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--- title: May 10 2021 City Council Meeting Via Zoom date: 2021-05-10 source: 2021-05-10_May_10_2021_City_Council_Meeting_Via_Zoom.wav --- [0:03:40, 0:03:42]: Good evening, everybody. Hi everybody. [0:03:42, 0:03:45]: How's this Monday for everyone? [0:03:46, 0:03:48]: Good evening. Alrighty. [0:03:53, 0:03:53]: Laven. [0:03:54, 0:03:55]: That's right. [0:04:06, 0:04:08]: Evening, Miss Gantt. How you doing? [0:06:08, 0:06:10]: Good evening to everyone. [0:06:12, 0:06:14]: Yeah, good evening, uh Castleman Thomas. How you doing? [0:06:15, 0:06:16]: Doing well, doing well. [0:06:16, 0:06:17]: All right. [0:06:17, 0:06:18]: Good deal. [0:07:59, 0:08:01]: Welcome, Doctor Henson. How you doing, ma'am? [0:08:03, 0:08:05]: I'm good. Can you hear me okay? [0:08:05, 0:08:06]: Absolutely we can. [0:08:06, 0:08:07]: Great, thank you. [0:08:07, 0:08:08]: Yeah. [0:08:09, 0:08:10]: It's good to see you. [0:08:14, 0:08:14]: Uh oh. [0:08:18, 0:08:19]: You're on mute. [0:08:21, 0:08:28]: I'm sorry. I'm assuming you're a mother, Dr. Henson. So happy belated Mother's Day to you. Oh, I am. Thank you very much. You're welcome. No problem. [0:08:50, 0:08:52]: Hello everyone. Hello. [0:08:52, 0:08:53]: Um [0:08:54, 0:08:55]: Any mayor potato? [0:08:55, 0:08:58]: Good to see you. Good to see you, May. How you doing, Ma? [0:08:59, 0:09:00]: Dr. Hansen? [0:09:00, 0:09:01]: I'm good, thank you. [0:09:02, 0:09:03]: Good, good to see you. [0:09:09, 0:09:10]: Absolutely. [0:09:10, 0:09:14]: There Protema, I got your request. Uh we'll be able to do that. No problem. [0:09:15, 0:09:16]: All right, thank you. [0:09:27, 0:09:29]: Evening, Councilman Blount. How you doing? [0:09:32, 0:09:34]: Good evening, everybody. [0:09:34, 0:09:38]: Okay, Clerk, how are you doing right? Good evening. Good evening. [0:09:40, 0:09:41]: Mm. [0:09:45, 0:09:47]: Okay, so I am [0:10:09, 0:10:13]: And we are actually recording and live on Facebook at this time, ladies and gentlemen. [0:10:35, 0:10:36]: Yeah. [0:10:39, 0:10:40]: [657.1, 660.4]: And I have everybody except for our attorneys. [0:11:05, 0:11:08]: I do not see our attorneys at this point. [0:11:26, 0:11:27]: Uh I I just heard a mayor. [0:11:28, 0:11:28]: Okay. [0:11:29, 0:11:30]: Thank you, sir. [0:11:31, 0:11:32]: I'm talking about in the background. [0:11:32, 0:11:33]: Okay. [0:11:33, 0:11:34]: That was a joke. [0:11:34, 0:11:36]: Oh okay. All right. [0:11:37, 0:11:40]: There we go. I got Mr. Washington. Mr. Washington, how you doing, sir? [0:11:40, 0:11:43]: Doing well. How are you? All right, great. Okay. [0:11:44, 0:11:49]: So we have the entire council, we have our attorneys, a clerk, city manager, guest. [0:11:50, 0:11:58]: And I have six o'clock. So, ladies and gentlemen, I'm gonna call this uh council meeting for May 10th to order at 6 p.m. And um [0:11:59, 0:12:02]: Uh Mr. Blount, uh Councilman Blount, could you please give us an invocation? [0:12:08, 0:12:09]: You're you're muted, Mr. Blount. [0:12:19, 0:12:20]: Are you in here now? [0:12:20, 0:12:22]: Yeah, I hear you now. Go ahead, please. [0:12:23, 0:12:28]: Dear Heavenly Gracious Father, we come to you first of all thanking you for your grace and we thank you for your mercy. [0:12:29, 0:12:33]: We us right now, Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, that you continue to be with us and carry us, Heavenly Father. [0:12:34, 0:12:54]: We pray for those that have suffered through these perilous times. We ask that you would continue to keep them, keep them uplifted, Heavenly Father, guard their hearts, guard their minds, and truly be a light in the footsteps of their actions. We ask that you would cover this counsel and each and every one on this line right now tonight, Heavenly Father, that we would be about the city's businesses. Heavenly Father, we thank you that you've given us this opportunity. [0:12:54, 0:13:06]: opportunity as leaders to move this city forward. We thank you, Heavenly Father, that you will continue to be with us, be with this city, and continue to carry us as we carry out your the business of this city. Let everything be done pleasing and decent in your sight. [0:13:06, 0:13:11]: So we thank you, we praise you, we give you all the glory and all the honor. It's in Jesus' name we pray. Amen. [0:13:12, 0:13:12]: Amen. [0:13:13, 0:13:15]: Everybody please stand for the pledge of allegiance. [0:13:19, 0:13:26]: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of the United States of America and to the Republic. [0:13:26, 0:13:29]: But would you say one nation? [0:13:29, 0:13:32]: Under Underg. Indivisible. [0:13:32, 0:13:35]: With liberty and justice for us. [0:13:38, 0:13:39]: Thank you. [0:13:40, 0:13:41]: Madam Clerk, roll call, please. [0:13:45, 0:13:46]: Mayor Ford? [0:13:46, 0:13:47]: Present. [0:13:47, 0:13:49]: May approach him, Alexander. [0:13:49, 0:13:51]: Present Councilwoman Barber. [0:13:52, 0:13:52]: That's it. [0:13:53, 0:13:54]: Councilman Blount. [0:13:54, 0:13:55]: President [0:13:55, 0:13:56]: Councilwoman can't. [0:14:01, 0:14:07]: Let the record reflect Councilwoman Gantt is not an attendance. I'm here. Oh, okay. There we are, Councilwoman Gantt. [0:14:08, 0:14:10]: And Councilman Thomas. [0:14:10, 0:14:10]: Present. [0:14:11, 0:14:13]: Mayor Ford, we have a quorum. [0:14:13, 0:14:15]: Thank you very much, Clerk. I appreciate that. [0:14:15, 0:14:17]: Uh council I need a motion to adopt the agenda, please. [0:14:20, 0:14:25]: So blood. [0:14:25, 0:14:32]: Blount's I saw Mr. Blount's hand up. I saw his hand up first. Uh I need a second. Mr. Blount, I need a second, someone please. [0:14:33, 0:14:38]: Sir. I'll second okay, go ahead. Mayor I get Mayor Pro Tem second that. [0:14:38, 0:14:40]: Uh all in favor of motion, please indicate. [0:14:42, 0:14:46]: Okay, I have a unanimous okay, have an unanimous vote. Okay, good deal. [0:14:47, 0:14:51]: What we have next, ladies and gentlemen, council would be the approval of the minutes. [0:14:51, 0:14:59]: From the March third, excuse me, March 8th council meeting and also approval amendments from the March 30th council work session. [0:15:00, 0:15:05]: Um if there are no changes to that, then I need a motion to accept those minutes of those meetings, please. [0:15:06, 0:15:06]: Remove. [0:15:07, 0:15:09]: Okay. Mr. Blount, is there a second? [0:15:11, 0:15:21]: I need a second, please. Miss Ms. Barber, got it. Miss Barber, I'll saw her hand first. Miss Barber, thank you. Appreciate it. All in favor of um the motion, please indicate. [0:15:22, 0:15:30]: Okay, and I see an unanimous decision on that. Okay, thank you very much. What we have next are public comments. I want to make note of this public comments. [0:15:31, 0:15:35]: Uh the clerk is gonna read the public comments and need to be in at least uh hour prior to the meeting. [0:15:36, 0:15:42]: And it'll be read by the clerk. And so otherwise, in these public comments, respecting all members of the elected body. [0:15:42, 0:15:44]: Officials and staff, comments [0:15:44, 0:15:47]: include defamation, unruliness and swaring. [0:15:47, 0:15:51]: Uh will not be accepted. So hopefully the comments are in in order. [0:15:51, 0:15:54]: Ms. Clerk, how many uh comments do we have, please? [0:15:54, 0:15:56]: All right, sir. We have [0:15:58, 0:15:59]: One, two [0:16:01, 0:16:11]: Three, four, five, six to be read. Okay, go right ahead, please. And uh please are sure that they're within the right frame of mind here. [0:16:11, 0:16:12]: Thomas go ahead place. [0:16:14, 0:16:15]: Shellitra horns. [0:16:16, 0:16:17]: McDonough, Georgia. [0:16:17, 0:16:19]: It has come to my attention. [0:16:20, 0:16:26]: That a request to remove Elton Alexander from the city of Stockbridge's City Council Board. [0:16:26, 0:16:38]: Based upon his history as a councilman, I am in disagreement with the request. Mr. Alexander has exemplified excellent leadership as well as a noted philanthropist. [0:16:38, 0:16:54]: During the course of one of the most crucial times in all of America, COVID nineteen, a pandemic that crippled many households, financially leaving men, women and children without a safety net, Mr. Alexander risked his life and started a food drive. [0:16:55, 0:17:02]: Mr. Alexander spearheaded many projects in the attempt to rephase Stockbridge and draw l larger corporations to our area. [0:17:03, 0:17:06]: The character of a good man speaks for itself by his actions. [0:17:06, 0:17:10]: I am proud to have Elton Alexander as a councilman. [0:17:10, 0:17:14]: Neighbor and someone that I k can call my friend. [0:17:15, 0:17:18]: Also, I just received a very pr disturbing video. [0:17:19, 0:17:22]: Of one of your other council members and what sounds to be [0:17:23, 0:17:32]: The counsel meant coercing with the owner of Barbecue Masters, the plaintiff, in the$1.7 million lawsuit against the city of Stockbridge. [0:17:32, 0:17:40]: When will we stop hurting each other? How long will it be us against us? Dr. CJ Horns. [0:17:41, 0:17:41]: Okay. [0:17:44, 0:17:46]: Ms. Zenoia Griffiths. [0:17:47, 0:17:53]: I support Mayor Pro Tem Alexander remaining on the South Stockbridge City Council. [0:17:58, 0:18:07]: To the mayor and council members, good evening. My name is Charles Marshall. I live at 140 Somerset Hills, McDonough, Georgia, which is in the Eagles Landing area of Henry County. [0:18:08, 0:18:15]: My wife and I have lived here for about eleven years and have been very engaged as stakeholders in the policies of affecting the robust growth. [0:18:15, 0:18:27]: and development of the city of Stockbridge. Our property butts up against the city limits, making it eligible for annexation and certainly impacting us in every way re relating to how we grow as a city. [0:18:27, 0:18:47]: Under your leadership of that of the council, we have seen the city take off in a positive way, bringing in businesses and developments that boost the city's image and gives us a greater sense of pride. I'm sure I speak for many when I say thank you for staying focused on those things that continue to make the city of Stockbridge a great place to live. [0:18:47, 0:18:48]: If work and play. [0:18:49, 0:19:01]: My comments this evening have to do with staying focused on keeping sit keeping our city growing and developing it into the beacon city of South Metro Atlanta and how distractions could jeopardize that effort. [0:19:01, 0:19:10]: The recent$1.7 million legal settlement that the city has incurred has taken center stage of the many activities and things of which the city is involved. [0:19:10, 0:19:15]: This is probably not the first setback that the city has seen, as we all know. [0:19:15, 0:19:27]: Will certainly not be the last. The culture that we live in today is of a nature that keeps us all at odds sometimes, even resulting into these sorts of things like litigations. [0:19:27, 0:19:37]: We have all seen how these litigations can become costly, especially when the litiGantts involved include large entities like a city, a city like Stockbridge. [0:19:37, 0:19:48]: The cost to the city could not only include a financial hurt, but also the long term hurt of the city's image predicated on how well the city leadership handles the situation without public conflict. [0:19:49, 0:20:00]: Citizens of a community expect their elected officials to be properly to properly handle public conflict. Internal finger finger pointing via social media, press conferences. [0:20:01, 0:20:08]: Public settings, vocal slurs, and slandering of members of our local government are not the recipe for good governance. [0:20:08, 0:20:15]: It just continues to exacerbate the situation all the expense of the city's image. [0:20:15, 0:20:17]: We can do better than this. [0:20:17, 0:20:22]: We can discuss a way forward without the public intimidation of one another. [0:20:22, 0:20:27]: We can unite as a city and move past this moment if we have the will to do so. [0:20:28, 0:20:29]: I would hope that we can. [0:20:29, 0:20:47]: Like many in the community, I support all of you as council members and as well as our mayor. I have been extremely impressed with Councilman Elton Alexander because I have seen his energy and I've and I've seen his dedication in moving our city forward. [0:20:47, 0:20:50]: I know there have been allocation allegations made against [0:20:50, 0:21:05]: him regarding the settlement and I also know that he has not been given a chance to defend himself in the courts. Councilman Alexander has spearheaded and has been involved in many of the city projects opening up for a new robust growth for the city. [0:21:06, 0:21:11]: I have personally seen him organize the community to plant trees and shrubs throughout the city. [0:21:12, 0:21:16]: as part of his commitment to keep our city beautiful and well maintained. [0:21:16, 0:21:36]: I have seen his caring for others and personally organizing a food drive every Tuesday of every week since the COVID pandemic struck some of our citizens in need. I'm sure all of the council members as well as the mayor have done things to better our city as well, and you all need to be commended. However, I like so much. [0:21:36, 0:21:43]: Many others in the community just ask that you stay focused on the city and not one another. Thank you for your time. [0:21:49, 0:21:56]: Oh need to see who's um this is from Mrs. Yvonne Marshall and the address is 140 Somerset Hills. [0:21:57, 0:22:04]: As a member of the greater surrounding areas of Stockbridge, I firmly support Councilman Elton Alexander to remain on the Council of the City of Stockbridge. [0:22:05, 0:22:19]: Councilman Alexander has been and still remains an asset and pillar for this community, bringing much-needed energy and excitement to this council. We have seen tremendous and much-needed positive growth to the community with Councilman Alexander's input. [0:22:20, 0:22:38]: He has personally and physically supported Keep Stock Ridge Beautiful by planting trees and shrubs around the city and much needed areas. He has faithfully sponsored and/or supported food drives every Tuesday for the citizens in the Stockbridge area. He has also supported economic development. [0:22:38, 0:22:41]: Children's baseball at Henry County Parks to remain. [0:22:42, 0:22:45]: Attends ribbon cutting events for new businesses. [0:22:45, 0:22:47]: Supports adopt the family program. [0:22:48, 0:22:50]: Community development for real people and toy. [0:22:50, 0:22:53]: giveaways and supports virtual series. [0:22:53, 0:22:57]: Southern Crescent Women in Business, How to Do Business. [0:22:57, 0:23:01]: With the city of Stockbridge and so many others, just to name it fewer. [0:23:02, 0:23:04]: The removal of Councilman Alexander. [0:23:04, 0:23:08]: from the city of Stockbridge would be devastating for the city. [0:23:09, 0:23:15]: Where else can you find a more dedicated and committed citizen that truly cared for the people of Stockbridge? [0:23:15, 0:23:22]: Councilman Alexander must remain on the City Council of Stockbridge. Respectfully yours, Miss Yvonne Marshall. [0:23:29, 0:23:33]: Mr. Maxwell Sears, one fifty seven Burke Street, Stockbridge, Georgia. [0:23:34, 0:23:54]: I am a business owner in the Greater Stockbridge area, and I support Councilman Alexander because of his dedication and his support to the city of Stockbridge and business owners. He has made Stockbridge a place to visit and do business. He is committed in making sure Stockbridge continues to develop and attract more corporations. [0:23:54, 0:24:11]: and expanding the beauty and tranquilities of Stockbridge. He is a team player meaning together each achieve more. I have seen him feed Stockbridge residents and beyond the city of Stockbridge when others were too afraid to show up because of COVID-19. [0:24:11, 0:24:23]: We need people like Councilman Alexander on the board because he is honest and he would make sure the city shines and business owners continue to stay, which is the lifeblood of any city. [0:24:25, 0:24:44]: In disunity, there is no power, but we are united. There is, but when we are united, there is nothing that the city of Stockbridge cannot do. So let us keep the right person in the right position and doing the right job for the city of Stockbridge, who happens to be Councilman Alexander. [0:24:48, 0:24:54]: This one is from Smith. I don't know the first or last name or if it's it uh him or her. [0:24:54, 0:24:56]: And it's Bryant Street. [0:24:57, 0:25:04]: City Council, please address why and how the dangerous machinery was put in reverse and allowed to run all night. [0:25:04, 0:25:06]: Thursday, April twenty ninth. [0:25:06, 0:25:24]: How can this possibly happen? This is a serious safety and noise ordinance issue. The alarm alarm went off at least 10 to 11 hours with no response from anyone. The citizens and residents deserve an explanation, if not an apology. Thank you. [0:25:27, 0:25:31]: The other two comments, Mayor, I don't know if you wanted to address but they will [0:25:31, 0:25:33]: They won't they won't receive but not be read. [0:25:34, 0:25:35]: Okay. All right then. No problem. [0:25:36, 0:25:56]: Thank you for that. Appreciate it. Um, ladies and gentlemen, I have uh several different proclamations to read. Matter of fact, uh five on that number. So I'll start with the very first one. So uh for a few minutes here, uh you'll be listening to me read these proclamations. And the very first one uh deals with honoring Asian American. [0:25:56, 0:25:58]: American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. [0:25:59, 0:26:19]: Whereas this month, this May, excuse me, during Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, A N H P I across our nation. In the midst of a difficult year of pain and fear, we [0:26:19, 0:26:36]: Reflect on the tradition of leadership, resilience, and courage shown by AANHPI communities and recommit to the struggle for AANHPI equity. Whereas there is no single story. [0:26:36, 0:26:48]: of the AANHPI experience, but rather a diversity of contributions that enrich America culture and society and strengthens the United States role as a global leader. [0:26:49, 0:26:55]: Whereas American story as we know it will be impossible without the strength, contributions, and legacies of the AA. [0:26:55, 0:27:02]: H NHPI who have helped build and unite this country in each successive generation. [0:27:03, 0:27:23]: Whereas we celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions of the AANHPI communities have made to our nation's culture and the arts, law, science, technology, sports, and public service, including the courageous AANHPI who have served on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. [0:27:23, 0:27:23]: Yeah. [0:27:23, 0:27:28]: as healthcare providers, first responders, teachers and essential [0:27:28, 0:27:42]: workers. And whereas during this year's Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our nation celebrates the achievements of Vice President Harris, the first person of South Asian descent to hold the office of Vice President. [0:27:43, 0:27:57]: Vice President Harris has blazed a trail and set an example for young people across the country to aspire to follow, including members of the AANHPI communities and the AANHPI women in particular. [0:27:57, 0:28:08]: Whereas we recognize the heightened fear felt by many Asian American communities in the wake of increasing rates of anti Asian harassment and violence during the COVID nineteen pandemic. [0:28:09, 0:28:15]: And the increasingly observable layers of hate now directed toward women and elders of Asian descent in particular. [0:28:16, 0:28:36]: Whereas acts of anti-Asian bias are wrong, they are un American, and they must stop. Now, therefore, I, Anthony S. Ford, by virtue of authority vesting me as a mayor of the city of Stockbridge, Georgia, and on behalf of Council members Elton Alexander, Elon DeBarber, John Blount, Lakeesia Gantt and Afonso Thomas do hereby proclaim. [0:28:36, 0:28:41]: proclaim May 2021 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. [0:28:42, 0:28:54]: In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand on the tenth day of may twenty twenty one and have caused the official seal of the great city of Stockbridge, Georgia affixed hereto, and I sign this proclamation along with our clerk Vanessa Holiday. [0:28:55, 0:28:56]: Okay. [0:28:56, 0:29:00]: And um on that note, uh Mayor Pro Tem, I believe you have some comments, sir. [0:29:01, 0:29:06]: Uh yes, Mayor Ford, thank you so much. I think it's extremely important. [0:29:06, 0:29:10]: uh for America and this community and city in in general. [0:29:11, 0:29:13]: To encourage diversity at our opportunity. [0:29:14, 0:29:15]: We do so. [0:29:15, 0:29:18]: And we stand there, stand there in the gap to make sure. [0:29:19, 0:29:22]: That we put forth more than words, but in actions. [0:29:22, 0:29:24]: And in practices in the city. [0:29:25, 0:29:28]: I think uh it is long overdue that we reach this day. [0:29:28, 0:29:31]: And I thank uh Doctor Lily Henson for being. [0:29:31, 0:29:35]: Here as a representative of that community, understanding. [0:29:35, 0:29:38]: Да ви стан вийде оречен трагід. [0:29:38, 0:29:42]: And understand we are one and we welcome all here in the city of Stockbridge. [0:29:43, 0:29:46]: For for bringing this forward collectively as a body. [0:29:47, 0:29:50]: Uh, when I thought of this, I just wanted to make sure that we understood that we wrapped [0:29:51, 0:29:54]: And not only celebrate African American history month, women's history month. [0:29:54, 0:29:58]: But we go down the list and we make sure that every member of this community [0:29:58, 0:30:00]: is aware how valuable they are. [0:30:00, 0:30:08]: And the Asian American Pacific Islander community, we stand with you today as we all stand together, hand in hand, in unity. [0:30:08, 0:30:10]: You know, as we move forward in the city. [0:30:11, 0:30:12]: Thank you so much. [0:30:12, 0:30:15]: And and could and and thank you, Dr. Henson. [0:30:15, 0:30:18]: For being willing to be here tonight on behalf of the community. [0:30:18, 0:30:21]: We welcome you and we say thanks. [0:30:22, 0:30:25]: On on that note, Dr. Henson, uh did you want to say anything at all, ma'am? [0:30:25, 0:30:45]: Yes, I'd like to. I'd like to thank um I I just want to say thank you for uh this proclamation. I just wanted to share my own family story in America. My father came to the United States just as the Great Depression started and worked in a Chinese hand laundry. When World War II broke out, he and many other Chinese men joined the U.S. Army and served in the Pacific. [0:30:45, 0:30:53]: Civic Theater. Joining the US Army was the only path to U.S. citizenship for Chinese because of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. [0:30:54, 0:31:04]: I came to the United States when I was five years old. We lived in the back of the hand laundry that my father operated in Spanish Harlem, and my mother worked as a seamstress in Chinatown, New York City. [0:31:05, 0:31:12]: Because of my parents' hard work and sacrifices, my three older siblings and I were able to go to college and I was able to go on to medical school. [0:31:12, 0:31:17]: I think about my life now and a lot of people would consider it to be the American dream. [0:31:17, 0:31:22]: The goals and aspirations of Asian Americans are no different than that of any American. [0:31:22, 0:31:32]: I sometimes wonder if people who see me in the grocery store or on the road think about that when they see me, or they just see someone who looks different than them and therefore cannot see our commonality. [0:31:33, 0:31:42]: I hope they see me and those who look like me for who we are as fellow Americans. Thank you very much for recognizing the history and contributions of Amer of Asian Americans. [0:31:43, 0:32:03]: Thank you, Dr. Henson, for your your actual life story there, a brief synopsis of that. And I'll make it a point to have this proclamation framed and then make an appointment to actually come to your office at Piedmont Henry and present this to you as well. Okay? We'll make sure we do that. Appreciate that. You're more than welcome. And you can you stay in the meeting as long as you like. I have a few more proclamations. [0:32:03, 0:32:05]: That you may be interested, but stay as long as you like. [0:32:05, 0:32:07]: Thank you. [0:32:08, 0:32:12]: And the next proclamation I have, ladies and gentlemen, deals with National Nurses Week. [0:32:12, 0:32:15]: And nurse has been extremely important in this last year during this pandemic, right? [0:32:16, 0:32:24]: So, whereas according to the American Nurses Association, National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th. [0:32:24, 0:32:27]: Florence Nightingale Nightingale's birthday. [0:32:27, 0:32:35]: These permanent dates enhance planning and uh position uh National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. [0:32:35, 0:32:43]: And whereas first proposed in 1953 as a national observance to honor nurses wasn't formalized in the United States until 1974. [0:32:44, 0:32:50]: When the White House established a national nurses week with a proclamation from President Nixon Nixon. [0:32:50, 0:33:08]: In 1982, a joint resolution of the United Congress, US Congress, excuse me, designated May 6th as a National Recognition Day of Four Nurses. And whereas as medical science makes new discoveries, nursing skills in turn must become more sophisticated and more highly specialized. [0:33:08, 0:33:16]: In out of hospital settings, nurses in increasing numbers are assuming primary care roles as specialized nurse practitioners. [0:33:16, 0:33:28]: And whereas graduates of pediatric nurse practitioner programs are independently caring for a high percentage of children receiving care in metropolitan health clinics and private medical practice. [0:33:28, 0:33:40]: visiting nurses with highly specialized skills in the prevention of illness and accidents, and in the assessment and treatment of chronic conditions are making it possible for even very frail elderly people. [0:33:41, 0:33:45]: go to on receiving and residing in their own homes. Excuse me. [0:33:46, 0:33:51]: Whereas in a time when everyone in healthcare is dealing with the challenges of COVID nineteen pandemic. [0:33:51, 0:34:08]: Nurses are among the most significant professionals on the front lines of care. Now, therefore, I Anthony S. Ford, by virtue of authority, invested in me as the mayor of the city of Stockbridge, Georgia. Now, on behalf of Council Members Elton, Alexander, Yelana Barber, John Blount, and Keisha Gannon and Father Thomas do hereby proclaim [0:34:08, 0:34:19]: May 6th to May 12th, 2021, to be Nurses Appreciation Week in the city of Startbridge. And we thank each of you for your exceptional service. [0:34:19, 0:34:32]: In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand on the tenth day of may twenty twenty one, and have uh caused the official seal of the great city of Stockbridge to be affixed hereto, and I signed this long with our clerk Vanessa Holiday. [0:34:35, 0:34:42]: Now that is not all. We actually have another proclamation of some other heroes for the last, definitely for the last year. Heroes. [0:34:42, 0:34:50]: Every day, all our lives, and we've all been uh taught by these individuals. It's Teacher Appreciation Week. And of course, they've had a tough year as well. [0:34:51, 0:34:55]: Teachers Appreciation Week is observed annually during the first full week in May. [0:34:56, 0:35:00]: Whereas teachers mold future citizens through guidance and education. [0:35:01, 0:35:08]: And whereas teachers encounter students of widely differing backgrounds, and whereas our country's future depends on [0:35:09, 0:35:20]: providing quality education to all students, whereas teachers spend countless hours preparing lessons and evaluating progress, counseling, and coaching students and performing community service. [0:35:20, 0:35:25]: Whereas our community recognizes and supports its teachers in educating the children of this community. [0:35:27, 0:35:36]: Therefore I, Anthony S. Four, by virtue of authority vesting me as the mayor of the city of Stockbridge, Georgia, and on behalf of Council members Elton Alexander, Yolanda Barber, [0:35:36, 0:35:41]: John Blount, Lakeisha Gantt, Alfonso Thomas who hereby proclaim May second to May seventh. [0:35:42, 0:35:56]: 2021 to be Teachers Appreciation Week in the city of Stockbridge. And we strongly encourage all members of our community to join with in the personally expressing appreciation to our teachers for their dedication and devotion to their work. [0:35:56, 0:36:10]: A witness whereof I have here unto set my hand on the tenth day of may twenty twenty one and have caused the official seal of the great city of Stockbridge to be affixed here to and I sign this along with our clerk Vanessa Holiday. [0:36:12, 0:36:16]: Now, fantastic in that aspect for teachers. [0:36:16, 0:36:18]: Now for our own clerk. [0:36:19, 0:36:21]: Vanessa Holland, our deputy clerk. [0:36:21, 0:36:22]: Okay. [0:36:22, 0:36:29]: This is also a proclamation for them. This is the 52nd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week. [0:36:30, 0:36:39]: Whereas the office of professional municipal clerk, a time-honored and vi uh virtual, excuse me, and vital part of our local government exists throughout the world. [0:36:39, 0:36:59]: And whereas the Office of Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants, and whereas the Office of Professional Municipal Clerk provides a professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies, and agencies of government at other levels, and whereas professional municipal clerks have pledged to be the ever mindful of their [0:36:59, 0:37:11]: Neutrality, impartiality, rendering equal service to all, whereas the professional municipal clerk serves as the informational center on functions of local government and community. [0:37:11, 0:37:31]: Whereas professional municipal clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of Professional Municipal Clerks through participation in educational programs, seminars, workshops, and the annual meetings of their state, provisional, county, and international professional organizations. And whereas it is most appropriate that we recognize [0:37:31, 0:37:51]: The accomplishments of the office of professional municipal clerk. Now, therefore, I, Anthony S. Ford, by virtual authority vesting to me as a mayor of the city of Stockbridge, Georgia, and on behalf of Council Members Elton Alexander, Yolanda Barber, John Blount, Lakeesia Gantt and Afonso Thomas do hereby recognize the week of May 2nd through May 8th, 2021. [0:37:51, 0:37:53]: As professional municipal clerks week. [0:37:53, 0:38:13]: And further extend appreciation to our professional municipal clerk, deputy clerk, and clerk's office team for the vital services they perform and exponential dedication to the community they serve. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand on the 10th day of May 2021 as caused the official seal of the great city of Stockbridge. [0:38:13, 0:38:17]: to be affixed here too. And I sign this along with our client Vanessa Holiday. [0:38:18, 0:38:21]: And on that note, Miss Holliday, the floor is yours, ma'am. [0:38:22, 0:38:25]: Thank you, Mayor Ford. I am honored to serve. [0:38:26, 0:38:30]: I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize the clerk's office team. [0:38:31, 0:38:39]: And this uh group of individuals worked so hard and it is it takes a lot um to make all this happen and and [0:38:39, 0:38:41]: I am honored to be a part of this team. [0:38:42, 0:38:45]: Randy Rainey, who serves as as the deputy clerk. [0:38:45, 0:38:51]: And she has a municipal clerk certification and she serves in the absence of the clerk. [0:38:52, 0:38:53]: Shari Lane [0:38:54, 0:39:00]: is the administrative assistant to the clerk's office and her primary role is records management and cemetery operations. [0:39:01, 0:39:02]: Carrie Stewart. [0:39:02, 0:39:11]: Serves as the city's receptionist who greets and meets the public in person and is the smile on the other end of the phone when you contact the city. [0:39:12, 0:39:13]: And Zenovia Pearson. [0:39:14, 0:39:22]: Serves as the administrative assistant to the mayor and council, and she assists the elected body with their initiatives and administrative tasks. [0:39:23, 0:39:27]: I would also like to take the opportunity to thank the mayor and council and the city manager. [0:39:28, 0:39:35]: For investing in our team with training, education, and technology, which prepared us. [0:39:35, 0:39:43]: To work and operate seamlessly during this virtual world during COVID-19. So thank you, thank you very much, and thank you to the team. [0:39:44, 0:39:49]: Thank you for all those comments and thank you for the entire team. You outstanding set of uh employees. [0:39:49, 0:39:59]: And they're all ladies and they do wonderful, they do wonderful work. This is fantastic. Congratulations, and I look forward to continuing to good have good work with you all as well. Thank you. No problem. [0:39:59, 0:40:03]: One more proclamation. And actually, uh, this is the proclamation for the National Day of Prayer. [0:40:04, 0:40:07]: And even though it was May sixth, we're gonna read it during this meeting as well. [0:40:07, 0:40:09]: Is that all right to uh [0:40:09, 0:40:13]: Uh Councilman Blount? I would imagine you said yes to that. All right, good deal. [0:40:13, 0:40:16]: Whereas Americans have always found power and unity through prayer. [0:40:17, 0:40:29]: And whereas in 1988, the Congress by public law 100-307 called on the President to issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer. [0:40:29, 0:40:42]: And whereas today on this National Day of Prayer, we once again come together to give thanks to Almighty God for the bondful blessings he has bestowed on our great nation and to ask for his unfailing counsel. [0:40:42, 0:40:51]: We also acknowledge the dependence of God's love to guide our families, communities, and our country away from the harm and toward abundance of and peace. [0:40:51, 0:41:11]: And whereas our nation's honored tradition of prayer has uh sustained us and strengthened our trust that God will continue to watch over and accompany us through the best of times and our darkest hours. May we as Americans never forget uh the power of prayer and the greatness of our Creator on this national day of prayer. Let us each [0:41:11, 0:41:31]: Let each of us, according to our own faith, call upon God for his guidance and express our gratitude for the love and grace he bestows on us and our country. Now, therefore, I, Anthony S. Ford, by virtue of authority vested in me as the mayor of the city of Stockbridge, Georgia, and on behalf of Council members Ellen Alexander, Yolanda Barber, [0:41:31, 0:41:35]: John Blount, Nikes again, Afonso Thomas, who hereby proclaim [0:41:36, 0:41:56]: May sixth, twenty twenty-one, as National Day of Prayer, and invite all to pray in accordance with their own faith and consciousness in Thanksgiving for the freedoms and blessings we have received and for God's protection. A witness where whereof I have hereunto set my hand on the sixth day of May 2021 and have caused the official [0:41:56, 0:42:01]: Sale of the great city of Starbury, Georgia, to be a fix here too. And I signed this along with a clear Vanessa holiday. [0:42:02, 0:42:03]: Fantastic. [0:42:03, 0:42:05]: Outstanding. Appreciate it. [0:42:05, 0:42:15]: On that note, there's all the proclamations tonight, ladies and gentlemen. I think I set a record five, I believe. But anyway, it's all good stuff. Really good stuff. God bless you all. Let's move on to new business. [0:42:15, 0:42:21]: Council consideration to approve the uh development agreement to complete requirements for rezoning case. [0:42:21, 0:42:33]: OR number zero three dash fifteen for property located at four three eight East Atlanta Road, Stock East Atlanta Road, Stockbridge, Georgia. Mr. Knight and uh Becca Johnson, please. [0:42:37, 0:42:41]: Good evening, council members and everybody on the call. [0:42:41, 0:42:47]: So um this particular property went through a rezoning in 2003 through Henry County. [0:42:47, 0:42:56]: It was rezoned from residential agricultural to residential um multiple multiple housing, which is RM-3. [0:42:57, 0:43:00]: At that time, one of the zoning conditions as a [0:43:00, 0:43:05]: Um result of that rezoning was to ensure that a development agreement was completed. [0:43:05, 0:43:07]: sign and um [0:43:08, 0:43:12]: executed in order to build out this particular property. [0:43:12, 0:43:15]: So it's been since two thousand three and now um it's battle. [0:43:16, 0:43:23]: Is bringing this item back so that it can be, you know, the development agreement can be approved tonight by the council. [0:43:23, 0:43:26]: Um, just to give you a little bit of information about the property. [0:43:27, 0:43:33]: Again, it's at 438 East Atlanta Road. It's two 23.23 acres. [0:43:33, 0:43:53]: with proposed 201 condominiums at eight dwelling units an acre. So each of you has the development agreement. We worked myself and Mr. Knighton worked with Mr. Washington on composing and staff as well on composing the development agreement and are asking [0:43:53, 0:43:55]: for your review and approval. [0:43:56, 0:44:07]: Okay. Um I have a couple quick questions here. And I'm just out of curiosity. This is not, I'm assuming this is not part of our LCI. This is right outside of the LCI area. Is that correct? [0:44:08, 0:44:16]: I don't know if it's yes, that's correct. It's outside of the LCI, correct. But it's still considered inside our downtown area. Is that correct? [0:44:16, 0:44:18]: Yes, it is. [0:44:18, 0:44:20]: Okay. All right. [0:44:20, 0:44:21]: Okay, w is it? [0:44:21, 0:44:26]: Okay, okay, good deal. All right. On that note, any other questions, questions, concerns, uh council? [0:44:28, 0:44:30]: Okay, Mayor Pro Tem, go ahead, please. [0:44:30, 0:44:50]: Yes, uh a couple I guess this uh development has come forward. A couple of questions. Uh along the East Atlanta Road section, uh the multi-use path is described as seven feet. Uh Ms. Johnson, I believe that East Atlanta Road is one of the roads that is considered for uh the highway corridor. Is that [0:44:50, 0:44:56]: correct or i i thought it was anyway the requirement 10 foot path [0:44:57, 0:45:06]: Let me I I may need to look into that um specifically, but I do under a letter letter D that says the sidewalk width would be seven feet. [0:45:07, 0:45:07]: Um [0:45:09, 0:45:13]: Yes, let me let me check into that. Mr. Nyden, are you familiar with this? [0:45:13, 0:45:22]: As pertains to the one of the chat one of the challenges and issues we have here is obviously this was originally approved in two thousand and three, I believe. And so now we're at twenty twenty one. [0:45:23, 0:45:26]: Coming back септіні єрс летер. [0:45:26, 0:45:27]: Trying to [0:45:27, 0:45:28]: Um [0:45:28, 0:45:29]: Fit A. [0:45:29, 0:45:34]: uh development agreement into an item that had already been rezoned previously. [0:45:35, 0:45:36]: under those conditions. [0:45:36, 0:45:40]: Now obviously it would develop potentially develop if it's approved. [0:45:41, 0:45:47]: Um at this present time, but we're we're looking at a 17-year gap, and obviously certain things have changed. [0:45:47, 0:45:50]: With respect to um our requirements. [0:45:50, 0:45:57]: Um I think one of the things may be to if if the applicant is on the phone and I think Mayor Pro Tem, you're what you're [0:45:57, 0:45:59]: um alluding to is [0:46:00, 0:46:05]: ensuring that the path is a ten foot path versus the seven, which is part of the conditions. Is that right? [0:46:06, 0:46:18]: Right. I believe uh East Atlanta Road is covered by the uh highway overlay corridor. I believe it's one of the roads listed. So that would require a 10 foot path if that that is correct. So [0:46:18, 0:46:34]: Uh if we could check into that. And then uh one of the conditions said a minimum sidewalk width of three feet. Uh I think we know at this point three feet, the interior sidewalks at three feet would be uh insufficient. The last zoning that we did about thirty days ago. [0:46:35, 0:46:41]: I think we up the sidewalks to at least uh four feet and we had recommended that they're on both sides of the street. [0:46:42, 0:47:02]: uh not just one side of the street. So and being consistent in order to move us in the direction that we're gonna go with the uh ULDC, uh, that would be a recommendation that I think that we want to be consistent in in each zoning that this council uh would move forward with uh along the way. And then the other question [0:47:02, 0:47:12]: question that I had is I think one of the conditions within there was that there would be various uh the the the um the facades or the would be [0:47:12, 0:47:16]: Would be what they would the facades would be varied depending upon [0:47:16, 0:47:22]: what the units uh dependent upon the conditions out of various figures, uh the rendering. [0:47:22, 0:47:23]: Um [0:47:23, 0:47:30]: I just want to make sure that we are we are uh adhering to that and that the that uh whatever rendering that you [0:47:30, 0:47:31]: Oh [0:47:32, 0:47:42]: uh send forward to us has that we don't want uh and I think uh hopefully I can speak for myself and then uh the what the consistency of this council is being we really didn't want to have [0:47:42, 0:47:44]: A a cookie cutter type. [0:47:44, 0:47:47]: uh product. We wanted to have something consistent. [0:47:47, 0:47:50]: with uh where where there's varied and then [0:47:51, 0:47:55]: You know, and having varied roof lines and pitches and things like that. That was a good [0:47:55, 0:47:57]: uh recommendation. [0:47:57, 0:48:00]: uh that they uh actually put forth [0:48:00, 0:48:06]: uh if the maybe the applicant could speak to that when they get ready to speak and then how many different uh [0:48:07, 0:48:16]: floor plans will they offer. Hopefully it will be more than one or there will be several. So that that will help in the variations as well. [0:48:19, 0:48:21]: Okay, any other thanks. Any other [0:48:21, 0:48:23]: Um uh Councilman Blount, go ahead, please. [0:48:26, 0:48:28]: Thank you, Mayor. Um [0:48:28, 0:48:34]: Some of my concerns is that when we look at uh an 18 year old development um [0:48:35, 0:48:40]: Agreement is that make sure that we're dissecting it to that it does fit in with uh [0:48:40, 0:48:46]: with the requirements that we already have established because there wasn't a development agreement already in place. [0:48:46, 0:48:49]: Um, I don't think that it would be anything grandfathered in. [0:48:50, 0:48:55]: uh for the for us as a city in uh the process was [0:48:55, 0:49:03]: fully completed with the county. Uh I'm looking at the amount of acreage. Uh what was that acreage? Was it 22 or 23? [0:49:05, 0:49:09]: Mr. Knight. Twenty-three point twenty three plus or minus acres. [0:49:11, 0:49:13]: I'm looking at the amount of amount of acres. [0:49:14, 0:49:22]: uh with the amount of homes uh you you're looking at uh two 201 uh condos um [0:49:22, 0:49:25]: And I just I guess some of the some of the um [0:49:27, 0:49:47]: Some of the some of the small details and and well they could become large details when you talk about street width and all of these things, when you're talking about uh uh working in a dynamics of 23 acres, uh is that 23 buildable acres or 23 acres of for the whole project as a whole? That's one thing that I didn't. [0:49:47, 0:49:49]: see that was clear for me either. [0:49:50, 0:49:53]: Uh Miss Johnson, are you familiar with that? [0:49:56, 0:50:04]: Um that's twenty three acres raw raw land that was um approved under the rezoning was for the twenty three acres, but any [0:50:05, 0:50:18]: Um any property that was unusable or undevelopable would have to go through our um our civil engineering process for review so we can determine what how much of that property is actually usable for this project. [0:50:18, 0:50:23]: Because that's that wasn't clear to me that if it's to pull twenty-three acres. [0:50:23, 0:50:24]: That was buildable. [0:50:24, 0:50:35]: Or was it just the 23 acres for the total uh project? Uh and I think that that's that becomes important to know because then you're still talking, then you're talking about another condensed. [0:50:36, 0:50:56]: uh condensing of the project in itself. And then then we still then now have to go in to not so much as lot sizes, but you want to go into uh street widths and and other things that we've uh set a standard for. And we also wanted to be in line with the UDC that we uh have coming forth. So I think that as a [0:50:56, 0:51:16]: Quite a bit that needs to be discussed with this property uh beyond tonight. Uh and just in my opinion, because uh even some of the questions that was brought up by Mr. Alexander concerning uh pertaining to um the 10-foot paths and uh 10-foot sidewalk, just a lot of details that we [0:51:16, 0:51:18]: I just want to make sure. [0:51:18, 0:51:33]: that whatever buildable acres that they have, that we're able to get those standards in, even when it comes to the materials of the uh project. So I think it's a lot that we have to discuss pertaining to this project, uh, in my opinion tonight. [0:51:36, 0:51:39]: Okay, uh any other comments from the council? [0:51:41, 0:51:43]: Um Ms. Barber, go ahead, please. [0:51:45, 0:51:49]: Um, I agree with Councilman Blount. Um considering the [0:51:50, 0:51:57]: plans for this was so long ago. I'm just concerned about the standards that we have now. [0:51:57, 0:51:58]: And [0:51:58, 0:52:03]: maybe a little different, well a lot different than what we had then. [0:52:03, 0:52:04]: Um [0:52:06, 0:52:10]: I don't know this process, so I just have to ask a [0:52:10, 0:52:12]: Innocent question. So [0:52:12, 0:52:18]: Eighteen years ago, did this go through like the planning commission board and they vetted all of this? [0:52:19, 0:52:22]: Do we know? Yes, we did. [0:52:23, 0:52:29]: who was required to go through to the um planning commission and then to um [0:52:29, 0:52:32]: The commissioners, I mean the uh city council. [0:52:32, 0:52:34]: Okay, so [0:52:34, 0:52:37]: They approved the plans based on the standards then. [0:52:38, 0:52:39]: Um [0:52:40, 0:52:44]: I don't know exactly how much of our standards has changed since then. [0:52:45, 0:52:48]: Um I am concerned also about the [0:52:48, 0:52:54]: walking trails or the paths. Um I'd pretty I really would like to see 10 foot paths. [0:52:55, 0:52:58]: But I don't know if that is something that we could ask for at this point. [0:53:00, 0:53:01]: Is it Mr. Knighton? [0:53:02, 0:53:03]: Miss Johnson. [0:53:04, 0:53:06]: It certainly is. Yeah. Um [0:53:06, 0:53:10]: It certainly is and um hopefully you know the applicant is able to [0:53:11, 0:53:12]: Um [0:53:12, 0:53:16]: have that conversation and I think we'll have to possibly go back and [0:53:16, 0:53:33]: address each of these items um brought up by the council tonight and see where things stand from um working with our city attorney and working with the applicant on uh making some adjustments. Um, especially we're talking about building materials and the overlay. [0:53:33, 0:53:41]: um may require us going back to take a look at everything to and then come back to the to the city council. [0:53:41, 0:53:42]: Okay. [0:53:42, 0:53:44]: I would feel much more comfortable with that. [0:53:44, 0:53:45]: I know. [0:53:45, 0:53:46]: Thank you. [0:53:47, 0:53:49]: I would venture to say that uh [0:53:49, 0:54:03]: eighteen years, 17 years or so ago, uh that all of us that are in elected positions now or this primary staff, none of us were here at this time. We're not on this in this in our positions. So these other individuals per many years ago that made the decision. [0:54:03, 0:54:10]: uh on this aspect. So uh but I would assume the applicant is available for any questions if there are any other questions from the council. [0:54:10, 0:54:21]: Mayor, I think Councilman Thomas had been trying to get your attention. I'm sorry, I can't I because of screen I can't I didn't see him. There we go. I'm sorry, Councilman Thomas. I did not see him. Thank you. Go ahead, sir. Uh thank you, Mr. Nine. [0:54:21, 0:54:22]: Uh [0:54:22, 0:54:26]: Mayor and Council, um I'm not sure if Mrs. Battle [0:54:26, 0:54:29]: is available. I I have um [0:54:30, 0:54:32]: read through this document and [0:54:32, 0:54:35]: It indicates um an exhibit C. [0:54:36, 0:54:39]: Uh, some of the concerns that K has raised. [0:54:39, 0:54:41]: Um it is in um [0:54:42, 0:54:43]: A zivic C [0:54:44, 0:54:45]: And it speaks to [0:54:46, 0:54:48]: Uh not in much detail. [0:54:48, 0:54:50]: Excuse me, but it states that [0:54:51, 0:54:53]: Uh disagreement would be [0:54:54, 0:54:55]: Approve [0:54:55, 0:54:58]: if many of these things uh were met. [0:54:58, 0:55:00]: Um is Mrs. Battle. [0:55:00, 0:55:01]: Available. [0:55:03, 0:55:10]: He is not. I'm Steve Moore with Moor Bass Consulting. Uh Miss Battle wasn't able to be here on the call tonight. So I'm [0:55:10, 0:55:14]: The civil engineer that I'm happy to answer all of these questions and [0:55:14, 0:55:16]: And more, but uh [0:55:16, 0:55:23]: Okay, s thank you, sir. Um are you um able to speak to uh exhibit C? [0:55:23, 0:55:25]: Uh it's it speaks to [0:55:26, 0:55:28]: uh sidewalks [0:55:28, 0:55:31]: Uh it speaks to tree planting. [0:55:31, 0:55:35]: Um and and many other things in the in the states that [0:55:35, 0:55:36]: Um [0:55:37, 0:55:40]: That this is a prerequisite uh for this. [0:55:41, 0:55:45]: To be approved that these items in exhibit C. [0:55:45, 0:55:47]: Um will have to be met. [0:55:48, 0:55:49]: Um now [0:55:50, 0:55:53]: I number my pages in in my book is [0:55:55, 0:55:57]: You mooded, Castleman Thomas. You mooded yourself. [0:56:00, 0:56:08]: Councilman Thomas, there you go. Sorry, yeah, I have my my folder here on my keypad. But um exhibit C sirve. [0:56:08, 0:56:12]: Um if you could find that in your book, it it speaks to some of those things. [0:56:13, 0:56:16]: Yes, sir. And approval is dependent upon [0:56:16, 0:56:19]: Um many of these things being met. [0:56:19, 0:56:22]: That are highlighted in uh exhibit C. [0:56:22, 0:56:28]: Now it does not, it talks about sidewalks, but it does not give you uh length. [0:56:28, 0:56:29]: Um [0:56:30, 0:56:32]: Mayor Pro Tem, it did say um [0:56:33, 0:56:35]: Each unit shall have different brick. [0:56:36, 0:56:39]: stucco and mercenary uh thing [0:56:39, 0:56:41]: from each other. [0:56:42, 0:56:43]: So I think [0:56:43, 0:56:49]: Uh you alluded to that, Mr. So if you all could go to this document, you will see [0:56:50, 0:57:03]: Some of the issues uh that you spoke of is here, but it is but it is not in detail. So I don't know, sir, if you could um if you could speak to some of those, but I'm somewhat in agreement. I would love to see this development, but [0:57:03, 0:57:05]: I I think some of these um [0:57:06, 0:57:11]: Things need to be fleshed out somewhat if you cannot assure us that [0:57:11, 0:57:14]: These things are not in it's a pretty thick packet, but [0:57:14, 0:57:18]: I went through a lot of it and I know it it referenced [0:57:18, 0:57:20]: Um exibi C. [0:57:20, 0:57:25]: And it speaks to uh to a nominal thing. Could you speak to the exhibit C? [0:57:26, 0:57:32]: Yes, um it does uh reference exhibit C in the uh in the first page. [0:57:33, 0:57:37]: uh in g in generality, but if you go down to the [0:57:38, 0:57:41]: Uh page two under item e. [0:57:41, 0:57:43]: What it does is it holds off [0:57:43, 0:57:48]: The issuance of any land disturbance project, uh land disturbance permits for this project. [0:57:48, 0:57:49]: Uh [0:57:49, 0:57:52]: Conditioned on acceptance of item C. [0:57:53, 0:57:54]: Uh which [0:57:55, 0:57:58]: Would be something that would be done during the final design phase once you know. [0:57:59, 0:58:05]: the grades of the streets and all of the details associated with that, then we would provide that information to the city. [0:58:06, 0:58:11]: For uh for the building department, the city building department to review to make sure that we've got [0:58:11, 0:58:13]: everything uh met. [0:58:13, 0:58:14]: To the likings of the city. [0:58:15, 0:58:16]: Um [0:58:16, 0:58:16]: Right. [0:58:16, 0:58:22]: It does reference it in that first part, which does lend itself to believe that it needs to be part of this approval. [0:58:22, 0:58:23]: However [0:58:23, 0:58:26]: What it does is it refers to the [0:58:26, 0:58:27]: To [0:58:27, 0:58:32]: the uh exhibit C being part of the development agreement and then it's further explained. [0:58:32, 0:58:33]: In item E. [0:58:34, 0:58:34]: D [0:58:34, 0:58:39]: no disturban land disturbance permit, which is what you have to have to actually build the project, would be issued. [0:58:39, 0:58:45]: until those conditions of ex uh are met and shown as exhibit c [0:58:46, 0:58:48]: I don't know if that hel if that helps explain. [0:58:48, 0:58:53]: Yeah, um but for me, uh I can't speak for the other council. [0:58:53, 0:58:58]: But it clearly states that and it has um another underline that says conditions. [0:58:58, 0:59:00]: And it seemed that [0:59:00, 0:59:02]: The condiciones [0:59:03, 0:59:04]: Under this [0:59:04, 0:59:06]: We have to be broadened a little bit. [0:59:07, 0:59:07]: Uh [0:59:08, 0:59:19]: before I I believe that I could vote for it. So if you could take this back and and and I guess you need to hear a little bit more from us. I don't know if we can get into this in detail tonight. [0:59:19, 0:59:23]: To talk about the conditions. I think Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. [0:59:23, 0:59:25]: Uh spoke to some of those. [0:59:25, 0:59:30]: So I I think the conditions would have to be a little bit more defined. [0:59:30, 0:59:32]: Um, for approval. [0:59:32, 0:59:35]: That speaks to uh street size. [0:59:36, 0:59:39]: and and et cetera. But it is a few pages here. Um [0:59:40, 0:59:43]: Under this exhibit um C [0:59:43, 0:59:45]: That speaks to condition, but [0:59:45, 0:59:47]: It it is not in detail. [0:59:47, 0:59:48]: Yes or [0:59:48, 0:59:55]: Uh if I could, I I can address several of the comments that were made earlier and and I'll do my best to uh [0:59:56, 1:00:00]: Uh Councilmember Thomas to to address any additional questions you've got. [1:00:00, 1:00:00]: Um [1:00:01, 1:00:03]: But uh Mayor Pro Tem Alexander the [1:00:03, 1:00:05]: The questions about the sidewalks. [1:00:06, 1:00:07]: We're okay with a ten foot sidewalk. [1:00:07, 1:00:11]: uh to match the requirements of the highway overlay district along East Atlanta Road. [1:00:12, 1:00:17]: Um and I and frankly four foot sidewalks interior on both sides of the street. [1:00:17, 1:00:18]: We're fine with that too. [1:00:18, 1:00:24]: Um so uh I didn't realize the development groups had three feet. So four feet is is we're good with that. [1:00:24, 1:00:26]: Uh Councilman Blount. [1:00:26, 1:00:36]: Your question about acreage of the project, uh, that acreage is uh that's shown on the site plan or that's in the development agreement does represent the entire acreage. [1:00:37, 1:00:39]: Of the project, uh, we have [1:00:39, 1:00:42]: provided a site plan that I think is part of the development agreement that does [1:00:43, 1:00:51]: uh have a significant amount of open space, uh including undisturbed buffers around the perimeter of the property uh that protects any kind of [1:00:51, 1:00:56]: Environmentally sensitive areas, there's a a small wetland area, there's a couple of creeks. [1:00:56, 1:00:58]: Those areas have been protected with buffers. [1:00:59, 1:01:03]: and setbacks and put in perpetuity in this open space area. [1:01:03, 1:01:05]: Uh in an effort to just [1:01:05, 1:01:07]: To keep those areas safe. [1:01:07, 1:01:08]: Um so [1:01:08, 1:01:13]: that but that acreage is an is a gross acreage of the fee simple portion of that property. [1:01:13, 1:01:22]: Um if that if that makes sense. But it does not represent the actual development area because there's some area that we're setting aside as undisturbed area. [1:01:22, 1:01:23]: Yeah, no. [1:01:23, 1:01:26]: Mr. Moore, if you don't mind, before you move past that. [1:01:27, 1:01:33]: And that's my concern because it this twenty-three acres represents the gross area. [1:01:33, 1:01:35]: I want to see what's netted for [1:01:36, 1:01:55]: development uh outside the setbacks and uh you know all the you know uh whatever if you there's uh retention ponds or anything that needs to be happening. I mean outside of wet areas and all that, what is the net development area of the site because we are talking about 201 condos, which I don't know how [1:01:55, 1:02:15]: those playmates gonna be, but I want to we wanna make sure that also with the uh how wide the roads would be with the amount of acres that you all are working with. And I don't know that do you have that number, what size that you all are gonna be working with for the Yes sir. Yes sir. And I think that also ties into to Councilmember Barber's question about the [1:02:15, 1:02:15]: Uh. [1:02:15, 1:02:19]: Two thousand and three standards related to the two thousand twenty one standards. [1:02:19, 1:02:21]: And just just uh for clarity. [1:02:22, 1:02:29]: Yes, the rules were much different in two thousand and three. And I was here in two thousand and three when we were doing this. So um I know for a fact the rules were different. [1:02:30, 1:02:38]: What we've done, and we were actually fortunate enough to be the original engineers on this project in 2003. Uh, thankful to be working in this area for that long. [1:02:39, 1:02:39]: Um [1:02:39, 1:02:43]: But we did the original master plan, the original zoning, uh and [1:02:44, 1:02:48]: I can tell you over the last year what we've done is we have taken the heart [1:02:48, 1:02:53]: and the intent of that original application and we'd have applied the twenty twenty one standards to it. [1:02:54, 1:03:12]: Everything from fire protection to public works requirements to preservation, you know, new buffers off of wetlands, all those things have changed over the last year. So there really is not much grandfathered in. This is a plan that complies with 2021 rules, both state and local rules. [1:03:12, 1:03:19]: uh fi everything from fire protection to to public works requirements, uh everything else. So I just want to put that out there. [1:03:19, 1:03:22]: As it relates to the um [1:03:22, 1:03:23]: The site area. [1:03:24, 1:03:24]: Uh [1:03:25, 1:03:30]: I don't have the exact acreage of the property we're developing, but I can tell you that I'm just looking at some site data here. [1:03:30, 1:03:33]: That we're setting aside fifty four percent. [1:03:33, 1:03:34]: Little over half of the site. [1:03:35, 1:03:35]: For [1:03:36, 1:03:36]: Preservation. [1:03:37, 1:03:38]: So [1:03:38, 1:03:46]: That means that there is a little less than 50% of the site. So maybe 12 or so acres of the project that's actually being developed. [1:03:47, 1:03:51]: If that makes sense. So uh but it's a very uh kind of [1:03:51, 1:03:53]: Uh intentionally [1:03:53, 1:03:56]: produce plan to set aside and again that's [1:03:56, 1:03:56]: In [1:03:57, 1:03:58]: Very well planned. [1:03:58, 1:04:07]: Lance, you know, buffers to buffer adjacent properties, as well as open space around some environmentally sensitive areas that don't need to be developed. [1:04:07, 1:04:08]: Um [1:04:08, 1:04:09]: And so uh [1:04:09, 1:04:18]: I don't know what that and then we have a lot of also interior open space within outside of the units that's usable, active recreational areas. [1:04:18, 1:04:25]: That contains sidewalks and trails and amenities and playgrounds and all that kind of stuff. That's also included in that. [1:04:25, 1:04:27]: Area that's technically not. [1:04:27, 1:04:29]: For the development of residential units. [1:04:29, 1:04:31]: Because this is a condo. [1:04:32, 1:04:33]: unit project. [1:04:33, 1:04:41]: Really, the development footprint is limited to the streets, the driveways, and the footprints of the buildings. Everything else is common area. [1:04:42, 1:04:42]: So [1:04:43, 1:05:01]: It is just that it's different than a townhome project where the owner might own the front yard and the backyard of his unit. Instead, this is he owns the buildings and everything else is in common area, maintained by an association. That way everybody gets their co yard cut at the same time. Everybody gets their projects, their properties taken care of in the same manner. [1:05:02, 1:05:03]: So [1:05:03, 1:05:04]: Uh it's a little [1:05:04, 1:05:05]: Different [1:05:05, 1:05:10]: When you think about a re a typical residential project, we have fee simple lots that access a [1:05:10, 1:05:11]: А публик стріт. [1:05:11, 1:05:15]: That's not what this is. These are private streets, but they're built to county standards or city standards. [1:05:16, 1:05:19]: Um, but there is a significant amount of green space. [1:05:19, 1:05:24]: That is not associated with fee simple ownership of the lot, if that makes sense. [1:05:24, 1:05:27]: So that that I mean, that's why there's such a big number. [1:05:27, 1:05:30]: Of fifty four percent that's common area. [1:05:31, 1:05:32]: Of this project. [1:05:33, 1:05:34]: All right. Go ahead. [1:05:35, 1:05:45]: I was gonna say yeah, I was gonna say uh Miss Battle has joined us as well now. Good aspect. So I just wanna make that known. Good evening, everyone. I am happy to defer and turn this over to the expert. [1:05:48, 1:05:50]: You've been doing very good. Thank you. [1:05:50, 1:06:02]: Mr. Blount, were you done with your comments, sir? No, well, I guess uh Ms. Battle, since you're on, I guess maybe you can answer uh because now you you're looking at 11.5 to 12 acres. [1:06:02, 1:06:12]: that you're gonna be doing these uh 201 condos on. Are you are you s are you all looking at how high, uh uh two high, three high, high? [1:06:12, 1:06:17]: With that acreage and and what uh we've just talked about. [1:06:17, 1:06:19]: And the street width. [1:06:19, 1:06:22]: I'm just trying to see the layout with this. [1:06:22, 1:06:27]: Uh we how's that gonna happen on 11.5? [1:06:29, 1:06:32]: Gotcha. Um has staff shared the site plan? [1:06:36, 1:06:36]: No. [1:06:37, 1:06:41]: Okay. Um would you all mind if I share my screen and show the site plan? [1:06:41, 1:06:42]: Please. [1:06:53, 1:07:13]: So this is an oddly shaped. Can everyone see the screen? Yes. It's an oddly shaped parcel. You can see when you come into the front of the project, we've got our amenity area here in the front, with uh I believe that's a gazebo and a pool uh play area here in the front. [1:07:13, 1:07:15]: front uh of the project. [1:07:15, 1:07:16]: Um [1:07:16, 1:07:34]: All of the units have a garage and have a pad, two-car pad in front, but we also have lots of guest parking spaces that will also be available to anyone who is a guest uh coming into the project. [1:07:34, 1:07:54]: um to visit anyone. As you go towards the rear of the project, that's where we've got some of the wetland area here in the back. So we've completely stayed out of here and out of the center