2017-05-30 · City Council · Minutes · May 30, 2017 Work Session Meeting · Minutes

P age |1 Stockbridge Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events. ACTION MINUTES WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 6:00 p.m. Mayor & City Council Mayor Judy Neal Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Councilman Elton Alexander Councilman John Blount Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Councilwoman Neat Robinson Administration Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk Michael Williams, City Attorney I. Call to Order - Mayor Neal II. Invocation - Bishop Eusebio D. Phelps – New Faith Christian Church III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Roll Call Present Absent Councilman Alexander ___X___ _______ Councilman Blount ___X___ _______ Mayor Neal ___X___ _______ Mayor Pro Tem Ford ___X___ _______ Councilwoman Gantt ___X___ _______ Councilwoman Robinson ___X___ _______ V. Adoption of the Agenda – Gantt/Ford: 5-0. VI. Review of Minutes for 4/10/17, 4/19/17 and 4/25/17 – No Action May 30, 2017 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |2 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. Alphonso Thomas spoke in protest of renaming the Cultural Arts Center anything other than the Carrie Mae Hambrick Cultural Arts and Enrichment Center stating this was the only building in Henry County named after an African-American; noted he brought forward the King family’s ancestral history; made strong comments specifically directed to Councilman Alexander; and asked Council to adopt a Resolution for an RFP for design of the replacement Cultural Arts building. Mildred Reed noted first building in the City named for an African-American and supports naming the rebuilt building again after Carrie Mae Hambrick. Gary E. Williams supports the renaming of the center after rebuilding after Carrie Mae Hambrick for being a public servant. Melvin Fulton spoke in support of naming the center after Carrie Mae Hambrick and referenced maintenance of the park pavilions. The Clerk read into the record a council-approved public comment from Susan Cochran O’Neal who along with her family, supports naming the arts center after Carrie Mae Hambrick noting her uncle was Mayor of Stockbridge (Lawrence L.B. Cochran) and Harold Cochran, Stockbridge Councilman for 34+ years was her cousin and she noted her family supports naming the building after Carrie Mae Hambrick. OLD BUSINESS 1. Council Consideration - Ordinance Amendment Regarding Section 3.30 Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt Gantt/Blount- Passed 3-2 (Alexander/Robinson Opposed) 2. Council Consideration for Policy and Procedures for Distribution of Documents and Correspondence to Mayor & Council. Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt Gantt/Blount- Passed 3-0-2 (Alexander/Robinson Abstained) PRESENTATIONS 3. Henry Council for Quality Growth – Leader in Me Program Presented by: Steve Cash – No Action 4. K Piano Club Learning Foundation – Partnership Proposal Presented by: Kenneth L. Wilson, Sr. Executive Director – No Action 5. Agenda Request – Serafino Restaurant – Change of Ownership May 30, 2017 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |3 Presented by: Gad Woodall Gantt/Robinson – Passed 5-0 NEW BUSINESS 6. Council Consideration – Insurance and Risk Management Renewal Presented by: Mayor Neal, Acting City Manager - (J. Smith Lanier $220,100) Gantt/Robinson Passed 4-1 (Alexander Opposed) 7. Council Consideration - Task Order for WWTP Improvements - Phase II Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director Ford/Alexander (not to exceed $109,100 SPLOST III funds) – Passed 5-0 8. Council Consideration – Playworld Rubber Surfacing Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director (Clark Park/Reeves Trl) Gantt/Blount (not to exceed $30,602 SPLOST IV funds) – Passed 5-0 9. Council Consideration – Disposal of Claw on Trash Loader Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer Alexander/Ford (Advertise on GovDeals – Surplus Auction) Passed 5-0. 10.Council Consideration (Agenda Amendment) Task Order FDC2017.05 Falcon Design Consultants for Stormwater Improvements – Hillcrest Street @ Bowen Street. Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director Item to be placed on the June 12, 2017 Agenda for Council Consideration 11.Council Consideration – Authorization to move forward with RFP for Permitting and Inspection Services Presented by: Camilla Moore, Community Development Director Blount/Gantt Passed 5-0 12.Council Consideration – Authorization to move forward with RFP for Comprehensive Land Use Plan Presented by: Camilla Moore, Community Development Director Alexander/Gantt Passed 5-0 DISCUSSION 13.Council Discussion Re: Code Enforcement Concerns: Storefront Merchandise, Illegally Parked Vehicles, Right-of-Way Signage Presented by: Councilman Alexander, Camilla Moore, Community Development Director and Michael Williams, City Attorney Community Development/Planning Department addressing this item via amendments and adjustments to existing ordinances to be presented to Council for Consideration. May 30, 2017 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |4 14.Council Discussion Re: Ordinance pertaining to Special Event Permit for Teen House Parties Presented by: Councilman Alexander and Michael Williams, City Attorney Tabled – Alexander/Ford 5-0. 