoning request is to rezone property from C three heavy commercial. [1:34:52, 1:34:54]: M1 light manufacturing. [1:34:54, 1:34:55]: Um [1:34:55, 1:34:57]: And this is the parcel information now. [1:34:58, 1:35:02]: There were three parcels which you read into the record, Mr. Mayor. The applicant though has [1:35:03, 1:35:05]: Requested that one of the parcels um [1:35:06, 1:35:06]: Be removed. [1:35:07, 1:35:11]: uh from further consideration that is a small parcel across from [1:35:12, 1:35:13]: Uh Walter Way. [1:35:13, 1:35:21]: And that is a parcel number 030 hyphen 01009005 with 3.63 acres. [1:35:21, 1:35:24]: Because that is not part of the project. [1:35:25, 1:35:32]: So now the the lot size and the acreage is now seventy-five point five four acres within the two parcels. [1:35:32, 1:35:37]: property is located in northwest Stark Bridge, south of Davidson Parkway and west of [1:35:38, 1:35:41]: Walter Way, landlot fifty seven of district twelve. [1:35:41, 1:35:43]: Um right now the property is [1:35:44, 1:35:50]: uh fairly level, it's vacant, mostly wooded. We have Reese Reeves Creek traversing the eastern side of the property. [1:35:52, 1:35:52]: Yeah. [1:35:53, 1:35:54]: And um [1:35:55, 1:35:59]: The zoning is C three proposed use is development of a [1:35:59, 1:36:02]: A business distribution center comprising five buildings. [1:36:03, 1:36:09]: With office and warehouse uses with a total of six hundred ninety-five thousand eight hundred and sixty square feet. [1:36:11, 1:36:18]: We looked at the zoning uh history of the property. There were multiple rezonings for the n adjacent North Bridge Crossing development, which has [1:36:18, 1:36:20]: Residential uses. [1:36:20, 1:36:23]: And that had a DRI review, a development of regional impact. [1:36:24, 1:36:29]: Um went to Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority. [1:36:29, 1:36:31]: Um there was a um [1:36:31, 1:36:34]: zoning case and a development agreement for North Bridge Crossing. [1:36:35, 1:36:40]: Um then after that there was a Reeves Creek development, which also had a DRI review. [1:36:40, 1:36:42]: And um and then this project. [1:36:42, 1:36:45]: uh itself had a DRI review as well. [1:36:46, 1:36:47]: uh done a few months ago. [1:36:48, 1:36:52]: The future land use designation of the property is low density vertical mixed use. [1:36:53, 1:36:53]: Um [1:36:54, 1:36:56]: This designation um does not allow. [1:36:56, 1:36:58]: host M1 zoning district. [1:36:59, 1:37:01]: It needs to be changed to light industrial. [1:37:01, 1:37:03]: And the applicant has applied. [1:37:03, 1:37:07]: At the same time for comprehensive la uh plan amendment. [1:37:07, 1:37:12]: via case number CP two oh two one hyphen oh one for this purpose. [1:37:12, 1:37:17]: The road access would be by a small parcel off Davidson Parkway. [1:37:17, 1:37:19]: And um site traffic would come. [1:37:20, 1:37:23]: From interstate семті файв and six seventif. [1:37:23, 1:37:27]: Highway one thirty eight, uh in Clayton County portion of Davidson. [1:37:27, 1:37:28]: Parkway to the north. [1:37:29, 1:37:30]: Emergency [1:37:31, 1:37:34]: um access would also uh be available. [1:37:35, 1:37:37]: Uh through the large parcel of Walter Way. [1:37:38, 1:37:40]: Application was received on July sixth. [1:37:41, 1:37:45]: And um, as you know, the applicant requested a recent deferral at the last meeting. [1:37:46, 1:37:49]: Now the applicant has held three community meetings. [1:37:49, 1:37:53]: To um talk with citizens about the project on august eighteenth. [1:37:54, 1:37:56]: September fifteenth and October twenty seventh. [1:37:57, 1:37:59]: He posted a sign on the property September second. [1:38:00, 1:38:01]: And then we um [1:38:02, 1:38:03]: Reposted the sign after the kit. [1:38:04, 1:38:06]: Case was deferred on October twenty two. [1:38:07, 1:38:12]: Uh some of the things we looked at in the research was the location. [1:38:12, 1:38:16]: Um the property characteristics surrounding land use and zoning. [1:38:16, 1:38:18]: uh future development plans. [1:38:18, 1:38:19]: Um [1:38:19, 1:38:22]: Other studies like Livable Centers Initiative. [1:38:23, 1:38:26]: The um other rezonings as I mentioned a moment ago. [1:38:27, 1:38:31]: Um here is an aerial photo of the property. We have interstates. [1:38:31, 1:38:35]: uh seventy five and and six seventy five here to the west [1:38:35, 1:38:37]: This is the main part of the site. [1:38:38, 1:38:40]: We have the North Bridge Crossing. [1:38:40, 1:38:42]: Residential development here. [1:38:42, 1:38:46]: And then uh d this is Davidson Parkway to the north. [1:38:47, 1:38:49]: And there's a Clayton County line there. [1:38:50, 1:38:52]: And adjacent to this is um [1:38:53, 1:38:55]: M one use of drive time property. [1:38:57, 1:39:01]: Next slide uh shows the uh the three parcels. [1:39:01, 1:39:03]: And and here's Davison partway. [1:39:04, 1:39:07]: The main access would actually occur through this small parcel. [1:39:08, 1:39:11]: Um, this middle one that's the one that's no longer being included. [1:39:12, 1:39:14]: And then this is the large parcel here. [1:39:15, 1:39:20]: Uh surrounding land uses and I'm gonna flip back and forth a moment between two slides. [1:39:21, 1:39:21]: Um [1:39:21, 1:39:26]: Here this is a zoning map in color. The red is the main portion of the site. [1:39:26, 1:39:27]: And um [1:39:28, 1:39:29]: We have um [1:39:29, 1:39:32]: Number one on the site on here is [1:39:32, 1:39:34]: As a Clayton County line with uh [1:39:34, 1:39:36]: Vacant properties. [1:39:36, 1:39:37]: And um [1:39:38, 1:39:41]: Number two is uh also uh vacant. [1:39:42, 1:39:44]: And that's that's in the city. [1:39:44, 1:39:45]: Zone C two. [1:39:46, 1:39:52]: Uh number three, we have uh automobile sh furbishing business that's down here in the blue. [1:39:53, 1:39:55]: And uh number four, um [1:39:56, 1:39:57]: Henry County uses [1:39:58, 1:39:59]: To the south. [1:39:59, 1:40:02]: That's still also the the county line there. [1:40:04, 1:40:06]: And number five, North North Bridge Crossing. [1:40:06, 1:40:08]: Single family zone RM two. [1:40:09, 1:40:09]: Um [1:40:10, 1:40:14]: And it has single family uses right now. That's all that this dark green area. [1:40:15, 1:40:18]: And uh number s number six, of course. [1:40:18, 1:40:21]: are the interstate highways to the west. [1:40:23, 1:40:28]: Uh, one of the studies was the LCI study done a few years ago and it identified [1:40:28, 1:40:34]: Uh this area is being an I seventy five activity center and this is a concept plan that was prepared. [1:40:34, 1:40:36]: Some of the uses in here that are [1:40:36, 1:40:41]: Uh wo were recommended commercial use of hotel, office buildings. [1:40:41, 1:40:43]: uh retail uses and so forth. [1:40:44, 1:40:46]: For the area and this is the actual site here. [1:40:47, 1:40:50]: With uh the inner states uh to the south. So this was their [1:40:50, 1:40:52]: Vision of how [1:40:52, 1:40:52]: Sorry. [1:40:52, 1:40:53]: uh could develop. [1:40:54, 1:40:59]: And if you want to contrast that with what this this applicant is now proposing. [1:41:00, 1:41:02]: Again, we have the interstates here to the south. [1:41:02, 1:41:03]: This is a site. [1:41:03, 1:41:07]: And this is Davidson Parkway, just to orient you. [1:41:07, 1:41:12]: and a North Bridge Crossing and this is Walter Way here serves this development. [1:41:13, 1:41:15]: And here is the uh drive time. [1:41:16, 1:41:18]: Automobile refurbishing business. [1:41:18, 1:41:21]: So the applicant proposes to build five [1:41:22, 1:41:26]: Uh buildings would be um office combination office warehouse uses. [1:41:27, 1:41:30]: And access would be here off Davidson Parkway. [1:41:30, 1:41:31]: There is the Reeves Creek. [1:41:32, 1:41:33]: Running through the site. [1:41:33, 1:41:35]: And there would the the driveway. [1:41:36, 1:41:40]: uh would be near there and there'd be a a walking trail adjacent to it. [1:41:40, 1:41:41]: Uh [1:41:41, 1:41:46]: Quite a bit of surface parking as you can see in the gray for both employee and [1:41:47, 1:41:49]: Um trailer truck uh parking spaces. [1:41:51, 1:41:52]: Okay. [1:41:52, 1:41:58]: Uh project impact. So a traffic impact study was performed by the applicant's traffic engineer. [1:41:59, 1:42:00]: Um [1:42:00, 1:42:07]: And uh one of the things that we noticed is that it stated that nearboy nearby intersections would operate at levels of service E and F. [1:42:08, 1:42:10]: Those are uh the least desirable. [1:42:11, 1:42:13]: Uh yet no traffic improvements were recommended. [1:42:14, 1:42:17]: Uh the DRI review was done by uh Greta. [1:42:18, 1:42:19]: In their notice of decision. [1:42:19, 1:42:23]: Um, they identified a few conditions for spending state funds. [1:42:24, 1:42:25]: If this project were to be built. [1:42:26, 1:42:27]: And these include [1:42:27, 1:42:31]: Providing sidewalks along the development's frontage on P Davidson Parkway. [1:42:32, 1:42:34]: Stalling a crosswalk at the driveway entrance. [1:42:35, 1:42:39]: Installing pedestrian infrastructure within the site along the driveway. [1:42:39, 1:42:41]: And installing signage to restrict [1:42:42, 1:42:47]: trucks on Davidson Parkway between Walter Way and North Henry Boulevard to prevent them from going. [1:42:47, 1:42:50]: East and that's something that the city also supports. [1:42:51, 1:42:57]: Um the DRI review done by Atlanta Regional Commission ARC said the project would be [1:42:57, 1:43:00]: compatible with several of their regional plans and policies. [1:43:02, 1:43:03]: Okay. [1:43:04, 1:43:05]: Um [1:43:05, 1:43:09]: In our analysis, we have a number of criteria we looked at. [1:43:09, 1:43:12]: Criteria number one, consistency with this comprehensive plan. [1:43:13, 1:43:18]: Proposed project would not be compatible with because proposed M1 zoning district is not allowed. [1:43:19, 1:43:21]: in the property's current land use designation. [1:43:22, 1:43:28]: Criteria number two, relation of the proposed zoning amendment to the overall purpose of the zoning code. [1:43:29, 1:43:31]: Uh zoning code has a number of purposes and [1:43:32, 1:43:33]: I listed them here. [1:43:33, 1:43:36]: So we're saying that the proposed use would not promote [1:43:37, 1:43:42]: The prosperity and general welfare of the adjacent North Bridge Crossing neighborhood. [1:43:42, 1:43:46]: It would add to rather than minimize congestion on the surrounding streets. [1:43:47, 1:43:48]: And disrupt um [1:43:49, 1:43:50]: residential neighborhood. [1:43:50, 1:43:51]: Truck. [1:43:51, 1:43:52]: Tractor trailer trucks. [1:43:52, 1:43:55]: could present safety hazards to pedestrians. [1:43:56, 1:44:00]: It would cause a significant concentration of population and overcrowding on the property. [1:44:01, 1:44:04]: There would be a huge influx of additional traffic in the neighborhood. [1:44:05, 1:44:10]: And since the property is landlocked, all project trucks would be required to utilize Davidson Partway. [1:44:11, 1:44:15]: And in general, it's not desirable to have industrial uses next to residential uses. [1:44:16, 1:44:16]: Um [1:44:17, 1:44:21]: And the property could alternatively be developed as it is currently zoned. [1:44:22, 1:44:25]: with commercial uses as three studies recommended. [1:44:25, 1:44:28]: LCI study, Northridge Cross and DRI and Reese Creek. [1:44:29, 1:44:30]: Uh D R I. [1:44:32, 1:44:41]: Uh next uh criterion number three, potential positive effects of the resulting amendment on the uh character of the uh neighborhood and community. [1:44:42, 1:44:44]: Um it would bring new jobs to the city, serve as a [1:44:45, 1:44:46]: visual gateway. [1:44:46, 1:44:47]: From the interstates. [1:44:48, 1:44:52]: and extend existing M one district uh adjacent to property to the south. [1:44:53, 1:44:57]: Criteria number four, physical conditions. The site is physically suitable. [1:44:57, 1:44:58]: Um [1:44:58, 1:45:00]: Again, but it's since it's landlocked it's not a good [1:45:01, 1:45:03]: good location for a large number of trucks that would need to [1:45:04, 1:45:05]: funnel through lar one [1:45:05, 1:45:06]: Access point. [1:45:07, 1:45:10]: Criterion number five, impact on adjacent property owners. [1:45:11, 1:45:14]: If this is re uh grant is um request is granted. [1:45:15, 1:45:21]: Proposed industrial use and large number of trucks would be incompatible with adjacent residential neighborhood. [1:45:22, 1:45:26]: uh disrupting its tranquility and presenting a hazard to pedestrians and personal vehicles. [1:45:27, 1:45:28]: Um [1:45:28, 1:45:34]: Now to reduce impacts of the existing drivetime traffic, that drive time is the property to the southeast. [1:45:35, 1:45:46]: on the adjacent residential neighborhood, it would be desirable if dry autonomous trucks could be rerouted to travel through the subject property with a connecting driveway between the two properties. [1:45:47, 1:45:50]: Um and therefore the applicant should continue to contact. [1:45:51, 1:45:54]: drive time officials to try to arrange for such a connection to be made. [1:45:56, 1:46:00]: Criterion number six potential impact of the rezoning on city infrastructure. [1:46:01, 1:46:04]: Water and sewer services are available to the site. [1:46:05, 1:46:12]: Number seven, impact the proposed amendment on adjacent thoroughfares and um pedestrian vehicle circulation. [1:46:12, 1:46:13]: And traffic volumes. [1:46:14, 1:46:18]: So again the traffic impact studies um mentioned levels. [1:46:18, 1:46:19]: Service levels E and F. [1:46:20, 1:46:21]: But um [1:46:21, 1:46:23]: No improvements at this time. [1:46:23, 1:46:24]: Um [1:46:24, 1:46:27]: I mentioned Greta's conditions approval. [1:46:27, 1:46:30]: And other thing other traffic impacts. [1:46:31, 1:46:34]: Uh Davidson Parkway may need to be re uh widened. [1:46:34, 1:46:36]: Due to the curvature of the roads. [1:46:37, 1:46:38]: And uh amount of traffic. [1:46:39, 1:46:46]: And also, there may be uh significant impacts of truck traffic on existing businesses on the northern part of. [1:46:46, 1:46:48]: Davidson Parkway. [1:46:48, 1:46:49]: Um [1:46:49, 1:46:53]: Criterion number eight, merits of this re this uh requested rezoning. [1:46:54, 1:46:58]: Um, proposed project would not be compatible with the recommendations again of those. [1:46:58, 1:47:01]: other studies that I mentioned a few moments ago. [1:47:02, 1:47:04]: Uh on number nine. [1:47:04, 1:47:07]: The ability of the subject land to be developed as it's currently zoned. [1:47:07, 1:47:10]: Again, we as those studies mentioned. [1:47:10, 1:47:15]: A property could be be developed under its current C three zoning. [1:47:15, 1:47:17]: Аз ресторанц, хотела [1:47:17, 1:47:22]: Medical facilities, convention center, and so forth. This is what uh the Reese Creek DRI. [1:47:22, 1:47:23]: Plan, um [1:47:23, 1:47:24]: Recommended. [1:47:25, 1:47:26]: And these would be [1:47:26, 1:47:29]: We view these as being pro preferable. [1:47:29, 1:47:33]: Preferable to the proposed industrial development for three reasons. [1:47:34, 1:47:37]: There'd be access absence of tractor trailer trucks. [1:47:37, 1:47:38]: Um [1:47:38, 1:47:40]: Even though it may be um [1:47:40, 1:47:49]: Commercial development may have more numbers of traffic, but yet that would be better than having so many trucks going through the neighborhood and the vicinity. [1:47:50, 1:47:53]: The other types of commercial y uses that could be developed. [1:47:54, 1:47:56]: could provide services to the general public. [1:47:57, 1:48:02]: Uh whereas a proposed industrial development would be more internally uh oriented. [1:48:02, 1:48:05]: serving the businesses on a site rather than the public. [1:48:06, 1:48:08]: And we see this uh property is [1:48:08, 1:48:15]: uh being one of the last large undeveloped tracts of land in the city. So there's a scarcity of those. [1:48:15, 1:48:20]: And so it's a unique opportunity maybe to do something special there that will benefit the public. [1:48:21, 1:48:24]: So we therefore recommend planning zoning staff recommends the Nile. [1:48:24, 1:48:26]: Proposed uh rezoning. [1:48:27, 1:48:27]: Um [1:48:28, 1:48:31]: to of the property from C three to M one. Um [1:48:32, 1:48:34]: However, if the city decides to [1:48:35, 1:48:40]: Approve these uh through these uh this uh request, we have identified a number of zoning conditions. [1:48:41, 1:48:41]: Um [1:48:42, 1:48:46]: Guess I should read these for uh for the record. I need to move this. [1:48:46, 1:48:47]: Yeah, let me think okay. [1:48:48, 1:48:50]: Um move m [1:48:50, 1:48:53]: Read these for the record. So these are proposed um [1:48:54, 1:48:59]: zoning conditions that we rec recommend if the council decides to approve this request. Number one. [1:49:00, 1:49:05]: Regarding the future land use designation, the approval of this resulting request should be contingent upon. [1:49:06, 1:49:09]: future land use designation of the subject property being changed from its current [1:49:10, 1:49:13]: Low density vertical mixed use designation. [1:49:13, 1:49:15]: To the light industrial designation. [1:49:15, 1:49:18]: To allow for the rezoning of the property to M one. [1:49:18, 1:49:22]: This shall be done via the approval of the applicants rest requested. [1:49:22, 1:49:24]: Comprehensive plan amendment. [1:49:24, 1:49:28]: Which comprises case number C P two oh two one hyphen oh one. [1:49:30, 1:49:33]: Number two, regarding the recombination of parcels. [1:49:33, 1:49:39]: A if the applicant wishes to rezone subject property for the express purposes of developing a proposed [1:49:39, 1:49:41]: Davidson Parkway Commerce Center. [1:49:42, 1:49:45]: Then the request of rezoning of the property shall be contingent upon. [1:49:46, 1:49:47]: And not be completed until [1:49:48, 1:49:52]: recombination of the properties two parcels into one parcel is approved by [1:49:52, 1:49:54]: Planning commission and a new plot. [1:49:54, 1:49:59]: Well, the property is officially recorded with the Henry County Superior Court real estate division office. [1:50:00, 1:50:05]: Uh B, if the applicant wishes to rezone each of the two parcels individually without combining them. [1:50:06, 1:50:07]: Then no recombination plat. [1:50:08, 1:50:12]: Application is required, however, the proposed development may not occur. [1:50:14, 1:50:19]: Number three, regarding a connection, connecting access to the drivetime establishment. [1:50:20, 1:50:23]: The applicant shall collaborate with the drive time owners. [1:50:23, 1:50:26]: To consider rerouting vehicle traffic out of [1:50:27, 1:50:30]: And away from the North Bridge Crossing Residential Development. [1:50:31, 1:50:34]: By means of a connecting driveway through the subject property. [1:50:35, 1:50:36]: If such a condition is [1:50:36, 1:50:40]: feasible with regard to topography and other physical [1:50:40, 1:50:41]: property conditions. [1:50:42, 1:50:46]: If such a condition is possible and agreed upon, then its location shall be shown. [1:50:46, 1:50:49]: on a modified version of the site plan. [1:50:49, 1:50:49]: Okay. [1:50:52, 1:50:54]: Number four regarding a site plan. [1:50:55, 1:51:00]: The applicant submitted an amended site plan, which was titled Davidson Parkway Commerce Center. [1:51:00, 1:51:02]: B R I three three oh nine. [1:51:03, 1:51:07]: And prepared by Eberline Associates on July nineteenth, twenty twenty one. [1:51:08, 1:51:12]: However, the proposed development shall occur according to a new but similar site plan. [1:51:12, 1:51:13]: Mm. [1:51:13, 1:51:15]: Which makes the filing minor modifications. [1:51:17, 1:51:18]: A nature trail. [1:51:18, 1:51:22]: Relocation the nature trail away from this project driveway. [1:51:22, 1:51:26]: And to an acceptable location near the creek and buff areas. [1:51:27, 1:51:29]: On the eastern side of the subject property. [1:51:30, 1:51:31]: If this is not possible. [1:51:31, 1:51:36]: Then acceptable physical barrier shall be constructed between the nature trail [1:51:36, 1:51:38]: A proposed dryway to protect [1:51:38, 1:51:40]: Педстрианство. [1:51:40, 1:51:41]: Using the dryway. [1:51:44, 1:51:48]: Truck staging B indication on the site plan as was noted by Aries ARC. [1:51:49, 1:51:52]: Of an acceptable truck staging plan to prevent the queuing. [1:51:53, 1:51:55]: Of heavy trucks on surrounding streets. [1:51:56, 1:52:01]: Five regarding landscape design, a developer shall submit an acceptable landscape design plan. [1:52:02, 1:52:06]: The proposed development during the plan review process for a land disturbance permit. [1:52:08, 1:52:12]: Six regarding buffering, the developer shall meet all city, county, state, [1:52:12, 1:52:16]: And federal requirements pertaining to the provision of sufficient buffers. [1:52:17, 1:52:22]: And related environmental protections in connection with existing streams on the subject property. [1:52:23, 1:52:25]: Seven regarding architectural design. [1:52:25, 1:52:29]: The proposed buildings shall have such design and exterior building materials [1:52:30, 1:52:32]: Give them the appearance of office buildings. [1:52:33, 1:52:37]: All warehouse areas and truck bays shall be adequately screened. [1:52:40, 1:52:46]: Uh, number eight, regarding transportation improvements, the developer shall meet all of the requirements that are specified. [1:52:46, 1:52:51]: And red is attached notice of decision for DRI number three three oh nine. [1:52:51, 1:52:54]: Dated August nine, twenty twenty one. [1:52:54, 1:52:57]: Which includes its attachment a general conditions. [1:52:57, 1:53:01]: Attachment B required elements of the DRI plan of development. [1:53:02, 1:53:05]: And attachment C required improvements to serve the DRI. [1:53:06, 1:53:11]: Um number nine, regarding procedural manners, procedural matters, A. [1:53:11, 1:53:15]: The applicant or developer shall submit a recombination plat application. [1:53:16, 1:53:17]: For review and approval. [1:53:17, 1:53:21]: by the planning commission after the rezoning of the property is approved. [1:53:21, 1:53:25]: B after recombination plot has been approved by the planning commission. [1:53:25, 1:53:26]: It shall be recorded. [1:53:27, 1:53:30]: With the Henry County Superior Court and a copy shall be provided to the city. [1:53:31, 1:53:32]: Before the sitting may [1:53:32, 1:53:36]: issue any land disturbance or building permits for the proposed development. [1:53:37, 1:53:42]: C in compliance with section twelve point twelve point oh one six [1:53:42, 1:53:45]: Parentheses six of the stock root zoning code. [1:53:45, 1:53:49]: Entitled Application Subject to Mayor and Council Action. [1:53:49, 1:53:53]: Any proposed modifications to the conditions of an approved rezoning. [1:53:53, 1:53:55]: shall be reviewed and [1:53:55, 1:53:57]: decisions rendered by the mayor and council. [1:53:58, 1:54:00]: For such purpose, the applicant developer [1:54:00, 1:54:01]: Shall submit a [1:54:01, 1:54:03]: Zoning modification. [1:54:03, 1:54:05]: application of the city's planning and zoning staff. [1:54:06, 1:54:08]: And D in compliance. [1:54:08, 1:54:12]: Section twelve point twelve point oh oh three parentheses a [1:54:12, 1:54:14]: Of the stockward zoning code. [1:54:15, 1:54:15]: Call. [1:54:16, 1:54:17]: Expiration of approvals. [1:54:17, 1:54:21]: Zoning classification of the property may revert back to C three. [1:54:21, 1:54:26]: or to some other zoning classification after a period of eighteen months. [1:54:26, 1:54:28]: If the mayor and city council chooses [1:54:28, 1:54:31]: If substantial progress has not been achieved. [1:54:31, 1:54:36]: in the construction of the proposed development whereby the first inspection is carried out. [1:54:37, 1:54:38]: Um [1:54:38, 1:54:40]: That was my last slide. Um [1:54:40, 1:54:45]: The applicant has some additional conditions that they have proposed. [1:54:45, 1:55:05]: And may present separately if they wish. Are there any questions about my presentation? Well, before you go on that presentation, Council, bear with me for a second. There's a phase two to this that did not read into the record. Let me read that phase two and then we'll go to questions and see if there's anything else from the applicant andor Ms. Logan we had to add. Comprehensive plan amendment case number six. [1:55:05, 1:55:25]: CP-2021-01, the City of Stockbridge Planning Commission and the City of Stockbridge, Mayor and City Council will hear the comprehensive plan amendment request by the East Group Properties LP. The applicant to change the future land use designation of certain property from low density vertical mixed use to light industrial to allow for the development of business. [1:55:25, 1:55:45]: Business distribution center within five new buildings. The property is located in landlock 57 of District 12 within the city limit, the stopbridge city limits, and it contains three parcels of 79.17 total acres as follows. Parcel 030-01009-000 contains 73.88 acres located at the rear of the south. [1:55:45, 1:56:05]: West Corner of Davidson Parkway and Walter Way. Parcel 030-01009006 contains 1.66 acres located on the south side of Davidson Parkway, one lot west of Walter Way. And then also parcel 030-01009005 contains 3.638. [1:56:05, 1:56:18]: acres located in the west side. I walked away two lots south of David Parkway. Read that that was phase number two. I believe you cover covered that as well. Uh Ms. Logan, I don't know if there's anything else that you need to add from your presentation prior to taking that question. [1:56:18, 1:56:22]: I have a separate presentation. It's it's uh shorter, much shorter. [1:56:23, 1:56:43]: And um some of the same information that you just mentioned again that's me may afford yeah, I was gonna say standby. Let's let's yeah, let's go. I'm sorry, stand by. I maybe I jumped the gun here. So let's go back and for the for the first part of the presentation, see if there's any additional questions from the council and then for the applicant before we move on to the next one, Ms. Logan. Council, you have any questions at all for the first. [1:56:42, 1:56:43]: presentation. [1:56:46, 1:56:51]: Uh I I don't have any questions, but the need to read every sentence, is that necessary? [1:56:53, 1:56:55]: I was reading it into the record, just [1:56:56, 1:56:57]: I mean is it? [1:56:58, 1:57:10]: Well, we wanna make sure we get we capture everything uh properly. I would imagine I mean it's noted for us in the notes. I mean, it's it's there for everybody to see, but I mean, if we're gonna read every paragraph, I mean, is that really necessary? [1:57:12, 1:57:24]: Well, I would I would just venture to say we just gotta make sure we we document everything properly. That's what my my comment would be. Um are there any questions specifically in reference to the first part of this presentation for the council? [1:57:25, 1:57:32]: I don't see any at this point. And you uh Ms. Logan, you said the applicant is available. Does he have any additional things to add on this first portion of this of this presentation? [1:57:34, 1:57:36]: The applicant has some additional [1:57:36, 1:57:38]: conditions that they recommended. [1:57:39, 1:57:39]: Okay. [1:57:40, 1:57:44]: And that African is who's that? Is that Mr. Coleman? Is that you, sir? Or is it somebody else? [1:57:45, 1:57:50]: Um mayor forward, Michelle Battle here with Battle Law. Okay, there you go. Go ahead and go ahead. [1:57:51, 1:58:11]: Yes, um we do have a PowerPoint, but I'm not sure if you are inviting us um to do our presentation. I don't know if it makes sense to do both the rezoning and the seat the comp plan change so that we can do our presentation as one because we don't have separate presentations. [1:58:11, 1:58:26]: for the rezoning and the comprehensive plan. So it's all it's all together is what it amounts to. Yes, sir. All right. Yes, sir. Um okay, let's let's okay back up for one second, please. Any uh counsel, any other questions in reference to the first portion of this presentation? [1:58:27, 1:58:30]: If there are no questions, we'll move on to the second portion. [1:58:30, 1:58:32]: If that is the case. [1:58:32, 1:58:36]: Mayor Ford, if I may, uh just for the record, I did want to state that [1:58:37, 1:58:42]: The planning commission heard the public hearing, both public hearings on September twenty-third. [1:58:42, 1:58:47]: of this year and their recommendation was for denial. I just want to breathe that into the record. [1:58:47, 1:58:48]: Okay. [1:58:49, 1:58:55]: All right. Mayor Ford, I I got a question real quick. So the first part is the first part of the presentation for the zoning. [1:58:56, 1:59:01]: And the second part is for something else, right? Yeah, right. Comprehensive plan amendment, yes. [1:59:02, 1:59:03]: So if we [1:59:03, 1:59:10]: vote, we go ahead and move forward with the agenda part of the rezoning and we make a determination on how we want to go. [1:59:10, 1:59:13]: 'Cause I have some concerns that this doesn't fit. [1:59:14, 1:59:14]: Arab. [1:59:14, 1:59:17]: our um LCI plan. [1:59:17, 1:59:19]: Nor I comprehensive plan. [1:59:20, 1:59:22]: Um, based off of the what I've read. [1:59:23, 1:59:24]: Plus the seven hundred and [1:59:25, 1:59:26]: I'm sorry, the four hundred and four. [1:59:27, 1:59:30]: additional trucks coming onto the road each day. [1:59:30, 1:59:36]: Mm-hmm. Along with the seven hundred and seven personal vehicles that would come on, in addition to [1:59:36, 1:59:44]: My biggest concern was the DRI sent and Greta saying that there were no improvements that were gonna be required needed. [1:59:44, 1:59:46]: during that travel and impact study. [1:59:47, 1:59:50]: You're talking about 404 tractor trailer trucks. [1:59:51, 1:59:57]: So if we're talking about I think that part two wouldn't even matter if we went ahead and voted on part one unless [1:59:58, 1:59:59]: Someone's in favor of part one. [2:00:00, 2:00:20]: Well, well, we'll it may not be, but uh once again, the I was wondering if there's any questions for rezoning on part one and then uh read part two in the record and the presentation for that. And then I believe what it is, Ms. Battle has uh a presentation to make involving both of those. We need to hear them out before we make a final decision anyway, and it's a public hearing. [2:00:20, 2:00:22]: And so I have to open that up as well. [2:00:22, 2:00:25]: Uh mayor mayor. [2:00:25, 2:00:26]: Yes. [2:00:26, 2:00:30]: I I certainly concur with that and uh in the need for us to [2:00:31, 2:00:33]: uh go through a a lot of uh [2:00:33, 2:00:37]: You know, what we're going through. I mean, I just never really seen a staff. [2:00:37, 2:00:54]: go through uh there the applicant is supposed to make the presentation and looks like the staff making the presentation. Now it's taken a long time for us to get to this point right here and we got two more presentations to go to. We I think uh we have all of us have some of these similar concerns. [2:00:55, 2:01:06]: Okay. I understand. Uh in reference once again, in reference to the the first part of this hearing, for no other kind of uh council comments, um miss well whether the applicant or well. [2:01:07, 2:01:11]: Well, Miss Logan, you have something else on the comprehensive plan. You have a second piece of this. Is that right? [2:01:11, 2:01:15]: Yes. [2:01:16, 2:01:18]: But uh s a few uh other things too. [2:01:19, 2:01:28]: Well, I'll tell you what, if if if it's already if something's already been covered, maybe you mean you you can possibly miss that or not cover that and cover things that may not already be covered. Okay. [2:01:29, 2:01:31]: Yes, sir. That's what we're planning to do. Okay, go write it, please. [2:01:32, 2:01:35]: Okay, so some of these c case facts were the same. [2:01:35, 2:01:40]: Except down here the the again the comprehensive plan request is a change of properties, future land des [2:01:41, 2:01:43]: Language designation from low density. [2:01:43, 2:01:45]: Vertical mix use to light industrial. [2:01:46, 2:01:49]: In order to allow the proposed zoning from C three to M one. [2:01:49, 2:01:52]: Um covered these. Now here is [2:01:52, 2:01:54]: Stockridge future land use map. [2:01:55, 2:01:58]: Proper subject property is here in this uh [2:01:58, 2:02:01]: Pink color right here shows low density residential. [2:02:02, 2:02:08]: Um the proposed proposal is to re to change it to uh light light industrial. [2:02:08, 2:02:09]: Um [2:02:10, 2:02:11]: Which would be the [2:02:12, 2:02:13]: Light gray colour. [2:02:14, 2:02:15]: Okay. [2:02:16, 2:02:16]: We've covered. [2:02:17, 2:02:19]: We covered this slide and this slide. [2:02:19, 2:02:20]: Uh no, I'm sorry, we didn't [2:02:21, 2:02:25]: It this is an enlargement of the future land use map for the subject property. [2:02:25, 2:02:26]: So um [2:02:27, 2:02:28]: Here is a side. [2:02:28, 2:02:31]: And low density vertical mixed use. [2:02:31, 2:02:35]: Uh here and there would and there are some of the same land uses. [2:02:35, 2:02:36]: Uh adjacent. [2:02:38, 2:02:41]: Okay, so we covered the rezoning and DRI. [2:02:42, 2:02:46]: Now I wanted to mention down here the importance of a property's future land use designation. [2:02:46, 2:02:49]: Relative to its zoning classification. [2:02:49, 2:02:50]: Um [2:02:50, 2:02:57]: And the a proposed zoning district must be permitted within permitted within the property's future land use designation. [2:02:57, 2:03:02]: That that's uh mandatory and new developments should promote a better sense of place. [2:03:02, 2:03:03]: And preserve