2016-06-28 · City Council · Minutes · Work Session Meeting · Minutes

P age |1 Stockbridge Bringing People Together AGENDA WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016 6:00 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 I. Call to Order II. Invocation – Apostle Prince Owens III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Roll Call Present Absent Councilman Alexander ___x___ ______ Councilman Blount ___x___ ______ Mayor Pro Tem Ford ___x___ ______ Councilwoman Gantt ___x___ ______ Councilwoman Robinson ___x___ ______ V. Adoption of the Agenda VI. Review of Minutes for 5/9/2016 and 5/31/2016 No Action PUBLIC COMMENTS All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. You must sign your name, address, and phone number. You will be able to address the Mayor and Council for three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated while meetings are in session. None May 31, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |2 PRESENTATIONS Miller Edwards, CPA of Mauldin & Jenkins presented the FY2015 Annual Financial Report – City is in a Favorable Position. ChooseATL Program Presented by: Kate Atwood, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Item was removed from the Agenda; will be heard on July 11, 2016. Melvenia Marable, PhD, LCSW, LCCC, CCDPD, LCPC-AC of the Counseling Center Stockbridge, GA made a presentation requesting a Letter of Support for a Transitional Home outside of City Limits/Not in Subdivision. Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director presented timeline for the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Plan Proposal prepared by the Jaegar Company. NEW BUSINESS ITEM #1 –Resolution to fill vacancies on the Main Street Advisory Board. Presented by: Kira Harris-Braggs, Main Street Manager Motion to appoint Wanda Moore for 2-yr. Term made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 5-0. Motion to appoint Shomari Burtch for 2-yr. Term made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0. ITEM #2 – Resolution to approve Change Order No. 1 – Berry Street Sidewalks. Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,088.80 made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Blount. Passed 5-0. COUNCIL DISCUSSION - PLANNING & ZONING ITEM #3 ‐ DISCUSSION - PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JULY 11, 2016 Annexation AX16‐46 Owner/Applicant: Tony and Cheryl Oglesby request annexation into the City of Stockbridge for property located at of 515 Country Club Dr. Stockbridge, GA 30281 in Land Lot 14 of the 6th District; Parcel ID No. 051‐D02008000. Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director No Action. Item to be presented on July 11, 2016. ITEM #4 – DISCUSSION - City Initiated Technical Update to Zoning Ordinance Unified Development Code (UDC) of the City of Stockbridge Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director No Action. Item to be presented on July 11, 2016. May 31, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |3 ITEM #5 – DISCUSSION – Feasibility Study for Police Services Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager No Action CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS Michael Harris noted negotiations are ongoing between United Healthcare and Piedmont Facilities/Physicians and there may be a change in providers if an agreement is not reached between the groups by July 1, 2016. Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to agree to change the City’s Medical Benefits Policy to Cigna Healthcare as a contingency only if the agreement between UHC and Piedmont is not reached by the deadline of June 30, 2016; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-1 (Alexander opposed). COUNCIL’S COMMENTS Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for coming out and tuning in; referenced zoning changes to the Code and wants to guarantee quality and values of property for citizens; noted a pool was needed, especially for the disadvantaged; celebrated the latest unemployment number at 5.9%; and asked the Finance Dept. to include the Economic Development Director position on the 6/29/16 Agenda. Councilman Blount thanked everyone for coming out and assures residents the Council is moving forward – together; noted the Community Relations Committee is meeting on Thursday, 6/30/16 and asked citizens to come out and give their input and ideas in a collaborative effort. Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for coming out; referenced the recent GMA Conference and training; thanked staff for their support; thanked citizens for their continued support and prayers; very pleased with the “I Love Stockbridge” sentiments. Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for coming out; referenced the GMA Training and extra workshops and seminars with good information; thanked staff and noted everyone needs to go the extra mile; and appreciates the feedback from employees regarding the insurance. MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS Anthony S. Ford thanked everyone for coming out; referenced the GMA Conference that happens every June, great team effort – conference allows them to become more educated to better serve the citizens of Stockbridge; wished everyone a Happy 4th of July (Independence Day) and to be safe; wished City Manager, Michael Harris a happy birthday, along with Councilwoman Robinson on her upcoming birthday. Mayor Pro Tem Ford read the following News and Announcements: ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS All meetings will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook page or May 31, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |4 contact City Hall offices at 770.389-7900 for updates and detailed information.  Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY – CITY HALL  Public Works Committee Meeting, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5pm at City Hall, Patrick Henry Meeting Room – Councilwoman Neat Robinson, Chair.  Finance Committee Meeting, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5:30pm at City Hall, Levi Meeting Room – Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt, Chair.  Community Relations Committee Meeting, Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 6:30pm at City Hall, Levi Meeting Room – Councilman John Blount, Chair.  Main Street Board Meeting, Friday, July 1, 2016 9:00 a.m. City Hall – Levi Meeting Room  Main Street 2016 Movie Series – Saturday, July 9, 2016 7:30pm City Hall Lawn Featuring:  City Council Meeting, Monday, July 11, 2016 6 p.m. Council Chamber  Sounds of Summer Concert, Saturday, July 16, 2016 on the Stockbridge City Lawn across from City Hall – 6pm – 9:30 pm. Liz Brasher & Drakarr & An Experience  Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting, Monday, July 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. – Levi Meeting Room.  Town Hall Meeting, spearheaded by Councilman Alexander, Monday, July 21, 2016 at 7pm. Location TBD.  City Council Work Session, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 6 p.m. Council Chamber  Annual Back to School Kick-Off spearheaded by Councilman Blount, Saturday, July 30, 2016 10am – 2pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center Motion to convene Executive Session for Items A-F & H made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act) Motion to adjourn Executive Session made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0. Motion to reconvene Work Session made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 5-0. Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0. May 31, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900