line of the creek, out of this area. I think Steve mentioned to you the detention feature over [1:07:54, 1:08:14]: here. We still have kind of a connection in a in a green space area behind this area as well. And then you can see throughout we've got walking trails and that's what these things are that you're seeing here or walking trails throughout the community for people to be able to connect, walk around [1:08:14, 1:08:18]: the perimeter um where we will have um [1:08:18, 1:08:38]: our our buffer areas here around the perimeter. One thing to remember about a condo association too is that uh technically they are responsible for the exterior of the building as well. Um so that gives you one point of contact if there's any problems or issues with the facades. Um you know they are responsible. It's not the individual [1:08:38, 1:08:50]: owners, but it is the entirety of the condo association with them paying their mandatory condo fees that allows for the development and the maintenance and upkeep of the property. [1:08:51, 1:08:56]: Um again um we are looking at uh one here two hundred and [1:08:56, 1:09:01]: One units um with a waiting pool, the pocky park, a junior olympic pool. [1:09:02, 1:09:22]: Uh, two playgrounds. Um, all of these things are in line with the original uh zoning that was approved. Remember, this zoning was approved and they were supposed to get a development agreement. It just never happened. Um, and so we put together the development agreement to meet and be consistent with what was um previously approved by city council. [1:09:22, 1:09:22]: Okay. [1:09:23, 1:09:24]: Mayor. [1:09:24, 1:09:25]: Yeah, go right ahead, please. [1:09:26, 1:09:31]: Uh Miss Bellow, thank you for joining us. There's a clubhouse as well, right? Thirteen hundred square foot. [1:09:33, 1:09:40]: Um let me go back and I apologize because I'm not looking at the conditions right now. Yeah, Michelle, that's the building by the pool. [1:09:41, 1:09:43]: Oh, that building right there. There you go. Yes. [1:09:44, 1:09:45]: Okay, and um [1:09:46, 1:09:46]: You know. [1:09:47, 1:09:53]: The plan it looks like now the the the things that uh as you have here I asked question that I wanted [1:09:53, 1:10:02]: Because we did not want the cookie cutter appearance. How many different floor plans are being built here and how many desired different elevations? [1:10:05, 1:10:12]: So I don't know if we've got Jon with he's he's not he's not my assumption we've got uh [1:10:14, 1:10:22]: Okay, that but he's been texting me that that's fine uh and he did say that uh they would verif they would be varying the brick on each unit. [1:10:23, 1:10:25]: Um and he also uh [1:10:26, 1:10:33]: uh said that they would be using carriage doors for garage doors, but there would be variation between each unit and each building group. [1:10:35, 1:10:38]: Right. And you t when we're talking about two car garages, correct? [1:10:42, 1:10:45]: I believe that's correct. Uh Michelle, do you know for sure? [1:10:45, 1:10:50]: Um, I believe that is true and I'm trying to I apologize'cause I wasn't [1:10:50, 1:10:53]: I won't say that I didn't plan on being this call, but I'm just trying to [1:10:53, 1:10:58]: um pull up my information. So if you all bear with me a little bit. But yes, I believe that is true. [1:10:59, 1:11:08]: Okay. And then uh I saw uh on what is the square footage uh uh if while you're looking at that, what is the square footage on the different [1:11:08, 1:11:09]: Uh [1:11:09, 1:11:12]: plans. I mean, what what are you trying to build there? [1:11:13, 1:11:18]: So the minimum you're asking what the minimum square footage is um of the units. [1:11:19, 1:11:27]: Correct. And what what would be the what would be the range? I know that what the minimum is. What are you planning on building and what is the range? Yeah. Okay. So [1:11:28, 1:11:37]: Uh and I'm getting that information as we speak. Uh two car garages for sure, fifteen hundred to nineteen hundred square foot minimum, or that's the range of [1:11:37, 1:11:40]: uh of heat of square footage between each unit. [1:11:40, 1:11:42]: Fifteen hundred and nineteen hundred with a two car garage. [1:11:43, 1:11:46]: To nineteen, all the way up to nineteen okay, all the way up to nineteen. [1:11:46, 1:11:47]: Okay, thank you. [1:11:49, 1:11:56]: There they have three different floor plans that they're providing, uh, again, with alternating exterior elevations to two car garage. [1:11:58, 1:12:00]: And carriage garage doors. [1:12:01, 1:12:05]: All of the garages front entry, or there's a rear entry or side entry. [1:12:06, 1:12:06]: Do you know? [1:12:07, 1:12:09]: They are all front entry. All front entry. [1:12:13, 1:12:15]: Councilman Thomas, you have some questions, sir? [1:12:15, 1:12:20]: Well, uh m Mrs. Balder asked a question about the [1:12:20, 1:12:21]: Plan and [1:12:22, 1:12:24]: I actually sent out a booklet and I'm looking. [1:12:25, 1:12:32]: And uh um you know the same diagram that you're sharing. Also uh table 1.0. [1:12:32, 1:12:40]: It talks about the uh square footage for the uh three floor plans, uh one bedroom, two bedroom, three bedroom. [1:12:40, 1:12:46]: But I guess the overall problem is balloting. You know, we sort of went through this with the other development. [1:12:46, 1:12:47]: Um [1:12:48, 1:12:49]: I know for me. [1:12:50, 1:12:51]: To approve [1:12:52, 1:12:55]: And according to the um [1:12:55, 1:12:57]: development agreement. [1:12:57, 1:13:06]: that a lot of these things just need to be spelled out in the document. I understand, I know uh Mr. Moore said that, you know, the 2021 standards [1:13:07, 1:13:09]: will be adhered to but [1:13:09, 1:13:11]: If it's not in the document. [1:13:11, 1:13:16]: You know, I'm I'm just saying this is sort of the way things operated. [1:13:16, 1:13:19]: Uh, you know, things have to be in right and [1:13:19, 1:13:20]: Um [1:13:21, 1:13:25]: Because we don't want to get caught in a situation like we were the last time. So [1:13:26, 1:13:27]: I just think that [1:13:27, 1:13:42]: Um we need to go back and and one thing I do do, I I read it's a thick document and I and I see some of the thing that you're talking about uh in table one point zero. It talks about the square footage. I see the uh the development plan. I also see [1:13:43, 1:13:46]: [4426.4, 4429.6]: There are conditions that needed to be met before approved. [1:13:50, 1:13:51]: And um [1:13:51, 1:13:54]: I just think we need to get a little bit more into the details. [1:13:55, 1:13:58]: uh with this so that would not be any surprises. [1:13:59, 1:14:03]: My recommendation so we really don't spend a whole lot of time'cause it's obvious that the council's not gonna [1:14:04, 1:14:05]: To approve tonight. [1:14:05, 1:14:10]: But I think at some point in time um the details need to be flushed out. [1:14:10, 1:14:17]: And I guess come back at the very next meeting because I think we all want to see this development, you know, because we are trying to. [1:14:18, 1:14:25]: um, you know, to grow grow the city to a certain aspect. But I think we have to be smart and I know our citizens are gonna hold us to that. [1:14:25, 1:14:26]: So [1:14:26, 1:14:28]: My suggestion would be [1:14:28, 1:14:31]: Uh let's let's get into the details. [1:14:31, 1:14:35]: And let's get them all documented and and bring this back so we can approve. [1:14:36, 1:14:41]: C can I ask a question? I apologize because I was late to um the discussion. [1:14:41, 1:14:42]: Um [1:14:42, 1:14:48]: The development agreement, um we are obligated to um abide by the current zoning. [1:14:48, 1:14:56]: Um requirements under the current zoning ordinance, along with the development agreement itself. [1:14:56, 1:15:03]: Um and the specificity a lot of that um will come as a part of [1:15:03, 1:15:06]: Um putting together the land of Al [1:15:09, 1:15:09]: Hermit. [1:15:10, 1:15:30]: application because there are that to provide and show to your engineers and to your reviewers to make sure that we're in compliance with all of the city's requirements. When you say that you want more specificity, can you give me a better sense of what you want specificity for? [1:15:30, 1:15:40]: Are we talking about what the units look like? You want more on that? Are you talking about the layout? I guess I'm just not certain what specificity we don't have. [1:15:40, 1:15:45]: One example would be the dimensions of the sidewalk that Mayor Pro Tem mentioned. [1:15:45, 1:15:48]: And I'm sort of going through this document. I don't really see [1:15:49, 1:15:50]: Where it speaks to um [1:15:51, 1:15:54]: The size now what I do see it says [1:15:55, 1:15:56]: I'm sorry. [1:15:56, 1:16:05]: Um, I was gonna direct you to paragraph uh two D, which talks about the sidewalks and also um E one, which talks about the streetscaping. [1:16:06, 1:16:10]: Okay, I see what sidewalk shall be installed. [1:16:10, 1:16:13]: to connect adjacent to commercial properties. [1:16:13, 1:16:14]: To the south. [1:16:14, 1:16:17]: And extend to the north along East Atlanta Road. [1:16:18, 1:16:27]: Um and the width of the sidewalk along there would be seven feet in width to a 24 inch curve and two foot grass strip. [1:16:27, 1:16:31]: Okay is what we were proposing because we have to fit within that existing [1:16:31, 1:16:50]: Is is is that in here? Is that in the document, though? Yes. Yes. And that's indeed. And and maybe part of the challenge is you all have not had an opportunity to thoroughly review the agreement itself. Um, but there are we we tried to be as specific as possible because quite honestly, we wanted that specificity as well. [1:16:51, 1:16:57]: Yeah, because um I stayed up pretty late the other night trying to go through this and and you may be correct. Um [1:16:57, 1:16:59]: end that but I try to [1:16:59, 1:17:01]: Do my due diligence to [1:17:01, 1:17:04]: To actually read what is provided to us. [1:17:05, 1:17:05]: Um [1:17:06, 1:17:10]: So let me ask this question, my final question, then I just I'll be quiet on this. [1:17:10, 1:17:13]: So coming before us tonight, um [1:17:14, 1:17:17]: What were you asking us to do tonight? [1:17:18, 1:17:38]: Well, um the requirement was for us to enter into the development agreement. Um we had provided the agreement to both the planning department and the law department uh for them to review. They had reviewed it and indicated that they were comfortable with the information that had been provided um in order for it to be [1:17:38, 1:17:58]: Signed because we had to be in compliance with what the original zoning requested, and that's why you see those conditions attached as an exhibit. The expectation today, quite honestly, was for you all to approve the development agreement and had gone through the process with the planning and [1:17:58, 1:18:09]: and the planning department and the the law department and approve that so that we could then move forward with the submission of our LDP application. [1:18:10, 1:18:30]: Um and it was our understanding that you all had to make that approval. To the extent that you need us to go back and provide some additional information, I just think that it's important that we have some very clear direction about what additional information you all would like to see or if there's a separate meeting that we need to have to go over. [1:18:29, 1:18:35]: those things um but we submitted a development agreement in compliance with the zoning [1:18:35, 1:18:36]: Condition. [1:18:37, 1:18:40]: So to your recollection, all conditions have been met. [1:18:41, 1:19:01]: Yes. And that's what the planning staff had to review was to make sure that we were in compliance with what um had originally been presented. There were a couple of things that were differences between, you know, old code and new code kind of things, so that we were trying to address those kind of issues. Um we are happy to meet and talk. [1:19:01, 1:19:21]: And you know, revise as you know as we need to, but what we are, you know, just to be Blount about it, we're not trying to rezone the property. The property is already zoned. Um, this development agreement is simply what was required uh back then in order to ensure that the development agreement. [1:19:21, 1:19:24]: development would happen as originally conceived. [1:19:24, 1:19:29]: Right. Well Mayor, I'm going to yield back. I I just think for us we just want to make sure [1:19:29, 1:19:32]: that there is a that this is a quality [1:19:32, 1:19:33]: Um [1:19:34, 1:19:37]: development um according to those standards. [1:19:37, 1:19:41]: But me, I'm gonna yield back. Uh I appreciate you, Mrs. Battle and uh Mr. Moore. Uh [1:19:42, 1:19:45]: Uh and I think we all want the same thing. We just want we want quality. [1:19:45, 1:19:47]: And um that's why, you know, we saw the [1:19:48, 1:19:48]: You know [1:19:49, 1:19:50]: Poking some holes, if you will. [1:19:51, 1:19:52]: But mayor I yield back. [1:19:52, 1:19:55]: All right, no problem. Mirapal Tim, your hand was you're next. [1:19:55, 1:20:07]: Yeah, thank you so much. And I think that's exactly what I attempted to do because I do understand we cannot rezone the project, but I brought up the new standard, which was the highway corridor plan. [1:20:07, 1:20:12]: Which would require a ten foot path along East Atlanta Road versus the seven foot. [1:20:13, 1:20:26]: uh path that is outlined. That's the new standard. And then I think Ms. Badder, we agreed uh on over on Brandon Road that four foot sidewalks would be agreeable and we wanted to be very consistent with that. [1:20:27, 1:20:29]: In the last zoning where we had four foot sidewalks. [1:20:29, 1:20:35]: It is inadequate, I think, in today's standards to build a three foot sidewalk which is spelled out [1:20:35, 1:20:39]: Uh in this particular agreement and in being consistent with Brandon Road. [1:20:39, 1:20:42]: We would have sidewalks on both sides of the street. [1:20:42, 1:20:58]: uh as indicated. Those are things that are new standards and we had just discussed those with you uh for our last zoning. So we just wanted you to be consistent with what uh the new standards were in those areas because the highway corridor plan has been into effect uh for several years now. [1:20:59, 1:21:03]: Right. So the the three foot was really just for the walking trails. [1:21:04, 1:21:10]: And that was a minimum. Um, the sidewalk, the one thing that we do have to go back and be very cautious about. [1:21:11, 1:21:28]: is that um we were obligated to extend the sidewalk beyond um our property frontage. In order to achieve that, there has to be sufficient right-of-way already acquired by the city. And if there's some portion that has not been acquired. [1:21:28, 1:21:41]: Um then the expectation would be the city would acquire it. We're happy to build it. Um, but the acquisition of property from other property owners along um the right-of-way path um was not a part of our budgeting. [1:21:42, 1:22:00]: Um or and nor do we feel that that should be our responsibility. But we are, you know, if you want a 10 foot sidewalk and we can put it in in the current right-of-way, that's not a problem for us. Um, it's just that there has to be enough width for us to be able to do that beyond our property boundary line. [1:22:01, 1:22:19]: Um otherwise you're gonna have 10 feet and then it's gonna shrink, then you're gonna have 10 feet and it's gonna shrink. Um so if we can make sure that there is in fact enough right-of-way um for that exterior right-of-way down East Lake, um that's gonna be important to us. And I think we had kind of looked at that and that's why we ended up [1:22:19, 1:22:21]: with the seven foot sidewalk and not the tent. [1:22:22, 1:22:42]: Well, I I certainly would like to see whether we could uh address that because we want to be very consistent in our overall plan. We hope to have a ten foot path along that uh corridor. So it would be it would not make much sense to build a seven foot along there when we plan the overall plan requires that. And again, uh the four foot interior. [1:22:42, 1:22:43]: Just uh well [1:22:43, 1:22:47]: Or something that we have been consistent with you on on the last zone and so [1:22:47, 1:22:57]: Those are the two things. I understand we can't go back and say this, that, or the other, because the project really has already been zoned, but we want to work with you to make the project as best as we possibly can. [1:22:57, 1:23:00]: under existing standards uh if we can. [1:23:01, 1:23:21]: Absolutely. Well, um, I know Steve has heard about the four foot internal uh sidewalks. We'll go back and we'll take a look at that. I'm not sure quite honestly what um the um the width is there. I know that the the walking trails, which is different now. Remember the walking trail and the sidewalks are two totally different things. Right. We would expect that the walking trail north [1:23:21, 1:23:34]: normally mo multi use trails or maybe eight feet uh for a multi use trail. That's why I was saying I didn't understand why there was a seven foot, but I guess you're trying to say that there was a right-of-way issue. Hopefully we can help you resolve that. [1:23:34, 1:23:34]: Okay. [1:23:35, 1:23:43]: And Michelle, before you got on, I don't know if you were on yet, I I did commit that we could uh I feel confident we could change the four foot interior sidewalks. [1:23:43, 1:23:44]: Uh [1:23:44, 1:23:46]: To four foot on both sides. [1:23:46, 1:23:54]: And then I think we could maybe reword the condition related to the uh multi use or to the sidewalk on East Atlanta to [1:23:54, 1:23:59]: ten foot where practical or where right of way exists. Otherwise it would just have to be [1:24:00, 1:24:01]: Uh whatever would [1:24:01, 1:24:08]: be able to provide the two foot landscape strip and then whatever width the sidewalk is appropriate without acquiring additional right of way as a [1:24:08, 1:24:10]: private developer doesn't have the ability [1:24:10, 1:24:12]: to acquire right of way um [1:24:13, 1:24:16]: like a city does. So maybe we just say ten foot where possible. [1:24:17, 1:24:30]: based on that approved section of the two foot landscape strip uh and then the sidewalk. Right. Either that or the city will agree that we will build a 10 foot, but they will acquire the right of way that's necessary. So whichever one, whichever one works. [1:24:31, 1:24:48]: Well, on that note, now thank you, Mr. Knight, because on a note I was coming to you, sir, to find out whether or not you have any idea about this right-of-way issue they're discussing. And I know you just unmuted yourself. So Yeah, no, not in particular. I don't know if we wanna we necessarily want to commit to something like that without really being able to further analyze it. [1:24:48, 1:24:49]: Okay. [1:24:49, 1:24:56]: You know, given the given the given the conversations that have been ongoing here from the council, many good comments and questions. [1:24:57, 1:24:58]: It seems that [1:24:59, 1:25:03]: uh uh there may need to be you know uh just a a simple [1:25:03, 1:25:09]: reevaluation of the conditions or or the provisions that have been discussed here. [1:25:09, 1:25:13]: uh this evening along with some of the provisions of our [1:25:13, 1:25:19]: um present day code uh to see if those can be properly incorporated and how they can be properly incorporated. [1:25:20, 1:25:26]: Along with of course what has already been zoned in terms of conditions to kind of marry those two together. I think that's what I'm hearing. [1:25:26, 1:25:32]: um from members of the council and bring that back to you and show what that look show you what that looks like. [1:25:33, 1:25:35]: Um, in terms of that overall scheme. [1:25:36, 1:25:37]: That's what I'm hearing. [1:25:37, 1:25:37]: Right. [1:25:38, 1:25:40]: I think that's a good assessment. Uh Councilman Blount, go ahead, please. [1:25:43, 1:26:00]: You give me the same. Yeah, just real quick, um, Ms. Battle, um, because I I agree with everything that's been said here because things have changed, even when the point of of um how we deal with impact. So uh, but I still with this 11.5 to 12 acres, I'm still looking at I'm l I [1:26:00, 1:26:05]: I've looked at the plan, but I'm still not getting the street widths. [1:26:05, 1:26:10]: in in uh anything that I'm reading in that plan and um [1:26:11, 1:26:14]: Do you have a lighting plan already established for the property? [1:26:15, 1:26:18]: So the proposed right away internally is fifty feet. [1:26:18, 1:26:22]: Um and that's shown here on the plan. It should be [1:26:22, 1:26:23]: Able to see that now. [1:26:24, 1:26:35]: So the internal street network was 50 feet and we had sidewalks, I believe, on one side, but we're agreeing to sidewalks on both. And then um your other question. [1:26:35, 1:26:38]: Street whip. It's twenty four feet. [1:26:38, 1:26:40]: It'll be twenty four feet wide. [1:26:40, 1:26:42]: You mean the the paved area? [1:26:43, 1:26:47]: Well, I'm w we're we're l I'm stalking straight width because one of the problems we have [1:26:47, 1:26:50]: Is is when we deal with parking. [1:26:50, 1:27:03]: We wanna we need to know what subdivisions are coming in with what street width in order that when we finish our uh plans, we wanna know how to deal with this subdivision that is coming in. And you're saying it's 24 feet. [1:27:03, 1:27:06]: Okay. [1:27:07, 1:27:27]: Right. It's twenty-four feet of pavement. It's a fifty foot width right-of-way. And as I indicated, each unit will have a two-car pad in front of the unit where two cars should be able to fit. And then we also have these additional parking spaces, which are out technically, I guess, out um [1:27:27, 1:27:42]: uh not within the driving lanes. They are outside of the driving lanes so that people will not actually be parking in the driving lanes. They will um have guests parking to park in these parking spaces outside of that. Okay. That's nice. Wow. [1:27:45, 1:28:05]: Okay. And there's parking spaces up here and we have more um parking spaces uh down here and over here. So we've tried to you know disperse them throughout the community so that people um will stay off of the the drive aisle and will park in the guests and we can put no parking signs um throughout the community so that people [1:28:04, 1:28:06]: are not parking on the street. [1:28:08, 1:28:13]: And I think with with these streets being private too, I mean they'll have the ability to enforce that the uh [1:28:13, 1:28:16]: the the property owners association would have the ability to [1:28:17, 1:28:18]: Fun. [1:28:18, 1:28:21]: Whether it was residents that were parking there or whoever else. [1:28:21, 1:28:24]: Mirror, one more question. [1:28:25, 1:28:26]: Go ahead. [1:28:26, 1:28:27]: Me or Ms. [1:28:27, 1:28:30]: Uh uh Mayor Protain, go ahead. [1:28:30, 1:28:35]: Okay. And I've heard you say a couple of times the streets are gonna be private, so the community is is going to be gated. [1:28:42, 1:28:46]: No, to my knowledge, no. The community is not going to be gated. [1:28:46, 1:28:52]: Okay, you're indicating private streets, that'll be they'll be maintained by the association, correct? [1:28:55, 1:29:00]: Um as a part of the condo association, um it it it appears that that is the case. [1:29:01, 1:29:05]: Would you have an issue with w with dating the community? [1:29:06, 1:29:08]: Let me talk to my client about that. [1:29:08, 1:29:14]: Okay, so that they're already private streets, so we don't have to maintain them anyway, but for security the gate might be good. [1:29:15, 1:29:15]: Yeah. [1:29:16, 1:29:17]: Let me talk with them about that. [1:29:17, 1:29:18]: All right, thank you. [1:29:19, 1:29:20]: Councilwoman Gann, go ahead, please. [1:29:21, 1:29:24]: Thank you. I don't see that they're private streets. [1:29:24, 1:29:25]: Um [1:29:26, 1:29:36]: I don't see it. I'm looking here. Um one of my concerns is I I know that there's plenty of side parking there and there's two guard car garages with the [1:29:36, 1:29:39]: Um two spaces available in front of that. [1:29:40, 1:29:43]: My question is what is the actual number of units? [1:29:43, 1:29:45]: to parking ratio. [1:29:48, 1:30:02]: Well, we've got two hundred and one units. Each unit has in essence three part well uh two part garage is four spaces um that are um within the unit itself. [1:30:02, 1:30:07]: So 200 and one times four, I'm not a great math person. [1:30:08, 1:30:17]: Yeah, but I think that's 800 in four spaces plus um the additional parking spaces that we have throughout the community. [1:30:17, 1:30:19]: Which is a hundred and twenty six spaces. [1:30:20, 1:30:21]: Right. So we have [1:30:22, 1:30:25]: Technically over nine hundred parking spaces. [1:30:26, 1:30:28]: And two hundred and nine units, correct? [1:30:28, 1:30:29]: Yes. [1:30:30, 1:30:30]: Okay. [1:30:31, 1:30:33]: I would hope that that would be enough market. [1:30:34, 1:30:48]: And one more comment one more comment, Mayor, if I could to just close things up. Hold on a stand. Stand by Ms. Gantt, are you are you done with your questions, ma'am? I'm not. I have another comment. Um councilman blant that [1:30:48, 1:30:57]: You know, we've had an issue about parking on the streets and when there are parties and there are other things, and you're talking about a a a multi [1:30:57, 1:30:58]: Um [1:31:00, 1:31:03]: A multi family dwelling space. [1:31:04, 1:31:11]: I would still want, and I know Mayor and Council, we've talked about this before, that we want the w roads to be a certain [1:31:11, 1:31:12]: When [1:31:12, 1:31:15]: requirement so if someone just happens to park on the street [1:31:15, 1:31:21]: that there aren't any issues with people passing by. I mean, we've heard this from every subdivision. [1:31:21, 1:31:37]: here in Stockbridge. And I think we have all agreed that we wanted wider roads, wider streets for parking just in for that purpose. Even if code enforcement can come and have them towed and removed, you know, who's to say code enforcement's not busy on [1:31:38, 1:31:43]: some other street that we can't change right now. I think this is the opportunity to make those negotiations. [1:31:44, 1:31:47]: Um and and make those requirements and requests. [1:31:47, 1:31:48]: So that we can [1:31:49, 1:31:50]: Make sure. [1:31:50, 1:31:51]: That um [1:31:52, 1:32:06]: there is ample space there just in case. That's that's you know everybody can have a super bar super bowl party at the same time. I'm just saying. Um that's just so let me ask you this question. [1:32:07, 1:32:27]: Has the city I'm sorry, I didn't mean to um interrupt. Go go No, you're good. I I I just wanted to know, um, you know, this is an issue that I seem to get no matter where I go. Everybody's got this has become a a trigger issue just about in every community. And one of the things is we just abide by whatever [1:32:26, 1:32:33]: the street width requirements are that are printed in your land development ordinance. [1:32:33, 1:32:45]: And I guess based on the comment that um Councilwoman Gantt just made, um is the city looking to amend its ordinance in order to increase the width [1:32:45, 1:33:05]: Of uh for the right-of-way requirements so that when new developers are coming or new projects are coming, um, people know that coming in because right now the width requirement is 50 50 feet. If you all want um to provide for a wider width street, um [1:33:05, 1:33:25]: I think that the the way to do that isn't on a case-by-case basis, but that just needs to be a change in the ordinance period. Um, so that every developer knows coming in what the expectation is. In most instances, it's usually a you can find um some places do 50-foot width, some do 55-foot width. You need to determine what [1:33:25, 1:33:38]: what your pavement width is going to be. But that should not be done on a on a, in my opinion, should not be done on a project by project basis if you're having this problem throughout the city. [1:33:40, 1:33:41]: I don't think we just [1:33:42, 1:33:45]: Obviously, I don't think we thoroughly discussed whether or not we want to change the ordinance to [1:33:46, 1:33:50]: to accommodate what you just mentioned, this battle. Uh that is something I think we have to [1:33:50, 1:33:52]: We have to really think about if we want to do that. [1:33:52, 1:33:53]: Uh then I know. [1:33:53, 1:33:59]: Um stand by Mayor Pro Tem for a second, please. Councilman Robert, did you have anything you need to add, ma'am? [1:34:00, 1:34:02]: Yes, I wanted to know um prize point. [1:34:03, 1:34:05]: Um that is right now. [1:34:07, 1:34:15]: Um, I believe the price points on these are gonna be in the mid um two hundreds, low to mid two hundreds. [1:34:16, 1:34:17]: Um as a as a starting price point. [1:34:18, 1:34:21]: Um, but let me um I can verify that with the client. [1:34:24, 1:34:30]: And if I could speak real quickly to the uh the park the on street parking and uh like Michelle, we deal with this. [1:34:31, 1:34:36]: In lots of municipalities, and we do work across the metropolitan Atlanta area, usually. [1:34:36, 1:34:38]: Just for consideration and future ordinance. [1:34:38, 1:34:39]: adjustments that you want to make. [1:34:40, 1:34:45]: It is either a wider road section to accommodate on street parking. [1:34:45, 1:34:47]: Or the standard road section. [1:34:48, 1:34:53]: But with a requirement for guest parking. And usually that ratio is somewhere around a half of the space per [1:34:53, 1:34:54]: residential units. [1:34:55, 1:34:55]: Um [1:34:56, 1:35:01]: Uh considering all of the math that Michelle just did with the number of cars in the garage and the number of cars in the driveway. [1:35:02, 1:35:14]: plus an extra overflow parking. So it's usually one or the other just for just for whatever that's worth. Uh and that's that's kind of the standard we chose to follow with this project, recognizing that would absolutely [1:35:14, 1:35:18]: had the potential of happening were it not for that off street guest park. [1:35:19, 1:35:20]: Okay. [1:35:20, 1:35:24]: Uh Councilmom woman Barber, are you complete, ma'am? That you good? [1:35:26, 1:35:29]: I guess you're good. Okay, council councilwoman Gand, are you good at this point? [1:35:30, 1:35:35]: I am, thank you. Okay. Okay. Mayor Pro Tem uh Alexander, go ahead, please. [1:35:35, 1:35:50]: Oh I'll defer to Councilman Thomas. He has end up and then I'll close it. Okay, go ahead. Go ahead, Councilman Thomas. I I I just wanted to ask this question to Mr. Knight and Mrs. Johnson. Uh Unified Development Code is is a work in progress. Uh [1:35:50, 1:35:58]: Can you indicate sort of where we are with this issue in that um work in progress? [1:35:58, 1:35:59]: in that development. [1:36:01, 1:36:10]: Yeah, I'd I I'd just simply say that that is the mechanism by which you would make this type of change, a wholesale change that I think Miss Battle was alluding to, since we're in the midst of this process right now. [1:36:11, 1:36:15]: And this has been a concern in terms of parking on the street and [1:36:16, 1:36:19]: and pavement with and even right away with, but I think more so pavement with. [1:36:20, 1:36:24]: That's the mechanism that we would we would use or should use. [1:36:25, 1:36:30]: to make that type of change. And given some of the concerns that have been raised over the last couple of years, even. [1:36:31, 1:36:33]: Um and is referenced here tonight. [1:36:33, 1:36:39]: Um that should be something that should be modified uh to ensure that that at least [1:36:40, 1:36:40]: The [1:36:41, 1:36:51]: tr the um right-of-way widths can accommodate situations in the event that people do park on the street, which