valued M [2:03:04, 2:03:06]: elements of community character. [2:03:06, 2:03:08]: Those are things that [2:03:08, 2:03:11]: are in stated in in the comprehensive plan. [2:03:11, 2:03:12]: Uh document. [2:03:12, 2:03:14]: Uh here are a few definitions. [2:03:14, 2:03:19]: Future landings designation, so low density vertical mixed use, which the property has now. [2:03:20, 2:03:24]: Should mainly serve residents of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. [2:03:25, 2:03:30]: And future development and redevelopment should maintain the community oriented feel of these areas. [2:03:30, 2:03:35]: Now the proposed light industrial landings designation is intended for business parks. [2:03:36, 2:03:40]: Which incorporate offices along with other uses such as warehouses and light manufacturing. [2:03:41, 2:03:43]: And buffers are required adjacent to [2:03:43, 2:03:44]: Residential areas. [2:03:45, 2:03:47]: Uh I wanted to mention um [2:03:48, 2:03:51]: purposes of zoning district,'cause this is all tied together, C three. [2:03:52, 2:03:54]: Purpose to provide commercial activities. [2:03:55, 2:03:59]: Provide products and services that require locations near major roads and highways. [2:03:59, 2:04:04]: And provide services that would not be appropriate in C one and C two districts. [2:04:04, 2:04:06]: The M One district purpose. [2:04:07, 2:04:10]: provide light industrial uses uses which should be n nuisance free. [2:04:11, 2:04:13]: Not generators of hazardous waste. [2:04:13, 2:04:14]: And these should be [2:04:14, 2:04:17]: Located on arterial or major collector streets. [2:04:17, 2:04:20]: or with industrial parks having access to such thoroughfares. [2:04:21, 2:04:23]: Analysis of request. [2:04:23, 2:04:28]: Well, okay, number one, is this is the proposal consistency with the comprehensive plan? No. [2:04:29, 2:04:32]: Number two, relation to the purpose intent of the zoning code. [2:04:32, 2:04:33]: These are several [2:04:33, 2:04:35]: uh criteria that were listed. [2:04:36, 2:04:41]: Uh does it promote the prosperity and general welfare of city residents? We say no. [2:04:41, 2:04:46]: Does it min would it mim minimize congestion on public streets? We say no. [2:04:46, 2:04:48]: Would advance traffic safety? No. [2:04:49, 2:04:51]: Would it prevent the overcrowding of land? No. [2:04:52, 2:04:55]: Would it facilitate the adequate provision of transportation? No. [2:04:55, 2:04:58]: Would it protect property against blight and deterioration? No. [2:04:59, 2:05:02]: And would it encourage the most appropriate use of land? No. [2:05:05, 2:05:08]: So is this is a suit is the property suitable? Um [2:05:09, 2:05:18]: In terms of its location, no, it's not. Excuse me, excuse me, Linda, for just one second. So I just I just wanted to just point out so we don't have to go through each of the [2:05:18, 2:05:24]: Items drill down one by one. The overall um concern on the staff level was that the [2:05:25, 2:05:27]: The proposed use does not meet the future. [2:05:27, 2:05:37]: uh development plan for this for the case the city. And that's the comprehensive plan. So there are a number of different components of that plan, which we could not um [2:05:38, 2:05:41]: the the use that's being proposed is not compatible. [2:05:41, 2:05:53]: So I just want to kind of do a wrap up. The recommendation is for denial. If you'll go to the last slide, Linda, thank you. And then the zoning conditions, if you guys did decide to approve it, stand just as they would. [2:05:53, 2:05:55]: Um for the rezoning itself. [2:05:55, 2:06:02]: And um that would conclude our presentation for both public hearings. And thank you very much, Linda. [2:06:04, 2:06:10]: All right. On that note, then uh Ms. Battle, you have something you now to present to the council as well. Is that correct? [2:06:10, 2:06:13]: Yes, if we could um share the screen, that would be helpful. [2:06:39, 2:06:59]: All right, Ms. Badelak, please the screen is up and you go right ahead. Okay. Thank you. Um, as Linda indicated, we are seeking to rezone from C3 to M1 and to amend the future land use from low density vertical mix use to light industrial. I should say that um quite honestly, when we first started speaking with staff, um [2:06:59, 2:07:19]: Prior to Ms. Johnson being um uh hired for her current position, um, we had had uh conversations with staff, and quite honestly, um it was a bit to our dismay that we were even required to seek a rezoning from uh the current C3 to M1 because. [2:07:19, 2:07:39]: Our use is primarily a use of office space. We are seeking to have office space on this property, larger office space, but there's certainly no limit that we saw in either the C2 or C3 districts with regards to office space for the types of uses that we would be. [2:07:39, 2:07:59]: Placing on the property. The C3 zoning designation seemed as if it would work because it also allowed for both many warehouses and warehouses with no limit to the size of those either. But we were told by staff that we could not come under that C3 zoning designation. [2:07:59, 2:08:15]: in the existing land use and that we had to seek a rezoning to M1 with the light industrial use. And so that is what we had acquiesced in, even though we certainly felt that we could fit snugly within the existing zoning. [2:08:16, 2:08:36]: Um, that all being said, we are seeking to do an office and distribution business park with 696 square feet of space, 761 parking spots, and the generation of between 2,000 and 3,000 jobs between the permanent jobs, some of which would be on site, some of which would be [2:08:36, 2:08:56]: Would be hybrid jobs and some of which would be remote jobs, as well as construction jobs that would be generated from the project. When we look at the original site plan that was approved, the last one that was currently approved in 2009, you will see that there are a multiplicity of uses that are proposed. [2:08:56, 2:09:13]: Find it a bit interesting. Um, staff has focused very much on the truck traffic and the amount of traffic that our um project will generate, but there seems to be no emphasis on the um amount of traffic that this project will generate when we're looking at over 255. [2:09:13, 2:09:33]: Um 255,351 square feet of space being built out with gas stations, self-storage restaurants, offices, technical schools, multiple hotels, and office retail uses. What we are proposing is a more cohesive. [2:09:33, 2:09:41]: Project in which there will be one owner of the property. Um, they do that being the East Group, a very high-end. [2:09:41, 2:10:01]: Um product that will allow for high-end businesses to come into this community and provide stable jobs for the area, as well as actually being a fairly attractive, actually a very attractive facade for the buildings with the opportunity. [2:10:02, 2:10:07]: again for people who would be working in these spaces to also live and [2:10:07, 2:10:27]: in play um in the stock bridge area. I find what's on one of the things that's interesting about this area period is that with drive time in the back, which was certainly an industrial use that was there actually prior to the North Bridge Crossing community coming on board, that this area really changed in character only because of that [2:10:27, 2:10:47]: That North Bridge Crossing community coming into play. And what we know is that the developer, who actually is a client of mine that had originally proposed this project, was unable to move forward with the North Bridge Crossing component of the project where the retail was to be built and some of the other components. [2:10:47, 2:11:07]: But it was certainly a vision one could say that the city bought into because a lot of changes were made in the comprehensive plan and in other plans to adapt to a project that actually never came to fruition. It is certainly a vision, but it has a vision means nothing if no one is willing to build it. And that is where we say. [2:11:07, 2:11:27]: It now because the current owner of the property has found nobody that has been interested in building the project is currently configured. When we look at transportation, which seems to be one of the largest issues that we have had to face with this, we did go through the DRI review process. What we can see is that with regards to the truck traffic, [2:11:26, 2:11:46]: There is a heavy truck route. And all of our trucks will be coming down Davidson Circle, going into the facility and then going back out the same exact way. We are not Mannheim Auto Auction or the drive time facility, which is coming through the center of a community or at least around the periphery. And then [2:11:46, 2:12:06]: Swinging back around this residential community. That is not us. We are a product in a project, should I say, that will not have that intrusion into the residential community in the same way that the current project that is approved on this site will generate. [2:12:06, 2:12:26]: Six times the amount of traffic, if it were built out, um, that we have. So if we're really seriously concerned about traffic, then our project should be viewed as the optimal project because we will actually be generating significantly less traffic than what is currently proposed on the site. Um, when we look at what Greta did and [2:12:26, 2:12:46]: And I think that um you know between the traffic study, and we do, I believe, have our traffic engineer here and he can speak to um the lack of uh as one says, improvements that have been um suggested. Um, what we know is that um Greta did approve with the notice of decision, um, the pedestrian paths and [2:12:46, 2:13:06]: And signage within the project area and some additional corridor studies that would need to be done, in addition to making sure that there was still an opportunity to connect into the parkway that was supposed to be developed in connection with the 300 acres that. [2:13:06, 2:13:08]: that lies immediately south of this site. [2:13:10, 2:13:30]: When we look at the trip comparison generation, although Davidson Parkway Commerce Center, which is the name of our proposed facility, will generate significantly lower daily trips at 1,144 daily trips and 109 and 11 during AM and [2:13:30, 2:13:50]: PM hours, what we know is that the mixed use development is anticipated at generating, and this was based as well on the DRI, 6,360 daily trips for a total of 7,504 daily trips. So if one is truly [2:13:50, 2:14:10]: Concerned about traffic, then why would you pick a project to stay in place that generates six times the amount of traffic that we are seeking to generate? Additionally, there's 421 additional trips during the AM and PM hours that would be generated by. [2:14:10, 2:14:30]: By that mixed-use project. So again, we ask: if there is truly a concern about traffic, why is this project not viewed as the better of the two? Certainly, we know that there will be truck traffic, but our truck traffic is going one way in and one way out and does not have the impact that it would have. [2:14:30, 2:14:47]: Have on the residential community that came after the industrial uses that are already on site. But in order to mitigate against that, over and above what was required in the DRI review, we are proposing the following. Number one. [2:14:48, 2:15:08]: That signage be installed showing no right turn for trucks out of our complex, and that the park entry geometry will also encourage a left turn movement for all of those vehicles. So any trucks coming in would not even have the opportunity to turn right out of the facility. They would have to turn left and go back down Davidson. [2:15:08, 2:15:28]: Parkway or Davidson Circle. The applicant would then work with GDOT to improve the geometry of the intersection for vehicles turning from North Henry Boulevard onto Davidson Parkway. And then we would also install no through no truck through traffic at signs at the intersection of David Park. [2:15:28, 2:15:48]: Davison Parkway in North Henry. We would also provide a minimum 100-foot buffer behind the existing residential lots located off of Walter Way, which abut the subject property and leave the existing stream undisturbed to help screen those residential homes. Further, we will create a multi-use path. [2:15:48, 2:16:08]: Along the existing stream as shown on the site plan, and we'll also donate a one-acre park in close proximity to that multi-use path for the use of the general public. And then finally, we understand the burden that the drive time facility actually places on the city. It is property that is [2:16:08, 2:16:28]: Currently located in unincorporated Henry County. What we are proposing is that the applicant agrees to contact the owners, which we have already started doing, located at 3000 Walter Way, in order to discuss options to create the truck access to the drive-time reconditioning center. But we have gone one [2:16:27, 2:16:47]: One step further than what staff has asked and said that if drive time actually agrees to that alternative truck access, then we will construct and fund the required culvert crossing to the common property line. In other words, we are willing to actually be good neighbors and help the city alleviate a [2:16:47, 2:17:07]: A problem that it currently has by allowing that connectivity into the drive time facility. We know that that drive time facility is what is truly generating most of the problems along that corridor. And we are willing to do what we can to help facilitate getting that issue addressed. [2:17:07, 2:17:27]: Coleman here with the East Group to also speak on some more specificity with regards to the exact uses that are being proposed and the type of facility that is being proposed. But before John comes on, I'd also like to mention this property certainly as the city is continuing to look at opportunities for the city. [2:17:27, 2:17:47]: CID and in your conversations with Henry County and Clayton County about that along 138, that we would want this property considered to be a part of that CID to help to make the right-of-way improvements and other things that would be necessary along that corridor. [2:17:47, 2:17:58]: Because again, East Group is wants to be a good neighbor. And we believe that this facility does fit in with the residential community, allows people to come into this site. [2:17:59, 2:18:19]: And again, to be able to live and work within this area. And we also sent over to staff earlier today and to all of the council members a letter from the developer of the 300 acres immediately south of this site, supporting this project as an opportunity to generate new jobs that would be an enticement to individual. [2:18:19, 2:18:39]: Individuals who would be coming to live in this community. And what we know is that the city has certainly earmarked those areas immediately south of this site as potential annexation into the city. And so here's an opportunity to really have a cohesive project that brings jobs as well as an opportunity. [2:18:39, 2:18:49]: for people to actually live and work in this community and play in this community and support the other businesses that are currently existing within the area. So John, I'll turn it over to you. [2:18:51, 2:18:52]: Great. Uh [2:18:53, 2:18:58]: Thank you, Michelle. Good evening. Thank you, Mr. Mayor and Council members, for your time tonight. [2:18:59, 2:18:59]: Uh [2:19:00, 2:19:20]: Wanted to tell you a little bit about our company, our overall development program. We're going to be developing a business park. Uh, we've been working 18 months uh now on the entitlement process, and we've successfully completed uh the DRI for this project. And that was after two other successful DRIs that were for heavy commercial use. And I think [2:19:20, 2:19:26]: Mich Michelle hit the nail on the head as they weren't put into production because that demand just didn't exist for that use. [2:19:27, 2:19:27]: Um [2:19:28, 2:19:45]: What sets us apart from some of our other peers are we are a long-term owner. There's no intention to sell these buildings after they're developed. We're gonna develop a quality business park that's gonna attract quality companies to the city. Our buildings will include office and showrooms that'll range from 10 to 80 percent of the building. [2:19:46, 2:19:50]: And they typically operate at normal business hours. Uh next slide, Michelle. [2:19:52, 2:19:54]: Let's go on to the next one. I'll circle back to that. [2:19:55, 2:20:15]: Great, thank you. A little bit about our company. We're a real estate investment trust. We own 50 million square feet, uh, all in the Sunbelt uh states highlighted on this map. We are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, uh, and we're well uh financially funded. Uh so that will that way we will be guaranteed to be able to invest the money required for this business. [2:20:15, 2:20:29]: Business Park and Stockbridge. We would start construction immediately upon finalizing our building permits. There's no pre-leasing requirements. We build most of our buildings on spec, so we'd move right into putting this land into production. [2:20:29, 2:20:30]: Uh next slide, please. [2:20:32, 2:20:52]: I wanted to talk about the park design and amenities. The design primarily is a single-story office area facing the high visibility areas. Here, that would include the frontage on 675. We talked about a gateway into the city, but then also internal to the site on Davidson Parkway. Glass on [2:20:52, 2:21:12]: the elevations include multiple uh entryways into the buildings. Our buildings are typically multi-tenant, and that's because our average company size ranges from 30 to 50,000 square feet. We tend to cater to, even though they're national Fortune 500 companies, cater to companies that are local to the doing business [2:21:12, 2:21:23]: Business locally in the area. What we're not is we're not a large regional distribution facility that's gonna have just trucks in and out running from Charlotte to Miami. [2:21:24, 2:21:44]: Uh the types of users that we uh we attract, thank you, include uh pharmaceutical fulfillment. This is the second slide, is a great example of a building in Orlando where we have prime therapeutics, uh which is really Blue Cross, Blue Shield. Uh the same park we have Aetna and Davida. And here you can see the service cart uh court has actually been. [2:21:44, 2:22:00]: And uh uh retrofitted and strike for car parking. And you can see the glass across the back of the building for additional office area. So multiple flex, maximum flexibility across the board, but we're really seeing a lot more activity on the biomed uh side would really [2:22:01, 2:22:08]: uh companies like Pfizer would love to contract, contact them about uh leasing space uh in this park at completion. [2:22:09, 2:22:11]: Um next slide. This is a building in Miami. [2:22:12, 2:22:32]: And other uses that we're seeing that's really uh active in this part of the business cycle is last mile delivery. Uh this park has leases with Best Buy, uh Peloton, and Nike. And um it's proximity to the customers, but also that we're seeing a transition with our buildings where they're offering curbside pickup. [2:22:32, 2:22:46]: So if you have an order online with Best Buy, you can actually drive to the facility and they can bring your product out to you while you wait in your car. So really seeing that evolution of the kind of the online e-commerce part of the business. [2:22:46, 2:23:06]: Another building in Orlando. Other uses that we attract would include high-tech companies, which are high-paying jobs, but also movie studios. I think that's a dynamic part of the Atlanta business that we would attract these studios to these buildings. Other examples in our portfolio would include Norwegian. [2:23:06, 2:23:26]: Cruise lines in Tampa, where they've taken a building and they've can they've they've replicated the stages from the different cruise ships so that all the performers train in these facilities before getting on the cruise ships. Also, Universal Studios for their theme park in Orlando has a full building that they do similar type of training and and [2:23:26, 2:23:46]: And storage of their of their performance. Benefit here is really local job creation. Two to three thousand jobs we project will be created not only by the companies that are located here, but also with construction. We will partner with the city staff and EDC. We've already spoken with Alan Peterson a couple. [2:23:46, 2:23:51]: times on setting up a program with the city to target local job growth. [2:23:52, 2:23:52]: Um [2:23:53, 2:24:13]: Uh this is a great let's just hold on this one for a second. This is a great slide. It's a building in Charlotte, just south of the airport, which has proximity to some other residential areas. Um the first phase uh was was rezoned and approved, and then future phases have been unanimously approved by city council and supported by the residents. It's a little [2:24:13, 2:24:33]: Ironic for us is our product type is usually embraced by the local communities and cities in lieu of maybe a heavy commercial with gas stations and hotels, also in lieu of of warehousing. This is a business park and this isn't a great example of the uh the above code minimum uh landscaping. [2:24:33, 2:24:53]: The quality of the buildings and the quality of the companies you're going to get. So a little surprised on staff recommendation because again, most cities are embracing and asking us, including in other Atlanta cities, to come to their municipalities and develop our buildings. We did conduct the three community meetings. The final meeting did have our [2:24:53, 2:24:55]: traffic consultant. If you go back to that other slide, please. [2:24:57, 2:25:17]: Thank you. Just leave it there for a second. Included our traffic consultant, ND5, they're on the call. I think to demonstrate our commitment, we did propose the five additional conditions. And those were really to address the community concerns, the traffic solutions that Michelle mentioned, more restrictive landscaping and screening for the residential areas. [2:25:17, 2:25:37]: Areas. And I think most importantly, our offer to solve the drivetime access issue through the neighborhood, we would provide that access and actually construct that. Um, the support from the uh new owner to the south also is very important. Real quick on the site plan, I think it's worth mentioning our site plan uh [2:25:36, 2:25:54]: 52% of the overall site is impervious, so it's left either in its natural landscape condition or has additional landscaping planted. So that's well above code minimum to have 52% of the overall acreage undeveloped. Increased screening for the residential. [2:25:55, 2:26:00]: Um last thing I want to touch on is real quick on the traffic. [2:26:00, 2:26:00]: Uh [2:26:01, 2:26:21]: As M. Michelle Encher uh mentioned, the the current zoning allows for uh six times a vehicle generation. Um an example would be if we had 10 cars were or vehicles were generated uh to a traffic signal, uh the the current zoning would would produce 60 vehicles compared to our 10. Um [2:26:21, 2:26:41]: I think it's also important to note from the traffic study that of the car or the vehicles leaving and arriving in our park, there are two cars for every truck. So we have two times the number of cars that are really the office and showroom and pharmaceutical uses parking for every truck. And every truck, the trucks [2:26:41, 2:27:01]: Tend to be uh panel trucks. That could be UPS, FedEx. There will be semis, but that's much more, that's much less than the overall auto traffic. Um, the peak hour traffic and MV5 is on the call. This was a stat they threw out to the community last week. Um, at peak hours, the peak hourly truck traffic is going to be. [2:27:01, 2:27:21]: 15 to 20 trucks. And that's in and out. So if you look at just coming into the site, that's eight to 10 trucks per hour. That's like one every five minutes. Again, compared to the heavy commercial use of six times that traffic. Staff did mention that the intersection levels were going to be at level [2:27:21, 2:27:41]: ENF with our development. I think it's very important to note those are currently level ENF service levels and that our development does not does not uh lower any intersections ratings because we they're they're maintained, they're not great, they're ENF, but our development does not uh cause any lower ratings for. [2:27:41, 2:27:44]: for any of those intersections. And then lastly. [2:27:44, 2:28:01]: We will try to control the cut-through traffic right now going through Davidson Circle. Our traffic consultant believes that we can actually have a net no increase to trucks through Davidson Circle or maybe even with our traffic uh measures have a net reduction of trucks through the area. [2:28:01, 2:28:21]: In in closing, and I know we can um you know we can address any of your questions, um, you know, I just think we bring jobs uh to the community. Uh we're a long-term owner. We're going to develop just like this picture, a quality park environment and attract uh quality companies um to the area, and and we think that's a great fit. [2:28:21, 2:28:41]: fit for that visibility. When people leave and trucks leave our development, they're not going through the community. They're going to 675 and to 75. That's why we like this this location so much because of the the it the immediate interstate access. That's where the the vehicles are going to be going. And I think MV5 can be is here to [2:28:41, 2:28:44]: uh again address any other traffic concerns. [2:28:44, 2:28:45]: Thank you for your time. [2:28:45, 2:28:57]: No problem. Thank you, Ms. Battle and Mr. Coleman. Appreciate your presentation. Counselor, any before we open the public hearing, any questions you have for Ms. Battle or Mr. Coleman about their their presentation or any uh desires or concerns you may have. [2:29:00, 2:29:00]: Anybody? [2:29:03, 2:29:03]: Seeing none. [2:29:05, 2:29:25]: Okay, so what I need to do is open this up for public hearing. And so um once again, uh our attorneys will keep me straight on, I guess I would say. So I want to open up for uh so both the rezoning and the comprehensive plan amendment case, if I can a guy can do it both uh open both those up at the same time for [2:29:25, 2:29:26]: or the public hearing, is that correct? [2:29:27, 2:29:28]: Attorneys, that would work that way. [2:29:32, 2:29:52]: Yes, but for easiest but but easiest you want to just take one at a time so people know what you won't jump back and forth. That's what I just wanted to make sure. Okay, fine. Let's talk about the rezoni case then. Rizzoni case, public hearing. Any uh any public hearing, anybody for the rezoni case that was presented for for the city as well as from um uh the actual uh [2:29:52, 2:30:04]: a client here. And I and once again in reference to public, I I you I guess it'd be Ms. Ms. Holiday or IT or have to let folks in because I I cannot see that and I don't know that at this point. Need to have anything out there at all. [2:30:05, 2:30:07]: There are no raised hands, Mayor. [2:30:08, 2:30:09]: Okay. [2:30:09, 2:30:24]: So no raise hands. So otherwise for the public hearing, anything against in uh for the public hearing? Um in reference to the rezoning case. Any anybody out there uh for a public hearing uh for any comments against this this public hearing? [2:30:24, 2:30:25]: Anything at all. [2:30:27, 2:30:28]: No raise hands, I guess, for that as well. [2:30:30, 2:30:30]: No. [2:30:31, 2:30:36]: All right, well I will close that part of the public hearing then and open up for the comprehensive plan amendment. [2:30:36, 2:30:42]: And are there any comments from the public that are online? They have any comments about the public. [2:30:42, 2:30:45]: company has a planned amendment for the it all. [2:30:47, 2:30:48]: Anything at all for the public? [2:30:52, 2:31:04]: There are no raised hands in this platform. Let me check for Facebook, please. Let me get with our PIO. Hey Vanessa, this is Shayna Thornton, Public Information Officer. There are no feedback. There's no feedback on Facebook as well. [2:31:04, 2:31:05]: Thank you. [2:31:05, 2:31:09]: All right, so I'll I'll say it anyway. Captain has a plan of anything against it. [2:31:10, 2:31:15]: uh against that uh public uh uh comprehensive plan amendment uh at all. [2:31:16, 2:31:25]: They're for now against any any comments whatsoever. And it's my assumption from a previous comment, there's nothing online and nothing on the Facebook at all. Is that correct, ladies? [2:31:28, 2:31:29]: That's correct, Mayor. [2:31:29, 2:31:49]: Okay. So I'll close the okay, thank you. So I'll close the public hearing. Public hearing has been open and closed for both parts of this rezoning case and a comprehensive plan amendment. Now uh council, what are your thoughts or what are your questions? And I guess we probably need to take this also in in in phases as well. So rezoning case, uh for council. [2:31:49, 2:31:56]: consideration. Uh what do he desires? What's the motion to approve this or what's the motion for this? Approve it or disapprove it. [2:31:57, 2:31:58]: Helpful. [2:32:01, 2:32:07]: rezoning case RZ 2021 Net01. Miss Barber, go ahead please. [2:32:09, 2:32:11]: I don't have any questions. Um [2:32:12, 2:32:15]: It's a lot to take in. [2:32:15, 2:32:15]: Okay. [2:32:16, 2:32:20]: I I do like the fact that it's bringing jobs here. [2:32:21, 2:32:22]: Um but [2:32:23, 2:32:25]: I am concerned about [2:32:25, 2:32:26]: The traffic. [2:32:27, 2:32:30]: congestion for the residents who live in that area. [2:32:30, 2:32:32]: But they've already shown that they [2:32:33, 2:32:39]: put some measures or will take measures to help alleviate some of those traffic concerns. [2:32:40, 2:32:40]: Uh [2:32:41, 2:32:44]: I'll wait and just hear from the rest of our councilmates. [2:32:44, 2:32:49]: All right, any other council members have anything uh in reference to the rezoning case? Questions, concerns? [2:32:50, 2:32:51]: Yes, sir. [2:32:51, 2:32:52]: We'll write it, please. [2:32:53, 2:32:56]: I I I attended the public town hall meeting. [2:32:56, 2:32:58]: And we also had some [2:32:58, 2:32:59]: uh discussions. [2:33:00, 2:33:05]: And uh what it really came down to is you know speaking with the residents. [2:33:05, 2:33:12]: I mean, I did not I every resident that I talked to was vehemently, I mean, just vehemently opposed. [2:33:12, 2:33:15]: And they did not um they were not [2:33:15, 2:33:16]: There was no wiggle room. [2:33:17, 2:33:37]: Uh the suggestion was made, you know, what um what if we could get uh those cars that are driving through the North Bridge subdivision uh out of your subdivision and offer alternative route. They said they would rather have the tractor trailers continue to live drive through their neighborhood rather than uh have another warehouse. [2:33:37, 2:33:39]: right next to their neighborhood. It was [2:33:39, 2:33:42]: And I went out and talked to as many people [2:33:42, 2:33:45]: As I could, I was contacted by numerous other [2:33:46, 2:33:48]: uh residence just to see [2:33:49, 2:33:51]: What the feel was and [2:33:51, 2:33:52]: It without [2:33:52, 2:33:58]: fail, there was not one person in support, and everybody was vehemently opposed and [2:33:59, 2:34:06]: It was said, if you vote for this, sir, we just we just we we just gotta understand that uh [2:34:06, 2:34:09]: If if there's that much opposition in the community. [2:34:09, 2:34:11]: We we certainly [2:34:11, 2:34:14]: have to understand these residents have to live there. [2:34:15, 2:34:16]: And they have to be [2:34:16, 2:34:18]: Um, have to have some buy in to [2:34:19, 2:34:21]: Uh want to move forward with this project. [2:34:22, 2:34:23]: And just [2:34:23, 2:34:24]: Over the course of the last [2:34:25, 2:34:27]: Week and a half to two weeks. [2:34:27, 2:34:28]: Just um [2:34:28, 2:34:31]: Communication after communication where [2:34:31, 2:34:34]: The residents were just vehemently opposed. [2:34:34, 2:34:36]: In terms of uh having the trucks [2:34:37, 2:34:39]: uh come through that area and [2:34:39, 2:34:42]: Then that was the number one concern amongst the residents is that [2:34:42, 2:34:45]: You know, back in the day somebody did this to us. [2:34:46, 2:34:49]: They put this drive time facility behind our [2:34:49, 2:34:52]: uh neighborhood and y'all get ready to do it to us again. [2:34:53, 2:34:55]: No matter what was said. [2:34:55, 2:34:58]: Well, to say, well, this would bring a benefit or [2:34:58, 2:35:01]: You know, we might be able to get the trucks out of your neighborhood. [2:35:01, 2:35:02]: Excuse me. [2:35:02, 2:35:09]: But when the person said to me, listen, I'd rather have those trucks continue to come through my neighborhood rather than having another [2:35:09, 2:35:11]: uh warehouse development close to us. [2:35:12, 2:35:15]: I mean, what else do you say? You give'em a option that might be able to help. [2:35:16, 2:35:20]: And they say, nope, no, we'd just rather just have the trucks continue to come through our neighborhood. [2:35:20, 2:35:22]: Until something better comes along. [2:35:22, 2:35:23]: I think [2:35:23, 2:35:43]: Uh in the end for us, uh the LCI plan uh is a concrete plan. It's you know, there may be some too much intense development over there, but uh for the primetime property, uh I think the plan is solid in terms of the LCI drawing hotels, maybe uh potential meetings. [2:35:43, 2:35:47]: spaces and residential