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P age |1 ACTION MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015 6:00 PM Mayor & City Council Tim L. Thompson, Mayor Alphonso Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem Robin Buschman, Councilwoman Anthony S. Ford, Councilman LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman Regina Lewis Ward, Councilwoman Administration Michael Harris, City Manager Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk Michael Williams, City Attorney I. Call to Order II. Roll Call Present Absent Councilwoman Buschman __X___ ______ Councilwoman Lewis Ward __X___ ______ Mayor Pro Tem Thomas __X___ ______ Mayor Thompson __X___ ______ Councilman Ford __X___ ______ Councilwoman Gantt __X___ ______ III. IV. V. Invocation Mayor Thompson VI. Adoption of the Agenda – Ford/Buschman Passed 5-0 VII. Adoption of Minutes 9/14/2015, 9/22/2015- Ford/Gantt Passed 5-0 Pledge of Allegiance CEREMONIAL Proclamation – presented by Mayor Tim Thompson to Ian Ash, CEO of Providence Hospice for National Hospice Palliative Care Month. Proclamation presented to CEO of Providence Hospice. 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. November 9, 2015 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |2 Mr. Wendell Moore spoke regarding parking on the street and noise from the Transfer Station. Mr. Yancey spoke regarding noise from the Transfer Station. Ms. Mildred Schmelz spoke regarding Harbor of Hope, Inc. a non-profit cancer support group and requested city assistance and support for an event in October 2016. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Item #1 - Presentation of the City’s 2013 & 2014 Audits Presented by: Miller Edwards, City Auditor of Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC 2013 and 2014 Financial Audits are complete. Item #2 – Consent Agenda Resolution - Kindness Week Resolution 11/9 – 11/15/2015 Buschman/Ford – passed 5/0 PUBLIC HEARING Item #3 – First Hearing of FY2016 Operating Budget (PUBLIC HEARING) Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager and Linda Nabers, Treasurer No Speakers during Public Hearing. NO ACTION Item #4 - Recognition of Cub Scout Pack 1776 - Webelo II Den (5th grade) Presented by: Mayor Tim Thompson Item #5 – Ordinance 2016 Professional Services Fee – Staff Recommendation $400 Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration and Community Services Director Ford/Motion failed for lack of a second. Item #6 – Resolution - GMA City of Ethics Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney Ford/Buschman Passed 5-0 Item #7 – Ordinance – GMA City of Ethics Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney No Action Required. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS Michael Harris noted he and Councilman Thomas met with Mr. Moore and Mr. Yancey at the Transfer Station and there was an initial remedy with a modified beeper; and would look into trying to find a solution. November 9, 2015 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |3 COUNCIL’S COMMENTS Councilwoman Buschman thank everyone for participating in the election and read a poem that she found to be relevant to Stockbridge. Councilwoman Lewis Ward referenced the attack of her character during the election and wished everyone well. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas congratulated the newly elected officials and noted he has served before, during and will continue to serve Stockbridge. Councilman Ford congratulated the newly elected officials and invited everyone to attend the next Coffee with a Cop to be held at Best Breakfast on N. Henry Blvd. on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 8:30 am. Councilwoman Gantt thanked her fellow councilmembers and looks forward to working with the newly elected officials; noted there needed to be an improvement with voter turnout; and invited everyone out to the Walk, Talk, Love event to be held at Avian Forest Subdivision on November 21st at 9am (weather permitting). MAYOR’S COMMENTS Mayor Thompson noted the press conference held earlier in the evening and noted that it takes a special person to run for office and noted plaques to be issued to officials whose term will end on December 31, 2015. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS WERE NOT READ All meetings will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com or contact City Hall offices at 770.389-7900 for information. Veterans Day Parade – Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 10am. Parade route is North Henry Blvd. beginning at Cemetery to Merle Manders Conference Center. Building Committee Meeting - Tuesday, November 17, 2015 6pm – Committee Chair, Anthony Ford – Levi Stockbridge Meeting Room - City Hall Finance Committee Meeting - Wednesday, November 18, 2015 6pm – Committee Chair, LaKeisha Gantt – Levi Stockbridge Meeting Room - City Hall All City offices will be TEMPORARILY closed Friday, November 20th from 12:00 – 2:00pm. City Council Work Session Meeting - Tuesday, November 24, 2015 6pm (Includes 2016 Budget Hearing) City Hall Council Chamber 2nd Floor. All City offices will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Holiday Festival – Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Dr. Stockbridge, GA. For additional information, visit our website: www.cityofstockbridge.com/events November 9, 2015 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |4 Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel and Land Acquisitions B-F Gantt/Ford Passed 5-0 EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act) A. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney-client privilege as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-2(1) and 50-14-3(b)(1)(A). The subject discussed was [identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney-client discussion]. B. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B). C. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or disposal of real estate as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(1)(C). D. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(1)(D). E. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(1)(E). F. Meeting to discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(2). G. Meeting to interview one or more applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(2). H. Pursuant to the attorney-client privilege and as provided by Georgia Code section 50-14-2(1), a meeting otherwise required to be open was closed to the public in order to consult and meet with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved and the matter discussed was [identify the matter but not the substance of the discussion]. I. Staff meeting held for investigative purposes under duties or responsibilities imposed by law as provided by Georgia Code section 50-14-3(a) (1). Motion to adjourn Executive Session Ford/Buschman Passed 5-0 Motion to reconvene Special Called Meeting Gantt/Ford Passed 5-0 Mayor Pro Tem Thomas made an announcement of a Special Called Meeting to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. regarding Investigation of Mayor Tim Thompson. Motion to adjourn Buschman/Ford Passed 5-0 9:40pm November 9, 2015 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900