15.Council Discussion (Agenda Amendment) Food Truck Tasty Tuesday Event Extended through August 29, 2017– 2nd Qtr. Budget Amendment Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt Gantt/Ford 4-0-1 (Robinson Abstained) COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Alexander noted his appreciation for everyone who came out to the meeting; made reference to former Councilman Thomas’ comments as inappropriate; noted Carrie Mae Hambrick’s service to the community; stated he has every intention of honoring her with what she deserves and suggested a museum or room inside of the new facility where she would gain more exposure nationally, as opposed to local exposure; gave credit to Mr. Thomas for bringing forward the M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail and noted the City dropped the ball after that; and stated the King name of the building would be marketed to the entire United States of America generating hundreds of thousands of dollars. Councilman Blount referenced Hartsfield-Jackson airport, referencing Maynard Jackson’s attributes to Atlanta, thus the name on the airport; stated he is 100% in favor of naming the building after the Servanthood of Carrie Mae Hambrick as it was very much deserved. Mayor Pro Tem Ford thanked everyone for the planning and participation of the Memorial Day March; invited everyone to the One Henry Tech & Tea event to be held at the Merle Manders Conference Center on June 22nd; noted he was in attendance when the building was dedicated to Carrie Mae Hambrick; referenced the King family’s ancestral history in Stockbridge; referenced buildings in the City named after individuals who served the Stockbridge community (noting “Daddy King” had left the area as a teenager; and supports renaming the building for Carrie Mae Hambrick. Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for coming out; thanked everyone for the support; noted it was with honor to honor Mrs. Carrie Mae Hambrick as she gave back so much to the community; noted she is hopeful the new facility will include senior and youth services; stated she wants the name to remain the same and that Mrs. Hambrick has her vote as she paved the way for her, an African-American May 30, 2017 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |5 businesswoman; noted she agreed to build a building that would benefit citizens and families of Stockbridge; noted the Summer Concert series coming up, Food Truck Tuesdays and FREE movies; and noted her contact information was available online to contact her with questions and/or concerns. Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for coming out; noted she grew up around Mrs. Carrie Mae Hambrick; noted the action to name the building took place in December 2015 prior to the new Council members coming on board having been elected in November of 2015; stated she does not want Carrie Mae Hambrick’s legacy attached to politics; referenced the Henry County Chamber’s “History has a Name” and wants the City to have something to contribute to the history; asked that everyone seek information for themselves and not rely on what you are being told; and noted she loves the Hambrick family, and they know that. COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Neal thanked everyone for coming out; noted the events and announcements were included on the Agenda and encouraged everyone to pick up a copy. UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS/EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Meeting 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 contact City Hall offices at 770.389-7900 for updates and detailed information. • Food Truck Tasty Tuesday begins Tuesday, June 6, 2017 @ Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge (adjacent to the Merle Manders Conference Center) • FREE Main Street Movie – Saturday, June 10th on the City Hall Lawn • Council Meeting – Monday, June 12, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall • Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, June 13, 2017 @ Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge (adjacent to the Merle Manders Conference Center) • Job Fair, June 15, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, GA • FREE Sounds of Summer Concert – Saturday, June 17, 2017 on the City Hall lawn. • Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, June 20, 2017 @ Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge (adjacent to the Merle Manders Conference Center) • Council Work Session– Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall Chamber. May 30, 2017 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |6 UPCOMING COUNCIL MEMBER COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND/OR INITIATIVES • Non-Profit Social Mixer – Hosted by Councilwoman Gantt – Date to be determined at the Merle Manders Conference Center at 5:30 p.m. • Community Meeting – Hosted by Councilman Alexander – June 8, 2017 at Eagles Landing First Baptist Church 2200 Hwy. 42 N. McDonough at 7:00 p.m. • Coffee w/A Cop – Hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Ford – June 17, 2017 at Bridgeview Country Cooking 4727 North Henry Blvd. Stockbridge from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. UPCOMING CIVIC EVENTS • One Henry Tech & Tea Event on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge EXECUTIVE SESSION (If necessary) Motion to convene Executive Session for Litigation/Personnel and Real Estate: Gantt/Ford Passed 5-0. Motion to adjourn Executive Session: Gantt/Ford Passed 5-0. Motion to reconvene Work Session meeting: Gantt/Ford Passed 5-0. 16.Council Consideration – Naming members to fill vacancies on the Youth Council Advisory Committee Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney - No Action ___________________________ Term Expires 12/31/2017 ___________________________ Term Expires 12/31/2017 Motion to nominate Billy Beckett, Interim City Manager with conditions: (1) When negotiations of contract have been completed; and until the Slavin Executive Firm completes their search for a City Manager: Alexander/Ford Passed 4-1 (Blount Opposed). Motion to adjourn: Gantt/Ford Passed 5-0. May 30, 2017 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900