uh going over there. [2:35:47, 2:35:51]: But to go against that much uh opposition. [2:35:52, 2:35:52]: Which is [2:35:53, 2:35:55]: solidly united against the project. [2:35:55, 2:35:58]: You know, I couldn't do that in good conscience because. [2:35:58, 2:36:18]: the residents over there, they they just they just can't see it happening. And they count on us and they said to us, listen, you represent us. This is what we need to be done. And we do not want this. So how do I look back at those residents and say, you know, we're going to do it anyway. [2:36:18, 2:36:20]: Even though you said that you don't want it. [2:36:21, 2:36:22]: And um go for it. [2:36:22, 2:36:23]: And um [2:36:24, 2:36:26]: You know, some issues that come before us. [2:36:26, 2:36:27]: There's mixed. [2:36:29, 2:36:29]: Um [2:36:30, 2:36:31]: type of responses. [2:36:32, 2:36:36]: There was no mix on this particular one. And based on based on what they said. [2:36:36, 2:36:38]: All right, Mr. Thomas, go ahead, please, sir. [2:36:39, 2:36:41]: Thank you, Mayor. Um [2:36:42, 2:36:48]: I've had conversation with men of the residents that were especially in the last [2:36:48, 2:36:50]: Uh month or so [2:36:50, 2:36:55]: And I think the the impact is is so negative. [2:36:55, 2:36:58]: Uh, that I just just do not see how we can go forward. [2:36:59, 2:37:02]: I'm not gonna speak long on it, but I'm going to move [2:37:03, 2:37:04]: uh that we deny. [2:37:06, 2:37:10]: made a motion move to deny is there a second on that second I second. [2:37:10, 2:37:16]: Well Mayor Pro Tem second that if there's for any further discussion and if not all in favored motion, please indicate. [2:37:18, 2:37:26]: It looks like okay. So see now speaking on that. All right. And then also there's a copyright plan amendment case uh involving this as well. [2:37:26, 2:37:28]: And what's the motion on that? [2:37:29, 2:37:30]: Need a motion on that portion as well. [2:37:31, 2:37:32]: Motion to I move to deny. [2:37:32, 2:37:40]: Okay, uh mayor protest spoke up moved to deny uh council uh Gantt, council can't second that any further discussion. [2:37:40, 2:37:42]: And if not, all in favor, please indicate. [2:37:43, 2:38:01]: All right. So otherwise it's the unanimous decision on that. All right. Ms. Battle and Mr. Coleman, obviously the council decides to deny the request thus far for both cases. All right. Appreciate you being uh being present. Thank you. Thank you. [2:38:01, 2:38:02]: Thank you. [2:38:02, 2:38:07]: All right. Public hearing, bullet budget hearing, first reading. Uh Mr. Wiggins, please. [2:38:09, 2:38:29]: Yes, thank you, Mayor and Council. This is the first budget hearing for the proposed FY 2022 operation, operating budget. This proposed budget is intended to place the city of Stockbridge in the position of serving the citizens at the highest. [2:38:29, 2:38:36]: Level during 2022 and in the future. The revenue projections for FY 2022. [2:38:37, 2:38:40]: For the general fund is 17.4. [2:38:41, 2:38:45]: Our enterprise funds are coming in at twenty four point nine. [2:38:46, 2:38:48]: We have an increase of about four point seven [2:38:49, 2:38:53]: From twenty twenty one at twelve point seven. [2:38:55, 2:38:59]: This increase is uh mainly due to uh [2:39:01, 2:39:06]: The city trying to implement and start a new police department. [2:39:07, 2:39:13]: We do have salary increases, approximately about 200 some thousand. [2:39:13, 2:39:14]: Excuse me. [2:39:16, 2:39:35]: What's what's what's going on there? Yeah, we don't have any, I don't see any of this on the screen. Can some I mean we're talking and nobody can see what he's talking about for the public for the public. I'm sorry, this is this is a use this is a this is I just summarized uh the budget that was uh passed out. [2:39:36, 2:39:41]: Okay, I mean, do you have anything to show to the public so they can see? I mean, this is their money, so [2:39:42, 2:39:49]: Are you able to put your you're highlighting uh the the actual letter itself? Do you have that where you can put it up if that'll help be helpful? [2:39:49, 2:39:51]: Yeah, let me see if you can do that. [2:39:57, 2:39:58]: Let's see. [2:40:11, 2:40:19]: Do you see it? I'm sorry. Yeah, that's what you were highlighting. That doc document right there. We see something. What is in the 2022 budget? You just had it, sir. [2:40:20, 2:40:20]: Okay. [2:40:21, 2:40:23]: I'm trying to move it down to it. [2:40:26, 2:40:37]: Are you able to see that? Yeah, it is just uh, I mean, it's it's we can see it is uh I mean some miles away you can make it a little bigger there or or whatever the case may be, because part of it's cut off. [2:40:40, 2:40:41]: Can you maximize your screen? [2:40:42, 2:40:43]: Uh, let's see. [2:40:46, 2:40:48]: That's a little bigger, a little better. [2:40:48, 2:40:51]: No no sirve. Not not really. At this point. [2:40:54, 2:40:56]: It didn't change at all. Yeah. [2:40:56, 2:40:57]: No, right, it did. [2:40:58, 2:41:02]: your top toolbar at the very top of the screen. [2:41:02, 2:41:04]: Yes, where next to this. [2:41:04, 2:41:06]: You click click on that square. [2:41:10, 2:41:12]: That blue strip that's at the very top. [2:41:13, 2:41:13]: Oh screen. [2:41:27, 2:41:32]: Is this the only document that you had to show uh that tonight, uh Mr. Wiggins? It is. [2:41:34, 2:41:47]: All right. This is the only document. It's still showing small. Yeah, yeah, it's just it's not uh it's not improving. So go the go ahead and and uh do the best you can and continue on so we can move through with this as possible, best is possible. [2:41:49, 2:41:50]: Okay. [2:41:52, 2:41:54]: All right. Um [2:41:56, 2:42:02]: The budget coming the uh the 4.7 increase is uh due to the um new police department. [2:42:03, 2:42:04]: Um [2:42:05, 2:42:15]: Salary and benefit increases. And also we have the budget includes new positions, which will be 58 police, police officers. [2:42:17, 2:42:24]: Three uh positions in community development, one position in municipal court, and one in human resources. [2:42:24, 2:42:25]: Um [2:42:27, 2:42:28]: Revenue. [2:42:29, 2:42:38]: We're also gonna increase in this budget here, it's 4.7. That's due to the loss, fines, and forfeitures. [2:42:39, 2:42:41]: And as well as um [2:42:43, 2:42:47]: property test and and the rollback tests that we're gonna get for the police department. [2:42:48, 2:42:49]: Um [2:42:50, 2:42:52]: With the twenty twenty two [2:42:53, 2:42:54]: Budget proposed. [2:42:54, 2:43:11]: Uh staff is asking that city, the mayor and council uh review and this is the first hearing, so I'm asking you to review. We we are able to make changes all the way up to the last uh hearing. [2:43:14, 2:43:20]: Is there anything else, John, that you want to no, that's that's it. All right, council. What kind of questions do you have for Mr. Wiggins right now? [2:43:22, 2:43:24]: Questions, concerns that you may have. [2:43:24, 2:43:25]: Yes. [2:43:25, 2:43:27]: Go right right here, please. [2:43:27, 2:43:30]: Uh initially we had talked to Mr. Knighton. [2:43:30, 2:43:33]: Абата компрегенсив бютифікація. [2:43:33, 2:43:37]: and uh redevelopment plan for North Henry Boulevard. [2:43:38, 2:43:40]: That was supposed to be a hundred thousand dollars. [2:43:41, 2:43:44]: uh allocated we had discussed it in last year's budget. [2:43:45, 2:43:48]: I thought it was in there. I think Mr Knighton said that we could [2:43:48, 2:43:51]: We had the money to actually do it this year, but [2:43:51, 2:43:52]: That's something that uh [2:43:53, 2:43:54]: We've often desired to have [2:43:55, 2:43:57]: A a comprehensive plan as we [2:43:57, 2:43:59]: Come forward with the amphitheater. [2:43:59, 2:44:02]: Uh I hear it so many times. What are you guys gonna do? [2:44:02, 2:44:05]: About the appearance of North Henry Boulevard. [2:44:05, 2:44:06]: Where as um [2:44:06, 2:44:09]: The proposal again was a hundred thousand dollars. [2:44:10, 2:44:11]: For a comprehensive [2:44:11, 2:44:14]: design and beautification plan. [2:44:14, 2:44:17]: uh for North Henry Boulevard. Is that included? [2:44:17, 2:44:19]: uh in this uh budget, Mr. Wickets. [2:44:21, 2:44:31]: I'm not aware of um that being included. Um I will have to maybe revert to public works. Um [2:44:32, 2:44:35]: Maybe Mr. Nighting had mentioned it to him, but I I [2:44:35, 2:44:37]: Overall I d I don't remember. [2:44:37, 2:44:39]: of that being put into the budget. [2:44:39, 2:44:41]: Okay, is Mr Mr. Aaron on the call? [2:44:42, 2:44:48]: He he should be on the call. Mr. Wet. Yes, Pro Cam, I'm on the call. Could could you speak to that? [2:44:49, 2:45:00]: I'm not aware of that. Mr. Knighton hadn't mentioned that to me, but one of the concerns we had talked about beautification along North Henry is that there is really no right-of-way on North Henry. [2:45:01, 2:45:05]: For any beautification, significant beautification projects. [2:45:05, 2:45:07]: 'Cause the majority of the right of ways. [2:45:07, 2:45:10]: Is very tight on that road and you have to get G dot approval. [2:45:11, 2:45:17]: And but he never mentioned anything about budgeting for beautification plan for North Henry. [2:45:18, 2:45:22]: Well, the the two areas that I could think of right offhand are right by the water tower. [2:45:23, 2:45:25]: on that heel that has nothing on it. [2:45:25, 2:45:26]: And uh [2:45:27, 2:45:29]: right in front of Walmart uh on that corner. [2:45:30, 2:45:31]: And then um [2:45:32, 2:45:33]: The the vacant lot. [2:45:34, 2:45:37]: Right next to uh what used to be the old Denny's. [2:45:38, 2:45:41]: uh in that area. So there there's some areas that we can deal with. [2:45:42, 2:45:43]: But the city has [2:45:43, 2:45:47]: Every citizen that I talked to said, what do you get? I know the amphitheatre is beautiful. [2:45:47, 2:45:50]: What are you all gonna do about the appearance? [2:45:50, 2:45:54]: on North Henry Boulevard. This is inclusive of the downtown area. [2:45:55, 2:45:58]: Uh, that whole corridor coming through the main street area. [2:45:58, 2:45:59]: Uh to [2:45:59, 2:46:00]: A rock quarry. [2:46:01, 2:46:02]: All the way to [2:46:02, 2:46:07]: uh where the Walmart is and even uh to the city limits where the Krispy Kreme is. [2:46:08, 2:46:11]: Uh, this is something that I'm calling on this council to [2:46:11, 2:46:13]: take a lead in and say [2:46:14, 2:46:16]: We are going to make a difference. [2:46:17, 2:46:21]: Because we've already hired an additional code enforcement officer to be able to [2:46:21, 2:46:22]: мов [2:46:23, 2:46:26]: Uh, uncompliant businesses in the right direction. [2:46:26, 2:46:31]: And we developed we bought another we bought a street sweeper, we bought another street sweeper. [2:46:31, 2:46:33]: We have a litter team out there. [2:46:34, 2:46:36]: Uh, we have contractors cutting the right of way. [2:46:36, 2:46:38]: But the beautification is something [2:46:39, 2:46:40]: That is missing is striking. [2:46:41, 2:46:42]: Uh, it but the [2:46:42, 2:46:44]: But I'm certainly calling on the council to [2:46:45, 2:46:46]: Um, have this be [2:46:46, 2:46:52]: A budgetary issue because we had discussed it previously, and somehow it was not in last year's budget. [2:46:55, 2:47:03]: So that's obviously something we need to look at and how we can fit that in if possible, how we make it fit in this aspect. So some additional work needs to be done. Any other comments from the council? [2:47:05, 2:47:10]: I certainly support the suggestion of Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. [2:47:11, 2:47:14]: Okay. Thank you for that. Mr. Thomas, go ahead, please. [2:47:14, 2:47:16]: Well, I I I I support that as well. [2:47:17, 2:47:20]: Uh Mayor, let me ask you a question first. [2:47:20, 2:47:21]: Um uh [2:47:22, 2:47:29]: Uh motions, even though this is the first budget reading, uh motions being accepted uh tonight. [2:47:30, 2:47:50]: Well, I mean, the let me let me say it this way. I mean, we made you made suggestions, got a simple consensus. We'll take a look at obviously this uh this uh amount of beaufication with North Henry Boulevard, figure out how we can fit that in there and have to present that at the next reading. Um, and now I I would imagine I don't know if we need a motion for that or if this aspect of [2:47:50, 2:47:55]: probably we have to double check with attorneys if that's more appropriate or not. But uh [2:47:55, 2:48:00]: It's a simple request I would think that we would we honestly take a look at and see what we can do. It's gotta come back to the council anyway. [2:48:01, 2:48:08]: in this aspect so I mean it's gotta come back to you. I mean thank you for that and and I I I thought the answer would be yes but [2:48:08, 2:48:10]: What I like to do and take the opportunity [2:48:11, 2:48:12]: I have um [2:48:14, 2:48:19]: Annually, I usually write up my position on the overall budget. [2:48:20, 2:48:23]: And I hadn't had a whole lot of time to go all the way through it. [2:48:24, 2:48:31]: Uh but I I do have a write-up, and if you would allow me for at least um three or four minutes. [2:48:31, 2:48:33]: To re um [2:48:34, 2:48:40]: some of my concerns into the record uh for this uh first uh reading. [2:48:41, 2:48:44]: And and I'm going back to the police department and [2:48:45, 2:49:05]: you know i i i i even though i didn't vote that way i i i was pretty much in favor of tabling that because i wanted sort of to discuss some things with the chief offline uh but i'm gonna have to now just go i'm just gonna go ahead and read some of my concerns in. Okay before you before as you read them before you read I mean as you read them [2:49:05, 2:49:13]: I would imagine that we'll be able to get copies of that so we can follow up on what we the adjustments need to be made before we bring it back for the second reading. [2:49:13, 2:49:33]: Yes, yes. That's that's one of the reasons why I want to read it into the record. And I sort of take it slow, but I I did not have time to uh share this with any of the council members because of the uh election. And I guess you can tell my voice is sort of shot, but if you will um indulge me to to read some of [2:49:33, 2:49:47]: this and I will take it a little slow, Madam Clerk, if you needed to uh record uh what I'm saying, but I will submit this. Okay. First I'm going to start with the uh police department uh with the job descriptions. [2:49:47, 2:49:50]: Uh the proposed budget for the city staff has the new [2:49:51, 2:49:53]: Job descriptions included. [2:49:53, 2:49:54]: As it should be. [2:49:55, 2:49:57]: All of the police departments. [2:49:58, 2:50:01]: And positions are new positions. [2:50:02, 2:50:05]: But there are only two job descriptions attached. [2:50:06, 2:50:09]: The council need to see and approve all job descriptions. [2:50:09, 2:50:11]: For the police department as well. [2:50:12, 2:50:14]: We cannot approve. [2:50:15, 2:50:18]: pay and class or organization chart. [2:50:18, 2:50:20]: Without knowing [2:50:20, 2:50:22]: What the job descriptions are. [2:50:23, 2:50:27]: And uh when we was on that agenda item earlier, that's why I saw the mention [2:50:27, 2:50:30]: There are required. [2:50:31, 2:50:31]: Um [2:50:32, 2:50:36]: protocol in municipal government and and that's one of those. [2:50:36, 2:50:48]: Um then one of my questions is that a salary analysis of command sal staff salaries that include uh McDonough and other uh comparative. [2:50:48, 2:50:50]: Comparable cities. [2:50:50, 2:50:52]: And we just need to make sure. [2:50:52, 2:50:54]: That we are in line. [2:50:54, 2:50:57]: Um while also being competitive. [2:50:57, 2:51:00]: And I do understand that we have to be [2:51:00, 2:51:03]: uh competitive to attract the the best officer. [2:51:04, 2:51:05]: Excuse me. [2:51:06, 2:51:08]: Public works vehicles. [2:51:10, 2:51:16]: There have been great improvements in the cities right away, and I want to commend the public work staff for their efforts. [2:51:16, 2:51:22]: The parks are great access to our community and I look forward to moving forward with. [2:51:23, 2:51:24]: The parks [2:51:24, 2:51:26]: Master plan. [2:51:26, 2:51:30]: So let me uh underline that. I know we talked about this earlier. [2:51:31, 2:51:31]: Um [2:51:32, 2:51:35]: One of the things I like to see is a park. [2:51:36, 2:51:38]: In the uh northern section. [2:51:39, 2:51:39]: Yeah. [2:51:41, 2:51:53]: I'm trying to get my directions together, but um there is no park other than Monument Park, say in the uh Eagles Landing uh community. So within the parks. [2:51:53, 2:51:56]: Master plan to enhance the quality of life. [2:51:57, 2:51:57]: Um [2:51:58, 2:52:01]: for all improvements in the city. So I I'd just like to sort of see that. [2:52:02, 2:52:03]: And and [2:52:04, 2:52:06]: Uh Madam Clerk. [2:52:06, 2:52:10]: Am I reading at a speed where we can we can capture this? [2:52:15, 2:52:16]: Madam Clerk. [2:52:18, 2:52:19]: Yes, I'm I'm following you. [2:52:20, 2:52:21]: Okay, thank you. [2:52:21, 2:52:22]: Um [2:52:22, 2:52:23]: Water [2:52:24, 2:52:28]: sewer and storm water department continues to make [2:52:28, 2:52:30]: infrastructure improvements in the city. [2:52:31, 2:52:36]: And many of those projects are being reimbursed by APA funds, which is great. [2:52:37, 2:52:39]: But I like to see [2:52:39, 2:52:43]: as it relates to city vehicles. And we sort of talked about this too. [2:52:44, 2:52:48]: a vehicle replacement plan and policy. [2:52:49, 2:52:51]: Submitted and attached. [2:52:51, 2:52:53]: to the budget annually. [2:52:55, 2:52:56]: Human resources [2:53:01, 2:53:05]: Let me go back and finish out um public works. [2:53:08, 2:53:11]: Having this background and information [2:53:11, 2:53:14]: Will assist us in making decisions. [2:53:14, 2:53:16]: On improving [2:53:16, 2:53:17]: And funding [2:53:18, 2:53:20]: Vio VHOS request. [2:53:20, 2:53:21]: In the budget. [2:53:22, 2:53:24]: I would like to recommend all [2:53:25, 2:53:30]: FY twenty twenty two request be contingent upon receiving [2:53:30, 2:53:31]: And approving. [2:53:32, 2:53:39]: The vehicle replacement plan and policy, and ask for council support on this recommendation. [2:53:39, 2:53:41]: human resources position. [2:53:42, 2:53:47]: During one of the uh budget retreats, the HR manager noted that the threshold [2:53:48, 2:53:51]: And HR was around one hundred employees. [2:53:51, 2:53:56]: The police department would take would take us over that threshold. [2:53:56, 2:54:00]: And this position is definitely going to be needed. [2:54:00, 2:54:03]: So because of the great majority of staffing at it. [2:54:04, 2:54:08]: Well that will be in the police department. I am recommending [2:54:08, 2:54:11]: This position be an H R [2:54:11, 2:54:18]: manager position under police services dedicated solely to [2:54:18, 2:54:19]: Um [2:54:20, 2:54:21]: To public safety employees. [2:54:22, 2:54:23]: And not [2:54:23, 2:54:27]: And not add that put that burden on our current [2:54:28, 2:54:29]: HR department. [2:54:30, 2:54:32]: Um Чітрем, а но. [2:54:32, 2:54:35]: In in our discussion and at your town hall. [2:54:35, 2:54:36]: You mentioned [2:54:36, 2:54:37]: That there [2:54:37, 2:54:38]: Well [2:54:39, 2:54:44]: um some mechanism within the part in your department that would take care of those duties. [2:54:44, 2:54:48]: So I I guess when I finish reading this, you may want to respond to that. [2:54:49, 2:54:49]: Um [2:54:50, 2:54:52]: She trim is going to need someone [2:54:52, 2:54:55]: experienced and dedicated [2:54:55, 2:54:58]: to onboard an a police department personnel. [2:54:59, 2:55:02]: having experience with public safety. [2:55:02, 2:55:06]: With public safety policies, procedure and training. [2:55:07, 2:55:10]: It is important that we have someone with a minimum. [2:55:11, 2:55:13]: Of ten years of HR experience. [2:55:14, 2:55:22]: With public safety employees and have the job description and funding be amended to reflect this recommendation. [2:55:24, 2:55:26]: Therefore, I like to motion [2:55:27, 2:55:28]: To a man. [2:55:28, 2:55:31]: The HR coordinator position. [2:55:31, 2:55:34]: Uh an HR manager. [2:55:34, 2:55:36]: to public services [2:55:36, 2:55:38]: And place under the police department. [2:55:39, 2:55:40]: With a minimum [2:55:40, 2:55:43]: Of ten years of public safety. [2:55:43, 2:55:48]: HR experience and all associated funding. [2:55:49, 2:55:52]: So madam clerk, do I need to restate the motion? [2:55:55, 2:56:00]: If you would please read beginning with with your motion, if you don't mind. [2:56:01, 2:56:03]: I've moved to a min. [2:56:03, 2:56:06]: The HR Coordinator position. [2:56:07, 2:56:07]: To [2:56:08, 2:56:09]: HR manager. [2:56:09, 2:56:11]: To publish services. [2:56:12, 2:56:14]: And placed under the police department. [2:56:14, 2:56:16]: With a minimum [2:56:16, 2:56:19]: Of ten years of public safety. [2:56:19, 2:56:21]: HR experience. [2:56:21, 2:56:24]: And all associated funding. [2:56:26, 2:56:46]: And I will uh continue to this process in which this is something that I do annually. And I will forward uh what I just read to to our council members. Uh, because of the election and some other thing, I just did not have time uh to forward this over to any of the council members. And and this is just a [2:56:46, 2:56:53]: Rough draft of some of the recommendations that I would be making uh going forward. And this being um [2:56:53, 2:56:55]: The first reading. [2:56:55, 2:56:58]: But I do uh counsel and and Madam Clerk. [2:56:58, 2:57:01]: Like to put that motion uh on the table for tonight. [2:57:03, 2:57:04]: Is there a second to the motion? [2:57:06, 2:57:15]: Ms. Barber seconds that motion. So uh any further discussion from the council and or even HR or the legal in this aspect as well. [2:57:17, 2:57:18]: Any comments? [2:57:18, 2:57:20]: Discussion. [2:57:20, 2:57:30]: Well Mayor, I uh I mean it sounds good, but I would prefer to hear from HR and I would prefer to hear from what you know, what the normal is. [2:57:30, 2:57:33]: I get it. I just want to make sure whether or not [2:57:33, 2:57:38]: this is normal or not. I I don't know. I'm not a HR specialist. I don't know. [2:57:38, 2:57:40]: If they're used to having [2:57:40, 2:57:42]: Fifty people or [2:57:42, 2:57:48]: Or a hundred people or how many people can one HR department ha handle and [2:57:48, 2:57:52]: What is a usual employee? I I I don't know. So [2:57:52, 2:57:53]: It sounds good. [2:57:53, 2:57:55]: I just think that we should [2:57:55, 2:57:56]: You know. [2:57:57, 2:57:58]: Hear from someone. [2:57:59, 2:58:05]: Um in regards to the structure of of the suggestion of Councilman Thomas, I I [2:58:07, 2:58:13]: I don't know. Like who's to say that this is normal or not normal? [2:58:13, 2:58:16]: Or that we shouldn't do it, or no. [2:58:17, 2:58:22]: You know, normally what if Miss Willer has worked at other cities and she's represent [2:58:22, 2:58:25]: You know, she's half the police department in addition to [2:58:25, 2:58:28]: Our city house that I think she worked in Riverdale or or wherever. [2:58:29, 2:58:30]: I don't know. [2:58:30, 2:58:33]: So I don't want to just vote [2:58:33, 2:58:37]: It sounds good, but I I need to hear from her. [2:58:38, 2:58:40]: And I wouldn't need to hear from [2:58:40, 2:58:45]: You know, w the no normal operating structures and procedures for this. [2:58:45, 2:58:47]: Ms. Wheeler, go ahead, please. [2:58:48, 2:58:51]: Well, normally you would not have an HR. [2:58:51, 2:58:54]: Manager in the police department of this size. [2:58:55, 2:59:00]: At the city of Riverdale was a hundred and twenty-five, roughly almost a hundred and twenty-five employees when I was there. [2:59:01, 2:59:03]: And I was the sole HR manager there. [2:59:04, 2:59:05]: Working with police. [2:59:06, 2:59:09]: In the police department, they normally have a commander. [2:59:09, 2:59:10]: Um [2:59:11, 2:59:14]: Who works with the chief of police? [2:59:14, 2:59:16]: In the hiring [2:59:16, 2:59:20]: Of their uh police officers and command staff. [2:59:21, 2:59:29]: And HR works with the chief of police to advertise for those positions, and their staff there would hire. [2:59:29, 2:59:32]: Along with the command staff of the department. [2:59:33, 2:59:35]: So bringing in um [2:59:35, 2:59:38]: An HR manager into an operation like that when [2:59:38, 2:59:40]: He will already have individuals. [2:59:41, 2:59:44]: Who will be assisting in the recruitment? [2:59:44, 2:59:49]: of police officers is all that is necessary in the police uh department. [2:59:51, 2:59:54]: Okay. Chief Framer and I have spoken to that. [2:59:54, 2:59:55]: Um [2:59:55, 3:00:02]: with the assist what assistance will be given in his department to HR and and how that will be set up. [3:00:03, 3:00:09]: Okay. Well n thank you for answering that. So in Riverdale you had about a hundred and twenty police officers. [3:00:09, 3:00:18]: No, we had roughly twenty, was roughly on the about twenty-five, twenty-eight, I believe. I'm not really certain now, because we had fire. [3:00:19, 3:00:21]: А файр департ алсо. [3:00:21, 3:00:26]: And you handle it both fire and police. Fire and police. [3:00:27, 3:00:30]: Well, in that if that's the case and it's normal for [3:00:31, 3:00:36]: The in most of your cities, that's the way it's set up. If you go to the city of Hampton. [3:00:36, 3:00:38]: Um the city of McDonough. [3:00:39, 3:00:42]: Um city of Morrow, any of those cities. [3:00:42, 3:00:44]: Their HR. [3:00:44, 3:00:45]: Handles. [3:00:46, 3:00:47]: The staffing [3:00:47, 3:00:50]: With the police department for all of the cities. [3:00:50, 3:00:52]: There is no separate HR. [3:00:52, 3:00:57]: Thank you, Miss Willer. I tell you what, guys, I think we've spent enough money. [3:00:58, 3:00:58]: Really? [3:00:59, 3:01:03]: And I I don't see why we need to add additional staff. That is the fact. [3:01:04, 3:01:07]: You know, and Councilman Thomas, I respect your [3:01:07, 3:01:09]: Your suggestion. It sounded good. [3:01:10, 3:01:16]: But when looking at the facts of of what other cities do as well as what Ms. Willer is used to. [3:01:16, 3:01:20]: then I would totally be against that. I don't need to spend another dime. [3:01:23, 3:01:24]: All right, uh [3:01:25, 3:01:29]: Uh Mr. Thomas, stand by for a second. Stand by. Chief Tramor. [3:01:30, 3:01:35]: Yeah, uh Mayor, I I was gonna ask the chief, and I and I know he spoke of this at his uh town hall. [3:01:36, 3:01:36]: Um [3:01:37, 3:01:42]: someone in his department that would take care of those duties. [3:01:42, 3:01:53]: Um maybe maybe you were going to ask me or maybe you're going to ask me. No, I was going to ask him that. That's exactly what I was going to do. Okay. That's exactly so T Tramor, I I need the response, sir. [3:01:54, 3:01:56]: Yes, sir. And typically [3:01:57, 3:02:01]: The police department, in my experience, does not have its own HR representative. [3:02:02, 3:02:12]: Um there is an HR coordinator. Uh my previous employment we had an HR coordinator that was assigned to the police department, but still under the umbrella of human resources. [3:02:12, 3:02:15]: They worked inside the police department with [3:02:16, 3:02:20]: Department to help facilitate the employment processes in various different HR functions. [3:02:21, 3:02:24]: But again, they were uh part of the human resources team. [3:02:25, 3:02:32]: And not necessarily the police department, not to say that doesn't work. I I I will say that in our organizational chart, which we'll talk about a little bit later. [3:02:32, 3:02:35]: Uh we do have a position for a background recruitment officer. [3:02:35, 3:02:39]: An officer is assigned specifically with um [3:02:40, 3:02:47]: recruiting and uh interviewing, onboarding, hiring new employees into the police department. [3:02:47, 3:02:57]: That person will work very closely with either the human resources coordinator, the human resources manager to ensure that the city's HR processes are adhered to. [3:02:57, 3:03:07]: uh but also that the police department's um uh processes for hiring, which tend to be more stringent than the city's processes just because of the public safety sensitive position. [3:03:07, 3:03:19]: that um uh they will be assigned to do that. And to Miss Wheeler's point, uh there will be a commander overseeing that division. So they ultimately will have responsibility to make sure that those processes are being followed. [3:03:20, 3:03:23]: And um that's that's essentially how we're aligned right now. [3:03:25, 3:03:28]: Okay, Mr. Thomas, go ahead, please. Yeah, I I like to um [3:03:29, 3:03:32]: Amend or modify my motion, if I may. [3:03:32, 3:03:33]: Go right ahead. [3:03:34, 3:03:38]: Uh Madam Clerk, my my motion the amended [3:03:38, 3:03:38]: Um [3:03:39, 3:03:40]: version of this motion. [3:03:41, 3:03:46]: Um is to amend the HR coordinator position. [3:03:47, 3:03:48]: Two HR. [3:03:50, 3:03:53]: With a minimum of ten years. [3:03:53, 3:03:55]: A public safety. [3:03:56, 3:03:57]: HR experience. [3:03:58, 3:04:05]: And all associated funding, because as uh the chief just mentioned, and even as Mrs. Wheeler just mentioned. [3:04:06, 3:04:08]: You're going to need someone. [3:04:08, 3:04:10]: Uh in that position. [3:04:10, 3:04:18]: um that that have this uh qualification to make sure that the police department is is going forward. So [3:04:18, 3:04:20]: Uh Mayor, that is the motion. [3:04:21, 3:04:22]: And um [3:04:22, 3:04:26]: I I I request a a second and moving forward on the motion. [3:04:27, 3:04:27]: Is there a second? [3:04:29, 3:04:30]: Is there a second? [3:04:33, 3:04:37]: Seems there was no second. Okay. Oh, Miss Barber, you second this motion now. Is that right? [3:04:39, 3:04:40]: All right. [3:04:41, 3:04:43]: All right, any more f any further discussion? [3:04:45, 3:04:54]: Okay, I'll I wanna I wanna hear from Chi Tramer one more time. All right. Does this fit into what your plans are for the police department? Would this is this? [3:04:54, 3:04:55]: What you had in mind? [3:04:59, 3:05:00]: Or honestly [3:05:00, 3:05:10]: Based on the size of our department, um starting out there around, you know, less than sixty employees. Um I honestly I don't believe that it's fully necessary to have [3:05:10, 3:05:15]: full time HR position within the department because we have a position, a sworn position. [3:05:15, 3:05:18]: or a background and recruitment investigator who will be responsible. [3:05:19, 3:05:20]: For [3:05:20, 3:05:22]: basically posting jobs as they become available. [3:05:23, 3:05:27]: Uh, to make sure that the officers are adhering to all of our screening uh processes. [3:05:27, 3:05:36]: And they essentially will be telling HR who it is that we're hiring. We'll have to work through HR to do the city processes that are required for all employees. [3:05:36, 3:05:41]: But essentially this position will be uh responsible for the vast majority. [3:05:41, 3:05:43]: of the um [3:05:43, 3:05:57]: uh recruitment and background functions within the department. Certainly I think it would be a benefit uh to Ms. Wheeler and her team to have an HR position, and that position honestly probably should [3:05:57, 3:06:03]: um uh or will be more realistically uh very involved in assisting the police department. [3:06:04, 3:06:08]: uh with various HR functions, but um I think that [3:06:08, 3:06:16]: Um it's it's just not typical for a department of our size and scope to have that position within within the organization. [3:06:17, 3:06:25]: Mayor, let me I I think it's a misunderstanding, Mayor, if I may. Yeah, this third time, Mr. Thomas. Go ahead. Okay. Um [3:06:26, 3:06:28]: Excuse me, the motion. [3:06:29, 3:06:33]: Is not suggesting that this position [3:06:34, 3:06:36]: be in the police department. [3:06:37, 3:06:38]: Excuse me. [3:06:39, 3:06:43]: This position is already being proposed. [3:06:43, 3:06:45]: In a jar. [3:06:45, 3:06:47]: Let me be clear with that. [3:06:47, 3:06:49]: My motion does not [3:06:50, 3:06:52]: Indicate that this position will be [3:06:52, 3:06:55]: under or in the police department. [3:06:56, 3:06:57]: Диспозицін [3:06:58, 3:07:00]: Is already being proposed. [3:07:00, 3:07:03]: uh under the h structure [3:07:04, 3:07:06]: What I am suggesting and requiring is that [3:07:07, 3:07:08]: The level [3:07:08, 3:07:10]: Of qualification. [3:07:11, 3:07:14]: uh be such a a minimum of ten years. [3:07:15, 3:07:16]: O of experience. [3:07:16, 3:07:18]: So that's the difference. So be clear. [3:07:19, 3:07:22]: It is not an HR position. [3:07:22, 3:07:24]: In the Polish department. [3:07:26, 3:07:41]: Okay, so for my clarification, this is for the existing HR position that is recommended uh in the city budget, is more pointed to the qualifications being uh 10 years of experience. Is that what you're suggesting? [3:07:41, 3:07:42]: That is correct. [3:07:42, 3:07:44]: Okay, thank you. [3:07:45, 3:07:53]: Mayor. Uh yes, ma'am, go ahead, please. If if that's a suggestion and if it's already in our proposed budget, then there shouldn't be a vote. [3:07:54, 3:07:58]: Because it's in our proposed budget. If that's what we're gonna talk about. [3:07:58, 3:08:00]: But my concern is [3:08:00, 3:08:02]: Ви специфіки [3:08:03, 3:08:11]: giving a position and saying, okay, this is only for police when that's not what the normal standard procedures are. [3:08:11, 3:08:16]: For and and councilman Thomas is shaking his head. So m it's not only for police. [3:08:16, 3:08:17]: No. [3:08:17, 3:08:23]: Okay, all right. So maybe these are part of the standards and