likely means a larger or wider right-of-way width. [1:36:52, 1:36:54]: Thank you, sir. I yield back, Mayor. [1:36:54, 1:36:56]: Okay, Ms. Gantt, you had something, ma'am? [1:36:57, 1:37:03]: Right. Thank you. Um, Mayor and Council and and Ms. Battle, just say attorney battle, just so you know. [1:37:03, 1:37:09]: Uh, we're just now getting developments back up and started in Stockbridge. So [1:37:09, 1:37:12]: I this is something that we do wanna change and I've it I brought it [1:37:13, 1:37:18]: out tonight because we haven't been, you know, together. Um [1:37:18, 1:37:35]: where we've been over the code and ordinances and we've had you know some changes, but we also have had these concerns. I mean, I think they made the news about us, you know, not wanting, you know, the parking on the streets and emergency vehicles can't get around. [1:37:35, 1:37:35]: Um [1:37:36, 1:37:38]: And we have to do that. [1:37:38, 1:37:40]: Yeah. [1:37:40, 1:37:48]: Yeah, it's not one one this is not a one time and this is something that I hope that mayor council would consider um going on in the future. Thank you. [1:37:48, 1:37:49]: Absolutely. [1:37:50, 1:37:51]: Uh Mayor Potain. [1:37:52, 1:38:02]: Yeah. Re really, I think that um, you know, uh of course we're gonna hopefully address this in the ULDC uh uh moving forward, uh as Councilman Thomas. [1:38:02, 1:38:03]: uh indicated. I think [1:38:04, 1:38:07]: What what I see about this plan is a willingness upon um [1:38:08, 1:38:28]: The uh the applicant to work with the city because obviously I've never seen a plan like this where they've added extra parking spots coming up front. Most of the time you have to ask for those types of things. So the very fact to me, uh we've seen a new type of approach to doing things like this as far as the two. [1:38:28, 1:38:32]: two car garage, the two spaces out front and [1:38:32, 1:38:36]: Extra parking spaces out in the development. [1:38:36, 1:38:51]: So they don't have to park on the street. This probably needs to be part of the code. And they brought that to us because this is an excellent suggestion to have the parking built in as regular parking outside of the resident parking. [1:38:53, 1:38:54]: Councilman Blount, go ahead, please. [1:38:56, 1:39:01]: Yeah, Ms. Battle, first of all, you know, we definitely thank you all for coming and developing this in I [1:39:02, 1:39:06]: I agree, Miss Alexander. I think I saw that type of parking over in uh Monarch Village. [1:39:07, 1:39:12]: Where have they have the the road that goes inside and and that people can park and it wouldn't be [1:39:12, 1:39:18]: uh impeding on the road. Um just a real quick question uh because you said it was twenty four foot [1:39:18, 1:39:19]: Um [1:39:20, 1:39:23]: The streets are twenty-four, twenty-four feet wide. [1:39:23, 1:39:33]: Um where are you getting the 50 feet? Are you going curb the curb a foot on each side where you're getting 50 feet? Where where are you getting the 50 feet from? That's what I'm trying to figure out. [1:39:35, 1:39:38]: I I can speak to that just from a technical standpoint. The [1:39:39, 1:39:41]: The traditional fifty foot right of way. [1:39:42, 1:39:45]: Would accommodate a twin a a road that's twenty six feet. [1:39:45, 1:39:47]: From the back curb to the back curb. [1:39:47, 1:39:49]: With a two foot grass strip. [1:39:49, 1:39:58]: And then your four foot sidewalk and then room for utilities on the outside of that in a fifty foot wide strip. So when you have private streets. [1:39:59, 1:40:03]: Usually all well, not usually you have to build private streets to county [1:40:04, 1:40:05]: Public standards. [1:40:05, 1:40:06]: In the event that [1:40:07, 1:40:09]: the homeowners association for whatever reason. [1:40:10, 1:40:11]: Uh [1:40:11, 1:40:20]: went defunct, uh the count and the county is or the city is forced to take over those streets. It has to be built to a standard that they accept. So when we lay these streets out, we follow [1:40:21, 1:40:25]: the standards that the city or the county or whatever municipality is has. So [1:40:25, 1:40:27]: They're laid out horizontally. [1:40:28, 1:40:32]: in a fifty foot right of way. When this project gets built under the current [1:40:33, 1:40:37]: layout strategy with it being condos, technically there won't be a right of way. [1:40:38, 1:40:57]: per se, because everything will be owned by the property owners association. But because we have to build these streets and design these streets to city standards, we make sure that in the event that that ever did happen, that they they could fit within a 50 foot right of way, if that makes sense. So when this project is finished out, [1:40:58, 1:41:04]: There technically won't be a right of way, but again, it's just a guide for how we design the streets and how we place utilities, sidewalks, et cetera. [1:41:05, 1:41:08]: Uh quick question. Um [1:41:09, 1:41:15]: Because everything outside of the um actual property line would be common uh area. [1:41:16, 1:41:19]: Is there any way we could at least go up to 26 feet on the uh [1:41:19, 1:41:20]: On the streets. [1:41:21, 1:41:30]: They are twenty they're twenty six feet. They're they are twenty-six feet wide, but it's from the back of curb to back of curb. So technically the travel surface areas is twenty-five feet wide. [1:41:31, 1:41:36]: So the asphalt would be twenty three feet wide and then you have a curbing gutter. [1:41:36, 1:41:42]: Which is, you know, still horizontal. And then you have a six inch curb on either side. So it is twenty six feet wide. [1:41:43, 1:41:45]: You you're looking at twenty six feet, but [1:41:45, 1:41:50]: for is just a common person because that's technical twenty technically twenty-six. [1:41:51, 1:41:52]: But if someone is just driving [1:41:54, 1:41:57]: back and forth. You only got about twenty three feet to work with. [1:41:57, 1:41:58]: It's [1:41:58, 1:42:01]: Does that standard is the same standard that is [1:42:01, 1:42:04]: Ben I mean, I would venture to guess ninety. [1:42:04, 1:42:10]: nine percent, maybe with the exception of a couple, uh, of subdivision streets in Henry County. [1:42:10, 1:42:13]: Have been built to that same. I mean it's been in place since [1:42:13, 1:42:14]: Probably [1:42:14, 1:42:15]: Nineteen ninety. [1:42:16, 1:42:17]: Six. [1:42:17, 1:42:22]: Or so that that same standard. That's what we followed again. That's the public street standard that we followed. [1:42:22, 1:42:28]: Okay, because I know that in even in my subdivision, I know that the the standard the standard here is twenty-seven. [1:42:28, 1:42:30]: Uh but um [1:42:30, 1:42:33]: Okay. I mean I'm no not gonna hold you guys any longer. [1:42:34, 1:42:54]: All right, it seems as though the obviously we won't be approving this tonight. So I guess the question now is and when do we when do we uh address this again? Is this one month from now in our June council meeting or sometime sooner or later? So what's the desire? What makes sense in the desire of the council? What makes sense here uh to get all these type of questions and concerns taken care of? [1:42:54, 1:43:02]: than everything we presented back for some type of approval, if that's the case. And the first hand I saw was Meripro Tem. Go ahead, please. [1:43:02, 1:43:14]: I just need the staff to let us know how long it's gonna take for them to to get this together. If it's the next meeting we can do that, we just need them to guide us on what how long it's gonna take to prepare prepare it. [1:43:16, 1:43:19]: All right. Any other comments from council or staff on that? [1:43:19, 1:43:21]: That recommendational thought process. [1:43:21, 1:43:23]: All right, Mr. Knight, what do you think, sir? [1:43:24, 1:43:31]: I just wanted to make sure in fairness to the applicant, if there were any time sensitive concerns from the applicant. [1:43:33, 1:43:35]: All right. This battle is that to you? [1:43:36, 1:43:51]: Yes, there are there there actually are. We have the property under contract. We are experiencing a little heat from the cellar. Um, so the sooner we can get this done from our perspective, the better. Um we will make our cells readily available if you all have um. [1:43:52, 1:44:07]: um changes or modifications. I don't know if you all want to um take that initial stab at sending us over um whatever changes you want or if you want to have a a call. But if we could get on your next meeting agenda, that would be great. [1:44:08, 1:44:13]: Okay. Our next meeting agenda is actually our working session, which is later on this month. [1:44:14, 1:44:16]: Um the twenty fifth? Is that the twenty fifth? [1:44:17, 1:44:20]: Yes. Twenty fifth. That's the twenty fifth. All right. [1:44:20, 1:44:26]: Okay. Um let's work toward that end then, Mayor. I would I would recommend we we I think we the staff [1:44:27, 1:44:31]: Sells the attorney and Miss Battle and the and the applicant team can work together. [1:44:31, 1:44:35]: Um obviously we want to pull that together uh as soon as we can, provide that to [1:44:36, 1:44:39]: uh the council so that you can have adequate time to review it. [1:44:40, 1:44:42]: All right, sir. Uh Councilman Thomas, go ahead, please. [1:44:46, 1:44:48]: You're mu you're muty, sir. [1:44:52, 1:44:53]: You're still muted. [1:44:57, 1:45:07]: And you get the cursor in place. I I move that um we allow uh this to come back at the uh next council meeting at the work session. [1:45:08, 1:45:09]: So [1:45:10, 1:45:14]: All right. And uh motion was made the second. So all in favor of motion, please indicate. [1:45:15, 1:45:33]: All right, see now she says, all right, so 25th it is. All right. Thank you. There you go. All right. Appreciate it. Appreciate your time and effort. Thank you. Council consideration to approve the 2021-2022 renewal of the city's liability insurance policy. Mr. Knighton and Mr. Walker, please. [1:45:35, 1:45:43]: Uh yes, Mayor Ford, thank you. Uh Mr. Walker is here. Um obviously this is a an annual renewal for liability insurance. [1:45:44, 1:45:48]: Um taking into account the normal and standard items that are included [1:45:48, 1:45:51]: And liability insurance, including things like equipment and then [1:45:52, 1:45:58]: the other forms of liability that any uh uh local government, uh municipal government would have to ensure [1:45:58, 1:46:11]: are covered. We have a couple of things uh um this year as we go into um this coming year's um term with respect to of course our amphitheater that'll be coming online as well. [1:46:12, 1:46:14]: And then uh Mr. Walker and I did have a brief [1:46:14, 1:46:16]: a discussion about um [1:46:17, 1:46:20]: timing in terms of uh a potential police department. [1:46:20, 1:46:24]: But I'll defer to Mr. Walker, allow him to provide you with an overview. [1:46:25, 1:46:28]: Um of the liability insurance and then talk to you about [1:46:28, 1:46:35]: uh the uh estimated premium increase uh which is only about just over four percent, which is fairly good for [1:46:35, 1:46:41]: uh this particular period of time in terms of uh what it was last year versus what is proposed for this year. [1:46:42, 1:46:43]: So I turn over to Mr. Walker. [1:46:44, 1:47:04]: Thank you, Mr. Knighton. Thank you, Council. Um, I'm Chris Walker with Marshall McClendon Agency. I appreciate y'all having me again. Good to see your faces. Uh hard to believe we're still in Zoom meetings, but uh hopefully we'll next next year we'll be maybe in in person, but I appreciate your time. Um as Mr. Knighton said, we we went through a few disc a little bit of a discussion. Travelers insurance is who you're with now. [1:47:04, 1:47:24]: Um they've been on the uh account for a couple of years and they've uh basically said if you're comparing what you had last year to compare to what you have this year without any changes whatsoever. So if you exclude the amphitheater and a few other changes, you're talking about a four point two percent increase uh overall from a premium rate increase, which is actually I mean really great. I mean [1:47:24, 1:47:31]: I mean, I know nobody wants increases, but the what's been going on in the in the uh US and the insurance market with uh [1:47:31, 1:47:51]: you know, lawsuits and um civil unrest and, you know, riots and things and protests and you know leading to damages and all. I don't you know, that's things that we've hadn't really accounted for, the insurance companies hadn't accounted for, along with natural disasters. I know Noonan was one of our clients and uh their schools got hit, you know, a month or two ago. You're seeing more tornadoes, more [1:47:51, 1:48:07]: flooding, more hurricanes. So I'm very pleased with the renewal. We did reach out to a couple of other insurance companies to ask if they had some interest and once they, you know, kind of knew that we were getting a very low increase on the renewal, they really just felt like they could not compete. Um we'll keep [1:48:07, 1:48:08]: Keep well. [1:48:08, 1:48:28]: reviewing that every year for you. If we don't we don't feel like travelers is being uh doing we've been with one beacon before we moved moved that coverage cuss we felt like they were uh not competitive on the pricing from when we first went there. So um you know travelers has done a good job on this renewal. Uh one of the things we talked about um Mr. Knight and and Miss Holliday we discussed last week [1:48:28, 1:48:48]: Is this this number you're seeing includes the amphitheater, a$20 million increase on uh the amphitheater values? But we discussed not everything that you've done for uh the amphitheater will actually be insurable. So your land, your site clearing, those sort of things, once they're completed and done, we're really not [1:48:48, 1:49:07]: insuring the land, we're insuring the structures, we're insuring the contents, we're um ensuring any type of you know physical um items that you may have that would be insurable. So I know just an early look, I think we talked about um decreasing that from 20 million to 17 million on the values. [1:49:07, 1:49:27]: And I think we have a little bit more time to really dive into that and make sure we're accurate. I think the the proposed uh changeover is June 15th, I believe. Um right now you're under the builder's risk coverage through the contractor. Uh so we're gonna keep that coverage there. There's no reason to double insure you, so you're gonna keep the builder's risk coverage uh for the amphitheater until. [1:49:27, 1:49:44]: tool, they basically give the clear and free that we're done, they've handed it over to you, then we'll start insuring it at that time. So you'll see about a month's premium savings there from what these numbers are. Plus we're going to reduce the values a little bit when we come up on an agreeable value for those. [1:49:45, 1:50:05]: Another um item we talked about, there's a few changes that may have been noted on the premium summary. We're trying to get those clarified uh with uh travelers now uh that we we found the errors on the quotes. So we're always we review those for you to make sure that they're accurate. Uh so there's a few minor changes there uh that we're gonna make and uh your your renewals may not. [1:50:04, 1:50:24]: nineteenth. So we'll have those those changes back to uh Mr. Knight and Miss Holliday uh you know this this week on those changes. We should hopefully get those tomorrow and then we'll talk more about the amphitheater. We did talk about the law enforcement. Currently you do not have law enforcement legal liability coverage, which is would be a new coverage for you. We discussed, I believe the plans are the higher plans [1:50:24, 1:50:29]: police chief this year. Uh once that police chief is brought on duty. [1:50:30, 1:50:39]: you know, he he then need he or she then needs to be protected for the law enforcement legal liability. Um I'll be sending them a supplemental application. Some of that premium is um [1:50:40, 1:51:00]: But them, the police chief not really having any active duty role where they're patrolling and arrest, you know, I doubt they're gonna be going out and arresting people by or uh really physically out. They're really just trying to build a police force. It should be a minimum premium. I know minimum premium amount is like a thousand dollars. I'm not saying it's going to be a thousand dollars, but it's not gonna be, we're not talking about a [1:51:00, 1:51:20]: ton of money. Of course, once you start adding law enforcement officers, your autos, your uh police lead equipment, those sort of things, that's of course going to be factored in to the next renewal, which we've talked about. I'd like to at least, you know, not they've y'all have been great about keeping me included on changes um to make me aware of those, but at least to come up with some budget numbers. [1:51:19, 1:51:26]: for you so you'll kind of know here's what the insurance costs may be with law enforcement and of course law enforcement has been um [1:51:27, 1:51:37]: you know, a lot of things have been going on in in the in the United States this year with law enforcement and a lot of claims and and uh you know incidents and that sort of thing. So [1:51:37, 1:51:57]: Uh travelers insures a lot of a lot of city municipal governments across the nation. So um I know they're being fair in those renewals, but law enforcement is an area of course that is under pressure. Um auto insurance is under pressure right now, which we may see. So I would like to at least be able to come up with some some potential premium values for y'all as [1:51:57, 1:52:01]: is you come up with a budget you know later in the year. That's something we discussed as well. [1:52:02, 1:52:03]: I miss what? [1:52:03, 1:52:23]: All right, this one. Yeah, I got a question here for you. I obviously we're looking to for an approval of this this evening, but yet you mentioned in your conversation that there's a few enough different numbers you have to tweak out or or adjust somewhere between now and the 19th, when I guess a coverage date is supposed to start on this aspect. So I I guess I'm just kind of concerned. [1:52:23, 1:52:27]: [6747.3, 6763.7]: approving something tonight, whereas that there's still some additional adjustments that you want to give us in in this aspect as far as I would I would say if you're if you're comparing um so you know the worst case scenario is on this piece of paper which would be the 261, 565. [1:52:44, 1:53:04]: But it's gonna be for the and then we're talking about an annual premium, of course. So um, you know, we're talking about adjusting the amphitheater, and these are things that are just now we're discussing because we're getting at the end of the project. So it's kind of a work in progress. Um I would say that the you know 261-565 would include the full value of the amphitheater, which would be a$20 million increase. [1:53:04, 1:53:16]: increase, which we know is not the fact. It'll be less than that. This number will not get any worse from that. It would only go lower if we're if we're decreasing the values of the of the amphitheater. [1:53:16, 1:53:36]: That yeah, I don't know if that that helps you in in that. Okay. That's that's that's fine. I I appreciate that. And then of course, uh upon the uh acceptance of a uh police chief, then we'll have to make some adjustments at that time whenever that police chief comes online and then of course continue to tweak and develop the insurance process as we get a different uh [1:53:36, 1:53:45]: Different amount of employees for the police department if things come along. Okay. All right. That's that's all that I have right now. I'm pretty sure the other questions from the council at all. [1:53:45, 1:53:56]: Anybody? I see no questions, no concerns. All right. If that's the case, then I just need a motion as to accept this uh policy as is stated by Mr. Walker has presented. [1:53:58, 1:53:59]: Is there a motion? [1:54:00, 1:54:02]: So move from Ms. Ganttz there a second. [1:54:02, 1:54:03]: So [1:54:03, 1:54:06]: Mr. Mayor Potem second, any further discussion? [1:54:07, 1:54:09]: And if not all in favor, please indicate. [1:54:10, 1:54:12]: And I have unanimous decision. Fantastic. [1:54:12, 1:54:17]: Thank you very much. I appreciate it. No, have a good evening. Thanks so much. [1:54:19, 1:54:34]: Uh council to approve change order number three for the waste uh water treatment plant improvements in amount of three hundred two thousand eight hundred dollars. Funding source uh wastewater fund balance, uh Mr. Aaron and uh Mr. Hosetter. [1:54:35, 1:54:42]: Yes, Mr. Mayor. I'll uh defer this to Mr. Holt Singer and he'll explain what his goal is. [1:54:42, 1:54:43]: Yeah. [1:54:43, 1:54:45]: Okay. Okay, Brad, go ahead, please. [1:54:45, 1:54:49]: Thank you, Mayor and Council, for uh hearing me. Uh [1:54:50, 1:55:10]: First, I want to address the change order. The reason for the change order versus bidding it out is because we're having permit violations because of equipment failure. Uh I know we've done a lot of work over the I don't know, I guess two or three years. We put a lot of money in our treatment plant. We've replaced a lot of stuff. [1:55:10, 1:55:30]: stuff and there's two major components left at the wastewater treatment plant that hasn't been replaced or rehabbed or anything like that. Uh these this is component is 30 years old. It's on our last maintenance we've seen the [1:55:30, 1:55:50]: problem we know the problem and the only option is replacement. I would like to rebuild it, but it's just not a viable thing. They're just they're just too old and it's it'd be throwing money away. And as far as uh the change order versus bidding, because we [1:55:50, 1:56:07]: are in you know experiencing permanent violations because of it. I know the permit the uh bidding process you know it's it's lengthy at best and uh I would think we plus I think we'd save money by just doing the change order because we wouldn't have to pay for the bidding. [1:56:09, 1:56:09]: Okay. [1:56:10, 1:56:13]: Council, any question for Mr. O Singer? [1:56:14, 1:56:15]: I mean [1:56:15, 1:56:26]: Okay, Ms. Knight, sorry. I wanna make sure we make sure we clarify a couple of things. This is part of we we're working on the wastewater treatment plant upgrade as part of the overall upgrade, correct? [1:56:27, 1:56:27]: Correct. [1:56:28, 1:56:34]: And this would be an additional component to that overall essentially that overall upgrade. [1:56:34, 1:56:36]: Correct. All right. That's correct. [1:56:36, 1:56:39]: So since this work is being done and [1:56:39, 1:56:42]: The the overall wastewater treatment plant upgrade. [1:56:43, 1:56:45]: is being completed. [1:56:45, 1:56:49]: This component which has been identified as being problematic. [1:56:49, 1:56:51]: And needs replacement. [1:56:51, 1:56:55]: Is now um being requested to be a part of. [1:56:55, 1:57:01]: this overall upgrade as a ch or or as a change order included with the this overall upgrade. [1:57:01, 1:57:03]: Correct. Right. Okay. [1:57:05, 1:57:06]: Captain Blount, go ahead, please. [1:57:07, 1:57:11]: Brad, my question on this is that because you all have noticed it. [1:57:12, 1:57:16]: Um, that's gonna be need needing the replacement for quite a while. [1:57:17, 1:57:25]: In order that the city would not just now but in the future, stay into competitive bidding for companies to do work. [1:57:26, 1:57:29]: If that was something foreseeable that needed to be replaced. [1:57:29, 1:57:32]: Then the bidding process could have started months ago. [1:57:33, 1:57:37]: And then because if we start to use utilize companies without a [1:57:38, 1:57:53]: uh uh a bidding process, then then first of all we don't deal with competitive bidding uh when it comes to procurement and we're just uh saying, well, since they're doing work over there, we'll just give them this work. And I don't think we should start that type of practice. [1:57:53, 1:58:04]: Uh it especially when it comes to a a foreseen problem that would months down the road we're gonna have to be replaced anyway, which you all just said. So I I would I would that we would just [1:58:05, 1:58:10]: Look at what needs to be done down the road where we can still keep procurement intact. [1:58:11, 1:58:15]: versus awarding companies without any type of competitive price. [1:58:16, 1:58:24]: It it wasn't foreseeable. This was a problem. I knew the the components were were aging, but I was hoping we'd get, you know. [1:58:24, 1:58:32]: a few more years out of them, five, six years, but it just didn't happen. Uh so it wasn't foreseeable. [1:58:32, 1:58:38]: If it was three or four or five years from now, then I'll say, yeah, we need to bid it out because I knew they would go bad. [1:58:39, 1:58:47]: But what they still lasted way longer than they expected and the city got their money worth out of them. Um [1:58:49, 1:58:58]: Maybe you're right. Maybe maybe I should have foreseen that, you know, in in a better way, but it it was I didn't. [1:58:59, 1:59:03]: Well, I I'm only saying, Brad, that that six months out from now. [1:59:04, 1:59:05]: You knew that this [1:59:05, 1:59:12]: gonna have to be replaced. Really it was two years ago, but six months from now, you know that it was outdated and at some point in time. [1:59:13, 1:59:18]: Who's gonna replace another that's all I'm saying? I'm and and and and I support whatever you all are doing over there to [1:59:19, 1:59:23]: To make things better and to keep the ratings we have when it comes to clean water and see the stockbridge. [1:59:24, 1:59:27]: But also just want to make sure that we're uh dealing with uh [1:59:28, 1:59:31]: competitive pricing when it comes to procurement to make sure that we're getting [1:59:32, 1:59:34]: Quality work at the best price that we can get it. [1:59:38, 1:59:40]: Okay, Councilwoman Barber, go ahead, please. [1:59:43, 1:59:46]: Okay, Mr Hi, Mr. Holster, singer. [1:59:47, 1:59:50]: Um so we have a current agreement with [1:59:50, 1:59:51]: I'll self. [1:59:52, 1:59:53]: Constructor [1:59:53, 1:59:54]: Yes. [1:59:54, 1:59:56]: So you're just wanting to [1:59:56, 1:59:57]: Um [1:59:57, 1:59:58]: Piggyback. [1:59:58, 2:00:02]: so to speak, on that existing contract with the change order for this. [2:00:03, 2:00:03]: Correct. [2:00:04, 2:00:09]: Okay, thank you. Um my next question is for our Mr. Wiggins. Um [2:00:09, 2:00:12]: So for this particular account. [2:00:13, 2:00:14]: Um it said [2:00:15, 2:00:20]: This is coming out of the wastewater treatment fund balance. [2:00:20, 2:00:22]: Yes. And account for that. [2:00:24, 2:00:27]: There's a uh yes fund balance account. [2:00:27, 2:00:28]: For each uh [2:00:29, 2:00:31]: uh fun we have [2:00:31, 2:00:32]: In the city. [2:00:32, 2:00:35]: This right here will be combined with your water and stool. [2:00:36, 2:00:38]: But you can um which is about [2:00:39, 2:00:41]: It's sitting at about eight point four million now. [2:00:42, 2:00:44]: Okay. Fine bounce. [2:00:45, 2:00:47]: For the waste water. [2:00:47, 2:00:50]: But water and sewer. Now if you want to break it out with [2:00:51, 2:00:54]: What I've done, you can do it by percentage. Um [2:00:54, 2:00:57]: We break it out by percent, let me put it up real quick. [2:01:00, 2:01:01]: Okay. So [2:01:02, 2:01:08]: If you can tell me what the current balance is in that particular account. [2:01:09, 2:01:14]: Before this change. In the water and sewers eight, it's eight point four million. [2:01:14, 2:01:15]: We're as of today. [2:01:18, 2:01:19]: Okay. [2:01:20, 2:01:20]: Let's see. [2:01:24, 2:01:25]: And if I break it out. [2:01:28, 2:01:30]: Water take about fifty four four percent. [2:01:31, 2:01:34]: And sewer would take about forty six percent. [2:01:34, 2:01:36]: Equates to if you break up that eight point four. [2:01:37, 2:01:38]: Million [2:01:38, 2:01:43]: Water would come out to be four point five and sewer would come out to be three point nine. [2:01:45, 2:01:45]: Yeah. [2:01:46, 2:01:48]: Thank you. [2:01:48, 2:01:49]: Thank you. [2:01:50, 2:01:53]: Okay, Mayor Pro Tem, uh go ahead, please. [2:01:53, 2:02:05]: I want to thank Councilwoman Barber for that excellent question. Understand, did you hear what he just said? That's eight million dollars in this account. Now, when folks talk about the city being financially solid and stable. [2:02:06, 2:02:15]: This this fund balance for this particular water and sewer. So we have the money with which to make these improvements and infrastructure. So [2:02:15, 2:02:18]: It's incumbent upon us to move forward with it. So I think [2:02:18, 2:02:23]: uh the water and sewer department uh for bringing this ahead because we need to [2:02:23, 2:02:29]: Go ahead and put some of these things in action as we move forward with um growing the city. Thank you. [2:02:31, 2:02:36]: Any other questions from the council? And if not, I need a motion to accept this proposal. [2:02:37, 2:02:40]: So moved. Ms. Kant, is there a second? [2:02:42, 2:02:43]: Is there a second? [2:02:43, 2:02:44]: Perfect. [2:02:45, 2:02:47]: Mirapol Chamaz and any further discussion. [2:02:47, 2:02:49]: And if not, all in favor motion, please indicate. [2:02:51, 2:02:55]: And I see you now see it. Fantastic. Thank you, Brent. Appreciate it. [2:02:55, 2:03:01]: Okay, uh council consideration to approve installation of surveillance cameras at the wastewater treatment plant. [2:03:01, 2:03:15]: An amount of twenty-five thou uh twenty-five thousand six hundred six dollars and thirteen cents and annual monitoring fee of three thousand two hundred forty-nine dollars and twenty-nine cents. Once again, this is uh Mr. Aaron and Brad. [2:03:15, 2:03:30]: Please sir. Yes, Mr. Mayor. Uh the sewer department budgeted$24,300 for surveillance cameras to be installed at the wastewater plant. So since this exceeds the city manager's signing authority and it's a little bit over. [2:03:30, 2:03:39]: The amount that was budgeted, the uh wastewater plants the only facility in the city that does not have surveillance or intrusion monitoring. So [2:03:40, 2:03:42]: We're we're coming before council. [2:03:42, 2:03:44]: To request that we be allowed to install the [2:03:45, 2:03:46]: Surveillance cameras. [2:03:46, 2:03:49]: Okay. Appreciate any questions, council? [2:03:50, 2:04:02]: And there are no questions. I'd say one one question. I'm sorry. I want us holding. Well now as we start adding these cameras and we doing it in different areas, is there overall plan for just adding them? [2:04:02, 2:04:07]: Uh are we just kind of going as we go? Do we have a comprehensive plan?'Cause certainly. [2:04:07, 2:04:12]: It would be a good idea to have cameras in a lot of areas in the city. So is there a comprehensive plan? [2:04:12, 2:04:15]: Maybe Mr. Knighton or Mr. Aaron can speak to it. [2:04:17, 2:04:23]: Well as you know, we've got cameras at a number of facilities, uh including several several parks facilities and obviously [2:04:24, 2:04:30]: Our municipal facilities and the wastewater treatment plant um is an area that we need to make sure that we cover. [2:04:31, 2:04:35]: Um obviously as the amphitheatre is being built, there's several cameras as you probably noticed from your tours. [2:04:35, 2:04:38]: in and around that area. And we're also going to [2:04:38, 2:04:39]: Look at putting other [2:04:40, 2:04:43]: Um security measures in place, some cameras that may not be seen. [2:04:44, 2:04:49]: So you always want to make sure that you have security that is seen, that is visible. [2:04:50, 2:04:51]: to act as a deterrent. [2:04:52, 2:04:57]: But you also want to have other measures in place that are not seen that can still provide security. [2:04:57, 