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Page |1 Stockbridge Bringing People Together SUMMARY DRAFT MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 4:00 p.m. Mayor & City Council Mayor Pro Tem- Anthony S. Ford Councilman Elton Alexander Councilman John Blount Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Councilwoman Neat Robinson Administration Michael Harris, City Manager Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk Michael Williams, City Attorney The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Ford at approximately 4:20 p.m. The invocation was provided by Councilman Blount. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members of Council were present with the exception of Councilman Alexander; a quorum was confirmed. Councilman Alexander arrived at approximately 4:30 p.m. A motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Blount; passed 4-0. NEW BUSINESS 1. Vision/Mission Statement Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager Mr. Harris referenced discussion from the Council Retreat where communication was concern along with the City’s Mission/Vision statement. Mr. Harris noted each department was tasked with creating a Mission/Vision for their respective departments and introduced Mr. Bill Starks with InnerComm to further the discussion. Mr. Starks advised the Council on the importance establishing a Mission and Vision for the City noting that you must build the foundation first as the foundation is the most basic DNA element of any organization. October 25, 2016 4:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |2 Mr. Starks noted the objectives of the Council need to match the City’s vision; goals help you get to the vision and stressed the point that you can’t be everything to everybody. Mr. Starks reviewed a draft version of the Mission and Vision statements created by Mayor Pro Tem Ford, and the City Manager. After some discussion, thoughts and suggestions, Mr. Stark complimented the Council for completing 90% of the project, which was exceptional; noting the 2nd meeting scheduled for November 2nd would not be necessary. Instead, the item would be placed on the meeting Agenda on November 14th for Council Discussion. Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Blount. Passed 5-0 at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: _______________________________ Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk October 25, 2016 4:00pm ______________________________ Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900