requirements of hiring that particular person. [3:08:24, 3:08:28]: But we are right now talking about the budget. [3:08:28, 3:08:29]: And [3:08:30, 3:08:41]: If we are talking about adding an additional person to HR, we're busting, I don't know if anybody knows, but we found conference rooms to put employees in. [3:08:41, 3:08:42]: We're bursting at the seams. [3:08:43, 3:08:48]: And location wise places to put additional people. [3:08:48, 3:08:49]: No. [3:08:49, 3:08:55]: I wanna make sure that we do this in a smart way and and Chief Tramer with all respect. [3:08:56, 3:09:00]: Um, you know, the council has to vote on your operational chart. [3:09:01, 3:09:03]: We have to tell you. [3:09:04, 3:09:08]: which way we're gonna agree that your operational chart is going to be. [3:09:09, 3:09:11]: And so in addition to that. [3:09:12, 3:09:16]: Um, we you know, we have to determine whether or not. [3:09:17, 3:09:18]: We are going to agree. [3:09:19, 3:09:20]: to those different positions. [3:09:21, 3:09:26]: And I appreciate, you know, your level of expertise and training on that. [3:09:26, 3:09:30]: But I also think that we should be very concerned. [3:09:30, 3:09:31]: On [3:09:32, 3:09:39]: what we're trying to do here. So if if someone is in your department that's recruiting, I can understand them doing back background checks. [3:09:40, 3:09:40]: But [3:09:41, 3:09:44]: I don't think it's your job to say who we hire. [3:09:44, 3:09:47]: I think it's the job of HR to do a panel. [3:09:48, 3:09:52]: And so I think that if the panel includes you, then great. [3:09:53, 3:09:56]: But I also think that we need to be smart. [3:09:57, 3:10:04]: about the way we handle this and we need to make, you know, we don't have to reinvent the wheel is what I'm saying. [3:10:04, 3:10:08]: And I appreciate Councilman Thomas bringing those suggestions and actually looking [3:10:09, 3:10:15]: at the budget and saying, okay, these are things that we really need and we need to focus on that tenure experience and public safety. [3:10:15, 3:10:17]: But Miss Wheeler [3:10:18, 3:10:18]: Who is [3:10:19, 3:10:21]: Who is uh been a HR? [3:10:22, 3:10:27]: Uh in a h position for years and years and yers and years of experience. [3:10:27, 3:10:30]: has dealt with both public safety [3:10:30, 3:10:34]: First responder is fire departments, you name it. [3:10:35, 3:10:40]: So I'm going to rely on her expertise on which way we should go with that. [3:10:41, 3:10:54]: Period. That's what we do. We hire the people and we hire the experts and we ask them the questions and then we make educated, smart financial decisions on which way we're gonna go. [3:10:55, 3:11:03]: Mayor Ford, can I just sort of clear something up, Mayor Ford? Mr. Thomas, you've already spoken three times. Let me go to Mr. Blount here. Mr. Blount, go ahead, please. [3:11:04, 3:11:07]: Ma Mayor, um I would just like to say that [3:11:08, 3:11:10]: And I you know, I I agree with uh [3:11:11, 3:11:14]: You know, I don't want to to belittle anybody's concerns. [3:11:15, 3:11:18]: But when we talk about experience in public safety. [3:11:19, 3:11:21]: Miss Wheeler has just told us [3:11:22, 3:11:26]: And we've just we recognize that she's been in public, you know, dealing with public safety uh [3:11:27, 3:11:37]: uh for quite a while. So anybody that that is hired on for that position, I'm I'm assuming that she would she would be the one to do the hiring since she's over HR. [3:11:38, 3:11:40]: I think that she would be the pinnacle. [3:11:40, 3:11:44]: She would be the the pinnacle of of that position and [3:11:44, 3:11:49]: Whoever she see deems fit to fall up under her to assist her. [3:11:49, 3:11:55]: Um why are we putting you know, I don't think we we should be at a point of putting so much criteria on her higher. [3:11:55, 3:12:04]: Uh, other than letting her know we want the best qualified person for that position and trust that that she would bring in the best qualified person for that position. [3:12:04, 3:12:10]: Uh it would be great if she could find somebody that would have have the same experience as she does. [3:12:10, 3:12:13]: That that she has, but she has enough experience. [3:12:14, 3:12:16]: Work with public safety and fire. [3:12:17, 3:12:33]: for the position. And I think this as an overseer of that department, she would be able to help herself no matter who she hires and what direction she uh gives that person. So for us to sit here and put stipulations on her hire to say they need 10 years of experience, well you already got that and more. [3:12:33, 3:12:39]: in the person that's gonna be doing the hiring for the position that she's hiring for. So I mean, I don't understand uh [3:12:40, 3:12:43]: That in his to you know, totally I don't understand that, but [3:12:43, 3:12:49]: If it's the will of the council to do what they do and have at it. But I'm just saying that she is the person. [3:12:49, 3:12:54]: That has experience that the very experience that we're talking about right now. So why are we messing with [3:12:54, 3:13:04]: HR is hiring, I'm pretty sure we we have to believe it and have confidence, as we've done with other department heads, that they're gonna hire the person that's best suitable and qualified. [3:13:04, 3:13:07]: to assist them in the areas that needs to be assisted in. [3:13:08, 3:13:20]: All right, thank you for that. So we have a motion on the floor and we add a second. Okay. And uh right now, Miss Holiday, could you read the motion? Make sure we got this clear. We got it straight. Okay, let me go back. [3:13:20, 3:13:23]: So the motion was amended to um [3:13:25, 3:13:34]: To amend the HR coordinator position with a minimum of 10 years HR experience in public safety. [3:13:34, 3:13:35]: Experience. [3:13:36, 3:13:47]: Okay. That's the position. And and to be clear, that position is in the budget, right? That's already in the budget. It's not we this is already in this budget, right? So it's not like something we're suggesting. It's in the budget. [3:13:48, 3:14:02]: You're you're you're correct, uh, it's just that you have to look at if you're changing, you have to look at the cost. Right. The criteria, yeah. Cost and the criteria of the problem. [3:14:04, 3:14:10]: All right. On that note, uh motion is made been second. All have we had plenty of discussions. All in favor, motion, please indicate. [3:14:12, 3:14:14]: Oppose three opposed. [3:14:15, 3:14:16]: I've seen [3:14:16, 3:14:23]: Okay. And I'm staying because I feel like we should very we should go by what the expert, Miss Wheeler, would state. [3:14:23, 3:14:25]: Not not based on our opinion. [3:14:26, 3:14:30]: I would like it documented that my opposition [3:14:31, 3:14:43]: is that this would be uh Ms. Wheeler's hire for the experience that is required rather than the council says what experience they won't require. Because the very thing that we're asking for is the very thing we already have right now. [3:14:44, 3:14:44]: Right. [3:14:45, 3:14:57]: Good is documented 311. Motion passes. Okay, now so anyway, we're talking once again about the pub uh the first hearing of the of the budget. Any other comments about the budget before we open up for public comments? Yes, sir. Mr. Blount, go ahead, please. [3:14:59, 3:15:02]: Mayor, one of the things I would like this council to look at also. [3:15:02, 3:15:07]: um in in coordination with public works budget is to put a um [3:15:08, 3:15:28]: uh find funding that we could put in for contingency, uh infrastructure contingency funding uh that we would we would uh put in every year. Uh when you talk about small jobs as far as sidewalks, because when we did the study on streets, we also asked for a study to be done on sidewalks. And uh that never [3:15:28, 3:15:43]: Never did I I haven't seen it. I never did come to council on the on the uh sidewalks uh in a different community. So Mr. Mr. Aaron, if you know about it, I mean you can jump in in in a minute. But I would like to see a contingency plan put in place. [3:15:43, 3:15:45]: in those areas that need [3:15:45, 3:16:05]: uh that would call the city for sidewalks and once those funds gone for the year they're just gone for the year but we definitely need to start funding area uh have some contingency funding for infrastructure when it comes to sidewalks because those are i'm pretty sure this council hears quite a bit of that um you know from the from the community uh mr aaron if you [3:16:05, 3:16:19]: You would is there anything that's in in your budget that every year or is that something that's there that that that uh citizens can utilize when it comes to repairing their sidewalks uh versus putting something in the budget now? [3:16:20, 3:16:28]: Uh Councilman Blount, the public works department proposed$150,000 in the 2022 budget for sidewalk. [3:16:28, 3:16:48]: Maintenance and improvement. We've also uh had a solicitation for an on-call vendor to make those improvements. The program will be similar to what the L Meg is. We'll get together a list of sidewalks and neighborhoods, subdivisions, and along streets and thoroughfares, and then we'll present those to the vendor. [3:16:48, 3:17:00]: and then they'll go out and make repairs as required. So there is money in the FY22 budget for sidewalk maintenance. And Ms. Miller will be bringing for council approval, I guess, at the work session. [3:17:01, 3:17:03]: For the uh sidewalk repair vendor. [3:17:03, 3:17:23]: Okay, uh Mr. Aaron, while you're on here, um mayor, if you will, if I could do a point. Um with what with that budget, um, with the sidewalks, because when you guys did the L Meg, when the LMEG study went uh came forward, we we were asked at the same time doing another course of studying at the [3:17:23, 3:17:43]: sidewalls be included. That never did happen. And I guess in between now and and as soon as you can, uh if you could show us how you would determine, because we know the aesthetics over safety. Safety is is more important than aesthetics. You know, you can have a few cracks, but you can't have the off groove [3:17:43, 3:17:50]: moving and all of that asidewalk. So if you could share that with this council in some kind of way or form, how uh it [3:17:50, 3:18:04]: you know, with that happening, having$150,000 in there, whatever you deem is, how how that would be uh disseminated throughout the community. Uh is it in similar similar to the way we did the L Meg, or how how would that be given out? [3:18:04, 3:18:24]: Yes, sir. The sidewalks were evaluated and rated just as the roads were in the latest. The last update, I think it was in 2019. So we do have a process in place for evaluating the sidewalks. They have been identified. It's just a matter of preparing the list and counsel determining the quantity of sidewalks. [3:18:24, 3:18:38]: sidewalks they want to repair every year. Similar to what LMIG is like, we resurface five miles of roads a year. We'd have something maybe like 20, 30, 40, or 50,000 square yards or feet of sidewalk that we repair every year to court. [3:18:39, 3:18:41]: Coordinate with the [3:18:41, 3:18:46]: funding that we allocated in FY 2022 for sidewalk improvements. [3:18:46, 3:18:49]: Thank you. I guess we'll have to get get with you to figure out what those numbers mean. [3:18:49, 3:19:03]: Well, uh, I think I I have to forward it back to the mayor again for dissemination, but previously uh mayor and counsel were given a copy of the uh uh updated uh street and sidewalk assessment. [3:19:03, 3:19:04]: Okay, thank you. [3:19:05, 3:19:05]: Right. [3:19:07, 3:19:17]: I do that, sir, so we can distribute to everybody. I appreciate it, Mr. Aaron. Any other questions or reference to this first public hearing from your council? Any kind of questions or concerns you may have? Mr. Thomas, go ahead, please. [3:19:17, 3:19:22]: Uh Mr. Aaron, can you respond to the vehicle replacement plan? [3:19:24, 3:19:32]: Yes, sir. We had drafted something previously we had reviewed with the city manager. I can go back and get that for you. [3:19:32, 3:19:37]: And I was submitted to the mayor for dissemination to uh counsel. [3:19:38, 3:19:39]: All right. [3:19:39, 3:19:46]: I appreciate that, sir. All right, sir. Appreciate that as well. Uh any other questions about the first reading in reference to budget. [3:19:48, 3:19:54]: Any other questions from the council? On that note, not seeing any other questions, I'll open up for a public hearing. [3:19:55, 3:20:06]: Is there anybody online from the on uh online there, uh ladies, Vanessa Holiday and or our public uh relations, our PIO four? [3:20:06, 3:20:09]: There are no raised hands here, Mayor. [3:20:09, 3:20:15]: Okay, so anybody four four of this uh any man four there's there's nothing noted on Facebook. [3:20:15, 3:20:22]: Okay. And so uh anything against uh or any com negative comments or what's on the [3:20:22, 3:20:30]: Budget right now, any public comments at all. And uh my assumption is that there is nothing for Miss Holliday that you see no raised hands, Mayor. [3:20:30, 3:20:34]: Oh okay, and also for the public relations, PL, you see nothing at all, right? [3:20:35, 3:20:36]: Not at this time, Mayor. [3:20:36, 3:20:39]: Okay, so I'll close that public hearing. [3:20:39, 3:20:44]: And we will make adjustments on a documentation that was mentioned earlier and we'll be able to [3:20:44, 3:20:47]: Have some updates uh for our second next public hearing. [3:20:47, 3:20:52]: On that uh which is November thirtieth. November thirtieth. What was it we are work session? [3:20:52, 3:20:54]: Okay, good. Thank you, man. [3:20:54, 3:21:14]: Uh appreciate that. Uh new business council number 10. Council consideration to approve the contract renewal. Department of Course Department requesting the renewal of a competitive solicited contract pursuant of in uh ITB number 16 RFPRFP 10121216 DRR for [3:21:14, 3:21:21]: American Tank Maintenance, LLC, full maintenance, full tank maintenance. Invitation to be at ITB number. [3:21:22, 3:21:26]: Okay, one six RFP one zero one two six DRR for full. [3:21:26, 3:21:37]: Service tank maintenance was approved by the council on April 9th, 2018 for an estimated not to succeed the amount of$614,190. [3:21:37, 3:21:46]: And uh over a 10-year period, the initial contract term of agreement was for one year, then 10 years, then one year renewal options. [3:21:47, 3:21:48]: All right, Mr. Aaron, please. [3:21:50, 3:21:58]: Well I don't I don't I'm not sure if Ms. Miller wants to speak first in reference to this item. Okay, Ms. Miller, you want go ahead, please. [3:21:58, 3:22:18]: Yes, good afternoon, Mayor and Council. As read into the record, this is a renewal for our tank, full service tank maintenance. I would like to include that the contract covers a uh turnkey tank maintenance program. It covers the annual local, state, and federal compliant inspections. [3:22:18, 3:22:38]: Ongoing maintenance, exterior and interior paint renovations, full service repairs, exterior pressure washing, logo design and application, chemical cleaning, mixing systems, fully contained lead abasements and emergency services. [3:22:38, 3:22:58]: As stated, it's a one-year contract with 10 one-year renewals. This is the third renewal. Basically, the Public Works has worked with this vendor and has determined that they are performing in accordance with the contracts, thereby requesting renewal of the contract. I also would like to add, based on the US Bureau of [3:22:58, 3:23:18]: Of labor statistics, paint maintenance from September 2020 has increased 4.8% right now in the market. That being said, the Public Works Department is requesting renewal, and the procurement department is also recommending renewal of the contract. [3:23:19, 3:23:19]: Okay. [3:23:20, 3:23:22]: Questions counsel, you may have in reference to this. [3:23:24, 3:23:25]: Uh Mr. [3:23:26, 3:23:27]: Go ahead, please. [3:23:28, 3:23:30]: Uh talk about the performance of this vendor. Have they [3:23:31, 3:23:36]: Uh of the uh what's what's your confidence in these? Uh I wanna hear it from you directly. [3:23:36, 3:23:39]: In terms of the performance of the vendor and [3:23:39, 3:23:41]: Uh any all alternatives? [3:23:42, 3:23:59]: Well, first of all, there are only two companies in the state of Georgia that perform uh tank maintenance. That's utility service out of Perry, Georgia, and American Tank. When I arrived, we were using utility services. Then the city uh solicited bids to uh [3:24:00, 3:24:20]: Acquired a new contract, then American Tank was the preferred vendor. They have done a great job responding to the city's request when the city asked them to paint the logo, the new logo on the city water tanks. They did that in advance because the original contract had specified that the tanks would be painted in a later year, like five. [3:24:20, 3:24:21]: Five years. [3:24:21, 3:24:24]: in within the contract, so they've done an excellent job of [3:24:25, 3:24:27]: responding to the city's needs and the only [3:24:27, 3:24:41]: other vendor that I know that's in close proximity to the city of Stockbridge is in Kentucky, Henderson, Kentucky, which is Pittsburgh Tank. So there's only two companies. We're used we've used both of them and we're currently [3:24:41, 3:24:42]: And um [3:24:43, 3:24:45]: Contract stages with American Tank. [3:24:47, 3:24:47]: Point two. [3:24:48, 3:24:50]: Any questions? Yes, ma'am, go ahead, please. [3:24:50, 3:24:55]: I don't have a question. I just wanna make a motion to approve. [3:24:58, 3:25:05]: To renew the terminal FP 101 216 dash DRR for full service tank maintenance program. [3:25:06, 3:25:09]: Okay, sir, second, Mr. Bunt second. Daddy further discussion. [3:25:10, 3:25:11]: If not all in favor, please indicate. [3:25:12, 3:25:13]: All right. [3:25:13, 3:25:27]: Okay, good deal. Appreciate it. Uh previous unanimous decision. No, is that you're okay. I'm sorry, Ms. Barber. Go ahead. I'm sorry. I thought you would raise your hand to confirm. You have a what do you want to say, ma'am? I actually have a question for attorney Berry. [3:25:28, 3:25:28]: Um [3:25:29, 3:25:34]: Attorney Berry, can you talk about best practice or explain what best practice? [3:25:35, 3:25:39]: are as it pertains to contract renewals. [3:25:40, 3:25:40]: Um [3:25:41, 3:25:49]: After a certain amount of time, what is common practice or best practice when it comes to rebidding these? [3:25:51, 3:25:58]: I think council member it's gonna vary from contract to contract and service to service. I think ultimately at some point they should go back out to bid. [3:25:59, 3:26:07]: I I think it also just depends what the market looks like as well. There there may be some instances where it's just tough to put something back out to bid or [3:26:07, 3:26:11]: For a variety of reasons you haven't ultimately it should go back out to bid at some point. [3:26:12, 3:26:14]: But I think there may be reasons to also have renewals. [3:26:15, 3:26:18]: as well. It depends how long you are in into a contract. [3:26:19, 3:26:20]: Um [3:26:21, 3:26:25]: I mean, I I think honestly it just depends. Ultimately, at some point contract [3:26:26, 3:26:27]: Calculate. [3:26:29, 3:26:35]: All right. Okay. Okay. We had a motion. We we had a second. Once again, all in favor of motion, please indicate. [3:26:37, 3:26:41]: I've got one, two, three, three, four. And I got four. Miss Marber, are you voting? [3:26:42, 3:26:43]: Ale obsane. [3:26:43, 3:26:50]: Okay, four zero one motion passes. Thank you very much. Mayor, uh yes, sir. Just real quick, Mr. Air. [3:26:51, 3:26:55]: You did say there was only two co two contractors in the state of Georgia. [3:26:56, 3:27:16]: Yes, sir, that I'm aware of. And when I did a Google search. And if you get one out of state, then you gotta pay those additional costs for them to come into the state of Georgia since they don't have a home office here in the state. And we we've used both services. Utility services did a great job for us when they performed the services, but we rebidded the project. [3:27:16, 3:27:20]: American tank was the best value at that time. And so we went with the American tank. [3:27:21, 3:27:22]: Thanks, sir. [3:27:23, 3:27:43]: All right. Okay. Uh we're missing we're bypassing eleven and twelve, and we'll go down to thirteen. Council consideration to approve ITB number twenty twenty-one zero zero zero nine, Burke Street Sewer Rehabilitation, RDJE Incorporated. The city stop bridge procurement division is requesting approval to award a fixed contract to [3:27:43, 3:27:55]: to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, RDJE, Incorporated, invitation to bid 2021-009 for the city of Stockbridge. [3:27:56, 3:28:05]: Brook Street Sewer Rehabilitation, an amount of$759,307. And presented by uh Miss Miller and Mr. Aaron, please. [3:28:06, 3:28:26]: Uh good afternoon, once again, Mayor and Council. Um, as stated, the city of the City of Stockbridge Procurement Division is requesting approval to award the fixed contract to the low bidder. Um, the work to be completed shall consist of furnishing all labor equipment and material necessaries to install approximately 1,650 linear. [3:28:26, 3:28:46]: Of DIP PV piping. The procurement division solicited the invitation for bid. We received three responses to the bid, and those response, the responders included Helix Group, RDJE, and site engineering, in which RDJE. [3:28:46, 3:28:56]: was the low vendor, as you can also see from the physical impact, the funds will be provided by the ARPA funds. [3:28:58, 3:29:04]: Thank you, ma'am. Appreciate that. Council, any questions for Ms. Miller in reference to this proposal? [3:29:06, 3:29:08]: I'll see you in uh yes, ma'am. [3:29:08, 3:29:18]: I would like to make a motion to approve this agenda item as well to contract with the engineering services of Falcon Design Consultant, Inc. [3:29:19, 3:29:29]: Second. Okay. Okay, Ms. Barber, second that uh all right. Uh any other further conversation qu questions. Not all in favor, please indicate. [3:29:30, 3:29:34]: Ah. Okay, it looks like it's a unanimous decision at time. Okay, fantastic. [3:29:35, 3:29:36]: Alrighty. [3:29:37, 3:29:52]: 14 we've taken off for today. 15, we'll move down to 16. 16 is council consideration approved police department job descriptions, organizational chart and pay classifications. Mr. Well excuse me, Chief Tramor, please. [3:29:55, 3:29:58]: Thank you, Mayor and Council. I want to share my screen here with you. [3:29:58, 3:30:03]: Um and I wanted to address some issues that were brought forward by [3:30:03, 3:30:10]: Councilman Thomas in his comments about the budget. And I think there may be some confusion regarding the presentation this evening. [3:30:10, 3:30:18]: Because I'm not seeking to fully approve job descriptions and pay classifications for every position that we're seeking to hire in the police department. [3:30:18, 3:30:26]: The present time what I'm seeking to do is approve job descriptions for the two positions that were presented to council. It's position of commander and lieutenant commander. [3:30:26, 3:30:34]: And I want to show overall how those positions fit into the current organizational structure, but understanding also that this organizational structure is fluid. [3:30:34, 3:30:40]: And it is subject to change based upon the needs of the department, desires of the community, as well as [3:30:40, 3:30:42]: The will of the council. So [3:30:49, 3:30:49]: Okay. [3:30:51, 3:30:56]: Uh can you all see this presentation fine? We can we can see it, sir. Absolutely. Okay, excellent. [3:30:56, 3:31:08]: So the positions that were submitted were the position of commander and lieutenant commander. These are uh executive level positions that would have distinct responsibilities in the organization. [3:31:08, 3:31:10]: And they would also have um [3:31:10, 3:31:15]: Some responsibilities outside of what would be, I guess, typical for the permanent roles. [3:31:15, 3:31:19]: uh as it relates to uh startup of the department and so [3:31:20, 3:31:25]: With our current organizational structure, uh, and I wanted to pull up here for just a second. [3:31:25, 3:31:29]: What the previous presentation on October twenty sixth. [3:31:29, 3:31:35]: uh had covered. And it was forty-nine officers, nine civilian employees for a total of fifty-eight personnel. [3:31:35, 3:31:48]: Uh the way that this was broken down, uh the positions in red are positions that have changed since then. Uh at the moment, we do not identify a need for an accreditation manager. Uh we thought that we would need uh GCIC tech, which is [3:31:48, 3:31:49]: Uh here at the bottom. [3:31:49, 3:31:54]: And uh this position is actually provided for by um [3:31:54, 3:32:05]: either the Henry County Sheriff's Office by virtue of of uh warrants and by the Henry County uh 911 Communication Center um on other entry items. So this position is not needed. [3:32:06, 3:32:11]: Um the crime intel analyst position was a civilian position that we had uh discussed initially. [3:32:11, 3:32:16]: But at the onset implementation, do not believe this is uh needed. [3:32:16, 3:32:22]: Uh we've made a uh change to the investigator position in doing the assessment to determine the needs of investigators. [3:32:23, 3:32:27]: Uh that range was between five and six, and in consultation with some other police. [3:32:27, 3:32:38]: uh professionals. We thought it would be best to move that up to six investigators to make sure that we can respond to the needs of the citizens and sufficiently investigate crime in the city. [3:32:39, 3:32:43]: And then we added two officer positions and removed the commander position. [3:32:43, 3:32:49]: uh from this organizational chart. So this was the previous chart notating the changes. This is the current [3:32:49, 3:32:50]: uh chart. [3:32:51, 3:32:58]: We combined those three commander positions together with one commander over the field services division, which would be responsible for all patrol operations. [3:32:58, 3:33:03]: One commander over the special uh or the investigative and support services section. [3:33:03, 3:33:12]: And based on the size and scope of the uh patrol division, we have two lieutenant commanders that one would oversee day shift, one would oversee the evening shift. [3:33:13, 3:33:33]: The lieutenant commander would support the commander of the investigative and support services division, who will oversee the Office of Investigations, Crime Scene Processing, Property and Evidence Department Training, as well as administrative roles to include fleet and quartermaster, supply and logistics records coordinator, and obviously an administrative assistant. [3:33:33, 3:33:39]: It would be available for front desk. We also have a lieutenant commander's position. It will report directly to the chief of police. [3:33:39, 3:33:59]: This position will be responsible for our Office of Professional Standards, which will oversee all of the accreditation standards for the department, be responsible for policies and procedures, audits, oversight, internal affairs investigation, but we'll also oversee community affairs as well as our background of recruitment and onboarding process. And that's the position I'd mentioned to you earlier. [3:33:59, 3:34:00]: earlier. [3:34:00, 3:34:09]: So what I'm seeking to do this evening is to approve the commander and lieutenant commander uh job descriptions and the pay range. [3:34:09, 3:34:23]: So we are not considering in full all of these positions. And to your point, Councilman Thomas, we would at a later date, once we decide what exactly this organizational chart looks like, be submitting uh job descriptions for each of these positions. [3:34:23, 3:34:30]: Um and we would post uh all of these positions in accordance with what you've already uh outlined. [3:34:30, 3:34:40]: Uh the initial implementation team, uh the initial group of people that were looking to start the department, um, these would be uh positions that we would [3:34:41, 3:34:57]: uh or rather I guess the correct statement would be that I would select, and this is based on um the experience of these individuals and the needs of the department in terms of moving forward with operations. And so uh what I'm looking for is the approval of four positions. [3:34:57, 3:34:59]: Uh to start. [3:34:59, 3:35:01]: This fiscal year. [3:35:01, 3:35:08]: Uh, the slide that I have here before you is uh just an overall pay scale showing these fifty seven positions, the number of [3:35:08, 3:35:12]: different positions assigned to uh each of these grades. [3:35:12, 3:35:16]: And our current pay grade system we've [3:35:16, 3:35:18]: Align our salaries. [3:35:18, 3:35:24]: within our current organizational structure. And I'm gonna break this down for you here in just a moment so that it makes sense to you. [3:35:24, 3:35:39]: But based on these 57 positions, we'd be looking at salaries of roughly about$3.6 million. We would of course add about 25% to that for benefits, which we've talked about previously. But the request before council this evening is. [3:35:40, 3:35:44]: For thirty one thousand dollars to fund these four positions that will be our um [3:35:45, 3:35:56]: our implementation team and this will cover salaries for the remainder of the year. I checked with Mr. Wiggins. Currently there is not, we will exhaust our police services budget. [3:35:57, 3:35:58]: Uh by virtue of uh [3:35:59, 3:36:02]: paying for supplemental services through Henry County at the moment. [3:36:02, 3:36:07]: Therefore, that thirty-one thousand dollars would need to come from general funds to fund these uh four positions. [3:36:08, 3:36:10]: So that we can get them started hopefully by December. [3:36:11, 3:36:20]: and we would be able to get them moving and assign specific tasks and projects that would be beneficial for the full implementation of the department. [3:36:21, 3:36:30]: So, one of the things that I did want to pull up and sharing my screen here, I did meet with Ms. Wheeler. We talked about these positions. [3:36:30, 3:36:36]: And I wanted to share with you that we did pull data from uh the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. [3:36:36, 3:36:40]: As well as other comparable salary data for similarly situated cities. [3:36:40, 3:36:45]: And so I wanted you to understand how we arrived at pay grade one twenty for the police commander position. [3:36:46, 3:36:50]: Uh this position would be roughly the equivalent of a police major in other organizations. [3:36:50, 3:36:58]: You can see here that the city of McDonough, uh their starting salary for that position is$63,000 with a top salary of$102. [3:36:58, 3:37:11]: If we look at Clayton County, it's 69,000 with a top salary of 109. So for uh various different departments who who have their information publicly available, we're able to pull that data together and come up with an average, what you see here at the bottom. [3:37:12, 3:37:16]: We looked at this average and we aligned it with whatever pay grade was most appropriate. [3:37:16, 3:37:19]: Under the curr the the city's current pay structure. [3:37:20, 3:37:21]: T Trimer. [3:37:22, 3:37:25]: Yeah, yeah. Can you zoom into this? [3:37:25, 3:37:26]: Sorry. [3:37:26, 3:37:29]: I wear glasses. I can't see. Thank you. Is that better? [3:37:30, 3:37:31]: Yes, thank you. [3:37:32, 3:37:43]: So you can see the average salary based on uh the the cities that we're able to find the data for ranges from 72 to 117, looking at pay grade 120 for the city. Um [3:37:43, 3:37:49]: The most appropriate pay grade that this this this average range would fall in is 120, which is 74 to 115. [3:37:50, 3:37:56]: And so that's how we arrived at that grade and looking at the lieutenant commander's position. And again, I will zoom in on this. [3:37:57, 3:38:01]: Um, this would be the equivalent roughly of a captain's position in most organizations. [3:38:02, 3:38:08]: And you can see here looking at Clayton and some other uh agencies, the average salary starts out at about 65 to 102. [3:38:08, 3:38:16]: If you look at pay grade 118 currently for the city, the minimum salary is 65 to 101. And so that's how we came up with that pay grade. [3:38:16, 3:38:19]: for that position based on our current structure. [3:38:19, 3:38:28]: And so what I'm seeking approval for is to hire two lieutenant commander positions, four commander positions, not to exceed thirty-one thousand dollars. It will come from general fund. [3:38:29, 3:38:35]: To be able to assist with the uh implementation of the police department. [3:38:35, 3:38:40]: in fulfilling specific roles and needs that will be required to move the department forward. [3:38:41, 3:38:46]: So I'll stop here and if there are any questions, I'd be glad to take those. I'd see Mr. Blount's hand first. Go ahead, sir. [3:38:57, 3:38:58]: He's having problems unreading. [3:39:03, 3:39:05]: [13145.4, 13150.1]: Thank you for the presentation, Chief Tramor. Uh I actually got two questions. [3:39:10, 3:39:20]: Uh, because it seemed like the attorneys didn't know that if these positions needed to go out to bid. And the reason I'm asking that is because when we ask for [3:39:21, 3:39:31]: A salary increase. Um, this council has always looked at in any increase in any salaries or any salaries that have been presented for any positions. [3:39:31, 3:39:46]: Um I would I I would prefer to see the uh applicant's criteria. Um and and I'm still not sure uh why we wouldn't post these positions because these positions are setting up [3:39:46, 3:39:47]: I'm sorry. [3:39:49, 