2:04:59]: Uh, to make sure that your facilities are safe. [2:04:59, 2:05:09]: Uh the surve surveillance cameras in this particular case, we want to make sure that they're they're at the wastewater treatment plant facility for several reasons. Uh and obviously security is the main thing. [2:05:11, 2:05:12]: Okay, Councilman Thomas, go ahead, please. [2:05:13, 2:05:16]: Mr. Mayor, if there's no other questions, I move to approve. [2:05:16, 2:05:17]: Is there a second? [2:05:18, 2:05:19]: A second. [2:05:19, 2:05:22]: Ms. Barber Seconds that no further discussion. All in favor, please indicate. [2:05:24, 2:05:27]: Okay, and another unanimous decision. Okay, thank you very much, council. [2:05:28, 2:05:34]: Okay, council consideration to approve at the renewal of RFP request for proposal two thousand. [2:05:35, 2:05:37]: Nineteen das zero zero two [2:05:37, 2:05:54]: P for office furniture for the new public works facility utilizing state contract number 99999-001-spd zero zero zero zero one zero zero-two, which expires February 2nd of 2022. [2:05:54, 2:06:00]: Estimated cost of two hundred thousand dollars, funding source, new public works facility account. [2:06:00, 2:06:03]: Uh Miss Miller and Ms. Darren, please. [2:06:03, 2:06:06]: Good afternoon, good evening, Mayor and Council. [2:06:06, 2:06:10]: Uh the Public Works Department um as stated is requesting council approval. [2:06:10, 2:06:15]: To piggyback uh Georgia Department of Administrative Services statewide contract. [2:06:15, 2:06:20]: The City of Stockbridge contract request number is twenty nineteen zero zero two P [2:06:21, 2:06:24]: Uh for the record, um, for office computer and education furniture. [2:06:25, 2:06:30]: For the purchase um of furniture for the new public works administration building. [2:06:30, 2:06:34]: Uh once again, the purpose of this contract is to provide competitive discounted pricing. [2:06:35, 2:06:39]: Of this uh purchase of office computer and education uh furniture products. [2:06:41, 2:06:44]: Okay. Any questions for Miss Miller at all? [2:06:45, 2:06:46]: Questions, concerns. [2:06:48, 2:07:01]: All right. If not, oh I'm sorry, Miss Barber, go ahead, please. I have a question for um Mr. Aaron. Um so I know this is uh new furniture for the new facility. What's gonna happen with the existing furniture? [2:07:02, 2:07:10]: Well, we don't have any existing furniture. Currently, public works staff is housed in the wastewater treatment plant, the majority of us. [2:07:10, 2:07:15]: That furniture goes with the wastewater treatment plant, Mr. Holtzinger's staff. [2:07:15, 2:07:18]: So that furniture remains in that building. [2:07:19, 2:07:22]: This is uh completely new furniture for this new building. [2:07:22, 2:07:24]: Okay. Along with the computer. [2:07:24, 2:07:25]: Equipment as well. [2:07:26, 2:07:27]: Okay, thank you. [2:07:29, 2:07:30]: Yeah, Mr. Bond, go ahead, please. [2:07:33, 2:07:38]: Yeah, I like the motion to go ahead and approve the uh considerations to approve the renewal for the RFP request for [2:07:38, 2:07:44]: was for office furniture for the new public works uh facility in the amount of about two hundred thousand dollars. [2:07:45, 2:07:46]: All right, so is there a second? [2:07:47, 2:07:48]: Second. [2:07:48, 2:07:53]: Ms. Gantt Second any further discussion. And if not, all in favor, please indicate. [2:07:54, 2:07:57]: And another unanimous decision. Outstanding. Appreciate it. [2:07:58, 2:08:05]: Okay, council consideration to approve the ITB invitation to bid number 2021-001. [2:08:06, 2:08:22]: For the city's El Meg Local Maintenance Improvements Grant for Roads and Resurfacing awarded to East Coast Grading Incorporated, funding source PLOS 5,$1,2387.88, GDOT,$260,000. [2:08:22, 2:08:25]: Uh eight hundred and fifty four dollars and thirty two cents for a total amount [2:08:25, 2:08:33]: Of one million two hundred and sixty-three thousand two hundred and forty-two and twenty cents. Once again, Miss Miller and Mr. Aaron, please. [2:08:34, 2:08:43]: Good evening once again, Mayor and Council. The procurement division is requesting approval to award a fixed contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder east coast grading. [2:08:43, 2:08:51]: Um ITB number 20210001 for the record for the city of Stockbridge, ElMeg 2021 Program Road and Resurfacing. [2:08:52, 2:08:58]: The award total is one million two hundred and sixty-three thousand two hundred and forty-two dollars and twenty cents. [2:09:00, 2:09:02]: Questions for Miss Miller or Ms. Darren? [2:09:04, 2:09:14]: See seeing none, is there a motion to approve? I'm sorry. Question. Okay. Mr. Thomas. [2:09:15, 2:09:19]: I'm I'm trying to recollect in the budget. [2:09:19, 2:09:20]: Um [2:09:21, 2:09:23]: Is there a line item here? [2:09:24, 2:09:25]: Um [2:09:25, 2:09:34]: Just trying to make sure that we we we provide for this uh ongoingly. Can you speak to that to uh Mr. Eric? Can you speak to that at all? [2:09:35, 2:09:43]: Yes, yes, sir, mayor pro um councilmember Thomas. Uh the city in its budget, it only allocates [2:09:43, 2:09:45]: What the G Dot gives to [2:09:45, 2:09:48]: The city that's placed into the budget. [2:09:48, 2:09:52]: But we don't put the splash funding into the budget, the annual budget. [2:09:53, 2:09:55]: No, no, I'm I'm I'm referring to [2:09:56, 2:10:00]: Uh being in the L McDon, um [2:10:00, 2:10:02]: U on a regular basis. I mean, should we [2:10:03, 2:10:06]: I I know you sort of indicated there's some, but I'm just trying to [2:10:07, 2:10:09]: I'm I'm I'm thinking I'm thinking ahead to budget. [2:10:10, 2:10:12]: And uh just trying to um [2:10:13, 2:10:17]: get a little bit more understanding education on on the on that process. [2:10:18, 2:10:20]: Because I think uh we're gonna have some challenges. [2:10:21, 2:10:22]: We should have some challenges. [2:10:23, 2:10:25]: Uh for the twenty twenty two budget. [2:10:25, 2:10:28]: And so I'm trying to get a head start on that. So I'm just trying to [2:10:29, 2:10:31]: Peak in two. [2:10:31, 2:10:32]: Um [2:10:33, 2:10:34]: Funding processes. [2:10:35, 2:10:37]: for all things that we just need to do. [2:10:38, 2:10:38]: Yeah. [2:10:39, 2:10:45]: If I may, uh, Councilman Thomas, um let me let me mention one or two things that I I wanted to mention related to this item. [2:10:46, 2:10:53]: One is you know, a million dollars and and obviously roads and paving are essential to to any municipality and those are important. [2:10:54, 2:10:55]: Items and important projects. [2:10:56, 2:11:02]: Uh a million dollars as is proposed right here about fund balance um does give me a bit of a concern. [2:11:02, 2:11:08]: I I would and and I thought this information may have gotten in there, but we had some concern a question about [2:11:08, 2:11:13]: Using splost five money, we have not started to collect splast five. [2:11:13, 2:11:19]: Yet we will uh very soon in next month or next month or two we'll be collecting splash five and splash five. [2:11:20, 2:11:22]: It was right at about um four [2:11:23, 2:11:26]: Four and a half million, if I remember correctly. [2:11:26, 2:11:29]: Out of roads, bridges, streets, etcetera. [2:11:30, 2:11:33]: Previously in Splash four. [2:11:33, 2:11:35]: We utilize splost funds. [2:11:36, 2:11:39]: Every year, I think for the first three or four єir. [2:11:39, 2:11:41]: To help supplement the um [2:11:42, 2:11:43]: The [2:11:43, 2:11:45]: uh resurfacing program. [2:11:46, 2:11:52]: Um and so that was able to supplement resurfacing um via SPLOST. I would I would [2:11:53, 2:11:54]: I would seek to have [2:11:55, 2:12:00]: Um uh Splost Five be able to supplement this. [2:12:00, 2:12:03]: For um our street paving. [2:12:03, 2:12:10]: Uh, because I just get a little bit concerned about taking that much from fund balance. Our fund balance is healthy, it's strong. [2:12:10, 2:12:13]: But we've got a number of things that are on the horizon. [2:12:14, 2:12:16]: In terms of infrastructure projects, the other thing [2:12:17, 2:12:22]: that I would that I would mention, which is an unknown of course, is the Biden infrastructure plan that's being [2:12:22, 2:12:28]: uh discussed and will be discussed throughout um the state uh or excuse me United States Congress. [2:12:28, 2:12:31]: Coming up in the next few months. That may provide additional funds. [2:12:32, 2:12:36]: Um for local governments is expected to provide additional funds for local governments. [2:12:36, 2:12:44]: for roads, bridges, streets, things of that nature. Now we can't, of course, access that because that has not been passed i in any form. [2:12:44, 2:12:49]: But I just wanted to mention that as we continue to look at our infrastructure needs down the road. [2:12:50, 2:12:54]: But for this, I would ask that uh if the council is inclined to approve this. [2:12:55, 2:12:58]: Um that you allow us to um utilize. [2:12:59, 2:13:00]: Splashed phones. [2:13:01, 2:13:08]: or at the very least, um uh half fund balance, half spLos to do this project because I don't want to, or I'm recommending to you that we don't. [2:13:09, 2:13:12]: continue to deplete our fund balance again it's strong. [2:13:13, 2:13:16]: But that if we have the mechanism of splost five. [2:13:16, 2:13:21]: that we're able to use that um to help supplement the roads resurfacing program for the upcoming year. [2:13:22, 2:13:31]: So if I understand your your recommendation, you would want that uh to uh be in the motion in this aspect and it'd be approved if the council so approves this, is what I understand. [2:13:32, 2:13:34]: Right. Okay. Mr. Blount, please go ahead. [2:13:38, 2:13:58]: Yep, uh yeah, thank you, Mayor. Um, Mr. Knight, and I've I've asked uh I think I've asked them this uh more than once. I think I talked to you and Mr. Aaron about this. When we talk about the LMEG list, and I've seen the list, uh previous list, and I saw the list from last year and um and the one for 20, I think 2021 that we [2:13:58, 2:14:01]: We we just looked at um [2:14:01, 2:14:21]: But we also talked about the list that would include sidewalks. We yet to get a list out with that, with a comprehensive plan on what subdivision we're going to start doing the sidewalks. And that's something that's that's one of the questions that continues to come to me as a council member. I'm pretty sure other council members heard that. When are we going to get the list to show what sidewalk? [2:14:21, 2:14:38]: we have a comprehensive plan to go in different neighborhoods and repair and instead of getting phone calls that we go but that because when we talked about doing a road survey that was to include this been over two years ago include sidewalks but yet we don't have a comprehensive plan on fixing sidewalks. [2:14:40, 2:15:00]: Yeah, Mr. Aaron and I actually just had that discussion about developing that list. I'll let Mr. Aaron, if he wants to add anything, but we just had that discussion because that was a part of the evaluation that was done to do ratings similar to we do a roads to do ratings on sidewalks. And then we've got a couple of other situations in sidewalks as well. But I I if Mr. Aaron wants to add anything. [2:14:59, 2:15:02]: about the timing of having that done and completed. [2:15:03, 2:15:23]: Yes, uh Mr. Knight and I had a conversation earlier about the reason why LMEG is at the forefront because it's a state mandated program. You receive funds from the state. We're in the process of putting together a plan similar to what LMIG is. LMIG, we're our goal is to resurface five miles a year. So our goal [2:15:23, 2:15:28]: with the sidewalk is we're gonna come up with a length of sidewalk that we're gonna do every year. [2:15:28, 2:15:34]: and find out the funding identify a funding source for that. So it might be every year we might do [2:15:34, 2:15:37]: twenty thousand linear feet of sidewalk. [2:15:37, 2:15:44]: But we gotta come up with a number and we have a a game plan to say each year we're gonna allocate funding to do [2:15:44, 2:15:50]: so many feet linear feet of sidewalk and so that plan is already being developed. We just gotta [2:15:51, 2:15:56]: Just gotta get the funding identified. But with the LMEG, since G Dot allocates money [2:15:56, 2:16:06]: for that that's why that's at the forefront but there is a plan of action being developed for sidewalks that we're gonna bring back to council and ask for approval saying this is gonna be the standard [2:16:06, 2:16:12]: of what we'll fix, repair, or whatever every year so we can identify funding for that. [2:16:13, 2:16:13]: Project. [2:16:14, 2:16:17]: Mayor, yeah. [2:16:17, 2:16:21]: In in all due respect, uh, Mr. Aaron and Mr. Knighton. [2:16:22, 2:16:25]: But this was put out to us over two years ago. [2:16:25, 2:16:32]: Over two years ago, because I understand what's a mandate by the state, and we have to move forward with that. [2:16:33, 2:16:40]: But this has been over two years ago, and the questions don't stop being asked. Because when we say in the council meeting something we're going to do. [2:16:41, 2:16:45]: The the the phone calls come to us as elected officials. When are you gonna do it? [2:16:46, 2:16:52]: And when we now once again saying what we're going to do, I want us to get to a point that we're actually doing it. [2:16:52, 2:17:09]: Because out of all the comprehensive plan that we had and dealing with the L Meg and setting up these streets and all that, this could have simultaneously been done by the city, not by a mandate by the state, but by the city to set this up and have this done. That could have been in our that could have been. [2:17:09, 2:17:20]: When if we set it up and do it, and then we say come to the council, this is the cost and this is the program we have. But at this point now, it's been over two years, we have nothing in place saying how we're going to do it. [2:17:21, 2:17:26]: We have nothing in place the projecting the cost because nothing's been set up with it, Mr. R Knight. [2:17:27, 2:17:34]: Well let me let me let me mention a couple of things related to that. One, it took it it was a part of the rating system and evaluation that was done. [2:17:35, 2:17:41]: that needed to be done. One of the issues we have with sidewalks is twofold. One is if there's an issue with a particular sidewalk, [2:17:42, 2:17:43]: It's a safety issue. [2:17:44, 2:17:46]: We need to know about it. [2:17:46, 2:17:50]: And we can seek to address it in that fashion. Number two is [2:17:50, 2:17:52]: The issue has come up recently. [2:17:52, 2:17:55]: With sidewalks in a number of subdivisions. [2:17:55, 2:17:57]: That are not connected. [2:17:57, 2:18:01]: And while that is an an issue and a concern. [2:18:02, 2:18:03]: Really the [2:18:04, 2:18:09]: And the responsibility should lie with the developer who developed that subdivision. [2:18:09, 2:18:11]: to make sure that sidewalk was connected. [2:18:12, 2:18:16]: What we also um are going to bring to you is [2:18:16, 2:18:21]: a proposal and that that we are going to bring to you for consideration of approval is [2:18:21, 2:18:24]: Із bonding these subdivisions, for instance. [2:18:25, 2:18:28]: S putting up five hundred thousand or million dollars on a subdivision. [2:18:28, 2:18:31]: And if a developer walks away without [2:18:31, 2:18:34]: paving sidewalks continuously. [2:18:34, 2:18:42]: We'll be able to break that bond, take that money, and then the city will be able to connect those silos. We got a we got a number of issues in that regard. Number one. Number two. [2:18:42, 2:18:50]: If there's an issue with completion of roads or some damage to roads by a particular contractor and then they leave. [2:18:50, 2:18:54]: The city then has a bond to be able to make those repairs on those roads. [2:18:55, 2:18:58]: I the those two issues I want to mention simply because [2:18:59, 2:19:05]: It it does pertain to the sidewalk issue and the practice that we're gonna have to develop here in the future to protect the city. [2:19:05, 2:19:12]: of of extenuating costs down the road when it should have been really the responsibility of developer. [2:19:12, 2:19:14]: To your point, and it's a fair point, councilman. [2:19:15, 2:19:21]: about developing a the list, a comprehensive list of of sidewalks similar to what we do with [2:19:21, 2:19:31]: um roadways and as d as Mr. Aaron mentioned, the the the termination of a linear feat and how much uh funds the city wants to to to approve spending. [2:19:32, 2:19:40]: um uh in the future on on this on an annual basis is something we'll be bringing to you. We'll be bringing that to you very, very soon. [2:19:40, 2:19:44]: Um within the next month or so we'll be bringing at least you a plan. [2:19:44, 2:19:45]: For you to be able to do that. [2:19:46, 2:19:46]: Now [2:19:47, 2:19:52]: I would mention also, as I mentioned before, SPLOST FIR funds, those funds can be used. [2:19:53, 2:19:54]: Uh for sad walks. [2:19:54, 2:19:58]: And then again, as I mentioned, what is expected to be infrastructure plan. [2:19:58, 2:20:02]: uh likely we'll have some funds that we'll be able to use in a number of different ways. [2:20:03, 2:20:09]: But the sidewalk issue is an issue, but it's it's a multifaceted issue. One is repair, one is safety. [2:20:09, 2:20:15]: One is protecting ourselves against against developers who walk away and don't complete sidewalks, and then we're left. [2:20:16, 2:20:20]: There and the questions come to you, obviously, as elected officials and and to some extent the staff. [2:20:20, 2:20:22]: Of how we deal with those issues. [2:20:22, 2:20:27]: Well, Mr. Knighton, uh one of the things that I've always told citizens. [2:20:27, 2:20:39]: Is that because it has cracks in it doesn't mean it's it's top of the list. But when you talk about buckling of sidewalk, these different things there, they become top of the list. And then when you have [2:20:39, 2:20:41]: We we as a city when we're [2:20:41, 2:20:43]: We we're in an interesting position now. [2:20:44, 2:21:04]: We're in a pr interesting position that we're growing in so many areas, but we have to show the citizen that we do have something in place for investment back in the community. And I think that that that uh dealing with the sidewalks is one of the a good steps for the city to take and go ahead and get that list together so the citizens citizens can either see it on see [2:21:03, 2:21:07]: if Death Streets are on the website or whatever needs to be done because [2:21:07, 2:21:18]: You know, it shouldn't be up to us to continue to answer these questions of something that we've already uh, you know, given a director to and hopefully and thought we have by now. So I hope that we get that pretty soon. [2:21:18, 2:21:19]: All right. [2:21:20, 2:21:21]: Ms. Barber, you had something, ma'am? [2:21:24, 2:21:28]: No, uh it was regarding the funding source for this. Isn't it? [2:21:29, 2:21:30]: Mayor Pro Tem, go ahead, please. [2:21:30, 2:21:46]: Uh the one thing that I always like to do is to keep in mind that the citizens are tuning in. And sometimes this is good news. We're paving streets. So they should understand, yes, we have some challenges with this and we want to make sure that we get everything in there, including sidewalk. [2:21:46, 2:22:03]: But I would I'd like uh Mr. Aaron to do is to take the time to actually cause the list is not displayed here, to just read the list so folks understand roads are being paved in Stockbridge and they can see that this council is is moving forward doing that. So can you possibly read the list of streets that are gonna be paved? [2:22:04, 2:22:05]: Yes, sir, Mayor Protean. [2:22:06, 2:22:11]: The first street is Carriz Lake Drive from Walt Stevens Road to Walt Stevens Road. [2:22:11, 2:22:15]: The next one is Serene Waters Trails from the Cul de Sac to Cul-de-Sac. [2:22:16, 2:22:20]: Seaboard Drive from Old Atlanta Road to North Bridge Drive. [2:22:21, 2:22:24]: Harvick Circle from Parkland Drive to Parkland Drive. [2:22:25, 2:22:29]: Ted with commons from Fairgreen Trail to Anglewood Trail. [2:22:31, 2:22:35]: Pathwood Lane from Monarch Village Way to Vista Creek Drive. [2:22:35, 2:22:39]: Cliff Lake Trail from Monarch Lake Way to Lily Glen Lane. [2:22:40, 2:22:43]: Vista Creek Drive from Pathwood Lane to Cul de Sac. [2:22:44, 2:22:45]: Anglewood. [2:22:45, 2:22:46]: I guess is is trace. [2:22:47, 2:22:50]: Yes. Monroe Village Way to chat with Commons. [2:22:50, 2:22:53]: Addie Lane from Walter Way to Davidson Parkway. [2:22:54, 2:22:57]: Townsend Bend from Addie Lane to Walter Way. [2:22:58, 2:23:01]: Kaylin Drive from Adding Lane to Townsend Bend. [2:23:01, 2:23:05]: Windsap Drive from Townsend Bend to Walter Way. [2:23:05, 2:23:10]: Summit View Drive from State Route 42 to Aspen Brook Drive. [2:23:10, 2:23:14]: Summit View Drive from Asperham Brook Drive to South Salt Tooth Lane. [2:23:15, 2:23:18]: and McKinley loop from Summit View Drive to Summit View Drive. [2:23:19, 2:23:25]: Uh thank you, sir, very much. Citizens, we we're paving streets in Stockbridge. We're paving streets. Thank you, Mayor. [2:23:25, 2:23:45]: And no problem. And I would tell you that the the several streets were identified that are in Molnar Village. And they were the job was completed probably a good month or so ago. So uh they're already done with Molinar Village for this year. Okay, on that note though, um we had any other questions though at all for uh for uh Mr. Aaron here at all? Or Ms. uh [2:23:45, 2:23:46]: Or Miss Miller. [2:23:47, 2:23:51]: If not, I need a motion to uh accept this proposal, please. [2:23:54, 2:23:59]: Is there a motion? Mr. Blount, your motion is sir. So move. Okay, is there a second? [2:24:02, 2:24:05]: I second. Miss Grant seconds that any further discussion? [2:24:06, 2:24:08]: Yeah, if not if not, all in favor, please indicate. [2:24:10, 2:24:13]: That's another unanimous decision. Okay, fantastic. [2:24:14, 2:24:16]: Thank you, Mayor and Council. Welcome. Thank you, sir. [2:24:17, 2:24:37]: Council consideration to approve uh RFO request for a quote number 2021-001E for Link Media Outdoor for Advertising City Events and Destation facilities for four uh billboards and amount of thirty-seven thousand seven hundred dollars. Funding source. [2:24:37, 2:24:41]: Tourism, uh, Miss Miller and CC McGee. Outstanding. [2:24:42, 2:24:44]: Quelle initiative. [2:24:45, 2:24:50]: Good evening once again, May Mayor and Council. Uh the City of Stockbridge Events Division is seeking [2:24:50, 2:24:56]: To utilize a linked media outdoor for advertising, city events, and destination facilities on four digital [2:24:56, 2:25:07]: Billboard panels that are targeted residents of city of Stockbridge and nearby that travel back and forth to the locations on the interstates of I two eighty five. [2:25:07, 2:25:18]: And I-75 based on the rates and the weeks listed in the attach agreement. The total annual amount is$37,700 for a period of one year. [2:25:18, 2:25:23]: The advertising provided by LinkedIn from events um division will consist of advertising of [2:25:24, 2:25:26]: Of the digital boards, um [2:25:26, 2:25:35]: Advertising may include fundraising, race walks, children events, social activities, COVID safety for a minimum of uh [2:25:35, 2:25:38]: Ten seconds ads per day um per the billboard. [2:25:40, 2:25:41]: Okay, fantastic. [2:25:42, 2:25:46]: Um any questions at all for Miss Miller or even C C at this time, Council? [2:25:47, 2:25:48]: Miss Barber, go ahead, please. [2:25:50, 2:25:54]: Actually my question is for Mr. Knight. Okay. Mr. Knight. [2:25:54, 2:26:00]: Okay, so pertaining to the advertisement, um, is this only for [2:26:00, 2:26:02]: Um city bits or [2:26:03, 2:26:05]: Events pertaining to the amphitheater. [2:26:06, 2:26:07]: I'm just trying to find it. [2:26:07, 2:26:08]: Yeah. [2:26:09, 2:26:13]: Yes, we would certainly anticipate I would certainly anticipate us using this to [2:26:14, 2:26:18]: to uh advertise for the amphitheater, events for the amphitheater. Absolutely. [2:26:18, 2:26:20]: So follow up question then. [2:26:20, 2:26:22]: I know with a management company. [2:26:23, 2:26:28]: These are the type of expenses that they would absorb. [2:26:28, 2:26:29]: So [2:26:30, 2:26:31]: Us spending [2:26:31, 2:26:32]: This money. [2:26:33, 2:26:33]: Um [2:26:33, 2:26:34]: With the city. [2:26:34, 2:26:36]: paying for the advertisement. [2:26:38, 2:26:43]: we would additionally be paying for a management company to also advertise. [2:26:44, 2:26:45]: Is it very? [2:26:46, 2:26:47]: I'm sorry. [2:26:47, 2:26:54]: Is it best that we wait until we've identified a management company before we commit to this? [2:26:55, 2:26:59]: I would recommend going ahead and proving this for a couple of reasons. One [2:27:00, 2:27:20]: the the management company, the terms of what that would look like could determine whether or not there's a payment by the management company. Certainly they would be um offering additional uh services and advertising, but because the city already conducts so many events that we can use this for advertising as well as when the amphitheater comes, [2:27:20, 2:27:25]: uh or comes online, um, that I would recommend going ahead and approving this. Um [2:27:26, 2:27:27]: As as it is and [2:27:27, 2:27:31]: This would include all of our city events, of course, and amphitheater events potentially. [2:27:32, 2:27:33]: Thank you. [2:27:34, 2:27:35]: Mr. Blount, go ahead, please. [2:27:37, 2:27:41]: Mr. Knight and uh with that being said, would it be advantageous to [2:27:41, 2:27:54]: take funds that wasn't used in the events this year and use that amount just for this year and it would give us a whole 12 months to deal with a new management company and we can map out what uh [2:27:54, 2:28:01]: Uh map out the details going forward with this, and there may not be this much going forward after this year, but if we could take the funds from [2:28:02, 2:28:05]: This year uh shifted over within the bench department. [2:28:06, 2:28:11]: For the twelve months, wouldn't it be wouldn't that be better to do than the ad than to do a [2:28:11, 2:28:15]: To add new money on somewhere that money hadn't been used? [2:28:18, 2:28:19]: You want me to answer that, Miss Louis? [2:28:19, 2:28:20]: Go ahead, go ahead, John. [2:28:21, 2:28:22]: Okay, um [2:28:22, 2:28:25]: D this is your hotel, motel tourism money? [2:28:26, 2:28:28]: These these dollars here are [2:28:29, 2:28:30]: You've been using this company. [2:28:31, 2:28:34]: Anyway for advertising for the uh [2:28:34, 2:28:35]: Real man is [2:28:35, 2:28:38]: uh T.S. Trick and any other uh [2:28:38, 2:28:40]: Local event. This is the uh draw [2:28:41, 2:28:43]: Oh, people just driving up and down seventy five. [2:28:44, 2:28:49]: into your city to come to the maramath. If you start including [2:28:49, 2:28:50]: The amphitheater. [2:28:51, 2:29:02]: Like Mr. Nightman was saying, we're gonna have to wait and see what that management company brings to the table. Here, if you're using these dollars, you're gonna have to use if you're using these tourism dollars, you're gonna have to use it just for this. [2:29:04, 2:29:08]: Yeah, but but then that goes back even solidify my question even more. [2:29:09, 2:29:11]: If there's advertising need to be done. [2:29:12, 2:29:16]: Wouldn't we be able to just shift the money any uh shift the money now and then because [2:29:16, 2:29:18]: The the the tourism money don't go away. [2:29:19, 2:29:23]: Because I'm pretty sure we're gonna he's gonna be shifting the overdrive once we start using it anyway. [2:29:23, 2:29:26]: So all those monies will still be in there, wouldn't it? [2:29:26, 2:29:29]: I mean I mean just kid I mean if I'm right if [2:29:29, 2:29:31]: Something right about what I'm saying, I'll be [2:29:31, 2:29:35]: No, you you're right. It's just that right now I think we're at a point where [2:29:36, 2:29:36]: The um [2:29:38, 2:29:40]: negotiations with with the management company. [2:29:41, 2:29:44]: just really hasn't taken place yet. So it's like an unknown. We don't [2:29:45, 2:29:48]: We don't know. So we if you if you hold up now. [2:29:50, 2:29:52]: Link media is gonna take is gonna blanket. [2:29:54, 2:29:57]: They're gonna they they're gonna they're gonna they're gonna whatever advertise going on, they're gonna take it off. [2:29:58, 2:30:05]: So they can't take what we can purchase through events though. It doesn't have to come out of tourism. [2:30:05, 2:30:17]: But but but um but I think maybe if I can uh answer this way, I mean the the the monies that we, for instance, would not have used in twenty twenty, the monies from events or from any other department. [2:30:17, 2:30:29]: uh because of the lack of events that we that took place because of COVID and so forth, those monies roll into your fund balance every year. Right. And so the fund balance um continues to increase because those monies weren't used. We don't [2:30:30, 2:30:39]: We we don't, because of accounting purposes, transfer monies from one year into the next year and utilize those monies in that year, but your fan balance your fund balance increases. [2:30:39, 2:30:42]: Well that's w that's but that's what I'm saying, Mr. Nightn. [2:30:42, 2:30:46]: Why why let the fund balance increase with something that's already been budgeted? [2:30:46, 2:30:48]: When we could actually use the money. [2:30:49, 2:30:53]: For what we're talking about right now and the tourism budget that's gonna be in cured. [2:30:54, 2:31:06]: uh after we after this amphitheater get built in the area, it's it's gonna blow up anyway. We're gonna be pushing out more tourism money uh for tourism that that than we've ever done. Once this amphitheater gets up, I'm just saying [2:31:07, 2:31:16]: If the funds are already ready, why not why roll them back over in the fund balance when there's already been budgeted? Why wouldn't won't we just use them for what we're talking about right here? I mean whatever. [2:31:17, 2:31:23]: Yeah, whatever we have in this year's budget, we're obviously gonna use for this year twenty twenty-one's budget, the budget that we're in now. [2:31:24, 2:31:28]: those funds are gonna be used and then your hotel motel tax, for instance, monies are gonna be [2:31:29, 2:31:33]: gonna come in every year at about what is it three hundred three hundred seventy five thousand or so. [2:31:34, 2:31:44]: Every year that we receive a hotel motel tax. Well then if it's gonna take thirty, I think you said thirty-seven to go ahead and establish what we need to do right now, why don't we just pay it? Why don't why are we doing [2:31:45, 2:31:50]: Why are we waiting for hotel motel tax when the budget and and and events already can cover that? [2:31:51, 2:31:53]: And I understand that this is a for tourism. [2:31:54, 2:32:03]: But those monies are gonna be when this apathy to give up get up going and the other things that we're doing, those monies are gonna be those monies are gonna be there to be spent. [2:32:04, 2:32:07]: But why roll money back in I'm saying why roll [2:32:08, 2:32:15]: This amount in the fund balance back in the fund balance when we can use it because it's already been budgeted. That's that's my only question. [2:32:17, 2:32:19]: Yeah, Ms. Barber, go ahead, please. [2:32:21, 2:32:25]: So Mr. Knighton, have you not spoken with any management companies just yet? [2:32:26, 2:32:28]: I really would like to see us table this. [2:32:29, 2:32:29]: Uh [2:32:30, 2:32:33]: because it's almost as if we'll be paying double. [2:32:33, 2:32:36]: um for a management company to do it. [2:32:36, 2:32:37]: And for us to do it. [2:32:41, 2:32:45]: All right. Miss Knighton, any response to that, Miss Knight, or I'll