3:39:50]: Go ahead, sir. [3:39:50, 3:40:00]: We can hear you. We can hear you. Yeah, and I'm and I'm and and I'm still wondering uh why we're not posting these positions that are appointed leadership that would be the leadership. [3:40:00, 3:40:15]: of our police department. So two things. Why aren't we posting them? And prior to increasing these budgets for these salaries on these people, uh, I would like for us to at least look at the applicants that have applied or the applicants that are gonna be presented for the budget. [3:40:17, 3:40:20]: Certainly, sir. I understand your perspective. Um [3:40:21, 3:40:24]: I I don't know and forgive me because I am new to this. [3:40:24, 3:40:32]: Um if it's typical that candidates uh for positions outside of direct or level positions are presented to council for consideration. [3:40:32, 3:40:43]: With Mayor Ford as the acting city manager, I did sit down with him and we had conversation and we discussed the credentials and qualifications of these candidates. So they have been vetted by our current city manager. [3:40:43, 3:40:49]: And it's my understanding, as was stated previously, that uh the director of a division is given considerable latitude. [3:40:49, 3:40:57]: in terms of uh appointments, assuming that they meet the established criteria, which is contained in the job description that I presented to you. [3:40:57, 3:41:06]: I can tell you and you're more than welcome to speak to it. I know Chief Grogan with the Dunwoody Police Department met with you all and consulted with you on the implementation of the police department and he [3:41:07, 3:41:27]: uh hired his initial team. And I know that he told you this because I listened to the budget presentation. This was not something that was put out publicly. He surrounded himself with a core group of people who he trusted, who he knew their competencies, who he had worked with closely, and those individuals were part of his team to implement the department. And I believe that was suggested during the budget retreat. You can also talk [3:41:27, 3:41:30]: to uh Chief Yandura, who started up the Brookhaven Police Department. [3:41:31, 3:41:43]: Um, as well as Chief Gene Wilson, who started the Sandy Springs Police Department, you will find that with the implementation of a new police department, things are a little different in this regard, especially as it relates to the initial personnel who are brought into the organization. [3:41:43, 3:41:56]: Now I did have conversations with Mayor Ford and we have discussed this and we are committed to uh building a diverse police department. So I can ensure you, and Mayor Ford can confirm this, that we are bringing a diverse group of people forward. [3:41:56, 3:41:58]: Um that um um [3:41:58, 3:42:01]: matches are are are [3:42:01, 3:42:21]: um our city structure. And so I want to assure you and be transparent in that endeavor. But these individuals are are obviously well qualified. When we get to a point where we offer them a position, then certainly we would have held our resumes and qualifications. But that would be something we definitely would continue to vet with the city manager. [3:42:21, 3:42:26]: as well as Ms. Wheeler, who would definitely be involved in the onboarding process as we move these candidates forward, hopefully. [3:42:27, 3:42:30]: And I appreciate that, Chief Trayman. Just follow up, Mayor. Um [3:42:31, 3:42:34]: And I've never questioned diversity with you at all. [3:42:35, 3:42:39]: Uh I I've never questioned that. So I appreciate you bringing that forward. [3:42:39, 3:42:42]: Uh but but when you come to this council [3:42:43, 3:42:46]: with your five council members that are gonna actually be voting on this budget. [3:42:47, 3:42:54]: uh outside of the city manager, we have to vote on the budget. We're voting on the budget pertaining to salaries that you're bringing forward to us. [3:42:55, 3:42:56]: And so [3:42:56, 3:43:02]: If we wanted to see the qualifications of this person we're we're pointing uh giving this budget to. [3:43:02, 3:43:10]: You're saying that you you don't think that's appropriate or you're saying that that's that's not really what the position that you're taking that we should? [3:43:15, 3:43:23]: Sir, I'm not saying that like I said, at the onset of this, this is new to me. And so this this does not seem to be based on my experience typical. [3:43:23, 3:43:31]: Um I I I I don't know. Maybe you would know better than I would. Uh however, uh it's my understanding based on my experiences. [3:43:31, 3:43:33]: that uh the chief [3:43:33, 3:43:48]: uh the startup of many organizations has been given the latitude in terms of who to bring on uh as part of their initial team. And I believe, sir, that I was doing my due diligence in that I involved the mayor in that process as the acting city manager in those decisions. [3:43:49, 3:43:57]: And um as it relates to the question about diversity, it wasn't so much for you, Mr. Blount. I saw in the comments on Facebook that there was a question by one of our community members. [3:43:57, 3:44:03]: They wanted to ensure that we were taking that in consideration in terms of our process. And so I wanted to speak to that specifically. [3:44:05, 3:44:24]: So what it amounts to is that he did bring the gentlemen forward. I didn't meet with them. And uh and uh and it's also my my thought process that by the chief bringing up uh being the trees chief that we selected and to uh establish the police department, he had a latitude to get his initial team on on site and to uh bring forward this police department, bring it forward. [3:44:25, 3:44:30]: And so uh and it's actually I have mentioned to him a couple of times as well as publicly. [3:44:30, 3:44:50]: That uh not only highly qualified individuals, what we need, but also a sense of diversity that is needed in the city to have the police force uh, in a sense, uh mirror and look like this community in which they're policing. And the individuals that I met uh actually meet that qualification. And I and I trust in that the chief and his selection of his initial team. [3:44:50, 3:44:52]: team to help start up the program itself. [3:44:52, 3:44:57]: Uh so he has my full full total support in this aspect and and people that he br he's bringing forward. [3:44:57, 3:45:06]: Let me let me say Mayor, just just to say this to you. Uh and I'm talking to the mayor, I'm responding to the mayor, uh, Ms. Alexander, please. [3:45:08, 3:45:12]: Uh when you when we talk about city of Atlanta, we talk about other cities. [3:45:13, 3:45:15]: I don't know anywhere. [3:45:16, 3:45:22]: that a council member in any city that just wants to see the qualifications of a person being hired. [3:45:23, 3:45:35]: that there will be any opposition to that. That's all I'm saying. Whether what whatever's procedural or or or not, just to say, let me see that, let me see who we're hiring. [3:45:36, 3:45:44]: That's that's that's it. It's not about do you want to hire this person? It's just seeing the people that we're hiring. As simple as that. [3:45:45, 3:45:49]: All right, thank you. Uh uh Mr. Washington, you had your hand up, sir. Go ahead, please. [3:45:50, 3:46:02]: Yeah, there just is some concern that we have to take into consideration that there has to be some level of anonymity and confidentiality in this process because these people are currently working. [3:46:03, 3:46:11]: And so if it gets out that they're looking to leave to go someplace else, that can present huge policy for the city, bringing them in and for the department that they're leaving from. [3:46:13, 3:46:13]: Thank you, sir. [3:46:14, 3:46:16]: Uh Mr. Thomas, go ahead, please, sir. [3:46:16, 3:46:21]: Yeah, uh Chi. Now I I'm not concerned about who. [3:46:22, 3:46:25]: Because I will agree that you do have that authority. So that's [3:46:25, 3:46:28]: Trust me, that that's not my concern about who you bring in. [3:46:29, 3:46:33]: Uh my only concern is is about the process and the procedures. [3:46:34, 3:46:34]: Um [3:46:35, 3:46:37]: And that's why I sort of stated about [3:46:37, 3:46:45]: um you know the the the pay class the job description and no things coming forward because [3:46:45, 3:46:53]: That's that's the authority and and responsibility that we have to approve all of those things. And that was my only concern. [3:46:53, 3:46:55]: And I want to make sure that [3:46:55, 3:46:58]: Um the budget the the police department budget. [3:46:59, 3:47:05]: is in the city overall budget. So d those are just my concern, not who [3:47:06, 3:47:26]: Uh, I just want to make sure that we're following all of the the process because this is a new department and these positions are new. And anytime you have new positions, then that is a a course of action that those new positions need to take. And that was that was my only concern. [3:47:25, 3:47:27]: And I just wanted to make sure. [3:47:28, 3:47:43]: that all of these uh uh positions and all of the other procedure will be in followed. So that that's my only concern. And I think you you answered uh some of my concerns um earlier. You answered some of them just a minute ago. And so [3:47:44, 3:47:45]: Um [3:47:45, 3:47:48]: You know, just understanding that the the city [3:47:49, 3:47:51]: The police department for the city of Styrid. [3:47:52, 3:47:53]: It is included. [3:47:54, 3:48:14]: In the overall city's budget, and it is not a separate budget. So I just wanted to make sure that that was being understood by all that this police department budget it fits in uh with the city overall budget. And I just wanted to make sure that we was all clear on that. But going back, I just wanted to make sure that. [3:48:13, 3:48:14]: Yeah. [3:48:14, 3:48:18]: Uh you know, the other item was was was was was approved. [3:48:19, 3:48:19]: Um [3:48:20, 3:48:27]: fact that all of these were new positions, but but it's much clearer now, uh, since you saw the state of that. And I do see [3:48:27, 3:48:28]: Um [3:48:29, 3:48:31]: The job description for those [3:48:31, 3:48:36]: um four position even though it's two position but there are four individuals [3:48:36, 3:48:37]: Is that correct? [3:48:40, 3:48:47]: Yes, sir. That's correct. There are two job descriptions, but four positions. There will be two for each position. And I want to make it certain too that. [3:48:47, 3:48:57]: We have intentionally left uh uh key positions open in our organization so that we have the opportunity to select uh the best and brightest. [3:48:57, 3:49:00]: And we are not um uh [3:49:00, 3:49:06]: These are the only positions that we will be hand selecting for implementation because I can attest to the skills that are needed. [3:49:06, 3:49:11]: and the the the qualifications and the abilities of these individuals that we looking to bring forward. [3:49:11, 3:49:31]: But from this point on, every position that we post for the department would be posted. We would assess all candidates coming forward for these positions, but obviously before we did that, we would request from you all approval of those positions and those job descriptions. And we would work with Ms. Wheeler to make sure that those are posted. [3:49:31, 3:49:36]: and um that we are uh properly vetting all the candidates that are coming forward. [3:49:37, 3:49:57]: Mayor Potem, go ahead, please. Oh my sorry. I'm going, Mr. Thomas. I'm sorry. Well, and and Chief, I also I asked the question about um you know comparable um salaries, and you did mention, and I appreciate you uh going back to the chart. I I looked at that, I did have some concern, but I do want to [3:49:57, 3:50:03]: understand how we have to be competitive. And I think you sort of spoke to that. So I think you are sort of [3:50:04, 3:50:08]: uh answering you know my question as we we started go. [3:50:09, 3:50:11]: And I think you also mentioned the fact that [3:50:12, 3:50:16]: These positions will be advertised. [3:50:17, 3:50:18]: Um is that is correct. [3:50:19, 3:50:22]: That's correct. All future positions will be advertised. [3:50:22, 3:50:24]: We will recruit for all those positions. [3:50:24, 3:50:28]: Now when you when you say our future or you mean an all position? [3:50:30, 3:50:40]: Well these four positions that I'm seeking to hire right now, these will be these will be selected positions. Uh again, uh several of these individuals have experience specifically with startups of new police departments. [3:50:41, 3:50:46]: Uh, so there's certainly value in that. And uh so I'd be looking for this group to be part of the implementation team. [3:50:47, 3:51:07]: uh to assign specific things. And so uh I would definitely have to work with Ms. Wheeler to understand the logistics. We may have to to post it as a matter of formality through human resources, but um we'd certainly be looking to to to make a selection on these. And again, um I think as appropriate once once the candidates have accepted an offer with the city, I think that that it would [3:51:07, 3:51:14]: be appropriate at that point in time to share credentials and to allow uh the those those candidates to be available uh to the council. [3:51:14, 3:51:25]: But to Mr Washington's point, I think that it wouldn't be appropriate at the moment, considering the fact that uh these individuals have not been um uh that that they're still employed and have not been offered a job by the city. [3:51:25, 3:51:27]: No chief, I I I get that part, but [3:51:28, 3:51:31]: I do not think that you can select. [3:51:32, 3:51:35]: uh without advertising. It is your [3:51:35, 3:51:37]: authority to [3:51:38, 3:51:43]: Select once it is advertised, but I don't think you can bypass [3:51:43, 3:51:45]: And I get the attorneys to weigh in. [3:51:45, 3:51:49]: I don't think that you see that this see this this is my concern. [3:51:49, 3:51:51]: I don't think you can bypass. [3:51:52, 3:51:54]: That process of advertising. [3:51:55, 3:52:10]: Uh, but you have the authority to select once that process has taken place. Now that's my understanding, but I guess I would need the attorneys to weigh in on that. But I don't think you can just arbitrarily select without advertising. [3:52:12, 3:52:16]: All right, our attorneys, what kind of questions and concerns you have? How can you help us here? [3:52:21, 3:52:25]: Mr Washington, Mr. Barron, anyone in the suit? I was I was talking I was talking no. [3:52:29, 3:52:31]: I think that we can just take this hello. [3:52:32, 3:52:32]: Can you ever? [3:52:33, 3:52:34]: Yeah, we can hear you, sir. Go ahead, please. Okay. [3:52:36, 3:52:37]: I think what we'll do is [3:52:38, 3:52:39]: Take this information. [3:52:40, 3:52:42]: And talk with Miss Wheeler about it. [3:52:43, 3:52:52]: And we can also talk with the clerk about the whatever resolutions that may have previously passed, which may affect this. I've looked at some of the information that have been provided during this meeting. [3:52:53, 3:52:54]: And then we can just give a read now. [3:52:55, 3:52:58]: And I imagine you have to look deeply into the charter as well, I suppose. [3:52:59, 3:52:59]: Mm-hmm. [3:53:00, 3:53:08]: Okay. So otherwise there there's an answer, a do out that uh you now have to help try to help us with this process there and make sure we're we're doing the right thing. [3:53:08, 3:53:08]: Mm-hmm. [3:53:09, 3:53:10]: All right, thank you. [3:53:10, 3:53:18]: Uh okay Mr. Thomas. Yes, right. Go ahead, sir. I I just want the chief to to be clear on my position. [3:53:19, 3:53:23]: Uh you have the authority to select. [3:53:24, 3:53:28]: Once it is advertised. If you have a thousand applications. [3:53:29, 3:53:31]: You have the authority to select. [3:53:32, 3:53:34]: That that's the only point I'm trying to get over that. [3:53:35, 3:53:38]: I I'm I'm I'm almost one hundred percent sure. [3:53:38, 3:53:41]: that it has to be advertised. Deposition has to be advertised. [3:53:42, 3:53:46]: And that that's my only only point. And you don't want to go down that road. [3:53:47, 3:53:48]: And have to come back and say [3:53:49, 3:53:51]: It wasn't advertised. I I don't think you want to do that. [3:53:52, 3:54:00]: I I can just tell you from experience from speaking with other chiefs who've been part of the startup. Um I don't think that process has been followed, but understanding too. [3:54:00, 3:54:08]: That the HR processes may be different city to city. So I certainly respect that and concede to the fact that this may be the case with the city. And we certainly want to make sure whatever we're doing. [3:54:09, 3:54:14]: is lawful and it's appropriate. And so I I can assure you that whatever avenue we have to take, we will take. [3:54:15, 3:54:17]: Well that that threshold for startup. [3:54:18, 3:54:21]: That may be the difference. I I I don't know. [3:54:21, 3:54:23]: Uh with startup and [3:54:24, 3:54:25]: Um [3:54:25, 3:54:37]: uh selecting others with an established police department. So I I I don't know that. So anyway, Mayor I'm going to yield and hopefully the attorneys can can get that, but be sure that you have the authority to select. [3:54:38, 3:54:40]: Miraport Tem, go ahead, please. [3:54:40, 3:54:46]: Yeah, uh thank you. I appreciate those comments and uh to get the clarification, Councilman. Um [3:54:47, 3:55:00]: What it really comes down to is in the end, um we we want the chief to select uh the persons uh that he desired deemed necessary to get the department off to a good start. [3:55:01, 3:55:04]: following the correct processes. So I appreciate [3:55:04, 3:55:06]: Uh Councilman Thomas making sure that [3:55:06, 3:55:09]: We're going down the right processes. [3:55:09, 3:55:20]: Uh uh and so uh that uh is due diligence. The attorneys are going to make sure that they look to make sure that we're going down the right road. But in i in either event. [3:55:20, 3:55:22]: I certainly want to be very supportive. [3:55:22, 3:55:25]: I've been very consistent from the very beginning that [3:55:26, 3:55:27]: The chief [3:55:27, 3:55:30]: Whomever we hired, even before we hired Mr. Tramer. [3:55:30, 3:55:33]: На вас are public safety екс. [3:55:33, 3:55:37]: And we must lean on the chief in order to bring forward. [3:55:37, 3:55:40]: The individuals necessary. [3:55:40, 3:55:43]: To put the s police department together successfully. [3:55:43, 3:55:50]: I certainly don't want it on my head or on my decision because lives are at stake. [3:55:51, 3:55:52]: When lives are at stake. [3:55:53, 3:55:55]: We want to turn to the people who understand. [3:55:56, 3:56:01]: this area and have an expertise. As Councilman Thomas said, we want an HR person. [3:56:01, 3:56:13]: that has some experience uh in public safety because the the the margin for error is zero because you make the wrong decision and somebody dies. So [3:56:13, 3:56:14]: In that aspect [3:56:14, 3:56:16]: I want the person with the most [3:56:17, 3:56:23]: With all the credentials and I said that from the very beginning, whomever we hire as the chief. [3:56:23, 3:56:25]: That person should come in. [3:56:25, 3:56:26]: Set up the department. [3:56:27, 3:56:30]: You know, a comment was made earlier that the council has to prove [3:56:30, 3:56:31]: The org chart. [3:56:32, 3:56:33]: Technically that's true. [3:56:34, 3:56:38]: But I don't think the council should be moving around individuals on the public safety. [3:56:39, 3:56:39]: Uh [3:56:40, 3:56:40]: Or chart. [3:56:41, 3:56:52]: When we have a professional who's the chief who says, this is the way it's supposed to be done by public safety standards. It would be irresponsible of us to shake that up. [3:56:52, 3:56:55]: Because we didn't like what it looked like. [3:56:55, 3:56:58]: When the professional whom we hired and entrusted. [3:56:58, 3:57:08]: with developing a department says this is the art chart that's necessary. As Mr. Travers Chief Chambers said, he even consulted with other professionals. [3:57:09, 3:57:11]: to look at and make the adjustments to it. [3:57:12, 3:57:14]: Whom have we consulted with? [3:57:15, 3:57:24]: I don't think we want to make those decisions amongst ourselves. This comment is particularly to the art chart. I'm not going to touch the art chart. [3:57:24, 3:57:27]: Whatever chart the teeth brings forward. [3:57:27, 3:57:32]: Okay, it fits into the budgetary constraints that we put forward. [3:57:32, 3:57:36]: It needs to move forward without interference from this council. [3:57:36, 3:57:40]: Because the last thing I won't say is somebody lost their life. [3:57:40, 3:57:42]: Or the city is less safe. [3:57:43, 3:57:44]: Because the council [3:57:44, 3:57:51]: was so micromanaging or interfering with the setup of the police department, it compromised public safety. [3:57:51, 3:57:54]: We don't want to find ourselves in that position. [3:57:54, 3:57:58]: And as councilman Thomas has said, we want to make sure from the onset. [3:57:58, 3:58:03]: that we go through the right processes, whether that's advertising. [3:58:03, 3:58:06]: And then the chief actually selected the individual. [3:58:06, 3:58:08]: But I think it's very important. [3:58:08, 3:58:11]: in any organization that you form. [3:58:11, 3:58:14]: You those first initial individuals that you hire. [3:58:15, 3:58:17]: They have to fit into the culture. [3:58:17, 3:58:30]: They're helping you create the culture of the individuals that you bring in. If you select a bad apple in the core, before you get started, it just it replicates in the rest of the department. [3:58:30, 3:58:32]: But these individuals are trusted to him. [3:58:33, 3:58:36]: Because he's had experience with them. [3:58:36, 3:58:38]: And understands and they understand. [3:58:38, 3:58:40]: He understands that [3:58:40, 3:58:43]: The mission of this city and the statement oh that we're trying to make. [3:58:44, 3:58:53]: And I would trust that he would profine those individuals out there who would do so. But again, down the line, any subsequent individuals. [3:58:53, 3:58:55]: That will be chosen. [3:58:55, 3:59:00]: will go through the appropriate process, whether that's advertising again and then being selected, but [3:59:01, 3:59:03]: I don't want us to get in a position where we're [3:59:03, 3:59:06]: doing anything to select public safety officials. [3:59:07, 3:59:10]: And I and I want us to tread lightly down that down that road. [3:59:12, 3:59:19]: Are any other questions on the council before we ask uh or is there a motion to accept this uh this proposal on these job descriptions? [3:59:20, 3:59:21]: No other comments, I've got a motion. [3:59:23, 3:59:23]: I have a motion. [3:59:27, 3:59:28]: Is there a motion? [3:59:30, 3:59:32]: I'll make a motion to um [3:59:32, 3:59:34]: Uh uh w well I'll make a motion. [3:59:34, 3:59:36]: To approve the request. [3:59:37, 3:59:42]: Based upon what Councilman Thomas suggested with the city attorneys. [3:59:42, 3:59:46]: That they determine what's the appropriate process, which is [3:59:46, 3:59:47]: They [3:59:47, 3:59:50]: Авдев аверзми із несери. [3:59:51, 3:59:52]: We will do the advertising. [3:59:52, 3:59:54]: And then the selection will be made. [3:59:55, 4:00:01]: that I think that would be the way to uh to approach to to approach this since this issue [4:00:01, 4:00:03]: has been raised since you asked for a motion. [4:00:04, 4:00:05]: I think that would be most [4:00:05, 4:00:10]: appropriate to say to put that into motion. Is that what you were stating, councilman? [4:00:11, 4:00:13]: Uh I would say so. [4:00:13, 4:00:15]: And I I know the attorneys [4:00:16, 4:00:18]: Say they had to to to look into that, but [4:00:19, 4:00:24]: I d I do believe that it has to be advertised one hundred percent sure. [4:00:24, 4:00:29]: Uh and hopefully um uh Mr. Bearer, uh uh Mr. Washington. [4:00:30, 4:00:39]: that you can get this information back to us as soon as possible because without a doubt, I am in favor of the Stockbridge Police Department. [4:00:39, 4:00:41]: Wholeheartedly. [4:00:41, 4:00:43]: Uh uh uh you know without a doubt. [4:00:44, 4:01:04]: I just want to make sure that we're just doing it right. And I'm going to re-emphasize this again, Chief. You have the authority to select your own people. You have the authority to set up the um the art chalk the way you see it. So I'm in favor of all of that. But I'm just trying to make sure that we [4:01:04, 4:01:23]: We just do it right. So once we roll this out, we don't have to look back, we don't have to second guess, and we don't have to answer questions about some misappropriation and things of that nature. But uh but I am for the Stockbridge Police Department 100%. [4:01:25, 4:01:29]: All right, the motion is made. We'll have to have it read back, but is there a second to the motion? [4:01:31, 4:01:34]: I second the motion. Mr. Thomas seconds that motion now. [4:01:35, 4:01:35]: Miss Holiday. [4:01:36, 4:01:39]: I'm gonna ask you to repeat it to make sure we got it right. [4:01:39, 4:01:42]: Or would we have it that we're understand what we're voting on? [4:01:43, 4:01:47]: Yes, Mayor, I actually have a question as far as what is [4:01:48, 4:01:50]: Item number sixteen. [4:01:50, 4:01:56]: is to include the police department job descriptions, organizational chart, and pan classification. [4:01:56, 4:01:59]: However, m uh chief tramer [4:01:59, 4:02:01]: Reference two positions. [4:02:01, 4:02:02]: So it's [4:02:03, 4:02:04]: I need to know what. [4:02:06, 4:02:13]: documents are going to be attached. The full j uh the full or org chart, all of the job description. I mean all of the um [4:02:13, 4:02:14]: Hey Class. [4:02:15, 4:02:19]: Because there were only two job descriptions. So I just need to understand. [4:02:23, 4:02:25]: Uh Madam Clerk, it would be um [4:02:25, 4:02:31]: Two job descriptions is correct. That would be four positions. There would be two for each of the two job descriptions. [4:02:32, 4:02:32]: Okay. [4:02:33, 4:02:39]: All right, so based on that, then um Mayor Proteir Alexander made a motion to approve based on the request. [4:02:40, 4:02:41]: By councilman. [4:02:41, 4:02:42]: Thomas [4:02:43, 4:02:47]: Contingent upon the attorney's response. [4:02:47, 4:02:50]: Regarding the advertising of the position. [4:02:52, 4:02:55]: All right. Is everybody clear on that? And is everybody in agreement? [4:02:56, 4:02:58]: I was gonna say, Mayor Portano, is that your motion? [4:02:58, 4:02:59]: Yes, that's it. [4:03:00, 4:03:01]: Okay, Mr. Thomas, you had a question. [4:03:02, 4:03:03]: Well [4:03:03, 4:03:04]: Madam Clerk. [4:03:04, 4:03:09]: sort of raise an issue that I'm not sure I I know the answer to. [4:03:10, 4:03:13]: Uh so if it's appropriate for me to ask the clerk a question. [4:03:13, 4:03:14]: Yeah, so go ahead. [4:03:15, 4:03:15]: Um [4:03:16, 4:03:20]: Even though there are two positions [4:03:20, 4:03:22]: That are coming forward. [4:03:23, 4:03:25]: And the organization a chart is [4:03:26, 4:03:29]: Indication of the full [4:03:29, 4:03:30]: Department [4:03:30, 4:03:32]: So are we then are we [4:03:33, 4:03:40]: And I don't want to put you on the spot, Madam Clerk, but are we correct? And I know you have this uh institutional knowledge. [4:03:41, 4:03:44]: So is it are we correct then that we can approve? [4:03:44, 4:03:47]: The overall organization chart, even though [4:03:48, 4:03:49]: We are only hiring [4:03:50, 4:03:51]: Um [4:03:51, 4:03:53]: Four people in in two classifications. [4:03:56, 4:03:57]: Um [4:03:57, 4:04:04]: Councilman Thomas, I would say yes to that, but in this um the job descriptions are not attached. [4:04:04, 4:04:07]: But your budget requires. [4:04:07, 4:04:10]: Your organizational chart, your job descriptions. [4:04:11, 4:04:13]: And your pay in class be attached. [4:04:14, 4:04:18]: So before you adopt your budget on uh December thirteenth. [4:04:18, 4:04:20]: That in my opinion. [4:04:20, 4:04:23]: And HR is on the line and your treasurer's on the line. [4:04:24, 4:04:28]: needs to be attached before you adopt a fiscal 2022 budget. [4:04:30, 4:04:34]: So what they and if we can get confirmation from your HR and treasurer. [4:04:34, 4:04:35]: It is [4:04:36, 4:04:38]: What's in your ordinance for your budget adoption? [4:04:39, 4:04:51]: Well, Mayor, with that being said, and Mr. Tramor and the attorneys, let's let's let's try to make sure that all of that is in place before we adopt the overall seat of Stock Bridge 2022 budget. [4:04:51, 4:05:03]: Absolutely. Absolutely. Absolutely. It will be done. Absolutely. All right. Thank you. So Chief, so I just in closing, Chief, do you have any issues or concern and understand how we have to do this? [4:05:04, 4:05:06]: No, sir, obviously. I mean [4:05:06, 4:05:18]: I I'm I'm I'm part of law enforcement. So we want to make sure that we do it lawfully. Right. So I'm listening I'm I'm all I'm all about doing things the right way. I'm I'm just I'm operating based on my prior knowledge. [4:05:18, 4:05:25]: So if there are processes that we need to go through, we're certainly going to adhere to those to make sure that we are in compliance. And I think Mr. Washington had a [4:05:25, 4:05:28]: Yeah, he's got his hand. Mr. Washington, go ahead, sir. [4:05:28, 4:05:31]: I just want to make sure we're clear on the timelines because if they're [4:05:32, 4:05:34]: Am I understanding this correctly that [4:05:34, 4:05:40]: We want to vote on the budget and approve the budget first before we advertise for these positions or [4:05:40, 4:05:44]: If we come back and say this is the process that has to be followed. [4:05:44, 4:05:46]: Can we advertise for those positions? [4:05:49, 4:06:09]: Well, what it is is that what I I would say what it is is that we have to we'll first of all we have to approve the budget by the by the third reading. But I would think you that if once you do your due diligence and research, I would imagine if if it indicates that uh well, if if it indicates that we have to advertise these positions, these four positions under these two job descriptions. [4:06:09, 4:06:29]: We'll have to do that right away. And I would imagine then that the rest of the uh job descriptions would have to be presented and approved prior to the final adoption of the budget, and those will be advertised after the fact because I think what Mr. Tramer needs, what Chief needs is four individuals initially to start everything. [4:06:29, 4:06:36]: thing up and everything else start falling after that is what I my simple assumption at this point. And okay, the Vanessa Holliday has her hand up. Go ahead, ma'am. [4:06:38, 4:06:39]: You've made it in. [4:06:40, 4:06:44]: Okay, one other thing that was omitted from the motion was the fact that the [4:06:45, 4:06:48]: Um, positions are going to require a budget amendment. [4:06:49, 4:06:54]: And fund balance is the um funding source. So that needs to be included as well. [4:06:55, 4:06:56]: So [4:06:57, 4:07:03]: It okay, thank you, Vanessa. Jesus Okay, Miss Miss uh Gan, go ahead please. [4:07:03, 4:07:18]: Mayor, this is very irresponsible of us. We are jumping the gun once again, just to please people. The bottom line is it wasn't done right. We don't have a job description. We're talking about not to exceed 31,000. [4:07:19, 4:07:25]: It could easily be done. Bring it back to the next meeting and do it right. I don't like. [4:07:25, 4:07:32]: Voting on these contingencies, what if we don't approve the job description? What if we don't approve certain things? This is wrong. [4:07:33, 4:07:33]: I mean [4:07:34, 4:07:41]: It would be incompetent of me to vote on something with all these contingencies in place. [4:07:42, 4:08:02]: Every single contingency that we possibly could have. What is the rush on getting it done right the first time? Make sure you bring the job description. You let us know you're saying not to feed 31,000. We have two months left. This is November and December. You're telling me that we're gonna be able to spend$31,000 for. [4:08:02, 4:08:13]: Two to four people. Not only that, but the last meeting we had and the last town hall, they said 43, then what the 50 now, if I look at the chart, it's 57 employees. [4:08:14, 4:08:20]: This is wrong. We should not be voting on this right now at this time. It needs to be done right. [4:08:21, 4:08:26]: And anyone who votes for it just to say, oh, we're gonna vote the way the chief wants us to vote. [4:08:27, 4:08:33]: You're not voting the way the HR wants us to vote. You're not voting the way the engineer wants us to vote. [4:08:33, 4:08:41]: We're not experts on any of these matters. We need to rely on the experts, but we also need for them to do it right. So bring in the job description. [4:08:42, 4:08:45]: And do what you're supposed to do before I vote on something. Period. [4:08:47, 4:09:01]: All right. Well, there's still a motion on the floor has been seconded anyway in this aspect. Mr. Washington, your hand's still up, or you still have something to say or you just didn't take it down, sir. No, I'll take it down on that. Okay. All right. All right. Now motion's been made. It's been seconded. Any further discussion? [4:09:02, 4:09:11]: All right. Um uh um Mayor Pro Tem, you have to this vote, vote. Well I was about to okay. All in favor of the motion, please indicate. All in favor of the motion, please indicate. [4:09:13, 4:09:16]: All favor, I got uh two in favor, all opposed. [4:09:16, 4:09:17]: Opposed. [4:09:18, 4:09:21]: Uh Mr. Blount, um Mr. Bob Miss Barber? [4:09:22, 4:09:23]: I have a question. [4:09:25, 4:09:27]: Okay. What's your question? [4:09:28, 4:09:43]: Um madam clerk mentioned about a budget amendment. Has that included in this motion? It is not. It is not. See, that's why I had her read the motion. Motion made it's been seconded. That's why I had to read the motion. Um [4:09:43, 4:09:50]: Let's do this again. Will I add can I ask Mayor Pro Tem Alexander? Yeah, we can we can add the budget amendment to it. [4:09:51, 4:09:52]: Okay. [4:09:52, 4:09:58]: Would you amend and that's it? Yes, amend the motion to add the budget uh amendment to it. [4:09:58, 4:09:59]: I see okay. [4:10:01, 4:10:02]: All right, uh so [4:10:03, 4:10:22]: Okay, Miss Holliday, now she's writing it down. So let's make sure we understand it's what they just do. Now let's face it, no reason we got it right here. I'm sorry. I mean you all brought this up, so let's go back and let it stop. I'm sorry, you brought this up. All right. So what do you have the master for the reminder? Okay, so what I have is this motion is to approve. [4:10:23, 4:10:25]: The request [4:10:26, 4:10:26]: Yeah. [4:10:28, 4:10:30]: For the two positions. [4:10:31, 4:10:35]: For the police department, those job descriptions are included. [4:10:36, 4:10:39]: The paying classification is included. [4:10:40, 4:10:44]: And this is based on a contingency upon the attorney. [4:10:44, 4:10:51]: Who will come back and and uh state whether or not the positions need to be advertised. But it is for two positions. [4:10:52, 4:10:55]: Two job descriptions, four positions. [4:10:56, 4:11:02]: And the fund balance, I don't know where that I know it was a thirty-one thousand dollar, but there's a fund balance. [4:11:02, 4:11:11]: uh amount for the budget amendment to cover the thirst thirty one thousand to the fund for yes thirty one I can uh some amount [4:11:11, 4:11:31]: 31,000 is what the uh chief originally made, said stated, and I believe that's what Mayor Pro Tem is indicating as well. And there was an additional amendment just now also prior to that, sir. Mr. Mayor Pro Tem, you mentioned, I think from the Councilman Barbers one is something you do add in. Is that in that? No, the 310 is a budget amendment. [4:11:33, 4:11:37]: That was to include the budget amendment, Mayor. Right, and I did. From fund balance. [4:11:37, 4:11:38]: Okay. All right. All right. [4:11:39, 4:11:41]: So the motion has been made. [4:11:41, 4:11:44]: By Mayor Pro Tem, it's been seconded by Councilman Thomas. Is that correct? [4:11:45, 4:11:48]: Yes. All right. All all in favor of motion, please entertain. [4:11:49, 4:11:55]: Have we have we given a a price on the overall uh have we given a number for the overall budget for the four positions? [4:11:56, 4:12:04]: For the for the time frame for this fiscal for the rest of this fiscal year is thirty one thousand dollars once they get on site. It's what th thirty one thousand dollars. [4:12:06, 4:12:14]: For the month of December. These guys, these gentlemen, if they're they're hired, thirty-one thousand dollars comes in between now and the end of the year, primary in this month of December. [4:12:15, 4:12:17]: Is what is what is what I understand. [4:12:18, 4:12:22]: Is that not correct, Chief? Uh since you brought that forward, is that not a correct statement? [4:12:22, 4:12:23]: Not true. [4:12:24, 4:12:33]: Yes, that would be correct. That would that would cover uh and that's why the proposal was up to thirty one thousand dollars. It would cover the salaries through the uh the remainder of this year for the month of December. [4:12:35, 4:12:36]: Okay. [4:12:37, 4:12:37]: All right. [4:12:38, 4:12:39]: All right. [4:12:40, 4:12:42]: We had a motion. We had a second. [4:12:42, 4:12:44]: All in favor of motion, please indicate. [4:12:45, 4:12:47]: One, two, three, all pose. [4:12:49, 4:12:53]: Definitely oppose this mayor. And the reason I oppose it is because [4:12:53, 4:12:57]: There is a we don't have anything laid out. [4:12:57, 4:13:06]: No job description, no anything. Are you talking about thirty one thousand dollars not to exceed thirty one thousand dollars for 30 days, 60 days? [4:13:06, 4:13:07]: I have a problem with that. [4:13:07, 4:13:10]: All right. The motion passed three to two. [4:13:10, 4:13:20]: Councilman Barber, we're gonna move on. Motion passed three to two. All right. I don't like when misinformation is put out there. Well two to five prescriptions were provided to us. [4:13:20, 4:13:21]: Yes. [4:13:22, 4:13:23]: Okay, they were provided. Yes, they were. [4:13:24, 4:13:24]: Okay. [4:13:25, 4:13:34]: Motion passes three to two. Let's move on. Now let's go to council consideration to approve the purchase of the police department vehicles. Mr. Tramer, please. Chief Tramer. Tremor, please. [4:13:41, 4:13:45]: Hopefully all can see my screen here. Yes, so this. [4:13:45, 4:13:46]: This uh [4:13:46, 4:13:49]: Council should have uh requests. [4:13:49, 4:13:56]: for uh two million three hundred and sixty doll uh two million three hundred sixty thousand and eighty five dollars. [4:13:56, 4:14:01]: uh for the acquisition of uh sixty police vehicles for the startup of the department. [4:14:01, 4:14:03]: Um this this um [4:14:04, 4:14:14]: Presentation right here, or this slide rather, uh represents those vehicles, a breakdown of what those vehicles are, a breakdown of the cost of those vehicles, the total cost. [4:14:14, 4:14:21]: And then uh you have the retail uh price and then the government state contract pricing. So you can see that we're receiving these vehicles below. [4:14:22, 4:14:24]: uh the state contract pricing. [4:14:24, 4:14:44]: Um Mr. Blount asked earlier about whether or not these vehicles included equipment. They do not. That will be a separate uh proposal that I will present before council for the upfitting of those vehicles. But I just wanted to lay that out since it was a question that it will roughly cost us uh somewhere in the bulk. [4:14:44, 4:14:47]: ballpark of about six hundred and eighty thousand dollars. [4:14:47, 4:14:53]: for the upfitting of those vehicles. So the total cost of the vehicles with equipment would be just slightly over three million dollars. [4:14:54, 4:14:59]: Um we're requesting to purchase those vehicles under an emergency uh purchase exception. [4:14:59, 4:15:13]: And the reason for that is everybody knows there is a supply shortage of police vehicles. And there are only a few vehicle dealers that deal in sufficient quantities such that they have these vehicles readily available. [4:15:13, 4:15:19]: Uh Brandon Ford currently has 34 of the needed vehicles that will be coming in at the end of this month. [4:15:19, 4:15:23]: Uh, which would allow us sufficient time to be able to order the needed equipment. [4:15:23, 4:15:27]: And to upfit those vehicles for operation on July one. [4:15:27, 4:15:31]: And the remaining vehicles uh will be in around January. [4:15:32, 4:15:44]: Uh we have not been able to locate any other dealership who's able to provide vehicles within a time frame that can guarantee that we will have those vehicles in sufficient time to be able to upfit them and have them ready for patrol. [4:15:44, 4:16:01]: for July one. And I don't know if our attorneys need to chime in on the emergency purchase. I was working with uh with Mr. Washington and Mr. Berry uh regarding that and supplied them with supplemental documentation, which I believe they've also provided to council. [4:16:01, 4:16:06]: So what I'll do is just pause here for a moment to allow uh them to chime in and any input. [4:16:07, 4:16:08]: From you mayor or council. [4:16:10, 4:16:15]: Chief, this is Jeremy. Uh yeah, I I spoke to the Chief multiple times over the weekend. [4:16:15, 4:16:19]: And put this in the resolution, but as the chief said, just given [4:16:20, 4:16:26]: How difficult it is to buy a car in general right now of any type, much less buying 50 police cruisers. [4:16:27, 4:16:30]: We believe that the the circumstances. [4:16:30, 4:16:34]: Um, are such that this would meet the definition of an emergency. [4:16:34, 4:16:54]: Um again, you know, we believe it's justified. Even after these vehicles are purchased, it'll take about four months to make all the you know the additions to the vehicles to have them service ready so that the force can begin by July 1st. Uh, you know, it it's 1015 at night, it's late, but I'm happy to you know sort of talk through this as much as. [4:16:54, 4:17:00]: everyone needs and or wants, but we believe the emergency circumstances are justified in this instance. [4:17:03, 4:17:05]: You know questions uh for the chief. [4:17:06, 4:17:07]: Or for our attorneys. [4:17:07, 4:17:15]: And I and I would like to say, if I could, Mayor, that we are requesting uh to utilize ARPA funding for the initial acquisition of these vehicles. [4:17:16, 4:17:18]: Thank you, sir. Mr. Blount, go ahead, please. [4:17:19, 4:17:26]: Yeah, thank you, Mayor. Um Chief, the uh when you outfit these vehicles to be ready, um [4:17:27, 4:17:32]: I know that there's a chip that this Henry County's been uh waiting on for [4:17:32, 4:17:40]: Quite a while, uh, over a year. Are we gonna be able to outfit our whi whi whatever that chip is that goes in the uh cruisers? [4:17:42, 4:17:50]: Yes, sir. The vehicles, the vehicles, uh, Councilman Blount that we're looking to receive, the chip shortage relates to the vehicle specifically. So the the the chips. [4:17:50, 4:17:54]: are a uh vehicle shortage item and uh there are um [4:17:55, 4:18:04]: delays in acquiring vehicles because of those chips, but the ones that we will be acquiring already have those included. So there will be no delays as it relates to that for us. [4:18:04, 4:18:13]: Now with now with the uh vehicles because uh how we we're getting them, the the the these vehicles, um I'm just trying to understand what is [4:18:15, 4:18:27]: What is the process here? Because I'm I'm new to this also. When we go get these fitted, uh we did we bid out the vehicles or are we bidding out the fittings when we get them fitted? Or how how's that how does that work? [4:18:29, 4:18:42]: Yeah, so we will we will uh and we have we have some lead time. We have it's not an emergency such uh for the equipment. So we will bid out the equipment, ensure we're getting the best price uh on the vehicle and um uh to include upfitting. [4:18:42, 4:18:50]: Uh that'll probably be one of the next items that we bring before council because uh there is a just a metal supply shortage in in general. [4:18:50, 4:18:58]: And um uh talking to various vendors, there's a lead time of four to twelve weeks on the acquisition of equipment once a purchase order's been cut. [4:18:59, 4:19:08]: So we definitely want to get ahead of that. We would anticipate that if we're able to do that, that we would um I guess at the latest have the equipment for the vehicles in by February. [4:19:08, 4:19:16]: And uh that would give us from February until July one uh the needed amount of time, roughly four months, to be able to upfit those vehicles with that equipment. [4:19:18, 4:19:19]: Thank you. [4:19:20, 4:19:22]: If any other questions for [4:19:23, 4:19:24]: The chief here. [4:19:24, 4:19:24]: Anybody? [4:19:27, 4:19:29]: But yes, yeah, cheese. [4:19:29, 4:19:38]: You know, I I really want to thank you, Chief, because you came to this job and you have hit the ground running. [4:19:38, 4:19:44]: And you you you obviously have done your due diligence and prepared [4:19:44, 4:19:47]: Pre arriving to the city. [4:19:47, 4:19:50]: to come because you came with the budget. [4:19:51, 4:20:05]: You came with the breakdown, you came with the analysis, you came and checked off every box that this council has put before you in terms of what's necessary for this department. [4:20:05, 4:20:17]: And with the labor crunch that we have here in America, where everybody's looking for workers, you got people knocking down your door to come to Stockbridge. [4:20:17, 4:20:23]: This is this is simply amazing to me that you have that this is where we are. [4:20:23, 4:20:25]: And we're purchasing these vehicles. [4:20:26, 4:20:27]: On state contract [4:20:28, 4:20:31]: Be pre uh they've been vent there, you know, pre vented. [4:20:31, 4:20:44]: in terms of the supplier and we know that we're receiving quality vehicles uh at a good price and in the midst like mr Blount just said Henry Kelly's been waiting on vehicles [4:20:45, 4:20:46]: Forever. [4:20:46, 4:20:49]: And yet you've been able to through your network. [4:20:49, 4:20:50]: To locate [4:20:51, 4:20:53]: All the vehicles that we need. [4:20:54, 4:21:00]: to start our police department. That's simply amazing. I mean it simply is to me. [4:21:00, 4:21:09]: And it it is just just more justification that we did the right thing uh in terms of uh of bringing you aboard because you have hit the ground running. [4:21:09, 4:21:22]: and you know, been here for such a short time, yet you followed through on every step. And one thing that this council does, and Councilman and and and Councilman Thomas and Councilwoman Barber hit on it earlier. [4:21:22, 4:21:25]: We deal with vendors and we deal with [4:21:25, 4:21:42]: suppliers every day that we can't get a report from. But you before us every time we come around, every time you come before us, you come before us with a update and you come before us with the knowledge in order to form this police department that [4:21:43, 4:21:44]: We don't have [4:21:44, 4:21:45]: But again. [4:21:45, 4:21:48]: This right here in uh being able to do what you do. [4:21:49, 4:21:55]: uh and bring this to us right now because and the one thing that i love seeing on here is that you have [4:21:56, 4:22:04]: For hybrid interceptor. And and and that's something that I've been trying to push forward. And a lot of us have been on the council that we have. [4:22:04, 4:22:08]: And then we take those first initial steps toward um [4:22:08, 4:22:17]: green energy vehicles for the city. And there's 12 of those hybrid vehicles. Could could you talk about those just a little bit on the hybrid vehicles? [4:22:20, 4:22:25]: Yes, you know, we we definitely want to make sure that uh we um [4:22:26, 4:22:37]: uh have an element of our vehicles that are green vehicles and we intentionally uh procured twenty percent of our fleet uh such that it's uh green vehicles. And what this will do is is it'll obviously save us um [4:22:37, 4:22:41]: uh in terms of fuel costs on these vehicles but um [4:22:41, 4:22:47]: uh you know even the fuel cost on the eco boost is is uh is is negligible and so all these vehicles [4:22:48, 4:22:53]: um uh for the most part get excellent gas mileage and and it will result in [4:22:53, 4:22:58]: Um not just uh cash savings but but uh obviously uh positive [4:22:58, 4:23:08]: uh things for the city in terms of uh just being being uh green and uh energy efficient in uh the utilization of our our our vehicles here for the city. [4:23:10, 4:23:20]: Okay. If nobody else has a question, I'll make the motion if that um Well Miss Barber hold stand by. Miss Barber has a question or comment of some type. Go ahead, please. [4:23:20, 4:23:31]: I have a series of questions for Chief Tramer. Chief Tramer, can you go back to that slide that shows your staffing needs? [4:23:32, 4:23:33]: Oh what she desired. [4:23:33, 4:23:36]: I know that it mentioned forty nine. [4:23:36, 4:23:38]: Okay, so that has changed. [4:23:38, 4:23:41]: Initially it was forty nine officers. [4:23:41, 4:23:42]: Um [4:23:43, 4:23:43]: That is [4:23:44, 4:23:52]: Right. So which one of these scenarios So So what we're what we're looking at and what I had mentioned earlier, and I'm sorry uh if I wasn't clear on that, is that [4:23:53, 4:24:00]: When we came up with this and I presented it to you all, what I wanted to do also was vetted through some other police experts. And we had some conversation and furthermore. [4:24:00, 4:24:07]: Uh mayors aware I've been meeting with uh local area chiefs and and uh folks in Henry County to just truly understand how we operate. [4:24:08, 4:24:15]: And so when I came up with this based on on uh what I believed to be needs, uh we determined that there were certain positions, especially [4:24:15, 4:24:18]: On the civilian side, that we did not need to stand. [4:24:18, 4:24:23]: And so we reduced those uh some of those civilian count positions. [4:24:23, 4:24:28]: And then also looked at uh the numbers based on workload analysis for investigators. [4:24:28, 4:24:35]: And really what we want to accomplish with that geographic model of policing that I talked about in the town hall. And so we made some modifications. [4:24:35, 4:24:47]: So uh the current proposal is what I just presented to you. It's 51 officers and six civilian employees. And you can see here that we're one less employee than what we were when we initially made this proposal to the council. [4:24:47, 4:24:52]: So we'd be looking at fifty-one uh sworn positions and six civilian positions. [4:24:52, 4:25:03]: Uh so we have fifty-one officers and then understand that the crime scene investigators will need a vehicle as well. That's a specialized function for the department. They have specialized equipment for processing those crime scenes. [4:25:03, 4:25:07]: Uh therefore the needs for the city will be fifty three vehicles. [4:25:07, 4:25:18]: And we need roughly about 10% extra so that if a vehicle gets crashed or it goes down or something along those lines that we're able to continue operations, which is why we've requested 60 vehicles. [4:25:19, 4:25:24]: Uh there's a need for 53, but we've requested 60 vehicles to make sure that we've accounted for. [4:25:24, 4:25:27]: Um just that that uh [4:25:27, 4:25:27]: Um [4:25:28, 4:25:35]: chance that the vehicles get wrecked or again those vehicles become uh inoperable for some reason and we can continue to maintain operation. [4:25:37, 4:25:40]: Okay, thank you for explaining that. [4:25:41, 4:25:43]: Couple of more questions. [4:25:45, 4:25:45]: So [4:25:47, 4:25:50]: You and I talked about this take home. [4:25:50, 4:25:51]: Policy. [4:25:51, 4:25:52]: For these vehicles. [4:25:54, 4:25:56]: And we talked about this offline, but I want you to [4:25:57, 4:25:59]: Please explain it publicly. [4:25:59, 4:26:00]: Um why? [4:26:01, 4:26:01]: Іч [4:26:02, 4:26:03]: Individual [4:26:03, 4:26:06]: will have their own vehicle and they will take'em home. [4:26:07, 4:26:08]: Well we'll [4:26:08, 4:26:13]: First and foremost what I wanna say is that you will find and I I'm sorry I don't have the data available, but [4:26:13, 4:26:17]: feel free to ask around, you know, other people that you know in the profession. [4:26:17, 4:26:37]: That when you have a take-home vehicle, you extend the life on that vehicle. The officers take better care of them, they take ownership of it, and you extend the life, and we don't end up having to purchase those vehicles as frequently. When you are in our line of work, we call it hot seating a vehicle, which means that that's vehicle's in operation 24/7. Those vehicles have less shelf life, they're likely to go down. [4:26:37, 4:26:48]: down a lot easier. And then we end up uh essentially where we're at right now because, you know, in three, four years, we're having to replace those vehicles because they're operating 24-7. [4:26:49, 4:26:58]: So um it really from a from a from a just a a cost standpoint, we extend the longevity with with the take-home vehicle program. [4:26:58, 4:27:16]: The other thing is it's an attractive recruitment tool. It's something that will attract people to our department and it's something that we need to remain competitive because every other agency in Henry County has a take-home vehicle program. And most agencies in the Metro Atlanta area have a take-home vehicle program. The only exceptions are some of the very large departments. [4:27:16, 4:27:21]: Uh, that that aren't able to, like say for instance, the Atlanta Police Department. They've got over two thousand employees. [4:27:21, 4:27:25]: Uh only only employees in specialized assignments are assigned take home vehicles. [4:27:25, 4:27:36]: Um and and um you know they're they're I think that really in terms of large agencies, you look at Gwinnett County Police Department has take-home vehicle program, Cobb County Police Department has a take-home vehicle program. [4:27:37, 4:27:44]: Um Henry County has a take-home vehicle program. So it's something that really is industry uh standard, but beyond the benefit. [4:27:44, 4:27:56]: Um it it it it actually there's a benefit in terms of it extending the life, the usable life of these vehicles because they're taken care of, they're not driven continuously, and um you know it ends up being a cost savings for for the city. [4:27:58, 4:28:05]: Okay, so maybe I have a different perspective because I look at it as more of a liability to the city. [4:28:05, 4:28:07]: Now I know that here county [4:28:08, 4:28:11]: PD, they do have a take home policy. [4:28:11, 4:28:12]: But I believe [4:28:12, 4:28:13]: It's restricted. [4:28:14, 4:28:14]: Um [4:28:14, 4:28:17]: to at least twenty or twenty-five miles. [4:28:19, 4:28:20]: Within the county. [4:28:21, 4:28:23]: Or outside the county. [4:28:23, 4:28:24]: So [4:28:25, 4:28:27]: How would we draft our policy? [4:28:27, 4:28:30]: To make sure that not all [4:28:30, 4:28:36]: Fifty-three of these employees are taking these vehicles an hour away. [4:28:37, 4:28:50]: Or driving fifty miles one way. Right. We we do the same thing that every other agency's done and we just make that part of our policy. This is not a decision that we have to make immediately because we're not gonna be in a position to assign vehicles for any, you know, anytime soon. [4:28:50, 4:28:56]: one of the positions that I'm seeking to hire is going to be taking care of policies and procedures. And so we will draft a policy. [4:28:56, 4:29:04]: Um that has guidelines for uh the the length that those officers uh can take those vehicles home. What we've seen. [4:29:04, 4:29:09]: is uh officers that live outside, let's say for instance the twenty mile range. [4:29:09, 4:29:29]: Is that a lot of agencies will allow them to drive it to another police department or fire station and park it there? So it's some somewhere in the middle of where they live versus where they have to commute to work. And uh, you know, that that's an advantage. So they're definitely things that we will implement. We're not going to give just just wide open discretion for people to drive, you know, 100 miles maximum. [4:29:29, 4:29:31]: and forth to work. [4:29:31, 4:29:37]: Um so we definitely will uh establish some guidelines on that, which is also probably gonna help us keep our pull. [4:29:38, 4:29:48]: of of candidates uh within our region so that we have uh folks that that are geographically situated near the city based on the requirements that we set for our take home program. [4:29:48, 4:29:52]: Awesome. You said exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much. I appreciate it. [4:29:54, 4:30:11]: Any other questions for the chief uh before we move on? Any other questions? Uh yes, Mr. Thomas, go ahead, please, sir. Uh Chief, I just like to reserve the opportunity to to to discuss that with you because that's one of my concerns as well. Uh briefly, I just want to ask you about [4:30:11, 4:30:13]: uh a stager [4:30:14, 4:30:15]: purchase [4:30:15, 4:30:17]: Only because I would [4:30:17, 4:30:20]: hate to think that all of these vehicle would need to be [4:30:20, 4:30:27]: uh maintenance um at the same time. Just briefly, I I I know it's time for us to move on, but [4:30:28, 4:30:34]: These are some of my concerns, but uh we can talk about this at at another point in time because it's nothing that we're really voting on, but [4:30:34, 4:30:37]: Um these are just just concerns. [4:30:39, 4:30:45]: So we can we can we can talk about these later, but I just wanted to uh express that. [4:30:45, 4:30:52]: I I thought m um Councilman Thomas, uh I was I was making a request for the acquisition of sixty vehicles at the cost of [4:30:53, 4:30:55]: two point three million dollars using ARPA fund. [4:30:57, 4:31:00]: Well, I'm just concerned about the the maintenance, but we we could talk about that. [4:31:02, 4:31:04]: All right, Ms. Barber, go ahead, please. [4:31:05, 4:31:11]: Yes, I'd like for um attorney Berry to speak to um [4:31:11, 4:31:17]: this piggyback contract as opposed to us um [4:31:17, 4:31:18]: Doing a [4:31:18, 4:31:21]: advertisement or competitive bidding. [4:31:21, 4:31:29]: Uh, because I don't want the public to think that we just went out and randomly chose a dealer. So if you can [4:31:30, 4:31:35]: uh why and how we came to this piggyback contract please [4:31:36, 4:31:36]: Thank you. [4:31:39, 4:31:44]: Councilmember, thank you. Yeah, it's an emergency purchase. It's not a p piggyback. [4:31:44, 4:31:45]: It's [4:31:46, 4:31:51]: An emergency purchase uh chief trammer was able actually actually had he bought off the [4:31:52, 4:31:53]: State contract. [4:31:54, 4:31:59]: He was able to get a better deal this way than than piggybacking off the uh the state contract. [4:32:00, 4:32:04]: As I said before, and as we've put in the legislation, it's an emergency given. [4:32:04, 4:32:06]: The the city needs the vehicles. [4:32:06, 4:32:13]: It's very difficult to get the vehicles. Once he purchases, once the city purchases the vehicles, we've got to then spend up to about four months adding on. [4:32:14, 4:32:28]: the additional features. So to have the police force up and running and to have the vehicles, this needs to be done as an emergency purchase. And you know, as I said before, uh doing it this way rather than a piggyback, the city's actually saving money. [4:32:28, 4:32:32]: Okay, so can you explain why Brandon Motors [4:32:33, 4:32:35]: Was a dealer of choice. [4:32:36, 4:32:40]: That's what I'm trying to get at. So the public will know we did not. [4:32:40, 4:32:46]: circumvent any of our purchasing processes. They need to clearly understand [4:32:46, 4:32:48]: This emergency purchase. [4:32:48, 4:32:58]: Right. I well, I thought I'd just explain that, but Brandon actually has sold some vehicles off of the state contract. This is going to them and getting a better deal. [4:32:59, 4:33:00]: I [4:33:00, 4:33:08]: Yeah, the the they have sold vehicles, other police vehicles. There and the chief identified someone who already had vehicles in stock. [4:33:08, 4:33:09]: Where the city [4:33:09, 4:33:13]: will be able to get them some of these vehicles the end of the month. [4:33:13, 4:33:15]: It's not like you can, you know, like there's [4:33:15, 4:33:22]: fifteen different Honda dealerships in the metro area. There are only certain ones that sell police vehicles. [4:33:22, 4:33:25]: But it didn't come across the universe is smaller to begin with it. [4:33:26, 4:33:32]: Jeremy, it didn't come across clearly that Brandon was the approved state contract one of the approved state contract vendors. [4:33:33, 4:33:36]: You it was you were static when you were explaining it. [4:33:36, 4:33:44]: Oh sorry. I yeah, I've had to go downstairs because my kids are now asleep. So I'm away from my internet a little bit. So I may not have the best reception. [4:33:46, 4:33:48]: Jeremy, can can I [4:33:48, 4:33:50]: Yeah, just finish. [4:33:51, 4:33:55]: So so one of the things that just to answer your question, Councilwoman Barber. [4:33:55, 4:34:00]: Um a lot of there there are there are number so there are [4:34:00, 4:34:01]: Um [4:34:02, 4:34:08]: Several dealers that that that are authorized that have the current state contract and a number of other dealerships. [4:34:09, 4:34:15]: um generally piggyback off of the state contract um and uh are able to provide vehicles [4:34:15, 4:34:19]: um at that pricing uh to other law enforcement entities. [4:34:19, 4:34:30]: Uh Brandon is a is a large supplier of police vehicles. And just so that everybody has context about how we got here, and uh Mayor Pro Tem may be giving me a little bit too much credit, but just so you all know. [4:34:30, 4:34:38]: Uh, before we realized that we could use ARBA funding for the acquisition of these vehicles, we were actually exploring a lease option so that we could cut down on the capital costs. [4:34:38, 4:34:46]: of purchasing these vehicles um uh up front because we weren't sure whether or not we were gonna have that that funding to do so. [4:34:46, 4:35:06]: uh by virtue of negotiations with the only person who uh only entity at at present who can do leasing enterprise leasing, um, they work specifically with Brandon uh Motors uh to acquire their vehicles, which they lease to other police departments. The City of Roswell is a police department that leases vehicles from from enterprise as an example. [4:35:06, 4:35:15]: Uh in discussions with them, they had vehicles already in the order bank and they knew that we were getting ready to move forward with our department. [4:35:15, 4:35:20]: And uh Alec Good Faith decided, you know, we will hold sixty vehicles for you. [4:35:20, 4:35:28]: Uh, understanding that you will have a need for these. And they were okay doing that because they're not gonna have any problems selling these vehicles if we don't purchase them from them because there are hundreds. [4:35:28, 4:35:31]: of agencies that are in need of police vehicles. [4:35:31, 4:35:40]: So they've essentially held these vehicles by virtue of our conversations before I even got hired working through enterprise leasing. [4:35:40, 4:35:43]: And um that's why they have vehicles coming in sooner. [4:35:43, 4:35:54]: Uh there are other options to purchase the vehicle through state contact from contract from large uh um dealerships. As an example, Wade Ford actually holds one of these state contracts. [4:35:55, 4:36:13]: We could acquire vehicles from Wade Ford for roughly the same cost that we're getting them from Brandon. However, Wade Ford cannot guarantee that we are going to receive those vehicles, all those vehicles rather, in the time that we would need to order the equipment and have those vehicles upfitted. [4:36:13, 4:36:25]: Um, Brandon is the only dealership that we've been able to locate who will have those vehicles guaranteed within the time frame that we need to be able to get them upfitted to move forward with the police department. And so that's [4:36:25, 4:36:31]: That's in a nutshell why we have uh elected to go with Brandon. Just so you know, Locust Grove Police Department. [4:36:31, 4:36:51]: Um, they purchase their vehicles from Brandon uh under a piggyback on the state contract. So there are other agencies, and I believe I supplied that list in the documentation uh that I think was was distributed uh by you earlier, uh Mr. Berry, um, to show some of the other agencies in the Metro Atlanta area that that also are using Brandon automotive. [4:36:51, 4:37:07]: under piggyback to purchase that. To Mr. Berry's point, we're not going through piggyback because the emergency acquisition seems to be probably the most logical under the circumstances as it relates to moving forward the acquisition. So hopefully [4:37:07, 4:37:11]: Um that's answered your question. And if I misstated anything, Mr. Berry, please correct me. [4:37:14, 4:37:15]: Mr Blount, go ahead, please. [4:37:16, 4:37:27]: Yeah, Chief Tremor, so you say it that you mentioned wait for it, but you say they weren't able to guarantee. Are you saying they didn't have the vehicles that they couldn't guarantee that we would get the vehicles? [4:37:28, 4:37:34]: Um, so is the state contract under Brandon or is it under Wade and we chose Brandon because they could guarantee it? [4:37:35, 4:37:36]: Is that what you're saying? [4:37:37, 4:37:51]: Well well let me let me say this. So uh Wade Ford currently does not have these vehicles in inventory. Uh Brandon will have thirty-four vehicles at the end of the month. They're on a truck, they're ready to be dropped uh at the location, so we can guarantee that there will be thirty-four vehicles. [4:37:52, 4:37:54]: The other ones will arrive in January. [4:37:54, 4:37:59]: Um there's a good portion of vehicles uh from Wade that are that are uh scheduled. [4:37:59, 4:38:13]: And again, understanding there could be delays, because I'll tell you from my own personal experience when I worked at Georgia Tech and we were proc procuring vehicles, we were told, well, you're going to have your vehicles by this time, and it was months later after the fact. So uh there are really no guarantees. [4:38:14, 4:38:18]: Uh, with the exception of having those vehicles immediately available. So in talking with Wade Ford. [4:38:18, 4:38:34]: Uh they mentioned that they have some coming in in February, uh March timeframe. The other ones would would be here probably sometime in April, May timeframe. But again, uh what this does is put us very close to our deadline and we would not be able to guarantee receipt of all these vehicles. [4:38:34, 4:38:48]: As I said before, Brandon's the only one that I've been able to locate who can guarantee uh that we will have these vehicles in sufficient time to be able to move the department forward. So um but Chief, just real quick, just for the record. So you're saying that. [4:38:48, 4:38:56]: Brandon is the one with the state contract with I'm sorry way for it, but you chose Brandon because they could guarantee the vehicle. Is that correct? [4:38:58, 4:39:08]: There are only a few agencies that have the state contract. And just so you understand, there are a lot of dealerships to include, I believe, Legacy Ford and McDonough that will