need to go on. I have somebody [2:32:46, 2:32:51]: I think even I don't know if the management company gonna advertise for mirror manners. [2:32:52, 2:32:58]: You're right. Even even absent the amphitheater, there's so many other things that the city does. [2:32:58, 2:33:01]: that we're advertising on these billboards. [2:33:01, 2:33:04]: Okay. So because of that there's a neat [2:33:05, 2:33:07]: Yeah. That answers my question. Thank you. [2:33:09, 2:33:13]: And CC, uh you've been quiet. Did you need to add anything in this discussion there, ma'am? [2:33:15, 2:33:22]: Um, I think you pretty much covered. First of all, good evening everyone. I hadn't seen you in a minute, but it's good to see everyone. [2:33:22, 2:33:25]: And um just to add to it. [2:33:25, 2:33:45]: we do get a lot of traction for all of the different we use it for information as well as events and sort of branding. So I think with the amphitheater coming on, um the Billboard company is throwing in some additional [2:33:45, 2:34:00]: no cost advertising to say that the amphitheater is coming. So I kinda understand both sides of the coin. But like Mr. Knighton said, we used to bill for it for continuous [2:34:01, 2:34:05]: things that's going on in the city per se as it relates to [2:34:05, 2:34:09]: event and pertinent information and by it being digital [2:34:10, 2:34:13]: Um that information can change within twenty four hours. [2:34:15, 2:34:16]: Yeah, thank you. Appreciate that. [2:34:17, 2:34:19]: Okay, any other questions for [2:34:19, 2:34:27]: Yes, Miss Barber Gloria, please. One quick question. Um, so Mr. Wiggins, we have not been provided with um [2:34:27, 2:34:28]: Maybe the [2:34:29, 2:34:30]: balance sheets for [2:34:31, 2:34:35]: these accounts, um, which is why I have questions about the spending. [2:34:36, 2:34:37]: The funding for this. [2:34:37, 2:34:39]: Can we make sure going forward? [2:34:39, 2:34:42]: For every item that we're approving. [2:34:42, 2:34:48]: um expenditures that you provide us with the income statements, balance statements upfront. [2:34:49, 2:34:51]: So that we don't have to ask these questions here. [2:34:51, 2:34:52]: Please. [2:34:53, 2:34:53]: Sure. [2:34:53, 2:34:54]: No problem. [2:34:54, 2:34:55]: Thank you. [2:34:56, 2:34:57]: Mr. Blount, go ahead, please. [2:34:57, 2:35:04]: I just want to go ahead and motion. Um I mean we do a motion to approve the uh thirty seven thousand seven hundred dollars for the uh [2:35:05, 2:35:07]: Finding other tour uh from tourism. [2:35:07, 2:35:08]: For the um billboards. [2:35:08, 2:35:09]: Is there a second? [2:35:10, 2:35:11]: A second. [2:35:11, 2:35:14]: Ms. Oh, Miss Gantt second that heard their voice. Any further discussion? [2:35:15, 2:35:16]: All in favour, please indicate. [2:35:18, 2:35:20]: Generous decision. Thank you very much. [2:35:21, 2:35:22]: Thank you. [2:35:22, 2:35:30]: Okay, thank you, ladies. Appreciate it. Council discussion. Council discussion of reference to the Cultural Arts Center. Mr. Knighton, please. [2:35:33, 2:35:34]: Yes, Mayor Ford. [2:35:35, 2:35:42]: Um this is something I want to bring to you as a discussion item. Um I did send you some information as it relates to [2:35:42, 2:35:48]: Um, the Cultural Arts Center and where we are and conversations with TSWR architect as it relates to. [2:35:48, 2:35:54]: Um looking at the Cultural Arts Center. Of course, in back in March we had a very extensive discussion. [2:35:54, 2:35:57]: uh at the retreat as it relates to the cultural arts center. [2:35:57, 2:36:04]: And we went through uh began going through an exercise where we took a look at what it would take to [2:36:04, 2:36:10]: uh move from what was at the time that concept of an 18 million dollar amphitheater, or I'm sorry, cultural art center. [2:36:11, 2:36:14]: to a fourteen million dollar uh cultural art center. [2:36:14, 2:36:24]: Um as uh uh Miss Hubble went through that exercise and began to show you how those items or the cultural arts center could be reduced and modified. [2:36:24, 2:36:30]: Think there was great concern by the council that the reduct a reduced cultural arts center. [2:36:30, 2:36:32]: Would not meet the vision. [2:36:33, 2:36:34]: uh of the council. [2:36:34, 2:36:38]: We've had subsequent conversations with Ms. Hubble and um [2:36:39, 2:36:43]: Before we take this next step, I wanted to make sure that I apprised you. [2:36:43, 2:36:46]: That uh in our conversation she indicated that [2:36:46, 2:36:49]: Uh perhaps some reductions could be done that may [2:36:49, 2:36:57]: Uh, get to$2 million savings, but beyond that, you're looking at some substantial b reductions and modifications. [2:36:57, 2:37:02]: Um getting down to a fourteen million dollar figure, which would probably significantly alter. [2:37:03, 2:37:06]: the original uh concept of the cultural arts center. [2:37:06, 2:37:13]: Now she has provided me with a task order to go through that extensive process of making those reductions. [2:37:13, 2:37:14]: Now down to fourteen million. [2:37:15, 2:37:15]: But [2:37:15, 2:37:19]: Before we went down that path, I wanted to be forthright of course with you. [2:37:20, 2:37:24]: I'd spend that time in in in the the um test order funds. [2:37:24, 2:37:32]: Um, going through that entire exercise, if the end product of a$14 million amphitheater ends up with some drastic reductions. [2:37:32, 2:37:35]: In certain areas, theater, ballroom, etcetera. [2:37:35, 2:37:40]: and that does not meet the vision that the council has for uh the cultural arts center. [2:37:41, 2:37:44]: And so we are at a pi at a place um where [2:37:45, 2:37:51]: Um, you know, I think it is prudent to go ahead and make that decision. We can go through this exercise. We certainly can do that. [2:37:52, 2:38:00]: Um and and bring you a 14 million dollar cultural arts center, but I don't it's not gonna meet the vision that we've talked about before. [2:38:00, 2:38:05]: But I just want you to realize that and know that now before we spend the next [2:38:05, 2:38:07]: Thirty, forty five days. [2:38:07, 2:38:10]: $28,000 on a task order going through that. [2:38:11, 2:38:13]: And so one of the things that I did mention to you. [2:38:14, 2:38:24]: If you are so inclined to um to go forward, we could go forward with the development development plans, construction drawings, et cetera. [2:38:24, 2:38:28]: I'll bring that to you and tell you and let you know what that's going to look like. [2:38:28, 2:38:30]: So that we can move this forward. [2:38:30, 2:38:34]: Um but um again, uh it it's a matter of discussion with you. [2:38:35, 2:38:38]: I wanted you to be aware of that. I wanted to present this openly. [2:38:38, 2:38:41]: Uh, so that you understand uh what we're looking at uh going forward. [2:38:43, 2:38:44]: Miss Kent, go ahead, please. [2:38:45, 2:38:48]: Um, first question the money that we bonded. [2:38:49, 2:38:52]: That we've agreed to bond. It included [2:38:52, 2:39:01]: The art center. What was that amount that we fourteen million. Fourteen million dollars. We we went with fourteen million for that, correct? That's correct. Two million for police startup. [2:39:02, 2:39:05]: Three three million right. Three million for police startup, fourteen million. [2:39:06, 2:39:09]: Фор амфатеатр ван мільйон форфоротрайс. [2:39:09, 2:39:12]: And seven million to complete the uh amphitheater. [2:39:13, 2:39:13]: Okay. [2:39:14, 2:39:17]: So here's my thing. We [2:39:17, 2:39:24]: have always talked about excellence and you know I've I've always said I [2:39:24, 2:39:25]: Yeah. [2:39:26, 2:39:34]: It's not a race to get this building up, just to get something up. I it is very important that when we do it, we do it right. [2:39:34, 2:39:35]: Um [2:39:35, 2:39:40]: In regards to a development plan and all the other things, I would hate to do that. [2:39:41, 2:39:44]: And the plan is for a fourteen million dollar building. [2:39:44, 2:39:52]: Whereas we are shortchanging ourselves, our citizens, our constituents, our our and and the neighbors and surrounding areas. [2:39:53, 2:39:56]: Um, I think that it's important. [2:39:56, 2:40:01]: that we really, you know, sit down and plan this out. [2:40:01, 2:40:05]: Um not necessarily on a Zoom. I think we really need to [2:40:05, 2:40:14]: sit down and plan this is enough plenty of space and romance and somewhere we can spread out. We really need to plan this out. This is a lot of of money. [2:40:15, 2:40:19]: We don't want it to be a I wouldn't say it would be a waste. [2:40:19, 2:40:22]: But I don't want a theater. [2:40:23, 2:40:25]: That can't hold a professional performance. [2:40:26, 2:40:29]: I wouldn't and when we have this beautiful art center here. [2:40:30, 2:40:32]: Um I wouldn't want a theater that [2:40:34, 2:40:35]: The ballroom couldn't hold [2:40:36, 2:40:43]: the amount that Merle Manders could. Um at one point we were talking about um, you know, a nice kitchen area. [2:40:44, 2:40:58]: And I think we really need to think about that. Um, what is it that we are doing for our community? Is it just to say we got a building up? Or if it's to provide quality of what we dreamed our art center would be? [2:40:58, 2:41:01]: In the name of Miss Carrie May Hambrick. [2:41:02, 2:41:04]: So I I asked all of my colleagues to [2:41:04, 2:41:08]: join with me and let's let's go and and make a date to plan this out. [2:41:09, 2:41:15]: And to come up with a real concrete number that we can live with and try to find funds however we need to do. [2:41:17, 2:41:18]: Miraport Tim, go ahead, please. [2:41:19, 2:41:20]: So [2:41:21, 2:41:27]: I I think that this council has indeed set a best in class standard with the amphitheater. [2:41:28, 2:41:32]: We we should not take steps back on any projects. [2:41:32, 2:41:36]: But we've clearly proven that we have millions of dollars. [2:41:36, 2:41:46]: in our reserve funds. We have millions of dollars in the water and sewer fund. We have we have financial stability in what we're able to do. [2:41:46, 2:41:48]: We've already bonded. [2:41:48, 2:41:51]: Fourteen million dollars for [2:41:51, 2:42:11]: The cultural art center. Nobody said that had to be the total price tag. You just just like we didn't bond, we only bonded seven million dollars for the amphitheater, right? We only bonded seven million dollars for that. We didn't bond the whole thing. We took money out of other pots to get it to best in class where we wanted it. [2:42:11, 2:42:18]: And in this case, Mr. Hubble, Ms. Hubble has made us excellent suggestion. She's told us that she could. [2:42:19, 2:42:23]: Maintain the building's integrity, okay? [2:42:23, 2:42:24]: But not [2:42:25, 2:42:45]: These dramatic cuts, it would be a waste of our time to try to cut the building back to$14 million. I would never agree to that because that would shortchange everybody up here. That's not what we need to do. What we need to do is to stick to the original plan. We have$14 million uh uh set aside in the [2:42:45, 2:42:57]: bond. We also have, I believe, eight million dollars in civic projects in SPLOS 5, which will be collected over time. We certainly have that. We have other pots [2:42:57, 2:43:03]: Deal continuously coming in to assist with the project. We have T-SPLOST going on the ballot. [2:43:04, 2:43:05]: Uh this [2:43:05, 2:43:06]: Uh November. [2:43:07, 2:43:13]: What we have to remember is this all of these projects were included in the LCI. [2:43:13, 2:43:20]: program in terms of what we're doing. This is all this is part of the comprehensive plan in terms of redeveloping our downtown. [2:43:20, 2:43:40]: I think our Main Street has done a great job. I think Councilman Thomas has been spearheading this project along. And now is not the time for us to start shortchanging the project and then trying to reel it, reeling it back. We need to move forward with it because the city is financially strong and we're able to do the project at the level [2:43:40, 2:43:45]: level that we want to do it at because and I wanna ask Mr. Knighton this question. [2:43:46, 2:43:50]: In terms of tax collection this year, how much is it up? [2:43:53, 2:44:00]: It was in terms of the the lost the local option sales tax, it was up uh quite a bit. Um it was up uh [2:44:01, 2:44:07]: significantly, I have to look at the final numbers, but it was up significantly from the previous year uh in the pandemic. [2:44:07, 2:44:17]: In actuality, what happens is we we we're we're expecting the final audit numbers to come in. Uh I think our treasurer preferi had an excellent report for us. [2:44:17, 2:44:24]: And the initial projection was maybe two and a half million dollars surplus. Well, even if it's not that. [2:44:24, 2:44:44]: It's going to be close to that two million dollar range. Might be on this side of it, might be on that side. It should be fairly close. So we have a two million dollar surplus based on what the budget is. So instead of penny pension, still embrace the best in class, knowing that we have infrastructure. [2:44:44, 2:44:55]: Your money in the pot, knowing that we have fund balance in the pot. And this is already a part of our comprehensive plan. The time now is to continue to move forward. [2:44:56, 2:44:59]: to excellence, not not choke up up, not choke up right now. [2:45:00, 2:45:02]: Catherine Thomas, go ahead, please. [2:45:04, 2:45:05]: You muted, sir. [2:45:07, 2:45:11]: Thank you, Mayor. I'm I'm going to agree with that. Um [2:45:12, 2:45:12]: You know [2:45:13, 2:45:16]: I'm not thinking negatively about this. [2:45:17, 2:45:20]: Uh I'm looking at all of the positive [2:45:21, 2:45:23]: Um benefits. [2:45:23, 2:45:27]: from this cultural arts and and what it is going to do. [2:45:28, 2:45:33]: uh in the city of stockbridge and and and by saying that I do see [2:45:34, 2:45:36]: Here we are in [2:45:36, 2:45:38]: Say June twenty twenty one. [2:45:39, 2:45:42]: I do believe and I feel confident. [2:45:43, 2:45:46]: That if we go ahead and start now at eighteen mil. [2:45:48, 2:45:51]: By the time we get to twenty twenty two, and I know [2:45:51, 2:45:54]: Folks away, you know, you can't operate like that. But [2:45:54, 2:45:56]: I am confident that [2:45:57, 2:45:59]: When we get to twenty twenty two. [2:45:59, 2:46:04]: Uh those funds will be there for us to go forward. [2:46:04, 2:46:09]: And I'm willing to bet you that when this facility is completed. [2:46:10, 2:46:13]: When it is completed at eighteen mil [2:46:13, 2:46:20]: And we start receiving the the benefits not only financially because it is uh revenue generated. [2:46:21, 2:46:26]: Uh but the societal uh benefits that we're going to receive. [2:46:27, 2:46:29]: And and all of the above, so [2:46:30, 2:46:34]: I say let's go forward. I'm confident that [2:46:34, 2:46:38]: Uh that it's gonna be there. I know Mr. Night is not in a position [2:46:38, 2:46:40]: To say this to the council, but [2:46:40, 2:46:41]: And I'm gonna put him um [2:46:42, 2:46:48]: I'm a I'm gonna call him out a little bit right now because he and I had this this conversation and [2:46:48, 2:46:50]: And he was confident as well. [2:46:51, 2:46:53]: that that it will be there. [2:46:53, 2:47:03]: uh that the fund would be there for us to do it. Uh but I know that is not his position to to to encourage us or to say go for that. [2:47:04, 2:47:05]: Um but [2:47:05, 2:47:08]: I know in his heart he believes that, but I know [2:47:08, 2:47:10]: It's the council's decision. [2:47:11, 2:47:13]: But I'm saying, ladies and gents, um [2:47:14, 2:47:17]: You know, this is very positive. And then I'm just saying. [2:47:18, 2:47:21]: We're not going to regret this. [2:47:21, 2:47:24]: Uh all of us is gonna be bragging. [2:47:24, 2:47:27]: All of us gonna have our chest up. [2:47:28, 2:47:29]: Citizens are gonna be happy. [2:47:30, 2:47:32]: And and and you know, we can make it happen. [2:47:32, 2:47:37]: I I'll say this and we all try to budget, you know, our our homes and [2:47:37, 2:47:42]: I mean, you know, if if and I'm just saying this if we have to cut back somewhere. [2:47:42, 2:47:43]: Because I you know. [2:47:44, 2:47:49]: There's a lot of waste in government. There's a lot of waste. This is not a waste. [2:47:49, 2:47:50]: Um [2:47:51, 2:47:58]: If we had to cut back here and cut back there, I'm okay with that. But I don't think we're gonna have to be able to do that. But I'm just saying that. [2:47:58, 2:48:01]: This thing here is so positive. [2:48:01, 2:48:05]: There's there would be no other facility. [2:48:05, 2:48:08]: In Henry County, in Clayton County. [2:48:08, 2:48:11]: In Spalding County and Newton County. [2:48:11, 2:48:14]: that will be able to match this facility. [2:48:15, 2:48:17]: Especially if we manage it right. [2:48:17, 2:48:19]: And we bring the kind of [2:48:20, 2:48:24]: um uh entertainment activities and events [2:48:24, 2:48:28]: That a culture art facility deserve [2:48:28, 2:48:43]: I'm just telling you, um, this is a win-win and it's a no-brainer for me. So um I would not vote to to cut back. Uh I'm ready to go forward tonight uh if need be. And so. [2:48:43, 2:48:47]: I'm just confident that we can do this. I don't want to waste time. [2:48:47, 2:48:49]: And you know, pondering. [2:48:49, 2:48:53]: If you recall at the last meeting, we tried our best. [2:48:54, 2:48:56]: To see how we could trim this. [2:48:56, 2:49:03]: And we were stalemate. We could not do it. So for me, that's an indication. [2:49:03, 2:49:05]: That the only path forward [2:49:06, 2:49:07]: is forward. [2:49:07, 2:49:08]: So [2:49:09, 2:49:10]: I'm I'm ready to go forward. [2:49:11, 2:49:13]: Thank you, Mary and Council. Let's go forward. [2:49:14, 2:49:15]: Catherine Blount, go ahead, please. [2:49:17, 2:49:19]: Um, Mr. Knighton. [2:49:20, 2:49:28]: And I do concur with comments that are being made. We do want the best in class. We do want uh to see the city flourish with these uh [2:49:28, 2:49:31]: We're the Culture Arts Center. Uh, we got amphitheater coming. [2:49:32, 2:49:36]: But what I need from the city manager and our financial advisor. [2:49:37, 2:49:39]: І за кліркат план. [2:49:39, 2:49:40]: In writing. [2:49:41, 2:49:50]: that shows us how we're gonna repay the 25 million now with the four million attached to it that we're talking about adding on for the Cultural Arts Center. [2:49:51, 2:49:54]: Give us something in writing a clear cut plan for the city. [2:49:55, 2:49:59]: On how are we gonna meet those financial needs and cover this? [2:49:59, 2:50:01]: I want it just as much as anybody. [2:50:02, 2:50:10]: But we're the we're the elected body and we want the best in everything for the city. But as our city manager and the financial advisor that we've hired, [2:50:11, 2:50:15]: You all can show us how we paved the way financially and making it happen. [2:50:15, 2:50:19]: And I've yet to see that. I've yet to see that with the twenty five million we bunded. [2:50:20, 2:50:26]: I've yet to see that if we implement a uh police department. I've yet to see something in writing from staff. [2:50:28, 2:50:31]: paving the way on how we're gonna pay all this money back. [2:50:31, 2:50:43]: Whether we're pulling this from SPLOS that's b been been approved, whether we're pulling it here, I've yet to see that. And I don't want to hear another elected official tell me how we're going to do it when we've hired staff to do that. [2:50:43, 2:50:52]: We've hired staff to give us something in writing that we can give the citizens that this is how it's gonna happen. Right now, unless somebody else knows I have no idea. [2:50:54, 2:50:55]: Oh wait, uh [2:50:56, 2:50:58]: We went through this. [2:50:58, 2:51:01]: before with respect to bonding twenty five million dollars. [2:51:02, 2:51:05]: And it was clear what was going to be used. Much of your splost five. [2:51:06, 2:51:14]: Is going to be used in paying back these bonds. And I want to do also be clear about that nine or so$9.7 million in civic projects. [2:51:14, 2:51:15]: That's gonna be used. [2:51:15, 2:51:17]: To pay back these bonds. [2:51:17, 2:51:22]: You're also gonna be paying back through the general fund starting in August of twenty [2:51:22, 2:51:23]: Twenty two. [2:51:23, 2:51:26]: Um uh is going escalate. [2:51:26, 2:51:32]: Um, of how much you're gonna be paying back, eight hundred thousand to about one point two, one point three million dollars. [2:51:32, 2:51:37]: every year for a 15 year period you're gonna be paying back through the general fund. [2:51:37, 2:51:42]: This was laid out before. I'll be glad to resend um that to the council. [2:51:42, 2:51:47]: of how these how these bonds, this twenty five million dollars is proposed to be paid back. [2:51:47, 2:51:49]: It is going to be [2:51:49, 2:51:51]: Um a responsibility of the general fund. [2:51:52, 2:51:53]: Pay this back. [2:51:53, 2:51:55]: And also much of your splost five. [2:51:56, 2:51:58]: Is going to be used to pay these bonds. [2:51:59, 2:52:01]: But that's and I appreciate that. [2:52:02, 2:52:06]: But when you give it to us in writing, just run the numbers. [2:52:07, 2:52:11]: Just run the numbers for us from those different entities. [2:52:11, 2:52:14]: Run those numbers, put it on paper, and I'm fine with that. [2:52:16, 2:52:21]: I just I just like to see that you you are running the numbers for us. [2:52:21, 2:52:24]: So I when I'm asked these questions out in the street. [2:52:24, 2:52:30]: I can't just say hey we're gonna do this, we're gonna pull this. Just run the numbers and get and put it on paper for all of us. [2:52:30, 2:52:32]: No conception of that. [2:52:33, 2:52:37]: Okay, we'll con we'll condense it and we'll put it together and I'll make sure you all get it. Absolutely. [2:52:37, 2:52:38]: Thank you, sir. [2:52:39, 2:52:40]: Uh Councilwoman Barber. [2:52:44, 2:52:55]: My my question was kinda in line with what Councilman Blount has said. Um, the numbers, the financial piece of this. Um, concerned about the um [2:52:56, 2:52:58]: Over spending of the amphitheater. [2:52:59, 2:53:04]: We budgeted for the 16 million, we're up to 20 million now. So the crossover run. [2:53:04, 2:53:07]: is what has me concerned. Um yes. [2:53:07, 2:53:11]: I agreed initially with the eighteen million dollars for [2:53:11, 2:53:12]: The Culture Arts Center. [2:53:12, 2:53:14]: But when we bonded [2:53:14, 2:53:15]: I had specifically. [2:53:16, 2:53:17]: Fourteen million. [2:53:17, 2:53:18]: For the Culture Arts Center. [2:53:19, 2:53:21]: I was in agreement with that. [2:53:21, 2:53:24]: Now to increase that by an additional four million. [2:53:25, 2:53:27]: um without having a clear path. [2:53:28, 2:53:30]: Um, forward with it. I'm a little [2:53:31, 2:53:33]: A little concerned. [2:53:33, 2:53:37]: Um, I know that we still need infrastructure improvements. [2:53:38, 2:53:41]: to our downtown area, right around the amphitheater. [2:53:42, 2:53:45]: We have to address the infrastructure improvements. [2:53:45, 2:53:46]: So [2:53:48, 2:53:48]: I don't know. [2:53:49, 2:53:52]: Um, can we table this until the next meeting? [2:53:52, 2:53:53]: The next work session. [2:53:54, 2:53:58]: And sure a decision at that time that gives Mr. Knighton [2:53:58, 2:54:02]: Um an opportunity to prepare a financial path. [2:54:02, 2:54:04]: Um, so I'll feel a lot more comfortable. [2:54:05, 2:54:23]: That's and and if that's sent a minute of the council, that's perfectly fine. I brought this forward as a discussion item. Okay. Because I I sent uh provided you some uh email correspondence about this. We wanted to uh make sure we discussed this openly, talked about it, to talk through it a little bit. And um if it's more information that you all need and want to. [2:54:23, 2:54:28]: bring this back uh the next meeting uh with some with additional detail we'd be glad to do that. [2:54:31, 2:54:35]: Okay. Uh any other questions? Uh Mayor Protein, go ahead, please. [2:54:36, 2:54:39]: I'm you know, I honestly I'm prepared to move forward with this tonight. [2:54:40, 2:54:41]: Because in the end [2:54:42, 2:54:44]: Uh, what really happens is we just [2:54:45, 2:54:51]: Um I I um I I firmly know. And we just asked the right question tonight. [2:54:52, 2:55:03]: The infrastructure money, that's eight million dollars in the wastewater and treatment uh budget. That's not the only pot. There's other pots too, right? [2:55:04, 2:55:04]: So [2:55:05, 2:55:25]: In addition to the wastewater pot, there's the general fund. The general fund is different. So I think we had a projected maybe like 15 million still in the general fund now at this time, and then we might be bumping that up by two million two million again this year. So there's money set aside. [2:55:25, 2:55:29]: for us to do this. We're working on the plan. [2:55:29, 2:55:36]: We we don't we're not deviating from the plan. This was the plan. So we're working along the plan. [2:55:37, 2:55:39]: The best thing class plan. [2:55:39, 2:55:59]: We have investors looking at us from all over the planet right now. Okay. They're watching the moves that we make. If we are unsure of ourselves, they're going to be unsure of us too. Because what's going to happen is in the end, they're watching this meeting tonight. They're watching all the meetings. And every time [2:55:59, 2:56:19]: We say we cautious. We don't you cautious. Wait a minute. You want me to spend how many million dollars on the advertising for this amphitheater? On the naming rights for this amphitheater? How many? How much you want me to spend? You want me to come in and you want me to invest in your JohtoCo project down there? But you unsure. [2:56:19, 2:56:26]: Sure of yourself. Wait a minute. I don't think we are sure of ourselves because we know financially we're good. [2:56:26, 2:56:36]: Leaders, I think Pastor Spence said it best. Leaders lead. Now is the time for you to take the lead and say, listen. [2:56:36, 2:56:42]: We're gonna get it done. We're gonna get it done tonight. And we believe in us. [2:56:44, 2:56:45]: Catherine Blount, go ahead, please. [2:56:48, 2:56:52]: You know, one of the things my pastor always taught me, Pastor Spence. [2:56:52, 2:56:54]: Was to do things decent and in order. [2:56:55, 2:56:59]: And that means that once everything lines up, then there's a clear path. [2:57:00, 2:57:04]: And there's a vision that you can see. And then now you got a blueprint to follow. [2:57:05, 2:57:07]: When our financial advisor told us [2:57:08, 2:57:19]: What what we're doing is gonna increase our budget and decrease our fund balance. But yet still we've hired a financial advisor, we have a city manager. [2:57:19, 2:57:22]: It's not for any elected body on here. [2:57:22, 2:57:24]: To do what I asked Mr. Knight to do. [2:57:24, 2:57:28]: I don't think anybody on here is against what we want to do. [2:57:29, 2:57:32]: But we need in writing a clear path on how to do it. [2:57:33, 2:57:38]: And when we get best in class, we all can pump our fist and do what we want and do whatever we do. [2:57:39, 2:57:42]: But to keep it decent and in order, that's how leaders lead. [2:57:43, 2:57:45]: That's how we make things happen. [2:57:45, 2:57:58]: By getting the blueprint, the template of what it takes for success. And that's gonna take putting it on paper, just like we asked these builders and people to put it on paper, put it on paper, let us see and let us be able to share with the citizens. [2:57:59, 2:58:04]: All of this we're talking about, our fund uh our budget right now is around 12 million dollars. [2:58:05, 2:58:09]: That budget every each year is going to increase. That's a guarantee. [2:58:10, 2:58:19]: Getting$2 million a year overage in local option sale tax is not a guarantee. So there's some ways that whatever it takes for us. [2:58:19, 2:58:21]: To go on this path that we're going on. [2:58:22, 2:58:29]: We've hired professional staff, we hired a financial advisor, give us to us in for me anyway. [2:58:30, 2:58:31]: To give it to me. [2:58:32, 2:58:39]: And anyone else that wants it in writing on how we're going to achieve what we're doing, rather than us spit out numbers. [2:58:40, 2:58:43]: spit out numbers and say this is what we want and let's go buy it. [2:58:44, 2:58:48]: Well, every dime that we spend we're gonna have to pay back. Bonds aren't free. [2:58:50, 2:59:04]: And we do have an established budget right now that's going to increase. And that's all I'm saying. I'm not I'm not alleviating a sign of confused or conflicting that I don't want any of this to happen. I think we all do. [2:59:05, 2:59:07]: But I think the smart thing to do. [2:59:07, 2:59:09]: is to see how we're gonna do it. [2:59:10, 2:59:16]: I don't want a Christmas list with all these toys on it and then a Christmas day I find out I can't afford it. [2:59:17, 2:59:30]: So I I'm vested in the city of Stockbridge like like every electoral deficient on here. I just wanna see it in writing in the blueprint of how success looks for what we wanna do. That's for me. For me to vote on anything tonight. [2:59:31, 2:59:32]: Councilman Thomas, go ahead, please. [2:59:33, 2:59:34]: Thank you, Mayor. [2:59:35, 2:59:36]: I'm confident. [2:59:37, 2:59:38]: I'm ready to vote tonight. [2:59:39, 2:59:42]: Uh миллионай газ спокет ту найт. [2:59:43, 2:59:45]: All he's gonna do in a couple of weeks [2:59:46, 2:59:49]: Is put it on paper what he has said tonight. [2:59:49, 2:59:50]: Um [2:59:51, 2:59:52]: This is one of the anchors. [2:59:53, 2:59:56]: If we're going to be about developing our downtown. [2:59:57, 3:00:00]: I I think we have to just go ahead and move forward. [3:00:00, 3:00:01]: Um [3:00:01, 3:00:03]: It is going to be [3:00:03, 3:00:05]: Uh an effect. [3:00:05, 3:00:06]: Um [3:00:07, 3:00:09]: With this uh initiative. [3:00:10, 3:00:12]: It's gonna it's gonna be a cause. [3:00:12, 3:00:16]: for other investment to come into our downtown. [3:00:16, 3:00:18]: And and and we have to show [3:00:19, 3:00:20]: Investors [3:00:20, 3:00:26]: That we are willing to invest, that we do have a vision and we're willing to go forward. But again. [3:00:27, 3:00:30]: Uh Mr. Nine just spoke it. [3:00:31, 3:00:32]: I don't see [3:00:33, 3:00:35]: The only difference is [3:00:36, 3:00:37]: What he said tonight. [3:00:38, 3:00:40]: He's gonna write it down. [3:00:41, 3:00:42]: And bring it back to us. [3:00:43, 3:00:44]: In two weeks. [3:00:45, 3:00:46]: If Mr. Knight spoke it. [3:00:47, 3:00:48]: I believe it. [3:00:50, 3:00:51]: And I'm ready to go forward. [3:00:53, 3:00:55]: You know, if there's a will, there's a way. [3:00:56, 3:00:58]: I'm ready to go forward. I've heard [3:00:59, 3:01:01]: Um everyone spoke and [3:01:02, 3:01:03]: I've been working with this project. [3:01:05, 3:01:06]: I would say [3:01:08, 3:01:09]: Since twenty [3:01:10, 3:01:12]: Thirteen or fourteen. [3:01:13, 3:01:16]: We had a dedication in twenty fifteen. [3:01:16, 3:01:18]: Naming this for Caramel Hamburg. [3:01:19, 3:01:20]: That was in twenty fifteen. [3:01:22, 3:01:23]: Here we here we are. [3:01:24, 3:01:25]: In twenty [3:01:25, 3:01:26]: twenty one [3:01:30, 3:01:34]: Okay, I uh I have my window open and uh the train is coming by so [3:01:35, 3:01:38]: I can't get up and close my window, but so I hope y'all can hear me. [3:01:39, 3:01:40]: Oh. [3:01:44, 3:01:45]: I have been working [3:01:46, 3:01:47]: On this project. [3:01:48, 3:01:49]: Since twenty fourteen. [3:01:51, 3:01:54]: And here we are in twenty twenty one. [3:02:01, 3:02:02]: And we're still [3:02:03, 3:02:04]: Talking doubts. [3:02:07, 3:02:08]: When we see [3:02:09, 3:02:11]: Positive things moving. [3:02:12, 3:02:15]: Now I've analyzed our budget. [3:02:17, 3:02:18]: Versus [3:02:18, 3:02:19]: Other budgets. [3:02:20, 3:02:21]: within here in your