piggyback off the state contract. [4:39:09, 4:39:15]: So uh they're able to do that. Um and and that's what Brandon does is they piggyback off the current state contract. [4:39:16, 4:39:17]: Hell through eight four. [4:39:18, 4:39:20]: Does that answer your question, Councilman Blount? [4:39:21, 4:39:25]: No, I'm just saying so way four has the state contract, what I'm saying. [4:39:25, 4:39:28]: The state contract that people piggyback off of is way forward. [4:39:29, 4:39:32]: But you went with Brandon because they can guarantee the vehicles. [4:39:33, 4:39:34]: That's what I'll say. [4:39:35, 4:39:49]: I'm saying if I'm if I'm ever asked, and I and I concur with councilman bar, if I'm ever asked why we didn't do this or do that, and if Wave Ford has the state contract that people pick it back off of, but we chose Brandon, is that because Brandon could guarantee the vehicles? [4:39:50, 4:39:51]: That's correct. Yes, that's correct. [4:39:52, 4:40:00]: So the state contract that that that we would normally pick it back off of is way forward, but we chose Brendan because they could guarantee the vehicles. [4:40:01, 4:40:04]: I I believe that's that's correct. Yeah, that's what I just said. [4:40:04, 4:40:05]: So [4:40:06, 4:40:15]: But Jeremy said that we're not piggybacking. This is an emergency purchase because Brandon is the only dealer that has the vehicles available. [4:40:16, 4:40:19]: So this is the emergency purchase, not a state piggy bag. [4:40:19, 4:40:20]: Correct. Correct. [4:40:20, 4:40:21]: Thank you. [4:40:23, 4:40:25]: All right, any other questions? [4:40:25, 4:40:32]: Mayor, I uh mayor, I just want to say for my purposes and for me, for John Blount. [4:40:32, 4:40:37]: When I'm asked questions, I just want to and and I thank Chief Traymor for giving me the answers. [4:40:38, 4:40:40]: Nobody's on trial here. Nobody. [4:40:42, 4:41:02]: So when I get the answer, that's all I wanted was the answer. And that's and and Chief Tramer, thank you for giving me that answer. And that's all I want. I'm not sitting here trying to let anyone anybody else put me on trial. I just want answers because when I'm asked questions, I just want to be able to answer. [4:41:02, 4:41:02]: Simple as that. [4:41:03, 4:41:03]: All right. [4:41:03, 4:41:13]: Thanks. And and I appreciate that, Councilman Blount. I certainly want to answer your question. It was one of those things that I thought I'd answer the question, so I just had to pause for a moment to see if there was something I was missing. So I apologize. [4:41:14, 4:41:19]: No, you you're you're fine, Chief. You know, we just I just gotta always get this other stuff. That's you're fine. [4:41:20, 4:41:27]: All right. On that note, uh no other questions. I need a motion to accept this proposal. Is there a motion? So move. Is there a second? [4:41:30, 4:41:31]: Is there a second? [4:41:35, 4:41:46]: Mr. Thomas seconds that motion. Okay. I got a motion that was being made in reference to purchasing of these uh police department vehicles. All favored motion, please indicate. [4:41:47, 4:41:49]: One, two. [4:41:50, 4:41:51]: Three opposed. [4:41:53, 4:41:55]: Mr. Blount, you oppose or you abstain? [4:41:57, 4:41:58]: You're muted, sir. [4:42:00, 4:42:01]: First thing. [4:42:01, 4:42:03]: Okay, so it's three zero one. [4:42:03, 4:42:06]: And motion passes. Thank you very much. [4:42:06, 4:42:09]: Yeah, Chief Tremor, outstanding. We're gonna have some vehicles. [4:42:10, 4:42:10]: Good deal. [4:42:11, 4:42:14]: Council consideration to approve the uh [4:42:14, 4:42:28]: Recommendation of a second extended term per section four of the client services health and wellness agreement for one January 2022 through 31 January, excuse me, December 31st, 2022. Ms. Wheeler, please. [4:42:29, 4:42:31]: Um good evening, council. [4:42:31, 4:42:35]: Uh, what you have before you is a recommendation to approve the [4:42:35, 4:42:40]: Second extended term of the agreement with corporate health partners. [4:42:40, 4:42:42]: For a health and wellness program. [4:42:43, 4:42:45]: Um you were provided a [4:42:45, 4:42:46]: Uh [4:42:47, 4:42:58]: Um some information regarding some of the program highlights as it relates to the health and wellness program and the successes that have occurred with the employees. [4:42:59, 4:43:00]: And program participation. [4:43:02, 4:43:05]: So we're asking for approval of this agreement. [4:43:07, 4:43:09]: Any questions for Miss Wheeler, Council? [4:43:11, 4:43:16]: If there are no questions in a motion to approve this particular proposal, there are a motion. [4:43:19, 4:43:20]: Is there a motion? [4:43:23, 4:43:25]: Okay, no motion. [4:43:26, 4:43:33]: Questions? Yeah, questions and yes. Talk about it a little bit. Tell them what [4:43:33, 4:43:41]: Well, in the twenty twenty-one year, the program highlights is that we had ninety-four point seven percent um participation. [4:43:41, 4:43:43]: Um, half of the employees. [4:43:44, 4:43:47]: have attended or have been engaged in the healthy break. [4:43:47, 4:43:50]: uh breaks that we have had were there monthly [4:43:50, 4:43:53]: Um programs for [4:43:53, 4:43:57]: The employees to improve their health and wellness. [4:43:57, 4:44:04]: Um, the city of Stockbridge participated in the first city health challenge with various cities throughout Metro Atlanta. [4:44:05, 4:44:10]: And we came in fifth. Our we had five employees that uh participated and [4:44:11, 4:44:12]: um in that program. [4:44:13, 4:44:14]: We have [4:44:14, 4:44:16]: Utilized um [4:44:17, 4:44:25]: Have re reduced some of the high-risk areas, which is our obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. [4:44:26, 4:44:31]: And in twenty twenty to twenty twenty one, of the sixty members that participated in the cohort. [4:44:32, 4:44:36]: The high risk decreased from fifty eight point three percent to fifty five percent. [4:44:37, 4:44:40]: And the low risk remained at sixteen point seven. [4:44:40, 4:44:41]: Percent. [4:44:41, 4:44:45]: The areas of concentration where we need room for improvement. [4:44:45, 4:44:48]: Will be in weight management and diabetes management. [4:44:48, 4:44:50]: And if you look at the [4:44:50, 4:44:51]: Um [4:44:52, 4:44:56]: the the slide presentation that you were provided. [4:44:56, 4:44:58]: We had um [4:44:59, 4:45:07]: Some great numbers that show that even the city of Stockbridge is below the national average for prediabetes and hypertension. [4:45:08, 4:45:13]: Again, we're going back and looking deeply into the opportunities of [4:45:13, 4:45:15]: Diabetes management. [4:45:15, 4:45:24]: obesity, which will do a weight management program, and tobacco use, because we're still high in those areas according to the national average. [4:45:27, 4:45:33]: Blood sugar levels for employees were low. It went from forty-seven point eight percent to forty-four percent. [4:45:33, 4:45:38]: Obesity was reduced from fifty three point seven percent to fifty one percent. [4:45:38, 4:45:43]: And cholesterol levels were reduced from thirty-five point eight percent to thirty-three percent. [4:45:45, 4:45:48]: There has been a number of culture and engagement. [4:45:48, 4:45:50]: Um engagements for the employees. [4:45:50, 4:45:53]: We had healthy breaks on financial preparedness. [4:45:54, 4:45:58]: sleep health, retirement and estate planning, and boosting immunity. [4:45:59, 4:46:05]: Our challenges that we had this year for the employees were the city challenge, a virtual 5K. [4:46:06, 4:46:09]: The one in November will be maintain, don't gain. [4:46:10, 4:46:13]: And then snooze or lose, but we try to deal with sleep. [4:46:13, 4:46:16]: Um habits of individuals. [4:46:19, 4:46:21]: The employee experience. [4:46:21, 4:46:33]: has been um pretty good. Um 90% in September of 2021, so a benefit for the wellness program versus 86% in December of 2020. [4:46:33, 4:46:37]: Um, ninety percent have participated in wellness events. [4:46:38, 4:46:38]: Um [4:46:38, 4:46:41]: Eighty seven percent in December of twenty twenty. [4:46:41, 4:46:44]: Find health coaching to be motivational, eighty percent. [4:46:45, 4:46:47]: In twenty twenty one of September. [4:46:47, 4:46:51]: Um eighty percent believe their health awareness has improved. [4:46:51, 4:46:59]: And believe ninety percent have believed their health has improved overall since they've been a part of the health and wellness program. [4:47:00, 4:47:04]: And there have been some kudos given to our health coaches. [4:47:04, 4:47:09]: The health coach is full of good suggestions and offers solutions to life challenges. [4:47:09, 4:47:13]: They want to thank us for the check ins. This is more than just a job for you. We feel [4:47:14, 4:47:15]: The love and appreciate it. [4:47:16, 4:47:22]: And and some of the employees said, I just wanted to simply say thank you for everything. I know that it's your job, but you do it with class. [4:47:22, 4:47:25]: And then the program allows participants to stay engaged. [4:47:26, 4:47:28]: About being mindful of their health. [4:47:28, 4:47:31]: Where they may have been inclined to fall short. [4:47:32, 4:47:35]: Our plans for the twenty twenty two plant program year. [4:47:35, 4:47:40]: will be the continual improvement in offering healthy breaks with guest speakers. [4:47:40, 4:47:43]: Further promote the my wellness site. [4:47:43, 4:47:47]: And my well app features to increase overall engagement of employees. [4:47:47, 4:47:53]: Offer a live better, feel better weight management class, and set up monthly and bi-monthly touch points. [4:47:56, 4:48:00]: And shaking up some of the healthy breaks, we will bring in more guest speakers. [4:48:01, 4:48:07]: Um, CHP has a diabetes specialist to present a diabetes management and prevention program. [4:48:08, 4:48:11]: And there will be a health coach to present on building a better brain. [4:48:11, 4:48:14]: We will continue with our take care of your mental health. [4:48:15, 4:48:18]: Blood pressure healthy uh break. [4:48:18, 4:48:22]: In financial wellness that we've partnered with uh P and C Bank. [4:48:22, 4:48:29]: And we brought in GMA also to talk about our retirement planning for our employees. [4:48:30, 4:48:41]: There will be a continual platform enhancement where employees can call in and ask an expert expert on anything that they may feel they want to talk about, which will be launched. [4:48:41, 4:48:43]: In January of twenty twenty two. [4:48:44, 4:48:50]: And there will be regular touch points for effective communications between myself and. [4:48:50, 4:48:57]: um CHP on any type of information that we need to bring forward to our employees on a regular basis. [4:48:58, 4:49:02]: In the agreement, we also do risk assessments, biometric screenings. [4:49:02, 4:49:09]: They provide us with a management report. We have incentive management where we give our prizes to employees that. [4:49:09, 4:49:13]: compete in the various challenges and any of the healthy breaks. [4:49:13, 4:49:22]: They get 30 minute one-on-one coaching, individual coaching by a health coach to help them improve on any areas that they deem necessary. [4:49:24, 4:49:27]: And also they're afforded a weekly meal plan. [4:49:27, 4:49:30]: And also a monthly newsletter every month. [4:49:31, 4:49:36]: on various topics that uh we've that are necessary for health and wellness. [4:49:36, 4:49:40]: Ms. Thank you. So I'm gonna look at finish up. Thank you so much. [4:49:40, 4:49:54]: Uh, for the statistic. How m how much money would you anticipate this saves for us uh on our insurance costs or does it have a relative concern uh savings for the city for participation? [4:49:55, 4:50:06]: Well, we hoped that it would have a savings on the city, on the city claims forms, but as you know, this year our claims were kind of high because we had certain [4:50:06, 4:50:07]: Um [4:50:09, 4:50:18]: I won't say diseases, but certain medical issues with some of our employees that were issues that were beyond our control. [4:50:18, 4:50:23]: But in reducing the tobacco use when you can do that and when you [4:50:23, 4:50:30]: You can re um reduce your tobacco use from twenty-eight percent to twenty-five to nineteen percent. [4:50:30, 4:50:38]: Um to 28 to 25%. That's a big deal for the number of employees that are participating in the program. [4:50:38, 4:50:46]: Our obesity, you know, we did a good number on reducing obesity. So it does have an effect on long-term. [4:50:46, 4:50:48]: Claims because we are able [4:50:48, 4:50:50]: To prevent health disease. [4:50:50, 4:50:55]: We're able to manage if we can get the diabetes under control with diabetes management. [4:50:56, 4:51:01]: We can help employees regulate their medication, find out what kind of medication they on. [4:51:01, 4:51:09]: Work with their doctors and be uh and they will be aware of what it is that they're doing, what they need to do in order to reduce. [4:51:09, 4:51:10]: Dear [4:51:11, 4:51:15]: those those numbers that they have that keep them at a high risk. [4:51:15, 4:51:18]: We've done well with pre diabetes and hypertension. [4:51:19, 4:51:22]: So that means the wellness program is working towards. [4:51:22, 4:51:25]: Getting those numbers down and getting those employees healthier. [4:51:27, 4:51:28]: I wonder [4:51:28, 4:51:31]: Yes, sir. Okay, Councilman Blanc, go ahead, please. [4:51:32, 4:51:34]: Mr. Alexander, was he finished? [4:51:34, 4:51:36]: Yeah, I think he's done. Yes. [4:51:36, 4:51:39]: Uh Ms. Wheeler, thank you for presenting that. Um [4:51:41, 4:51:42]: A lot of the uh [4:51:42, 4:51:46]: the the the uh programs that you guys had coming through this. [4:51:46, 4:51:50]: I wasn't able to attend, but I was able to get the literature from those. [4:51:50, 4:52:01]: And it was very, very informative. I'm talking about that is uh I would tell I would send that the stuff that they was doing with that program and uh incentives from it and and just even from a health standpoint. [4:52:02, 4:52:16]: uh was very, very good, uh very helpful for in in so many different areas. We even when you talk about diabetes, you talk about high blood pressure, you talk about cholesterol, all these things very informative. I think it I think the city needs that. [4:52:16, 4:52:36]: Uh we had situations that was, you know, uh out of our control this year. But I think overall this program has been excellent. I mean, I've seen and talked to many of the instructors that have come through, and uh they have the the literature I've gotten from them and information I've gotten from them, even as an elected official, has been very beneficial. So, mayor would probably [4:52:36, 4:52:42]: For me, for that being said, I like the motion to approve the health and wellness uh program continue with the city. [4:52:42, 4:52:43]: Good deal, so a second. [4:52:44, 4:52:48]: Second. Mayor for temp second dad. Okay. All in favor, please indicate. [4:52:49, 4:52:53]: Okay. I got uh m uh Miss Barber, did you vote? [4:52:55, 4:52:57]: Barber, did you vote? I got three votes. Did you vote, ma'am? [4:52:58, 4:53:02]: I'm abstaining and I'm abstaining because this is the [4:53:03, 4:53:05]: All right, three zero second extension. [4:53:05, 4:53:06]: And I like [4:53:06, 4:53:08]: If I can add this [4:53:09, 4:53:10]: The calm. [4:53:10, 4:53:18]: I like to extend these. I don't like to extend these. I'd rather see them bitted out after one extension. [4:53:18, 4:53:19]: All right. [4:53:19, 4:53:34]: 301 motion passed. Thank you, Ms. Wheeler. Thank you. You're welcome. Council consideration approved sister city relationship with uh Afika. Afika. Oh my. Cabri South District of Ghana. [4:53:34, 4:53:53]: A sister city relationship and form a long-term agreement that involves the commitment of resources to achieve specific goals, sister city arrangements, promote cultural, educational, and economic exchanges to generate development between the two communities. The primary aim is establishing a sister city relationship with the Alfica. [4:53:54, 4:54:09]: Cobra, South District of Ghana is to foster mutual beneficial connections that will bring new businesses, tourism, and span the cultural footprint on both sides of the world. Mr. Peterson, please, and and and tell me how to pronounce this because I'm all messed up here. [4:54:10, 4:54:13]: Oh good. Yes, sir. It's um a Fiji. [4:54:13, 4:54:18]: Of your own. Yes, sir. Uh yes, yes. Um good evening, council member and [4:54:18, 4:54:38]: and uh city and staff. Um I'm here to present a sister city relationship um and it will expand our economic development footprint globally. Um as many of you all know the city of Atlanta has 17 sister cities and that does not include their regional alliances. [4:54:38, 4:54:50]: So sister cities are a huge deal in Georgia. We do not have a sister city here in Stockbridge, and there is not a sister city. [4:54:50, 4:54:52]: in uh Henry County. [4:54:52, 4:54:55]: So this would certainly uh set us apart. There is a [4:54:55, 4:55:00]: economic and a cultural and a geographic advantage to having a sister city. [4:55:01, 4:55:01]: Um [4:55:02, 4:55:10]: Without further ado, I'm going to have the consultant I've been dealing with, Miss Samuel, present. She has a very detailed presentation. [4:55:10, 4:55:13]: And I before she starts, I do want to point out. [4:55:13, 4:55:17]: That the cost is already in the department budget. [4:55:17, 4:55:22]: But uh Miss Samuel, if you can go ahead and present and share your screen, please. [4:55:23, 4:55:32]: No problem. Thank you, Dr. Peterson. Evening, Mayor and Council members. I'm losing my voice a little bit tonight, so excuse me. Let me share my screen. [4:55:53, 4:56:00]: Mayor. Yes, sir. While she repa prepares that, um, may I ask Mr. Peterson a question? Sir, go right ahead. [4:56:00, 4:56:09]: My my question is, and I and I talked to you before, uh, Ms. Peterson, and I understand City of Atlanta because of their footprint, have an international uh [4:56:09, 4:56:13]: uh relations uh ships with with uh on that level [4:56:14, 4:56:28]: But you mentioned there's not anything like this in Henry County. I I don't know of any city outside around our size that has those type of relationships. Are there any cities you know of around our size that has that type of relationship with sister cities? [4:56:28, 4:56:29]: Uh yes, make it. [4:56:30, 4:56:31]: Making does. [4:56:31, 4:56:51]: Also, um Decatur and the Cab County, they have two sister cities. When you're talking actually, if the Cab well see the Cab County doesn't fit the size of City of Stockbridge, nor does make and be fit the size of the city of Stockbridge. When you're talking make and bill, you're talking about a big vast area. When you're talking to Cab County, you're talking a big vast. I'm talking about a [4:56:51, 4:56:57]: a city our size right sister cities. Yeah. Decatur is a smaller city. [4:56:59, 4:57:03]: Decatur and Decab, they're they're a smaller city and they have three. [4:57:03, 4:57:10]: sister cities. The the the cab the decatur. Decatur. Decatur. The city of Decatur in Decab County. [4:57:12, 4:57:16]: Okay. I think we just lost our our um guest there. [4:57:17, 4:57:19]: I don't see it. I don't see her anymore. [4:57:20, 4:57:21]: All right, let me [4:57:23, 4:57:26]: Go ahead. Oh, there she is. Okay, there we go. [4:57:27, 4:57:30]: You disappeared on us for Samuel. Yeah, don't scare us like that. [4:57:31, 4:57:37]: All right. Uh no co now we need to share your screen. So see if we can get this. Oh, there we go. Looks like oh [4:57:39, 4:57:41]: Okay. Do I need to share my screen? [4:57:42, 4:57:45]: Well, if if you have the same presentation, okay there we go. Okay, there it is. [4:57:55, 4:57:57]: We can see it. Um [4:58:02, 4:58:05]: Okay. [4:58:09, 4:58:12]: We can see your screen. We can see your screen. [4:58:15, 4:58:16]: Is she still muted? [4:58:16, 4:58:20]: I don't know if she's I can't see. Well let me see here. Let me move this. [4:58:20, 4:58:40]: Okay, you can hear me now? Yeah, we can hear you now. There you go. All right, perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Of course, right at the last minute, my system preferences blocked me out. Okay, we're back. Um, I wanted to start by kind of defining sister cities. Um it's a city or district that will enter into a formal relationship with Stockbridge, Georgia, um, through a sister city agreement. It's like an M. [4:58:40, 4:58:41]: M O U [4:58:41, 4:58:46]: It is not anything that locks either city into the relationship and it can be dissolved at any moment. [4:58:47, 4:58:48]: So I wanted to make sure I clarified that. [4:58:49, 4:58:57]: Um, it's a formal long-term agreement. It's a commitment of resources to achieve specific goals. So essentially it's whatever we make it. [4:58:57, 4:59:03]: This proposal kind of outlines the different aspects of the agreement that we need to. [4:59:03, 4:59:10]: kind of establish or look towards in order to establish this with the Afija Kwabre district in Kumasi Ghana. [4:59:10, 4:59:13]: The primary aim is to establish the relationship. [4:59:13, 4:59:23]: between the Fiji Quabre district in Kumasi Ghana and Stockbridge in order to promote business opportunities, tourism, and expand the cultural footprint on both sides of the world. [4:59:24, 4:59:27]: I wanted to talk a little bit about the district of within Kumasi. [4:59:28, 4:59:31]: Um, their population is actually a hundred and sixteen thousand. [4:59:32, 4:59:36]: They're one of two hundred and sixty metropolitan municipal and district assemblies in Ghana. [4:59:37, 4:59:39]: Um in areas of mutual interest. [4:59:39, 4:59:48]: Tourism, business attraction, and business expansion. And then I just put that little graphic so you can kind of see where it's located in Ghana. [4:59:49, 5:00:09]: I just kind of wanted to talk about myself a little bit, very briefly. I know it's late. That this will, in terms of deliverables, you all will receive briefs detailing the program design, implementation process, any metrics, and the results and outcomes of those, attendance sheets, narratives, quotes from particular. [5:00:09, 5:00:15]: Participants, follow-up commentary, suggestions for allgoing ongoing programming and development. [5:00:15, 5:00:24]: Any invoices, detailing services, rendered and dates, and ongoing check-ins throughout the process, ensuring we're adding value and adjusting as needed. [5:00:26, 5:00:35]: Little bit about myself. My master's of science is in educational psychology, educational administration, curriculum development. [5:00:35, 5:00:44]: I work at a software company and I actually live in my home. And this picture is my home in Ghana. So I actually live in the district in Ghana. I live between there and Atlanta. [5:00:47, 5:01:07]: Comparable projects that I've done before, I did one in Bahia, Brazil. It was through a Fulbright with Morehouse in partnership with the Steve Biko Cultural Institute. We were looking at the intersection of culture and education, looking to reduce crime rates within the community and improve educational outcomes with standardized testing. I also did a project with Beijing, China. [5:01:07, 5:01:20]: China and the University College of London. It was a book bridge program. And they also had some very tangible outcomes. And then this will be my third with two major cities. So I just kind of wanted to speak to that a bit. [5:01:21, 5:01:41]: And then talk about the successes. So I've been doing projects with the honorable Christian Dupoku. He is actually the mayor on that end. This is a picture of himself and I. We've been meeting. He's really excited about this opportunity to work with the city of Stockbridge. Um, he sees a lot of opportunity for growth on both sides. And I have a couple of quotes from him. [5:01:41, 5:01:44]: I I work with Silvia Humberto in Bahia Brazil. [5:01:45, 5:01:48]: I have a quote from him, and then I worked with Fulton County. [5:01:48, 5:01:51]: School system. I also work with Clayton County school system. [5:01:53, 5:02:02]: This relationship will create community support systems, programs, and initiatives that will positively impact the socioeconomic development of both cities. [5:02:03, 5:02:15]: Transform Stockbridge into an international city by supporting local cultural centers, virtual forums, food and music festivals, and bolstering the connection between the diverse population, Stockbridge citizens overall. [5:02:16, 5:02:24]: It can also attract new businesses and support existing businesses. And finally, facilitate a pipeline between Stockbridge, Georgia, and Kumasi in Ghana. [5:02:27, 5:02:37]: Okay, so I went ahead and thought about um working with Dr. Peterson. What are some programs that I think can add value to Stockbridge and some of your strategic designs? [5:02:37, 5:02:40]: um that I've I was able to have access to that were published to the public. [5:02:41, 5:02:45]: And I came up with about three or four programs that I think could really benefit [5:02:46, 5:02:57]: Stockbridge through this relationship. But of course, this relationship is whatever we make it. So I want to clarify that. This one is an annual flagship SMB, small to medium business program. [5:02:57, 5:03:13]: Um, and this is towards developing and supporting businesses in Stockbridge. So the City of Stockbridge would select 10 minority SMB business owners for this program to assist entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized business owners with scaling and sustaining their businesses. [5:03:13, 5:03:18]: So they can thrive. This can work in partnership. Um [5:03:18, 5:03:29]: with another organization. This can work directly with the business owners. We can assist them with launching their business, scaling their business, sourcing products, and maintaining their business. This would also culminate [5:03:30, 5:03:31]: With an actual [5:03:31, 5:03:41]: trip to our sister city in Kumasi, Ghana. And then those expenses, some of those expenses which actu would would actually be incurred by the business itself. [5:03:45, 5:03:57]: Here are some measurements and metrics that could come from that. We could have participant feedback, program completion rate, participants with positive business growth, leads converted, increase in sales. [5:03:59, 5:04:17]: I have another one. This one is Sister City Saturdays creating the bridge. And we looked at this a couple of different ways, really wanted to see how we could use kind of the city center of Stock Bridge and get more people in the area thinking about food trucks and different festivals we can. [5:04:17, 5:04:18]: Do [5:04:19, 5:04:27]: In lieu or in light of the sister city relationship. So it can be about Ghana, but it can also be just about different cultures within the diaspora. [5:04:28, 5:04:30]: Um kind of highlighting the sister city relationship. [5:04:30, 5:04:32]: Again, another program. [5:04:32, 5:04:37]: That can further the sister city relationship to more tangible goals and outcomes for Stockbridge. [5:04:38, 5:04:44]: We also work in partnership with a incubator program called 100K Incubator. [5:04:44, 5:05:03]: And uh they do some really exciting things. Um, I would love to talk about them a little bit later, but we work in partnership with them to really support your businesses and they have really, really great outcomes of helping businesses scale. And they would do this, they also work um through Kumasu Ghana. So we would be able to do that on this side. [5:05:04, 5:05:06]: And this side for a lot of our business owners. [5:05:07, 5:05:18]: They specifically have helped women and minority business owners access more than$8 million in capital through their incubator program. So I just wanted to highlight them as one of our partners. [5:05:19, 5:05:35]: Attract and retain business. We can also work with the community, the city of Stockbridge to promote this relationship to look at attracting local and foreign businesses, identify space and opportunities for local and foreign businesses to call Stockbridge, Georgia their home. [5:05:35, 5:05:55]: Attract entrepreneurial conferences, social media meetups, influencer tours, and more. I don't know if you all are aware, but a lot of our social media influencers that are now on the market, they're coming out of West Africa. And they're looking for cities, specifically and especially around the perimeter of Atlanta. [5:05:55, 5:06:01]: To come and bring their festivals, their conferences, and their tours. So it's another opportunity. [5:06:03, 5:06:13]: I also went ahead and added some, sorry about that, measurements and data that we can collect about event participations, participant feedback, impressions. [5:06:14, 5:06:17]: And then we have an urban health and community development. [5:06:17, 5:06:37]: And if you all are familiar with this concept of the blue zones coined by Dan Butner, and they're these zones, especially within cities like Stockbridge, where people live healthy and happy lives. And they have very tangible reasons why this happens. One is a trust for their government, one is access to healthcare. [5:06:37, 5:06:46]: Several different metrics. And this is something that we can intentionally support in Stockbridge as well as in Kumasi simultaneously. [5:06:48, 5:06:51]: And lastly, a parent training and support program. [5:06:51, 5:07:06]: Um, I am currently at the final stage in partnership with Morrow School of Medicine and SNAP, which stands for Statewide Network Among Partners for Parents and Caregivers, as a grant to support healthy parent-child relationships. We're finalizing a [5:07:07, 5:07:08]: Um curriculum. [5:07:08, 5:07:16]: That supports healthy parent and children relationships. And this is something that we can also use within this relationship. [5:07:17, 5:07:31]: Lastly, um, looking at some economic impact, increase the health and well-being for the families, increase positive parenting experiences and practices. Um, and we also have some metrics associated with this. Everything that we would do in Stockbridge would be. [5:07:32, 5:07:38]: jointly also conducted in our Kumasi sister city um arena. So we would have [5:07:39, 5:07:47]: The both organizations, both communities speaking to each other, we would have virtual events, hopefully annually. I know Macon has spoken to this. They take [5:07:48, 5:07:54]: people over to A Elmina in Ghana actually to promote this relationship. [5:07:56, 5:08:16]: I wanted to talk about the process and next steps if you all decide to move forward. So the relationship on their side is already established. They understand Stockbridge. I've been speaking to them about it. They're very excited. And then next is establishing an MOU an agreement that both cities say they are in agreement that they will be a sister city. [5:08:17, 5:08:22]: And then from there, once the relationship is formally established, we can decide on what this looks like. [5:08:24, 5:08:43]: I wanted to talk about some wins. We've donated over$125,000 worth of supplies to schools in Kumasi, supported over 150, excuse me, 150 travelers across groups, supported a book tour, built bathrooms for local schools, facilitated the sale of plots of land, and many, many more. [5:08:45, 5:09:04]: And then I wanted to talk about Georgia's progress. I heard a question asking, I was coming off the call. Apologies for that. About the size of Stockbridge and you know its value and work to Stockbridge. Um, so I did want to speak to Atlanta, does have 17 sister city relationships. They have a whole council dedicated to it. They have a lot of information. [5:09:04, 5:09:24]: um about it in a lot of their outcomes. For the most part, these relationships are kind of altruistic. There's a cultural experience. But they there are a lot of organizations now looking at how revenue is increased coming from these relationships, mainly because of exposure and awareness through these festivals. [5:09:24, 5:09:25]: In programming. [5:09:29, 5:09:38]: And I wanted to talk about Making Georgia. That was the one I wanted to highlight. They have one with Elmina in Ghana. They also have one in Japan, Russia, and Taiwan. [5:09:38, 5:09:40]: Um, as well as France. [5:09:40, 5:09:45]: And then they kind of talked about what that process looked like for them. I looked at Kennesaw and Cobb County. [5:09:46, 5:09:52]: Um, and they also they are currently exploring sister city relationships. They have been voting on it recently. [5:09:53, 5:10:13]: And then I wanted to talk about why Ghana, the IMF, selected Ghana as one of Africa's fastest growing economies. And I don't it on social media, Ghana's kind of having its day in the sunshine as well. It's where everybody is looking. The tourism that is going heading to Ghana has increased since COVID. [5:10:13, 5:10:14]: Which is very interesting. [5:10:14, 5:10:32]: Um, and speaking of COVID, another one of the ways that these sister city relationships have benefited cities is during this time, a lot of cities had the conversations of how they were able to support their cities dealing with this health crisis. So this relationship can expand and blossom into whatever we make it. [5:10:37, 5:10:40]: Okay, I am back. Can you all still hear me? [5:10:40, 5:10:52]: Yes, we can. Okay. And that concludes my presentation. I just kind of wanted I wanted to speak to the slides and the possibilities. I'm really excited. Um, and I would love to hear any questions if you have any. [5:10:53, 5:11:13]: It's very interesting to me, I tell you. This is quite a quite a in uh inventor, I should say, that uh we'd want to possibly take on. So I I I I think it's great this aspect. But uh yeah, different, different, different and a and a good opportunity. I've never been to uh Ghana, been to North Africa, but not Ghana. [5:11:13, 5:11:20]: But anyway, um any questions uh uh counsel and Mr. Peterson, do you have anything you need to add, sir, at this time? [5:11:21, 5:11:31]: Uh no, I I don't have anything that I would like to add. I would just like for um Ms. Samu to just go over those uh next steps again if it is approved by council. [5:11:33, 5:11:47]: Okay. Yeah, go ahead, Ms. Thomas, please. Dr. Peterson, I know you said it was covered in your budget. Um what is the cost for this for this partnership? [5:11:48, 5:11:51]: The cost, the initial cost is fifty five hundred. [5:11:52, 5:11:54]: It's in my professional services line item. [5:11:55, 5:11:58]: Uh, that is dedicated for consultants. Um [5:11:58, 5:12:03]: And that would cover the initial fee of setting up the agreement. [5:12:03, 5:12:04]: Um [5:12:04, 5:12:23]: And as Ms. As Ms. Samuel said, uh the agreement is what we make it. Once that cost is paid, we can form those programs how we want it, how we want. The programs that she listed are just some examples of programs that we came up with. Those are not concrete or set in stone. [5:12:25, 5:12:27]: So are there any projected? [5:12:27, 5:12:30]: cost going forward once it is set up. [5:12:31, 5:12:40]: Yes, the the programs that she listed, uh those have cost to them. Now we would of course uh review, I will look at the look at my [5:12:41, 5:12:50]: uh 2022 budget, uh look at those, of course try to get the the cost shaved down. We would also look at the business community to see how many of them want to get involved as well. [5:12:51, 5:12:52]: So all of that. [5:12:53, 5:13:04]: would uh would be a factor in deciding what programs we adopt if we do in fact those programs. We can also uh edit those programs um if if we get to that point. [5:13:04, 5:13:07]: I thank you. [5:13:07, 5:13:11]: Mr. Blank, go ahead. Mr. Blount, go ahead, please. Mr. Peterson, first of all, um [5:13:12, 5:13:28]: Ms. Samuel, thank you for your presentation. Uh Ms. Peasan, I talked to you um the other day about this and and I and I I think I'm still at a loss too uh because you say the initial cost is 5500 and then whatever was [5:13:28, 5:13:33]: It seemed like a program that's set up that we're we're we're not implementing, we're supporting. [5:13:34, 5:13:36]: Uh no we but [5:13:37, 5:13:38]: I'm sorry, go ahead. [5:13:39, 5:13:44]: Oh, go go ahead. I'm sorry, go ahead. It it's it sound like something that we're we're basically supporting. [5:13:45, 5:14:01]: uh whatever programs come up come about because you just told me you two came up with uh whatever the programs we just saw. So whatever's been laid out, you guys are now laying out the foundation for. So I mean and like I've told you before, I I know that you have certain monies in your budget. [5:14:02, 5:14:12]: But I just for me, I'm about I'm just trying to see what really makes sense with this and how it would support our city of Stockbridge. And I'm first supporting. [5:14:13, 5:14:32]: uh any program that help people i i'm i'm i'm down with that period and mayor if you haven't been to ghana just uh just kind of close your eyes and go to the west end for a little while uh but okay something similar but okay but but i'm just trying to say that i'm just trying to figure out whether this [5:14:33, 5:14:53]: You know, you say because now I'm hearing this initial its initial consult consultation uh amount, which is fifty five hundred. So where did this go and where did this take us? I'm just tr and that's where the disconnect coming in for me is I'm just trying to figure out where do we go from there? Because there's nothing [5:14:53, 5:14:53]: Mm. [5:14:54, 5:15:07]: that you're giving me that you guys haven't just thought of, but where does it take us? And if the council chooses to go ahead and support it, that's fine. But I'm just trying to figure out make sense on where do we go and how that this supports us as this city. [5:15:08, 5:15:12]: How you know how how do we fit in as a city of Stockbridge? [5:15:12, 5:15:16]: And is it it is is it a just a supporting agency for [5:15:17, 5:15:23]: Ghana, uh helping Ghana to establish whatever that you guys are doing. I I I'm I'm I guess I'm missing something. [5:15:24, 5:15:32]: Well, no, it's uh both both cities would benefit in the presentation. Uh Ms. Samuel talked about all the programs that we established. [5:15:32, 5:15:50]: that that we already put together and established for those small businesses. Now, of course, we would look at those programs. We would join this sister city relationship with our business recruitment and retention committee and speak to the business owners and come up with more specific programs. [5:15:51, 5:16:00]: That could help the businesses as well. But it it is, you know, it it's what we make it. I've spoken to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. [5:16:00, 5:16:06]: um about their role with with uh with the sister cities. I've also spoken to [5:16:06, 5:16:21]: the uh diplomacy and external affairs department with the city of Atlanta, who handles all of their sister city relationships. So once we get ours established, we'll meet, we'll speak again and we can put something together, maybe partner with them. [5:16:21, 5:16:25]: But uh as far as the fifty five hundred, that's the cost for the consultant. [5:16:25, 5:16:27]: Uh to set it up. [5:16:27, 5:16:29]: А мессамуел билпин. [5:16:29, 5:16:32]: uh put together whatever programs we decide. [5:16:32, 5:16:33]: She would be the liaison. [5:16:34, 5:16:34]: Between [5:16:35, 5:16:36]: Us and Ghana. [5:16:37, 5:16:38]: But um [5:16:38, 5:16:40]: Go ahead, Councilmember Blount. [5:16:40, 5:16:42]: No, no, I'm listening to you. No. [5:16:42, 5:16:42]: Yeah. [5:16:44, 5:16:48]: No, I'm listening to you. No, I wasn't in the justice. No, no, I wasn't in the jeting. [5:16:48, 5:17:02]: Yes, that well that that 5,500 would uh would would be Ms. Samuel's fee. She would serve as as the liaison between the city of Stockbridge and Ghana. She would of course play a critical role in putting together those programs as well. [5:17:02, 5:17:03]: So that's [5:17:06, 5:17:15]: All right. Earlier, um, Miss Samuel, you were going to add some additional comments. Uh uh go right ahead, please, if you had some additional comments that you needed to mention at this time. [5:17:16, 5:17:33]: If you have anything else. Apologies, Mayor. If I did, I don't remember what they were at this time. Okay. Um, I think I was just gonna speak to other relationships around Georgia, but I did address that with um Macon and then I signed off when I was in the middle of a thought earlier. But I think I can see it. Thank you. [5:17:34, 5:17:35]: Okay, no problem. Mr. Thomas, go ahead, sir. [5:17:36, 5:17:38]: Yeah, could you indicate um [5:17:39, 5:17:41]: How many citizens are in [5:17:41, 5:17:45]: Henry County, City of Stock Ridge in the metro area. [5:17:45, 5:17:48]: uh that we will be able to [5:17:48, 5:17:50]: Um a track. [5:17:50, 5:17:52]: And coming to Stark Bridge. [5:17:53, 5:17:58]: uh for any of these projects uh as we go forward. What what is that population? [5:17:58, 5:18:00]: Uh in the metro area. [5:18:03, 5:18:10]: I uh okay, I don't know if there who's uh who's willing to answer that. I don't know if they quite understand the question here. [5:18:11, 5:18:19]: Council Member Thomas, I don't I don't fully under understand. Okay, citizens what what citizens that come from the regions of Ghana, what do you what [5:18:19, 5:18:22]: Is that how how do you pronounce [5:18:22, 5:18:25]: Uh citizens formerly from Guyana. [5:18:26, 5:18:27]: And they [5:18:27, 5:18:31]: Okay. So how how many of them that reside in [5:18:31, 5:18:33]: Henry County or the Metro area. [5:18:34, 5:18:36]: Just trying to look at a base of people. [5:18:37, 5:18:40]: That we would possibly attract to. [5:18:40, 5:18:45]: uh the set of styarbridge for any uh joint venture that we may be partnering with. [5:18:49, 5:18:55]: Council member, I don't know the number of how many Ghanaians, but I can tell you um based on the [5:18:56, 5:18:58]: Amount of West Africans if you're asking for that. [5:18:59, 5:19:03]: I can more so give you a number of West Africans, but I don't know specific. [5:19:03, 5:19:04]: Tughana. [5:19:04, 5:19:10]: Yeah. Um which is why I was saying a lot of the programming would not be specific to Ghana because that would minimize. [5:19:11, 5:19:12]: a population we're looking at. [5:19:13, 5:19:16]: Um to such a small number. So it would have to be the diaspora. [5:19:16, 5:19:18]: And I would open it up to even more than Africa. [5:19:19, 5:19:20]: It would just highlight the relationship. [5:19:21, 5:19:23]: But it wouldn't make sense to only highlight Ghana. [5:19:23, 5:19:30]: Um, because I don't think the numbers would make sense. Right. Well, the thing that attracts me when you talked about uh tourism. [5:19:30, 5:19:31]: Um but [5:19:32, 5:19:32]: Mm-hmm. [5:19:33, 5:19:35]: Hopefully we can we can sort of um [5:19:35, 5:19:39]: follow up with this program, but I I did want to sort of get into the [5:19:39, 5:19:44]: tourism aspect of it, but as you mentioned, it is it is sort of late and [5:19:44, 5:19:46]: I can tell everybody's pretty tired. [5:19:49, 5:19:51]: All right, any other questions uh for Miss Samuel? [5:19:53, 5:20:00]: Uh Mayor, I just wanna thank her for coming out. I think it's a worthwhile endeavor to have uh international and uh [5:20:00, 5:20:18]: You know, I think uh just send us some information on those goals and what the Despair is intended to do. And I think folks can understand it is a broad based international approach uh that may be beneficial to us, especially uh in the museum and the cultural arts center. [5:20:18, 5:20:20]: Where we'll be able to [5:20:20, 5:20:23]: uh probably have a a an exchange [5:20:23, 5:20:24]: Or some type. [5:20:24, 5:20:28]: uh with uh with the with gana [5:20:29, 5:20:44]: So does that mean uh that you, Mayor Pro Tem or someone else, is willing to make a motion to accept this city's sister city of relationship and go forward with this? Uh so move. Okay, is there a second? I second. Ms. Thomas Second, okay. All in favor, please indicate. [5:20:46, 5:20:52]: Okay, three. Uh uh Mr. Blount, uh you oppose or you abstain, abstain. [5:20:57, 5:21:03]: Well, I I I'm not abstain because I just needed more information on how this thing how it works and I'm not clear on that. [5:21:03, 5:21:23]: Maybe Mr. Peterson can I could talk to him sometime. Um sometime this on it. So I mean you got enough to move forward with the uh vote. So uh for me, I just need to get more information on it. So you're you're not like a no vote, I guess you may say. Is that what it is? Well, it's not a no vote, I'm a staining because I don't have enough. Okay, I'm staying cool. Three three zero one, uh motion uh passed. [5:21:23, 5:21:36]: passes. Thank you, Ms. Samuel. And we look forward to uh establishing this relationship and working with Mr. Peterson with the council to do this and and look for great things to happen. Okay. Thank you. Thank you all for having me. You're welcome. More than welcome. Anytime. Thank you. [5:21:37, 5:21:43]: We'll move on. Council consideration to fill the vacancy and appoint a member to the planning commission. Ms. Johnson, please. [5:21:44, 5:21:50]: Good evening, uh Mayor, Council members. Um quickly, um we do have an applicant. [5:21:50, 5:21:57]: for um a possible candidate for our planning commission to replace Ms. Shirley Wallace's position. [5:21:57, 5:22:00]: Uh his name is Rodney Horns. [5:22:00, 5:22:11]: Um, based on his background and his middle, he's a 17-year resident of Stockbridge and has a pretty lengthy background in information technology. [5:22:11, 5:22:23]: He um stated he served on the development authority board some years ago. And um I just want to read a quick um line or two of his submittal. [5:22:24, 5:22:30]: He it says please briefly explain your reasons for wishing to serve on the board or commission you select. [5:22:31, 5:22:32]: He said I would [5:22:32, 5:22:36]: be a great addition to the planning commission. I'm concerned about development in the city. [5:22:37, 5:22:44]: Of Stockbridge, and I'm capable of having an unbiased opinion of what I think will be the best use of land in the city. [5:22:44, 5:22:50]: So I'd like to be a part of that decision-making process to ensure it is developed in progressive fashion. [5:22:50, 5:22:54]: And not oversaturated with one type of business. [5:22:54, 5:22:57]: Uh I spoke with him um earlier. [5:22:57, 5:23:03]: and um kind of got a idea of what he liked to do is kind of summed up in what I just read. [5:23:04, 5:23:14]: So just wanted to bring it before you all as a candidate. And he did mention he'd be willing to do the training, of course, that we do for all new planning commissioners. [5:23:15, 5:23:16]: Mr. Blount, go ahead, please. [5:23:16, 5:23:25]: Mayor, I I would like to go ahead and approve ms uh motion to approve Mr. Horn. Second. All right. Any further discussion? If not, all in favor, please indicate. [5:23:27, 5:23:46]: Okay. Is the announced decision? Thank you very much. Appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Johnson. Okay, so for the next item we have here a resolution to reopen an in-person meetings for the city of Stockbridge. That's the item number 21. Uh and I'd like to ask our attorneys to expound on this, please, since you wrote up the resolution. [5:23:48, 5:23:57]: Yes, I'm subject to whatever terms and conditions that the council wanna put on this. Council had just directed that they wanted to open up for in-person meetings and for [5:23:57, 5:24:03]: the city hall and the building to be open and so that resolution is just a skeleton for them to decide what they want to do for [5:24:04, 5:24:05]: Mayor. [5:24:05, 5:24:05]: Yes, sir. [5:24:06, 5:24:11]: I think they're two separate issues, correct? It is. [5:24:11, 5:24:29]: I think we have I think we have unanimous support on re reopening city hall. So I think we can go ahead and move forward with it. So I'd like to make a motion. Hold on. What's in front of me, sir, is is a resolution to reopen in-person meetings for the city of Stockbridge. In-person meetings, not city hall and the buildings. That's another resolution. [5:24:29, 5:24:39]: I mean I what I have in my hand is a resolution for reopening in-person meetings for the city of Stockbridge. This deals with uh the uh city uh meetings. [5:24:40, 5:24:49]: Right, but there's two of them, right? There's one for that one. That one. Then the other one deals with resolution for reopening City Hall and and the City of Stockbridge with all our municipal buildings. [5:24:49, 5:24:51]: Mayor. Yes, sir. [5:24:51, 5:24:52]: Yes, ma'am, I'm sorry. [5:24:53, 5:24:56]: When um when the agenda was amended. [5:24:56, 5:24:59]: Yeah. The reopening was uh titled number twenty one. [5:25:00, 5:25:12]: And the in-person meetings was title number 22. Oh, is that right? Is that a backward? Yes, sir. Okay, excuse me. Excuse me. In that case, I second I second Mr. Alexander for reopening for the citizens. [5:25:13, 5:25:27]: Okay. All right. Excuse me. All right. So the s resolution reopening city hall back up for it. Yeah, ro reopening over reopening for city hall, right? And the in the rest of the municipality. Slow moved. Okay. And Mr. Blount, you second that, correct? Okay. Any further discussion? [5:25:29, 5:25:31]: Uh yes, Miss Holday. [5:25:33, 5:25:53]: Need a date, please. Tomorrow. No, no, sir. I recommend that we don't do it tomorrow. I'll recommend actually, if you don't mind, that it'll be next Monday. Uh allow allow us for make some adjustments and get everything all lined up. Make sure we're all squared away. Tomorrow I think is a little too quick for the staff to do this. Matter of fact, no staff. Mayor, today is um uh just quick question. Today is [5:25:53, 5:26:13]: money i'm trying to figure what what do we have to just for well well we gotta make sure first of all we give you got we gotta put some uh pleasings in place right i talked about it earlier but we gotta make sure that uh all we got all the right material i talk we talked about talked about earlier in the evening uh we and i talked about this with the staff uh but want to make sure that we have all the things in place in reference to [5:26:13, 5:26:33]: uh having everybody come in. We got to mark all the floors. They haven't been marked yet. And make sure we shift over the items for the entryway and this aspect. So it's some additional things we just have to do. Tomorrow we'd be a little too quick on that because of everything has not been laid out and marked yet because it hasn't had approval. So my recommend [5:26:33, 5:26:53]: recommendation is that we approve it, that uh give the staff enough time to go ahead and lay out everything and and and effectively open up the city hall on uh the following Monday, which will be the 15th, I believe it is. And mayor, the reason I asked you because we're coming into the last of the year and what happened last year is so many people that had to re uh [5:26:53, 5:26:55]: uh renew their permits. [5:26:55, 5:27:15]: It became so convoluted that we was always we were six months in the year and people hadn't even got their got their uh business license renewals. It would I mean we just we're just at the end of the year again and we're just trying to get things moving. That's why I asked, because get things moving and functioning before the end of the year. That's all I have left in that question. So so is that your recommendation? [5:27:15, 5:27:17]: recommendation as city manager. [5:27:17, 5:27:37]: Yes, sir. It is. I mean the 15th. It's funny. It is. Yes, it is. I mean, that's my recommendation. Okay. It's 11, it's 1124. So we're gonna give you the benefit of the doubt, city manager, forward. So that's my recommendation. All right. I appreciate that. Thank you very much. Appreciate it. All in favor of the motion, please indicate. [5:27:39, 5:27:59]: No, thank you. Appreciate it. Oh okay, we uh you've got a all four. Okay, appreciate that. And the next one dealt with the uh resolution involving reopening in-person meetings uh with the city council. So with the city of Stockbridge. So this be all our in-person meetings. If we approve this, this will be for the uh next uh meeting we will have, we'll have an in person in the [5:27:59, 5:28:00]: the council chambers. [5:28:00, 5:28:02]: This is what I would say to that is that [5:28:03, 5:28:07]: I I think we had unanimity on the everybody was for the Obre Hovert in City Hall. [5:28:08, 5:28:10]: But Calcman Thomas has been ve vehement. [5:28:11, 5:28:13]: And I want everybody to be careful be [5:28:13, 5:28:15]: comfortable once we come back into [5:28:16, 5:28:30]: the chamber to to move forward. I'm for reopening City Hall for in-person meeting, but I want every member of this board to be comfortable. We're a team. And if somebody has concerns, I want to talk talk about your concerns, Councilman. [5:28:31, 5:28:32]: I'm o I'm okay. [5:28:35, 5:28:35]: Okay. [5:28:36, 5:28:38]: I'm okay. Okay, good for [5:28:39, 5:28:48]: Yeah, okay. All right. Okay. Well I need a motion, folks. Do to Mayor what's the day? Uh well be the first our next meet uh our next meeting, whatever our if it passes our next meeting. [5:28:49, 5:28:53]: And and if I may, I need the council to understand. [5:28:53, 5:28:57]: That the chamber cameras and everything in that chamber that software. [5:28:58, 5:29:00]: goes to our civic clerk. [5:29:01, 5:29:04]: Streaming software, not to Facebook. [5:29:06, 5:29:07]: It will still be live. [5:29:07, 5:29:09]: But it goes to the [5:29:10, 5:29:27]: um civic clerk software, just so the council is aware. Well, we got 30 days to get somebody to figure out how to send it to Facebook. Even if Shana got to sit in there with a camera or her phone, somebody can do it. Um I I'm simply making you aware of what's currently in your chamber. [5:29:27, 5:29:47]: Okay. Okay, so look, can we s put that in the motion that we would have somebody begin to work on that to make sure that we can go live on Facebook when we do? Uh Mr. Alexander, if we if we do the first in-person meeting on the first Monday of December, that's 30 days to do the system. [5:29:47, 5:29:48]: [19788.5, 19805.2]: right now you only got like a couple of weeks. Well our next meeting is the first Monday. Just a suggestion that we do it the first meeting in December in person. That way it would it would give them IT a chance or do whatever they have to do with the system. I don't know how long that takes. They're not on the call tonight. [5:30:05, 5:30:09]: IT is on the line. Oh they are Yeah, they're always online. [5:30:11, 5:30:23]: Okay. Yeah, I I do recommend that we um have the first in person meeting on the first uh first meeting of December. That way we can reach out to the [5:30:23, 5:30:28]: uh support team for that system as well just to make sure it's working since it has not been active. [5:30:29, 5:30:30]: For over a year. [5:30:30, 5:30:32]: So wanna make sure everything's working and that [5:30:32, 5:30:37]: We uh get efficient video for Facebook because we can put anything up. [5:30:37, 5:30:49]: But it may not be good. That's it. So that'll give us a full month to make sure everything's working appropriately without hiccups. So I do recommend the first meeting of December. [5:30:49, 5:30:53]: And the PIO and the PIO will work with the IT team to ensure that. [5:30:53, 5:30:55]: So move. Okay, is there a second? [5:30:56, 5:30:57]: Second. [5:30:57, 5:31:01]: Okay, uh any further questions? I mean a second. I'm sorry, Miss Barber. [5:31:01, 5:31:09]: Oh, who who's that was your voice, Mr. Blount? Okay, that was your Blount. Okay, I'm sorry. Mayor Protendant uh Councilman Blount. Okay, all in favor of the motion, please indicate. [5:31:10, 5:31:23]: Okay. Okay. Unanimous decision. And that then then on that note that it means our meeting on the thirtieth, our council works on the thirty will still be virtual then if the on on this with the passage of this we'll wait one for one month. Is that that's what I understand? [5:31:24, 5:31:44]: Right, until until the first meeting in December be virtual meeting. So our next meeting on the 30th, our work session scheduled on the 30th would be a virtual meeting. That'd be all okay. Good deal. All right, fantastic. All right, now on to my comments, and I won't be very long with this, obviously. But uh one thing I want to mention is uh COVID-19, of course, is still among us, and by this uh [5:31:44, 5:32:04]: uh actual by this actual uh uh approval that we have done. So we're moving in the light of of getting open things up with our council meetings, of course, with City Hall, and uh and getting the public in so we can have interaction with them. The numbers of the of the COVID-19 have gone down or continue to go down. So hopefully that'll continue to the holiday season, Thanksgiving and Christmas [5:32:04, 5:32:24]: Christmas as well as New Year's. And if you if you've known that the there now, Pfizer now has a vaccination for uh ages five to eleven. So we're now working on our young our young folks or young children to get them vaccinated as well. Uh so we're making movement on that. So hopefully that'll continue on. And uh [5:32:24, 5:32:40]: to continue to encourage people to get vaccinated and to get tested in this aspect as well. Now I won't read out those numbers at this point, but I mean as many as long as we've been in this, people know where to go to get vaccinated and to get their their testing in this aspect. [5:32:41, 5:33:01]: So on that note, this week is Veterans Day. So please uh celebrate Veterans Day and uh say thank a veteran for the time and service of serving the country, keeping us free in this aspect, and uh and wish them well and uh and do all you can to uh at least uh knowledge those veterans out there and uh [5:33:01, 5:33:21]: In this aspect as well. And of course, right behind Veterans Day, we have Thanksgiving. So obviously at the time of Thanksgiving, be thankful thankful for what's who's in your life, what's in your life, and be thankful for the good Lord for all the things you have in your life and spend time with the friends and uh relatives and enjoy yourself and uh and share good stories, obviously. [5:33:21, 5:33:41]: Obviously, and have a good time and with the Thanksgiving holiday. And obviously, this past Tuesday, we had uh we had a vote in an election. So it's fantastic. The citizens in not only Stallbridge but in the county came together and passed the T S Plause. That's a fantastic thing. So for the next five years, ladies and gentlemen, there'll be a lot of different projects. [5:33:41, 5:34:01]: Projects that the city of Stockbridge has put out there for our priorities and things in reference to road structure, spanning roads, sidewalks, paths, street improvements, curve, gutter in the underserved communities, a pedestrian bridge to bring people from the east to west side of the downtown areas who go ahead and continue to redevelop our downtown. [5:34:01, 5:34:16]: So fantastic that they've passed. And there'll be a lot of different uh changes across the entire county in reference to transportation infrastructure and pathways. And maybe we'll get a chance to connect communities, right? And connect people to the downtown and connect to. [5:34:16, 5:34:32]: Polona mountain on those trails. So looking for all that improvement. So that's a great thing to pass. And on that note, Council, I'd like to ask your permission to allow uh Mr. Thomas to say any comments in reference to the community about uh supporting him on his reelection. [5:34:32, 5:34:36]: If that's all right with the council, do you give them a few minutes to speak to that? [5:34:36, 5:34:42]: Yes, uh thank you, Mayor. Okay. Uh I do want to take this opportunity to [5:34:42, 5:34:45]: Uh thank all the citizens. [5:34:45, 5:34:47]: Uh for their uh belief. [5:34:48, 5:34:51]: and support in in my um [5:34:51, 5:35:03]: being re-elected back to the city council. I did put out a statement to all the citizens, but I but I just want to take this opportunity to thank all the citizens. [5:35:03, 5:35:05]: Uh for believing in my truth. [5:35:05, 5:35:08]: And believe it in my uh light. [5:35:08, 5:35:11]: And I want to thank all my supporters. [5:35:11, 5:35:17]: Uh all my team, my campaign manager and all my team for the hard work. [5:35:17, 5:35:20]: uh you know to to to be successful. [5:35:20, 5:35:21]: Um [5:35:21, 5:35:25]: I'm looking forward, y uh you know, and going forward. [5:35:25, 5:35:28]: Uh with the city of Stockbridge. I'm I'm excited about [5:35:29, 5:35:33]: The Stockbridge Police Department, the Cultural Arts Facility and [5:35:33, 5:35:38]: trails and and all of the things that we have sort of laid out, the quality of life. [5:35:39, 5:35:59]: um initiative that we are providing uh to our citizens, all of the things in public works. Um, you know, the whole aspect of moving the city forward. I'm really excited about that. And but again, basically I want to thank all the citizens for believing in me as your representative to to the Stockbridge City Council. [5:35:58, 5:35:59]: Thank you. [5:36:00, 5:36:20]: All right. And I also would like to thank the citizens for re-electing me and give me four more years to serve with this outstanding council and continue to do great things for the citizenry and our constituents in the area. And look forward for a fantastic four years as we continue to grow and move forward and make Stockbridge even greater city is today. And uh look forward for [5:36:20, 5:36:40]: all that advancement and uh passing T Splots will help that whole initiative getting a coach art center online the police department i'll tell you what the next four years will be fantastic and you citizens will be proud of the of the improvements that we do across the board and thank you for allowing me to continue to serve with this council and make these things go forward and God bless us all in this aspect. [5:36:40, 5:36:46]: and uh star braces where community connects and that's exactly what we're doing here on that note i'm gonna talk about yes sir [5:36:47, 5:37:05]: Uh have you done the announcements for the events coming up? I'm correct. I'm doing it right now, sir. I'm gonna do it. I don't know if I don't know if I know well in November. It's on there, sir. It's on there. It's on there. It's on it. Okay, so what we're gonna talk about here now these things are all gonna say by Zoom, but they may eventually eventually change here shortly. But I'll go the youth council meeting. [5:37:05, 5:37:09]: 5 30 by the way of Zoom second Wednesday each month which is November 10th. [5:37:10, 5:37:30]: Uh let's see here. What we have is a main street advisory board meeting, second Friday of each month, 9 a.m. by way of Zoom, which is November 12th. Downtown development authority meeting, 6 p.m. by way of Zoom, third Tuesday of each month, uh November 16th. U Council Advisory meeting, 6:30 by way of Zoom, third Tuesday of each month, which is November. [5:37:30, 5:37:39]: November 16th, City Council work session, budget hearing, second reading, 6 p.m. last Tuesday of each month, which is November 30th. We know that's gonna be by way of uh Zoom. [5:37:39, 5:37:48]: And be virtual planning commission meeting 6 30. Uh revised meeting is uh okay, date to I guess by the way of Zoom on a planning commission meeting December 2nd. [5:37:48, 5:37:53]: U council meeting 530 by way of Zoom, second Wednesday of each month, which is December 8th. [5:37:54, 5:37:58]: Main Street Advisory Board meeting uh by way of Zoom, December 10th. [5:37:58, 5:38:07]: Uh next city council meeting, the final adoption, 6 p.m. on the December 13th. And what we decided at will be in the council chambers. [5:38:07, 5:38:27]: Uh downtown development authority meeting by way of Zoom uh December 21st, which is east uh third Tuesday of each month. U Council Advisory meeting 6:30 by way of Zoom, third Tuesday of each month, which is also December 21st. And planning commission meeting, revised meeting schedule by way of Zoom on December 16th. So some knows by way of Zoom that [5:38:27, 5:38:34]: those particular committees may very well change them since we're changing our policy here. So look forward for any potential changes that may come. [5:38:34, 5:38:54]: Councilman Barber is having a free Zuma fitness class in the park in Merrill Manor's Merrill Manor's Conference Center and right next there. Yeah, Merrill Manor's Conference Center in the park there on Saturdays, uh Saturdays at 8 a.m. in Clark Park Pavilions, A, B, and C. And it gets that song going every each and every [5:38:54, 5:38:59]: Every Saturday and the Stockbridge Annual Veterans Day virtual event this Thursday, November 11th. [5:39:00, 5:39:16]: 11 p.m. by way of uh Facebook Live and YouTube. And so you'll be able to click on the events uh page uh for the stop for the city stop bridge to get there and reserve that a salute to veterans and please uh says here please uh for uh vet pictures of veterans. [5:39:16, 5:39:22]: Name, rank, uh, branch, and near years of service to Councilman Thomas as you present a special tribute to those local veterans. [5:39:23, 5:39:33]: And they send that to Ms. Peterson, Z Peterson at CSstarbridge-G A dot G-O-V. And of course, thank you for your service, veterans on that aspect as well. [5:39:34, 5:39:46]: And connecting Henry, Annual Noel, and the November Toy Drive in partnership with Councilman Blount to take place Thursday, November 18th, 2021, obviously 5 to 7 p.m. at Clark. [5:39:46, 5:39:54]: Community Park located at 111 Davis Road. Please bring unwrapped toys for children in need. Santa will be there as well. [5:39:54, 5:40:14]: And you got opportunity to meet the mayor and voice your questions, concerns Monday, November 22nd, 10 a.m. to noon, and call the city hall and schedule appointment at 70-389-7900. And please support a small local businesses during the entire month of November with a special emphasis on small shop small Saturday. [5:40:14, 5:40:34]: November 27th, Stockbridge Small Business Owners and can register to participate in the Stockbridge Small Business Blitz and Small Business Saturday by contacting the Main Street program office, Main Street at City of Stockbridge-GA.gov, or contacting Lisa Farade at 678-833-3322. [5:40:34, 5:40:35]: two five. [5:40:35, 5:40:42]: And our annual holiday festival, which will be the last city event uh during the course of the year, is Thursday, December 2nd. [5:40:43, 5:40:47]: Five PM to nine p.m. Ameris Conference Center, 111 Davis Road. [5:40:48, 5:40:49]: Uh so look forward to that as well. [5:40:50, 5:40:53]: On that note, ladies and gentlemen, that's all the comments and and uh [5:40:53, 5:41:02]: Notifications, announcements. On that note, I'll I would imagine lateness tonight. We have no items for secondary session. So I ask for a motion to adjourn our meeting. [5:41:03, 5:41:04]: Summer. [5:41:04, 5:41:05]: Is there a second? [5:41:06, 5:41:09]: Is there a second? Okay. All in favor, please indicate. [5:41:11, 5:41:16]: Good evening, folks. Have a good evening. See you soon. Good night.