county. [3:02:24, 3:02:25]: I mean when you grow [3:02:27, 3:02:29]: Your budget is going to increase. [3:02:33, 3:02:35]: I'm in favor of going forward. [3:02:38, 3:02:39]: And I would hate to say [3:02:42, 3:02:43]: I told you so. [3:02:45, 3:02:46]: But I do have confidence. [3:02:47, 3:02:48]: And I think that [3:02:48, 3:02:52]: Mr. Nighting, I think I know Mr. Nighting pretty well. [3:02:53, 3:02:55]: If he was strongly [3:02:56, 3:02:57]: Opposed to this. [3:02:59, 3:03:02]: I believe Mr. Knighton would say that here tonight. [3:03:03, 3:03:05]: I understand that it is not Mr. Nine's [3:03:06, 3:03:07]: Position [3:03:08, 3:03:09]: To make these decisions. [3:03:11, 3:03:12]: His his [3:03:13, 3:03:15]: Position is to share information. [3:03:16, 3:03:18]: For us to be able to govern by [3:03:20, 3:03:22]: I have confidence that [3:03:23, 3:03:26]: This project will be successful. [3:03:27, 3:03:28]: I do not have any fear. [3:03:30, 3:03:33]: that we would not be able to to pay our debts. [3:03:33, 3:03:35]: I do not have that fear. [3:03:36, 3:03:39]: I do not fear of attacks. [3:03:42, 3:03:45]: I'm about the progress of this city. [3:03:46, 3:03:50]: I'm about providing a better way of life. [3:03:50, 3:03:52]: For all of our citizens. [3:03:53, 3:03:54]: And I understand [3:03:56, 3:03:57]: The Rs. [3:03:58, 3:04:00]: And what it is going to mean. [3:04:01, 3:04:02]: To this city. [3:04:03, 3:04:05]: And all of our citizens. [3:04:07, 3:04:09]: I get that. I understand that. [3:04:10, 3:04:13]: And I know our citizens are waiting for this. [3:04:13, 3:04:17]: And we will be the only municipality in this area. [3:04:18, 3:04:19]: För varin. [3:04:20, 3:04:25]: these things to our citizens and that is what's driving me. [3:04:25, 3:04:26]: To get this done. [3:04:27, 3:04:30]: Because I am looking at what we are going to provide. [3:04:31, 3:04:32]: Our citizens. [3:04:34, 3:04:36]: Our citizens want this. [3:04:37, 3:04:40]: So you have to have a vision and you have to be willing. [3:04:41, 3:04:42]: To go [3:04:42, 3:04:44]: And to make it happen. [3:04:45, 3:04:46]: We have [3:04:46, 3:04:48]: been around and around with this. [3:04:49, 3:04:51]: We all have [3:04:51, 3:04:52]: The clues. [3:04:53, 3:04:57]: Mr. Nine has said the very same thing he said tonight. [3:04:57, 3:05:01]: He have said that on three or four occasions. [3:05:02, 3:05:03]: Indicating [3:05:03, 3:05:05]: A path forward. [3:05:06, 3:05:07]: I believe in that. [3:05:08, 3:05:10]: I think we can get this done. [3:05:11, 3:05:12]: We owe it. [3:05:12, 3:05:14]: To our citizens. [3:05:14, 3:05:16]: To get this done. [3:05:16, 3:05:18]: Just like the amphitheater. [3:05:18, 3:05:20]: When we was holding all of those concerts. [3:05:21, 3:05:27]: years and years and I was here when we were doing uh music in the park at Memorial Park. [3:05:27, 3:05:28]: Ten years ago. [3:05:30, 3:05:31]: So we knew then. [3:05:32, 3:05:35]: that our citizens would buy into this amphitheater. [3:05:36, 3:05:38]: They wanted this and this is why [3:05:39, 3:05:42]: Юсі де брики мор тоді. [3:05:42, 3:05:46]: Because we knew that this is what our citizens wanted us to do. [3:05:47, 3:05:50]: And I feel the same way about cultural arts. [3:05:50, 3:05:52]: in the city of Stockbridge. [3:05:53, 3:05:55]: And what it is going to provide. [3:05:55, 3:05:59]: Not only the citizens of Stockbridge, but in the metro area. [3:06:00, 3:06:02]: It is incumbent upon us that [3:06:03, 3:06:04]: To move forward. [3:06:05, 3:06:07]: And to provide this for our citizens. [3:06:08, 3:06:09]: I yield back, Mayor. [3:06:10, 3:06:12]: Oh no problem. Appreciate it. Okay. Any other comments at all? [3:06:14, 3:06:21]: Okay, if no other comments, then this was for discussion, but obviously it seems though there may be very well be a motion here. So is there a motion? [3:06:22, 3:06:25]: Ma Mayor, Yes sir. I I motion [3:06:25, 3:06:28]: That we move forward with the eighteen mil [3:06:28, 3:06:31]: uh to TSW for them to get started. [3:06:32, 3:06:35]: So my motion is to move forward at the eighteen mil level. [3:06:36, 3:06:37]: And let's get started. [3:06:38, 3:06:39]: Okay, so [3:06:39, 3:06:40]: Mayor. [3:06:40, 3:06:41]: Yes, sir. [3:06:42, 3:06:55]: I will second that motion to send a signal to every developer out there. We believe in ourselves. And we're gonna take the steps forward so they'll invest in us because we believe in us. Second. [3:06:55, 3:06:58]: Okay, so most of them made the second three success. [3:07:00, 3:07:01]: One one one thing. [3:07:01, 3:07:03]: Yes, ma'am. Go ahead, please. [3:07:04, 3:07:11]: I started off the discussion talking about we deserve a class, but I I don't know where the funding's coming from for the 18 meal. [3:07:12, 3:07:14]: That's my only concern. [3:07:15, 3:07:16]: Um I think we need to [3:07:19, 3:07:24]: Where would the funding come from for the three mil for the other four million dollars? [3:07:25, 3:07:27]: Um, is something that we need to [3:07:28, 3:07:28]: No. [3:07:29, 3:07:30]: You can't I don't wanna vote on [3:07:31, 3:07:34]: I'm in favor of the art center being a class. That was [3:07:35, 3:07:37]: First person to comment saying that we should. [3:07:38, 3:07:42]: But I I do have concerns about financials. [3:07:42, 3:07:44]: I need to know where the money's coming from. [3:07:46, 3:08:06]: Well, maybe after the fact, but I think early in the conversation, Mr. Knight was going to lay out some things based on I believe uh Ms. Barber's comments as well as Mr. Blount's comments, uh, to lay out some things uh regardless. I think that he'll still be tasked to do that. Hopefully identify those things you're referring to. I don't wanna speak for'em, uh but Mr. Knight Okay [3:08:06, 3:08:06]: Okay. [3:08:06, 3:08:10]: Let me let me mention one thing here. If if if [3:08:10, 3:08:17]: The council is inclined to make an approval tonight with respect to$18 million moving forward with the Cultural Arts Center. [3:08:17, 3:08:21]: What there's there's obviously several steps in this process. [3:08:21, 3:08:30]: Um TSW has to finish the con the concept plan, is the issue we're talking really about tonight, the eighteen million versus fourteen. They're gonna have to go develop uh [3:08:30, 3:08:40]: They're gonna have to go develop design plans, they're gonna have to develop construction plans, construction documents is probably gonna be five or six hundred thousand dollars to do all of those. [3:08:40, 3:08:41]: To prepare for [3:08:42, 3:08:43]: to put it out to bid. [3:08:44, 3:08:48]: So there are several things along the way that the council's gonna have to approve. [3:08:48, 3:08:55]: along this process, including putting it out to bid, which I would imagine would be later this year. [3:08:55, 3:09:09]: um and and seeing what that looks like in terms of of an ultimate approval uh for construction to move forward. So there there are several items along the way that the council is going to have to review and council's going to have to approve. [3:09:09, 3:09:13]: with respect to this. The question that came up now was [3:09:13, 3:09:20]: Whether what we go with is is we go with a 14 million or the council if you've approved a fourteen million dollar plan, I'm just telling you what. [3:09:20, 3:09:25]: TSW is saying they can only reduce so much without drastically altering [3:09:25, 3:09:31]: The the cultural arts center. So my task to you and my responsibility to you is to tell you. [3:09:31, 3:09:35]: that we could spend, like I said, another month and a half doing this. [3:09:36, 3:09:41]: To get you something that really does not meet the vision in terms of what I've heard over and over again. [3:09:41, 3:09:42]: For the cultural arts center. [3:09:43, 3:09:55]: So what is the path then? Is it to go with the$18 million concept, which I think by and large the council agre that all the council agree that that's the vision? I'm not saying the the amount or the funding, but that's the vision that you want. [3:09:55, 3:09:57]: Was captured in that eighteen million dollars. [3:09:58, 3:10:07]: And if you want to go with that, then we have to go with these uh design plans that have to be put in place, construction documents have to be put in place, all of that to prepare for to put it out to be it. [3:10:07, 3:10:11]: And that was that's what I'm bringing to you in terms of a discussion uh discussion item. [3:10:12, 3:10:17]: Okay. So we're not we're not voting on we we're saying we want the eighteen million dollar vision. [3:10:18, 3:10:19]: But we are not. [3:10:19, 3:10:22]: voting on funding right now. Is that correct? [3:10:23, 3:10:25]: You're gonna have to vote. [3:10:26, 3:10:27]: Oh, I missed nine. [3:10:28, 3:10:36]: I was gonna say you're gonna have to vote on several things before you get to a point of putting this out for uh or actually getting to the point of construction. [3:10:36, 3:10:37]: Okay. [3:10:37, 3:10:42]: Well then if that's the case, we're just talking about the the the build actual building. [3:10:42, 3:10:44]: Not cutting the cost, then I'm okay with that. [3:10:45, 3:10:46]: Uh, Mr. Blount, please. [3:10:47, 3:10:51]: Mr. Knighton, what's gonna have to happen before the eighteen million is you're correct. [3:10:52, 3:10:56]: It's gonna take these plans, it's gonna take a lot of prep work that's gonna cost money. [3:10:57, 3:11:04]: And all I'm asking, I'm not I I'm not walking in fear, I'm not walking in doubt, I'm only walking in order. [3:11:06, 3:11:10]: The order is give it to me in writing, let me see that. [3:11:10, 3:11:17]: The clear path to making this successful because the$25 million bunding that we've already done. [3:11:17, 3:11:20]: We've already been told those hits are gonna start next year. [3:11:22, 3:11:23]: Next year. [3:11:24, 3:11:27]: And from the what we was told by a financial advisor. [3:11:27, 3:11:35]: Is two things. Our fund balance is going to go down, and our uh general funds are gonna go up. Uh our budget is gonna go up. [3:11:36, 3:11:37]: And [3:11:37, 3:11:57]: Neither, but but let's let's just leave that where it is. All I'm asking is to give me in writing, and because I cannot vote for that tonight. For me, I need something in writing that says this is what staff and the professionals and people that know about it saying this is the way for us to do this. [3:11:57, 3:12:06]: I'm an elected official, but this is the way you all saying that this is how this is gonna be achieved. And that's the only way I could vote for it because I do want the best in class. [3:12:07, 3:12:26]: But this is the way we vote for it and move it forward. Uh Mayor, I would like to uh uh say that we've gone through the discussion phase. We're in the first and second, and those that are uh prior to voting are discussing uh this part of it. So I will not be voting for that tonight until I get uh the paperwork from Mr. Knighton. [3:12:27, 3:12:39]: All right, but I'm assuming that once again that Mr. Knight uh will adhere to your request as well as Ms. Barber had a request as well. I'm pretty sure he'll be able to do that uh here. Mr Thomas, you were un you were unmuted. [3:12:40, 3:12:55]: Well, I I was just gonna call for the vote. I I do appreciate Mr. Knight and the comments that he just made. Um and I'll, you know, I'm okay with him bringing the figures back uh at our next meeting. Um, but I'm gonna call for the vote and again [3:12:55, 3:12:57]: Uh he has laid it out for me. [3:12:57, 3:13:07]: And and the comments that he just made, uh, I think were very relevant uh to this whole process. And that proves to me as well. [3:13:08, 3:13:26]: Um that he has a concrete layout of how we go forward. I mean, I see it. I hear it. So I'm okay. So mayor, I call for the vote. All right, so the motion's been made, been seconded. So all in favor of the motion, please indicate one, two, all opposed. [3:13:28, 3:13:30]: One, two, upstairs. [3:13:33, 3:13:35]: Okay, so I got two for, two against, and one abstained. [3:13:37, 3:13:44]: All right. So that leaves it up to me. You all actually gonna let me vote tonight, huh? Okay. But this is what I'm gonna do. I'm sorry, Mayor. [3:13:45, 3:13:50]: Right. Uh that's what I thought. Councilwoman Gantt also. [3:13:51, 3:13:53]: Yes, I abstain because [3:13:53, 3:13:57]: I'm for the project. I and I think we should start telling why we [3:13:58, 3:13:59]: Epstein. [3:13:59, 3:14:03]: Just so you know. But I abstain because I'm for the project. [3:14:03, 3:14:23]: I spoke on it again. I want it to be 18. I I want the top notch. I think we deserve that. I think our constituents deserve that. But I think it would be irresponsible of us to just go in here blind and build and have plans and pay for stuff, plans and stuff to be done for$18 million project. [3:14:23, 3:14:26]: knowing where the money's coming from, you know. [3:14:26, 3:14:32]: It sounds good. Look, look what we're doing. We're moving the city along. We're voting for it. [3:14:32, 3:14:50]: No, I'm not trying to cut anybody down on what we're doing. I think each and every one of the council members want to do the right thing and we all want the same thing. I just think there's a process that we need to go in by doing it. And that process includes laying down the foundation on how where the money's gonna come from. [3:14:50, 3:15:00]: I think we should be smart about that. And anybody, I I think that's the financial, physically responsible thing for us to do that's in the best interest of our city. [3:15:00, 3:15:02]: That's all. That's the only reason I'm abstaining. [3:15:03, 3:15:10]: Okay, so madam clerk, what I have is two one mayor, can I speak on that, please? Fair point of order. We we the vote is gonna end. [3:15:11, 3:15:17]: Stand by. Uh Mayor, I agree there was a two one two with uh councilman Blount. [3:15:17, 3:15:20]: Opposed and Gantt and Barber abstaining. [3:15:21, 3:15:23]: Okay, there you go. [3:15:23, 3:15:24]: Uh mayor. [3:15:24, 3:15:30]: Yes, sir. Uh Miss Holliday, put mine as an extension. I'm not against it. I don't want that no to show I'm against it. [3:15:30, 3:15:44]: I'm I'm put it as an extension also. Thank you. Come on now. Wait a minute. Come on now. Mayor, come on. A point of order. Point of order. Hold on, folks. Hold on. Ms. Bauman. Mayor if you would not recall in the vote if you would. [3:15:44, 3:15:46]: Okay, stand by one second. Miss Barber, you had your hand up. [3:15:47, 3:15:56]: Yeah, I wanted to uh make sure Mr. Knighton is gonna have that financial information available for us at the next meeting by the next meeting. [3:15:59, 3:16:01]: Yes. Yes. Okay. All right. [3:16:02, 3:16:02]: So [3:16:02, 3:16:08]: Okay. So what I well case what I had before then is so what it was two [3:16:09, 3:16:09]: One [3:16:10, 3:16:13]: Two is what I thought, right? [3:16:13, 3:16:15]: And and what I understand. [3:16:17, 3:16:19]: Yeah, broke Sam the Calm Thomas Four. [3:16:19, 3:16:22]: And then originally what I thought was that the uh [3:16:23, 3:16:29]: Councilwoman uh barbers no and then can't and plant were abstaining. [3:16:29, 3:16:30]: That's correct. [3:16:30, 3:16:49]: No, no, it was Councilwoman Barber and Gang abstainer. I voted no, but I'm gonna abstain with it. So you have two vote yes and three abstainers. Here's what we do. How about this? Let's try this one more time, make sure we get this straight. Hold on. We're gonna do this one more time. Motion was made. It's been second. We'll take one more count. All in favor of motion, please indicate. [3:16:51, 3:16:52]: Two all opposed. [3:16:53, 3:16:54]: Abstain. [3:16:56, 3:17:00]: Three, okay. Three zero excuse me, two zero three. Motion fails. We'll move on. [3:17:00, 3:17:03]: Okay, Ms. uh clerk, you have that, correct? [3:17:03, 3:17:04]: Okay. [3:17:05, 3:17:08]: I do. Okay, good deal. Now for my comment. [3:17:08, 3:17:11]: Ladies and gentlemen, council, as you all know, we're still in a pandemic. [3:17:11, 3:17:13]: But things are getting better. [3:17:14, 3:17:34]: In a sense, the the amount of people that are affected with the coronavirus are in a hospital is down. The people amount of people that are sick is down. The amount of folks that are dying from the coronavirus are down. But we're not done just yet. Now, granted, the governor opened up some things in reference to restaurants and major events, things that nature, but you still [3:17:34, 3:17:40]: You still have to be careful. You still need to wear your mask, I would think, in a sense. I think it'd be a safe and prudent thing to do. [3:17:40, 3:17:44]: But here's what we like for you to do. We still need more people to get vaccinated. [3:17:44, 3:17:47]: That's the priority here we're dealing with this virus. [3:17:47, 3:17:52]: So to do to get the COVID-19 vaccination, you have to schedule an appointment that is eight eight eight. [3:17:53, 3:18:07]: 457-0186. Once again, 888-457-0186. You can do that anywhere from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. [3:18:07, 3:18:16]: And every Tuesday, if you if every Tuesday, if you go on and do this every Tuesday, you can get to you can get a vaccination at the Atlanta Motor Speedway right here in Henry County. [3:18:16, 3:18:18]: And that'd be from eight thirty to one PM. [3:18:18, 3:18:38]: Okay. Now when you go online and you actually uh fill out the the appointment process, they're gonna the questionnaire is gonna say, hey, demographics details, wanna know about race, ethnicity, gender, and age. They also wanna know whether or not you in medical history, whether or not you currently had any previous uh uh COVID nineteen results. [3:18:38, 3:18:41]: And whether or not you have any ailments or any type of allergy. [3:18:42, 3:18:42]: All right. [3:18:43, 3:18:46]: And the and the history, past affection, uh affections or testing. [3:18:47, 3:18:49]: Okay. And then of course your contact information. [3:18:49, 3:18:50]: So please do that. [3:18:51, 3:18:54]: And now, even though the vaccination is more or less the priority. [3:18:55, 3:19:05]: You have now the testing aspect that still goes on. Uh Henry County Health Department goes on there as well with District 4, but also the Heritage Senior Center. [3:19:06, 3:19:11]: Which is at ten fifty Florence McGerty Boulevard, and to make an appointment for that as eight hundred. [3:19:12, 3:19:17]: 847-4262. Once again, 800, 847-4262. [3:19:17, 3:19:23]: It has Monday through Thursday, nine AM to three PM or Saturdays, nine AM to twelve noon. [3:19:23, 3:19:43]: The testing has been down, has been lower, has been down, and the vaccinations, even though they're available, have been down. So what's part of the process here? The public health department, along with the with the county and in four cities, are working with a group called CORE. All right. This is a uh a nonprofit organization that is that is looking to go into underserved communities. [3:19:43, 3:19:58]: in Henry County, all right, and to go to underserved communities, churches, and neighborhoods and start educating people and and trying to encourage them to take the test. These individuals were apprehensive and or had no way to get transportation and take the vaccination. So that is happening. [3:19:58, 3:20:04]: So we're trying to get as many people vaccinated as possible so we can get totally open and totally be safe in this aspect. [3:20:04, 3:20:05]: All right. [3:20:05, 3:20:07]: And what I also want to mention to you. [3:20:07, 3:20:12]: 'Cause last week I had a conversation and visit with the um with um [3:20:13, 3:20:17]: Pastor Eric Vance. Now you know Pastor Eric Vance was the pastor of Floyd Chapel Baptist Church. [3:20:17, 3:20:19]: He was. He's no longer a passer there. [3:20:20, 3:20:23]: But he had a couple of documents he wanted to issue to me and the council. [3:20:24, 3:20:44]: as as a death as a donation in a sense. And what what I have here that I want to read to you is a certificate he received. It says here to the city of Stockbridge and Mayor Ford, thank you always for being supportive. Uh you are greatly appreciated. And he signed his name and dated at the 5th of uh May. And what this is was I have [3:20:44, 3:20:45]: Yeah. [3:20:46, 3:20:46]: Right here. [3:20:48, 3:21:02]: This is actually a certificate. This is from the uh the Morehouse School of Religion. Uh Eric D. Vance, you are recognized for a receptional recipient of the Morehouse School of Religion, Martin Luther King Senior Award. [3:21:02, 3:21:07]: All right. And this is uh this was given to him by Joseph Evans, the PhD, the dean. [3:21:08, 3:21:26]: of the Moorha School of Religion and this was done on the 25th of April 2019. So he wanted to donate this to the city as well as his very first sermon and I'm not going to read the sermon to you because it's pretty lengthy of course. The very first sermon that he gave at Floyd Chapel Baptist Church on the 26th of January of 2020. [3:21:27, 3:21:47]: And it says thank you, City of Stockbridge. I love you all, Pastor Vance. And it's a document here that uh this I'm gonna I guess we need to preserve this and give this to the clerk to hold on until we get to a place that we can uh have this shown for everybody. But it's a four-page document here that he has. He wanted to donate it to the the city in reference to his tenure here and being [3:21:47, 3:21:54]: part of the Floyd Chapel Baptist Church. All right. So I want to bring that to your attention as well. And I'll turn these things over here this week. [3:21:54, 3:22:14]: Um on that note that ends all my comments. I want to read some additional things here, such as March, excuse me, back up, May 31st is uh the city hall is closed in the observance, of course, on Memorial Day. And then the city event we have this month will be the uh virtual Memorial Day musical tribute and remembrance. [3:22:14, 3:22:26]: which is a Monday the 31st at 8 p.m. And I'll be more information will be on the website in reference to that as well and how you can just observe that memory so Memorial Day. [3:22:27, 3:22:35]: Activities uh we have coming up or other meetings. Uh the Main Street Advisory Board meeting is 9 a.m. Zoom, second Friday of each month, which is May 14th. [3:22:36, 3:22:42]: a downtown development authority meetings at six p.m. by way of zoom thirst uh third Tuesday of each month, May eighteenth. [3:22:42, 3:22:49]: New council and advisory meeting at six thirty PM via Zoom third two third Tuesday of each month, which would be May eighteenth. [3:22:50, 3:22:57]: City Council work session is 6 p.m. Zoom, the last Tuesday of each month, and that'll be May 25th. [3:22:57, 3:23:14]: And the planning commission meeting is 6 30 by way of Zoom, the fourth Thursday of each month, which would be May 27th in this case. And our next city council meeting is 6 p.m. by way of Zoom, second Monday of each month, and that'd be June 14th. On that note, uh Council, I need a motion to go in executive session, please. [3:23:15, 3:23:16]: Mayor. [3:23:16, 3:23:17]: Yes now. [3:23:17, 3:23:22]: I move that we go into executive session for litigation personnel and real estate. [3:23:22, 3:23:23]: Appreciate there a second. [3:23:24, 3:23:25]: Okay. [3:23:25, 3:23:28]: Um I uh so who says second Mr. Blount says second? [3:23:29, 3:23:34]: No, I think Councilman Barber. Uh Barber. Okay, Miss Barber, you you second that. Okay. All in favor, please indicate. [3:23:36, 3:23:50]: Okay, looks like it's unam okay, unamps there. Okay, so Madam Clerk, will you please send us uh uh connectivity or uh link so we can go into the cycle session, please. I would imagine we'll send the second session within within the next uh we need five minutes, ten minutes here? [3:23:50, 3:23:51]: Uh yes. [3:23:52, 3:23:58]: Okay, five to ten minutes. As soon as I can send five minutes, I'll be fine. Yeah, five minutes. Five minutes will be it. Soon as I can session, folks. [3:23:58, 3:23:58]: Thank you. [3:23:59, 3:23:59]: Thank you. [3:24:01, 3:24:04]: Alrighty, here. [3:24:05, 3:24:10]: So we got uh actually we got the entire council back. Okay. [3:24:10, 3:24:11]: Right, good deal. [3:24:11, 3:24:17]: All right, the clerk's back. All right. So this is what we need to do. We need uh motion council to end the executive session, please. [3:24:18, 3:24:19]: Some [3:24:19, 3:24:20]: Their second. [3:24:21, 3:24:24]: Therefore, I just sent the invitation to Mr. Knighton. [3:24:25, 3:24:28]: Yeah, he okay, that's fine. He'll be I've talked to him, he'll be coming back. [3:24:29, 3:24:33]: This will be real quick. Okay, so what's uh [3:24:34, 3:24:43]: Mr. Pro Tem made an emotion. Uh Councilman Barber seconded the motion to come back to executive session. So all in favor of coming back, excuse me, coming out of executive session. So all uh [3:24:43, 3:24:49]: On oppose on favor of g of coming out of a second session. Please let it come. [3:24:50, 3:24:53]: Okay, good. That's fixed that S U N okay. Now now I need a motion. [3:24:53, 3:24:55]: Oh what happened here? [3:24:58, 3:25:04]: Okay, all right. Somehow I lost that for a second. Okay. Now the motion to reconvene our our council meeting, please. [3:25:05, 3:25:05]: So [3:25:06, 3:25:06]: Their second. [3:25:08, 3:25:09]: Miss Barber seconds that as well. [3:25:10, 3:25:13]: All right. So all in favor of reconvening our our council meeting, please indicate. [3:25:14, 3:25:21]: Okay, it's a nice decision there as well. Uh now I need a motion to end our meeting. [3:25:21, 3:25:24]: Adjourn. There are a second. [3:25:26, 3:25:28]: Okay, so Gantt and and Blount. [3:25:28, 3:25:30]: And uh all in favor, please indicate. [3:25:32, 3:25:38]: She now she says, okay. Now we'll say goodnight. All right. Take care. Good night. Bye-bye.

--- title: April 27 2021 Work Session Meeting Via Zoom date: 2021-04-27 source: 2021-04-27_April_27_2021_Work_Session_Meeting_Via_Zoom.wav --- [0:00:00, 0:00:00]: Mm. [0:00:11, 0:00:14]: Folks, we are coming already at this point. [0:00:20, 0:00:21]: Good evening, everyone. Mir, can you hear me? [0:00:22, 0:00:25]: I hear you. No problem. I I hear you. Okay, good, good. Okay, good. Thanks. [0:03:11, 0:03:12]: How are you doing, Mr. Night? [0:03:15, 0:03:21]: Hello, Mayor Ford. How are you, sir? All right, sir. All right. We're actually uh recording already at this point. [0:03:22, 0:03:23]: So you know. [0:04:27, 0:04:29]: Caswam Gantt, welcome. [0:04:34, 0:04:37]: Ladies and gentlemen, we are announced live streaming on Facebook as well. [0:05:22, 0:05:22]: Yeah. [0:05:59, 0:06:05]: Well, we're getting close to the hour, but I don't have a clerk and I don't have our attorneys. [0:06:05, 0:06:08]: And I am still missing a council member. [0:06:24, 0:06:32]: Welcome, uh, Councilwoman Barber. And Mayor Potem Alexander is now signing in. Ah, there's the attorneys. Okay. [0:06:33, 0:06:33]: Quentin? [0:06:36, 0:06:38]: Ah, Miss Holliday. All righty. [0:06:39, 0:06:39]: Oh good. [0:06:41, 0:06:44]: Well, I'll tell you what now let's see here. We [0:06:45, 0:06:48]: We have a quorum, we have our clerk and we have [0:06:49, 0:06:51]: Our attorneys and I have six o'clock. [0:06:52, 0:06:57]: So on that note, I'm going to call this a council work session. [0:06:58, 0:07:01]: Tuesday, April twenty seventh, since it's six PM uh call to order. [0:07:02, 0:07:05]: And uh Mr. Knighton, please, could you give the invocation, sir? [0:07:07, 0:07:11]: All right, thank you, Mayor Ford, uh council members, uh, respective staff. [0:07:11, 0:07:13]: And uh those who are guests. [0:07:14, 0:07:15]: Let us pray today. [0:07:17, 0:07:24]: Most gracious and all wise God, we do indeed give you thanks for yet another day that you have graced us with. [0:07:25, 0:07:28]: Thank you, God, for your blessings and thank you for the opportunity. [0:07:29, 0:07:33]: To serve you and to serve in the various capacities. [0:07:33, 0:07:35]: For which we are assembled. [0:07:36, 0:07:38]: We thank you for the opportunity and pray. [0:07:38, 0:07:41]: Your divine wisdom, your divine blessing. [0:07:42, 0:07:43]: Upon this meeting [0:07:44, 0:07:47]: May we discuss those things that are relevant, pertinent, and important? [0:07:48, 0:07:51]: To the citizens of Stockbridge, and we pray your blessing. [0:07:52, 0:07:55]: Upon this great city. We pray that we will be mindful. [0:07:56, 0:07:57]: Of the prophet Micah. [0:07:58, 0:07:59]: Says that we should do justice. [0:08:00, 0:08:01]: Love mercy. [0:08:02, 0:08:04]: and walk humbly with our God. [0:08:05, 0:08:08]: We thank you, Lord, pray your blessings upon us this evening. [0:08:09, 0:08:11]: Upon the staff and upon the citizens of this city. [0:08:12, 0:08:13]: The name of your son. [0:08:14, 0:08:16]: Our Savior, my Savior, Jesus Christ. [0:08:17, 0:08:18]: Amen. [0:08:18, 0:08:18]: Amen. [0:08:19, 0:08:22]: I understand for the Pledge of Allegiance, please. [0:08:25, 0:08:39]: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation underground, indivisible, but liberty and justice for all. [0:08:43, 0:08:44]: Madam Clerk, I need a roll call, please. [0:08:47, 0:08:48]: Mayor Ford. [0:08:49, 0:08:49]: Doesn't [0:08:50, 0:08:52]: May I approach him Alexander? [0:08:52, 0:08:53]: Present. [0:08:55, 0:08:56]: Councilwoman Barber. [0:08:56, 0:08:57]: Present. [0:08:58, 0:08:59]: Councilman Blount. [0:09:02, 0:09:02]: Present. [0:09:03, 0:09:04]: Councilwoman Gantt. [0:09:05, 0:09:06]: Present. [0:09:06, 0:09:07]: Councilman Thomas. [0:09:08, 0:09:08]: Is it? [0:09:08, 0:09:10]: Mayor Ford, you have a quorum. [0:09:10, 0:09:12]: Thank you, Madam Clerk. I appreciate that. [0:09:12, 0:09:14]: Council, I need a motion to adopt the agenda, please. [0:09:15, 0:09:16]: Uh Mayor. [0:09:16, 0:09:17]: Yes, sir. [0:09:18, 0:09:19]: I like to amend the agenda, please. [0:09:20, 0:09:22]: Go right here, please. What's your motion? [0:09:22, 0:09:28]: Uh I motion to amend the agenda for a vote to move forward with a full investigation of Mr. Elton Alexander. [0:09:29, 0:09:42]: Uh this is in line with the city of Stockbridge's charter section 21 uh 2.17 pertaining to the$1,725,000 lawsuit against the city of uh Stockbridge. [0:09:43, 0:09:45]: Okay. Thanks for your emotion. Five seconds. [0:09:46, 0:09:47]: Okay. [0:09:47, 0:09:48]: Mr. Cancer and that. [0:09:49, 0:09:50]: All in favor of motion, please indicate. [0:09:51, 0:09:52]: I [0:09:53, 0:09:53]: Okay. [0:09:54, 0:09:56]: I have two opposed. [0:09:57, 0:10:01]: Um Ms. Alexander, you you can uh hold in this case. Okay, okay, okay. [0:10:01, 0:10:03]: Okay, all pose abstain. [0:10:06, 0:10:09]: Two abstain. Okay, so it's two zero two. [0:10:09, 0:10:14]: And on that note, I would say that the motion does not carry. Is that correct, our attorneys? [0:10:16, 0:10:20]: Yes it is Mayor Ford. Okay. Okay. Does not carry. So we'll move on. [0:10:20, 0:10:25]: Next next ladies and gentlemen, we have the uh review of the minutes for the following meetings. [0:10:26, 0:10:34]: Uh please ma'am. Yes ma'am. Uh that motion failed, but we still need a motion to adopt the [0:10:35, 0:10:39]: Okay, Madam Clerk, that is why you're the clerk. Okay, thank you very much. I'm so sorry. [0:10:40, 0:10:45]: We do need a motion to accept the the current agenda. I'm sorry about that. So move. Okay, is there a second? [0:10:46, 0:10:49]: Mr. Barber second dad, all in favor, please indicate. [0:10:50, 0:10:51]: Okay. [0:10:51, 0:10:53]: It's uh it's announced. This is all right. [0:10:54, 0:10:56]: Mayor. Yes, ma'am. Yes, sir. [0:10:56, 0:11:00]: Mm, if you don't mind, can you give me the vote count of the of the opposition to the uh motion? [0:11:01, 0:11:03]: To amend the agenda. What's the what was the vote count? [0:11:03, 0:11:04]: It was uh two four. [0:11:05, 0:11:11]: Uh no one against and two abstain. And uh Councilwoman Barber and Councilman Thomas abstained. [0:11:11, 0:11:14]: And Repro Tem Alexander uh Kunavu. [0:11:14, 0:11:16]: Thank you. Thank you, sir. [0:11:16, 0:11:34]: You're welcome. Now review the minutes of the following meetings. You have the council meeting minutes from uh March eighth and the council work session uh meeting minutes from March 30th. So please review those at our next uh council meeting. We'll be able to approve those meeting minutes. So if any changes and adjustments, please get with the clerk. [0:11:35, 0:11:36]: On that note, we'll go to public comments. [0:11:37, 0:11:43]: And before I ask the curr uh the clerk to read any public comment, first of all, do we have any public comments? First of all, Miss Ms. Clerk. [0:11:44, 0:11:52]: Yes, yes, Mayor Four we do. Okay. So otherwise comments are limited three minutes, uh minutes for the comments there to be read by the clerk during the meeting. [0:11:52, 0:12:07]: respecting all members of the elected body, officials and staff, comments including uh definition, unruliness, and swearing will not be accepted. So madam clerk, you have the the comments to read the comments appropriately in this aspect, please. [0:12:08, 0:12:11]: All right, I'll read them in the order that they were received. [0:12:11, 0:12:12]: Okay. [0:12:18, 0:12:19]: Mm. [0:12:19, 0:12:23]: Okay, the first one is from Mindy Mayers. [0:12:23, 0:12:24]: M A Y E S. [0:12:25, 0:12:28]: Who lives at one zero zero eight Peaks Point? [0:12:29, 0:12:31]: Support of Mayor Pro Tem [0:12:32, 0:12:33]: Alexander. [0:12:33, 0:12:36]: Greetings, council members. My name is Mindy Mayers. [0:12:37, 0:12:47]: 1008 Peaks Point, McDonough, Georgia. I have known Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander for 17 years as a friend, father, grandfather, business owner, and community leader. [0:12:47, 0:12:53]: The picture being painted of him by fellow council members is not accurate and feels very personal. [0:12:53, 0:13:00]: He is much more than the post you read online. I am a voting resident of the city of Stockbridge. [0:13:00, 0:13:10]: We voted him in office and if there is a concern, we as residents need to be raising it and spearheading any efforts to have him removed or investigated. [0:13:10, 0:13:13]: I have not seen that being done. [0:13:13, 0:13:19]: As a resident, I would love to see the council members move past the public bickering and arguing. [0:13:19, 0:13:24]: We voted Mayor Proteum Alexander into office, knowing the allegations and concerns. [0:13:25, 0:13:27]: The city of Stockbridge posted on their website. [0:13:28, 0:13:30]: That there was no fault found. [0:13:30, 0:13:40]: As a voting resident, I would like to see the city move on and focus on the things we elected our officials to do better, our roads, city. [0:13:40, 0:13:43]: Bring ro resources and services to the city, etcetera. [0:13:43, 0:13:47]: Because a select few council members have had public feuds. [0:13:48, 0:13:49]: With Mayor Pro Tem. [0:13:49, 0:13:53]: Their objectiveness is questionable. Thus I implore you. [0:13:53, 0:14:02]: To allow the voters to make decisions on election day, move forward from this chaos, and focus on the business of the city of Stockbridge. [0:14:03, 0:14:03]: Okay. [0:14:06, 0:14:07]: Yeah. [0:14:07, 0:14:10]: I o out of curiosity, how many total uh uh comments do you have? [0:14:11, 0:14:16]: I think there's eight, if I'm not mistaken. Seven or eight. I d I don't remember exactly. Okay, quite quite please. [0:14:17, 0:14:19]: Okay, Mr. Charles M Edward Marshall. [0:14:20, 0:14:22]: One hundred forty Somerset Hills. [0:14:23, 0:14:23]: I support [0:14:24, 0:14:37]: Uh Councilman Elton Element I'm sorry, I support Councilman Elton Alexander. I understand that the council is trying to remove him from office. I support him remaining in office as a Stockbridge City Council member. [0:14:38, 0:14:42]: Ms. Yvonne Marshall, one hundred forty Somerset Hills, McDonough, Georgia. [0:14:43, 0:14:53]: I am supporting Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander. I am supporting Councilman Elton Alexander to remain on the City of Stockbridge's City Council. [0:14:54, 0:14:58]: Tamika Robinson, seven forty Winnebrook Drive. [0:14:59, 0:15:10]: And she noted comments to speak on the major improvements in the county I live in Henry County, speak on how well Councilman Alexander keeps us informed. [0:15:12, 0:15:13]: Miss Rhonda Brown. [0:15:13, 0:15:15]: two hundred and eighty one Winthrop Lane. [0:15:16, 0:15:23]: And her comments were just council member and lawsuit. There were no additional comments included in that. Okay. [0:15:25, 0:15:29]: Z Griffith, seven two four Leaf Drive, McDonough, Georgia. [0:15:29, 0:15:33]: Comments removal of Councilman Elton Alexander. [0:15:37, 0:15:41]: Dolton nineteen and I only have a [0:15:42, 0:15:45]: Email, I don't have an address for Dalton Nineteen. [0:15:45, 0:15:58]: I think Mr. Elton Alexander has done a very good job for Stockbridge. Stockbridge and its citizens are very important to him. He goes out of his way and I am sure spend many hours working on improving Stockbridge. [0:15:58, 0:16:08]: The lawsuit that was brought against him was cleared. If there were any other questions or confusion, the matter should have gone to court to make sure it was settled. [0:16:08, 0:16:15]: People and businesses have a way to try to destroy anyone or anything they feel are in their way or hindering them. [0:16:15, 0:16:16]: from getting what they want. [0:16:17, 0:16:22]: If you get rid of Mr. Elton Alexander, you are opening the door to destroy everything he has built. [0:16:22, 0:16:32]: which is not fair to the citizens of Stockbridge, Georgia. I don't believe mister Elton Alexander should be removed from the office when he was cleared of the matter. [0:16:34, 0:16:46]: Ms. Bernice Peters, 1512 Woodbury Court, McDonough, Georgia. I support Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander for all he does for the community. He understands the need for change. [0:16:46, 0:16:55]: Economic growth for the city of Stockbridge and to compete with other successful counties throughout Georgia, such as the Amphitheater Aquatic Center. [0:16:55, 0:16:59]: Stockbridge Police Department and his weekly food drive, et cetera. [0:17:01, 0:17:05]: Sunny Bandazzo, 111 Bryant Street. [0:17:05, 0:17:09]: The people of Stroutbridge don't want the change that has happened in the past year. [0:17:10, 0:17:17]: I will remind you that I asked the council to at least pause the construction of the amphitheater until the pandemic. [0:17:18, 0:17:23]: was over in March twenty twenty and beyond. There was not a single building [0:17:25, 0:17:32]: started at that time. There was a force majeure clause in the contract that would have led us out of it. [0:17:32, 0:17:36]: To my knowledge, pause in the contract was never even discussed. [0:17:36, 0:17:41]: Now it's gone from sixteen point five million to over twenty-two million and still counting. [0:17:42, 0:17:46]: We were not able to attend the meetings in persons to make our feelings known. [0:17:46, 0:17:49]: The meetings are still closed as we speak. Open them. [0:17:50, 0:17:52]: The Zoom meetings barely work technically. [0:17:52, 0:18:12]: Also, the meetings are pure chaos with Mr. Alexander droning on and on and giving the appearance of bullying at least two other council members. The public believes that three are conspiring against the other two. Not because someone told us that, but because we see it happening before our eyes. We would make a motion if I could have a full investigation into the [0:18:12, 0:18:20]: To every decision or andor expenditure you have made in the past two years, especially since March 2020. [0:18:20, 0:18:24]: We are embarrassed to be city of Southridge residents due to the recent news. [0:18:25, 0:18:28]: Events about the one point seven million settlement and the rhetoric [0:18:28, 0:18:30]: We have to endure from Mr. Alexander. [0:18:31, 0:18:37]: Also, please instruct council members that they are not allowed to block comments on their Facebook or social media pages. [0:18:37, 0:18:40]: I am asking Mr. Alexander to step down. [0:18:44, 0:18:46]: Mr. Andrew Dixon. [0:18:46, 0:18:48]: two thirteen Ernestine White. [0:18:49, 0:18:55]: And his comments are regarding the amphitheater budget increase and the state of our city with settlement of lawsuit. [0:18:55, 0:19:03]: It has been really disheartening to watch city council meetings and watch the lack of chemistry and respect for each other as elected officials. [0:19:04, 0:19:10]: An elected official when operating in the capacity of the city no longer represents self but this city. [0:19:10, 0:19:17]: Now our city is under a dark cloud of a settlement to very serious allegations to a city council member. [0:19:17, 0:19:19]: Social media is taken storm. [0:19:19, 0:19:28]: To this, to both sides. And I have read most of the depositions, and some things were very alarming and actually hard to read and see going on. [0:19:29, 0:19:43]: To me, it seems that our council has lost the focus of what they were elected to do. On one hand, you have a council person who was accused of harassment and strong arming a business owner in the city. Then you have a councilperson making press conferences. [0:19:43, 0:19:48]: for the unseating of said council members. But today on social media, a post was made. [0:19:49, 0:19:56]: Of the same councilwoman talking to the person who is suing the city, and from what it sounds like basically adding fuel. [0:19:56, 0:19:57]: to the fire. [0:19:58, 0:20:04]: A couple of weeks ago, a council meeting came to an end after executive session with an argument about keeping cameras. [0:20:05, 0:20:07]: on for the entirety of the meeting. [0:20:07, 0:20:10]: It seems like more focus is being given to personal qualms. [0:20:11, 0:20:13]: Then focus on city issues. [0:20:13, 0:20:22]: According to social media and amp our amphitheater, although great, is blowing past budget expectations, not by thousands, but millions. [0:20:22, 0:20:29]: I can stand corrected if this isn't right, but I feel like the city is being so sunk to achieve an image. [0:20:29, 0:20:30]: of other cities. [0:20:31, 0:20:34]: Why can't we just be stockbridge, not bucket? [0:20:34, 0:20:36]: Not Atlantic Station, just Stockbridge. [0:20:36, 0:20:45]: We take the foundations to create the city that fits our citizens' needs. If we wanted a Buckhead or Atlantic station, we would have moved there. [0:20:45, 0:20:51]: I am all for wanting to be able to live, work, and play in Stockbridge, but we have to get the horse. [0:20:52, 0:21:01]: We have to get the horse before the carriage. Infrastructure, maintaining taxes and not raising already high taxes every time you spend out of a budget. [0:21:01, 0:21:06]: Tax breaks for companies to take over already built warehouses so no more pop-up. [0:21:06, 0:21:10]: I leave I leave our beloved counsel with this. [0:21:10, 0:21:12]: Please take time to reflect. [0:21:12, 0:21:17]: And set aside personal qualms you have with each other, you are elected by the people. [0:21:18, 0:21:33]: for the people to be the voice for us, not for yourselves, to take this city in a direction where we can live, work and play safely and affordably. I thank you for your time and wish you guys the best in these troubled times. [0:21:34, 0:21:39]: Rolita Mims, three six seven one Deer Springs Parkway. [0:21:40, 0:21:44]: For Elton Alexander to keep his seat on the city council. [0:21:44, 0:21:50]: I believe that Elton Alexander should keep his seat on the board as a council member and not be removed. Thanks. [0:21:52, 0:21:55]: Alicia Boyd, 741 Winbrook Drive. [0:21:55, 0:22:02]: Do not fire or continue to ask Councilman Alexander after reading several desp depositions and to learn. [0:22:03, 0:22:05]: No findings on his part. [0:22:05, 0:22:13]: I am outraged to learn how Councilwoman Gantt gives the information for his lawsuit to hear her on tape. [0:22:14, 0:22:16]: Which the defendant recorded her. [0:22:16, 0:22:17]: Why she [0:22:18, 0:22:22]: is not fired or resigning and I'm reading verbatim. [0:22:22, 0:22:33]: I am outraged. Blame is on the wrong council member. This is unethical on her part. I, Mr. I, Mr. Alexander, is good for the community. [0:22:33, 0:22:35]: He should not step down. [0:22:35, 0:22:42]: This was dirty and I could not believe what I was hearing on the tape recording. I demand action. [0:22:43, 0:22:44]: Those are all of the [0:22:45, 0:23:04]: public comments mayor sir sir sir hold on hold on please i don't want to comment i just want to get a uh a a rhonda black rhonda uh uh was trying to uh say that her comments were issued and she did not get them posted appropriately uh to the city fist fa uh comment page and no we had an issue with that [0:23:04, 0:23:09]: And Miss Zanay, she issued a comment as well, but apparently there were not [0:23:10, 0:23:13]: They were not recorded because she sent us an email this afternoon. [0:23:14, 0:23:23]: Right. Ms. Rhonda Brown. I did have one for Rhonda Brown. Rhonda Brown's comment says council member and lawsuit. I thought I read no comments there. [0:23:24, 0:23:26]: Okay, she said she had additional comments. [0:23:27, 0:23:31]: Well listen, that's what I'm gonna talk to one second. That's what I'm gonna talk to uh the clerk about. [0:23:32, 0:23:52]: All the comments need to be in at least an hour, hour prior to the meeting, is which which is on our document here. And you read those particular comments. I've also seen, and I don't know if everybody else saw this or not, but I've also seen that several people, participants had their hand raised. But I'm thinking that even though their hands were raised, I mean they want to have something to say. [0:23:52, 0:23:52]: Say [0:23:53, 0:24:02]: But I thought that all the comments had to be in one hour prior to and I would think that whatever you read, Miss Clerk, uh those are all the people that came in in a timely manner. Is that correct? [0:24:03, 0:24:10]: That's correct. So now Rhonda Brown issued her uh comment on April twenty sixth at nine twenty-six p.m. [0:24:10, 0:24:11]: And [0:24:12, 0:24:17]: She only had the line. I I sent out an email to those individuals that only had one. [0:24:18, 0:24:24]: line on their comments to make sure that we were uh actually capturing their entire comment. [0:24:24, 0:24:30]: There was a glitch there. I sent it back to them and asking them to resubmit it if they wanted if they had additional. [0:24:30, 0:24:31]: Uh comments. [0:24:32, 0:24:33]: Okay. [0:24:33, 0:24:39]: But I have not received that email if she has said it. I just checked it while you were talking and I I have not received it. [0:24:40, 0:24:46]: Well the thing of it is I saw some hands raised, but that but I wasn't sure how to go even get those individuals. And once again [0:24:46, 0:24:54]: Uh what I understand and what we have written down is those comments need to be in ahead of time and be read by the clerk since we're in this type of uh process here. [0:24:55, 0:25:00]: Yes, ma'am. Go ahead. Yeah. Okay. Ms. Rhonda Brown's comment did come in. [0:25:02, 0:25:03]: It's a it's it's came in. [0:25:04, 0:25:08]: Okay. I'm gonna forward to you, Mayor. You and then you decide what you want me to do. [0:25:08, 0:25:11]: Well you can forward it to me. What what that's f that'd be fine. [0:25:11, 0:25:15]: What it amounts to, ladies and gentlemen, is that uh the comments need been one hour prior to. [0:25:15, 0:25:23]: And so we're gonna stop the comments at this point. She read all the comments that came in a timely manner and we're gonna move on at this point and we'll we'll address these things accordingly. [0:25:23, 0:25:26]: Number item number three deals with information. [0:25:26, 0:25:36]: 2020 DCA Hotel Motel Tax Tourism Report presented by Ms. Laura Lucere, Director of Tourism. Tourism. Laura, you're on. How you doing, Laura? [0:25:38, 0:25:39]: Wonderful. Thank you, Mayor. [0:25:39, 0:25:40]: Thank you. [0:25:41, 0:25:44]: And if I can um share my screen very quickly. [0:25:44, 0:25:45]: You can. [0:25:47, 0:25:49]: I would think they should be able to do that, no problem. [0:25:50, 0:25:51]: Let me here we go. [0:25:52, 0:26:03]: Is it shared? Yes, yes, we see it. Thank you very much. Okay. [0:26:03, 0:26:23]: So um my name is Lara Lucre and I am the Director of Tourism for the Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is the official destination marketing organization of Henry County, which includes the cities of Stockbridge, Hampton, Locust Grove, and then we also are the DMO for the unincorporated parts of Henry County. [0:26:23, 0:26:30]: Um and so just want to jump into our presentation that does review our twenty twenty program of work. [0:26:30, 0:26:33]: You did receive the Department of Community Affairs um [0:26:34, 0:26:48]: the hotel may have tax report that we prepared for the Department of Community Affairs. And so this I'm just going to go through um some of that program of work in a little bit more detail, but also be very mindful of your time. I have sent a copy of this presentation to um [0:26:49, 0:26:54]: Miss Holiday, so and I can also send it to anyone else if you you need it, council. [0:26:55, 0:27:15]: But it's the first thing is that we did um launch a new brand in twenty and in twenty twenty. Um we needed a new brand that was more um modern and inclusive of our brand. So we are now um calling ourselves Visit Henry County, Georgia. The Convention and Visitors Bureau is a not a very commonly understood term, so Visit Henry does um help. [0:27:15, 0:27:21]: better understand what we do, what our mission is, and um the new brand doesn't re better reflect Henry County, we believe. [0:27:22, 0:27:42]: With the launch of the new um brand, we were also able to do a new visitor's guide that was a really elevated magazine style guide that allowed us to have more um editorial as well as um just a lot more content. Um if you have not seen a copy of this yet, we um I can get you a copy. You can also give you a copy of it. [0:27:42, 0:27:55]: it online and they have been incredibly successful um for us in the last year. We are still using them because we did not get them until after um everything had shut down. Um so we are going to be printing a new one in 2022. [0:27:57, 0:28:17]: Um also with our new brand, we also launched new ads. And these ads you'll see, this is just a kind of an example of ads used in a variety of different ways. Um and you can see that the one of the other things that the new brand allows us to do is to customize specific ads with specific cities and specific content. So you'll see. [0:28:17, 0:28:34]: your Stockbridge ad here um features um a couple eating at the Stockbridge Lakes Bed and Breakfast and this is actually was an ad um that came out in 2021 but was um sent in in 2020 um that was a part of a regional promotion that we were able to be a part of um that featured [0:28:34, 0:28:37]: Um, ads in four national publications, including um [0:28:38, 0:28:56]: Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart living and a few others. But you see that you just there's a lot of functionality and flexibility with the brand and some of the elements that you'll be seeing across multiple ads and across the visitor's guide, across the website that really um gives it a different um and a fun, fun um aesthetic. [0:28:58, 0:29:18]: And then one of the other things that we do a lot of is digital advertising. Um we do ads across a lot of different channels, but in 2020 we were able to serve about 2.1 million digital ads across a variety of uh across a variety of um platforms. And here's just kind of [0:29:18, 0:29:30]: a rundown of some of those digital platforms. I'm not gonna go through each of them, um, but one of the ones that I did want to mention is um what we're really excited about. We started last year, I believe, which was called um [0:29:31, 0:29:47]: excuse me, it's called um OTT or C T V, which is called over the talk television or uh connected tech TV. And that includes ads on streaming providers like Hulu, on smart TVs, and then embedded online content. And we're able to get ads um on some of your apps and um [0:29:47, 0:30:07]: things like weather channel, discovery channel, people watching those in streaming prov streaming settings. Um and ads for specifically for the city of Stockbridge, showing the city of Stockbridge's uh 15 second um video were um was very well received with a click through rate of 26% and that click through to the city specific um page on our [0:30:07, 0:30:08]: Our site. [0:30:09, 0:30:27]: Also, we have sponsored content. When we were launching our brand, this just came out in in May of last year. And it was eight reasons Henry County is better explored. And Stoppridge had three um different locations on that list. You see with Floyd Chapel, Panola, and Barn Beautiful. And this content received over 1,500 shares. [0:30:28, 0:30:48]: And like I said, all this content, um, the digital ads do link back to our website um to the city specific pages. So city ads sit um link to Stockbridge's city page on our site. And in 2020, so the city of Stockbridge's landing pages was one of our top 10 landing pages. Um, and we saw year over year traffic for the city page. [0:30:48, 0:30:54]: age um jump 95%. And you can see some of the places that that traffic was coming from. [0:30:55, 0:31:08]: We also um launched an artisan trail on our site last year. Kira and Lisa um from your staff um reached out and said that there's a really there was a lot of really wonderful artisan content um being um [0:31:09, 0:31:29]: the um in Stockbridge and that knew that probably throughout the county and we were able to work with them and build out a really robust trail of artisan products. So what you'll see in here on the left hand side is the map where we have each of the different artisan businesses. And then on the right is the a screen capture of our um website with just the first of those artisan [0:31:29, 0:31:33]: is in businesses listed and we've had some really great traction for that as well. [0:31:34, 0:31:54]: Obviously 2019 was all about excuse me, 28, 2020 was all about COVID. And so we did a lot of COVID-specific programming. We had information pages on our site when we still do about COVID information, what restaurants are offering, what types of services, pickup, et cetera. And then we also had a food drive that was specific for members of our hospital. [0:31:54, 0:32:09]: hospitality community, which we know were disproportionately affected by the pandemic, particularly the early closings. So we were able to secure more than two tons of food and give it to members of the hospitality community who had either lost their job or had their hours significantly cut. [0:32:10, 0:32:14]: And then we really needed a way for our partners to be able to tell [0:32:14, 0:32:30]: um guess that we're still traveling what they were doing to in order to keep them safe. So we developed the cleanliness compliance pledge that they were able to explain and list the things that they were doing. And we have an entire page on our site that's just um dedicated to businesses who've opted into this program. [0:32:30, 0:32:33]: And we spent a lot of time during the same um during this [0:32:34, 0:32:54]: shut down basically and then the last year working on partner development. Um and so we've had lunch and learns before the program, uh before, excuse me, before pan the pandemic really took hold and we shut down, we were able to offer lunch and learns to our hotels um and then do a hospitality mixer that um here in Bar at Barn Beautiful, the ability to get [0:32:54, 0:32:54]: Our [0:32:55, 0:33:00]: partners better educated on what our attractions are, as well as to get to know each other better. [0:33:00, 0:33:20]: And then with the same token, something we've been doing consistently for the last year and a half has been partner promotions where we work with a local um business. Um in this case it was Rum Creek, the photo you'll see here, where we bring a small gift or item to the hotels to tell them about that particular business and so hopefully introduce the business owner to the hotels and so that they can. [0:33:20, 0:33:23]: and build partnerships um for future promotions. [0:33:24, 0:33:38]: And then we really would like for Henry County to be known as the hub of customer service. So we have been uh finding and honoring customer service um greats from our hospitality community and giving monthly awards as well. [0:33:38, 0:33:49]: And then we've been working to do educational series, particular to our partners. Um we did three this summer, and those have been recorded and are available on our YouTube channel for our partners to take advantage of. [0:33:50, 0:33:57]: We also would really like for Henry County to have an image as a better art destination. And so we're working, we have an arts consortium. [0:33:58, 0:34:18]: And they've got a series of different um pro programs that they have been working on since last year and are still working on this year. Um and so um look for more details about that because we've just got some really wonderful programs. The photo you see was a fo was um Barn Beautiful made these beautiful ornaments and we had local artists paint them and we were able to give those as kind of thank you for [0:34:18, 0:34:27]: for what you've done gifts to more than 80 different tourism partners um last year. So um and we had I think more than 20 artists I think that painted ornaments. So we had a great [0:34:27, 0:34:29]: Um a great buy-in from that. [0:34:30, 0:34:50]: And social media is a part of everything that we do. Um, and so yeah, I just want to highlight two quick things. One is that um we know that in the midst of the pandemic, our partners were looking for ways to get out and to talk to people in different ways. So ASHA, our digital marketing or excuse me, our digital content manager, reached out and said, Any partner who's interested in doing short Zoom interviews with me, um [0:34:50, 0:35:01]: Tell me about your business, about yourself, um, how you got into the business, etc. Um, and she recorded those and um we did 12 tourism talk videos. [0:35:01, 0:35:10]: And five of those were stockbridge businesses that took advantage of that program. And you can see some of the results that we got, um, which were really tremendous from those videos. [0:35:10, 0:35:30]: And then also partnership is really key. Um, ASHA worked with um the Arabian Mountain National Heritage Area and Panola Mountain on creating video a video and um other blog content and social content around the um expansion of the path trail into Henry County, which um we're very excited about, particularly with the pandemic, people are really looking for new and [0:35:30, 0:35:38]: and different and ex accessible outdoor activities. So um she was able to put together a really beautiful video to to highlight that. [0:35:39, 0:35:48]: And then just quickly, um, 20 some 2021 um upcoming events, a preview of some things is we have um [0:35:48, 0:35:58]: been even doing more city specific search engine marketing programs. Um and so you'll learn more about that as our we present next year or if you have any questions, you're more than welcome to call me. [0:35:59, 0:36:05]: Um and as I said, we want Henry County to be known as a culture of customer service or a place where cult customer service reigns. [0:36:05, 0:36:25]: So we've launched one program already under our culture of customer service, and that is a guest experience 101. It is a customer service class. It's an online free program for our partners. And then later this summer we will also have a hospitality for all, a diversity, equity, and inclusion program that's going to also be taught by experts. [0:36:25, 0:36:28]: um in their individual fields online. [0:36:28, 0:36:38]: And it'll be a free program for our partners as well. Um, I mentioned the Artisan Consortium and one of the things that they have launched recently is called the Bushy Tale Art Trail and it's um [0:36:39, 0:36:59]: Squirrel picnic tables, which are small picnic tables decorated by local artists and installed in public parts as a public um arts display. We have 10 up so far with more upcoming through the rest of this year. Um so look for those. And then just wanted to make you aware of one legislation change that did come about. Um that House Bill 317 did. [0:36:58, 0:37:18]: modify the hotel some ways the hotel motel tax can be collected from short-term rentals. This is Airbnb, VRBO, and home away sites like that. As of July 1st, all short-term rentals are now required to collect and to remit their hotel motel tax on room nights um or hotel nights or [0:37:18, 0:37:21]: whole house nights if that's what it is. Um [0:37:22, 0:37:27]: within the city. So depending on how many the city of Stockbridge has within their um [0:37:27, 0:37:41]: within their city, that could be additional revenue that's coming based on those short-term rentals. So with that, that's just a quick overview of those programs. And at this point, if anybody has any questions, I'd um love to answer them. [0:37:41, 0:38:01]: Well, thank you, Miss Luca. I appreciate the presentation. Uh, don't know if this is coming next or if this ends it, but in reference to the the the last year during a pandemic, 2020, right? In reference to the amount of funds that have been gathered or collected from hotel motor tax in the city of Stockbridge, I've for some reason I thought there was going to be a briefing or information. [0:38:01, 0:38:04]: about that. Is that not the case? [0:38:04, 0:38:17]: I certainly can. Um we do have the report um that's the hotel motel tax. I can um go through that report if if you would like me to. I I would think of that would be something of interest in a sense. [0:38:17, 0:38:18]: Okay. Um [0:38:19, 0:38:33]: Well, for twenty twenty, um, the city of Stockbridge, um well this is what I speak about is the what's called the reserve or excuse me, the um restricted portion of the tourism tax. We receive um [0:38:34, 0:38:36]: Hotel motel taxes collected by from [0:38:37, 0:38:40]: Any hotel um and um [0:38:41, 0:38:54]: In Stockbridge, it's eight percent. That's the hotel motel fee, hotel motel tax. Um, the first two percent, excuse me, I'm for the first three percent are retained by the city and are unrestricted and can be used in any um [0:38:54, 0:38:56]: in any way that is legal. [0:38:56, 0:39:08]: Then after that, the next two percent is required to be provided to a private nonprofit set up for the promotion of tourism. And in this case, the city of Stockbridge has elected to make that the Henry County Convention of Visitors Bureau. [0:39:09, 0:39:12]: Um after that you have your additional three percent. Um [0:39:12, 0:39:29]: And that money is then spent split 50-50. 50% of that has to go um to the city of Stockbridge, but it can only be used for tourism project development purposes. And then the additional fifty percent or one and a half percent if you split it um is um [0:39:29, 0:39:37]: goes to the Convention and Visitors Bureau or the Destination Marketing Organization for promotion of the community. [0:39:38, 0:39:40]: And it remains unchanged. The way that the [0:39:40, 0:39:46]: uh destination marketing organization can use that money does not change with that additional percent like it does for the city. [0:39:46, 0:39:47]: Um so [0:39:48, 0:40:01]: What we were charged with um for 2020 was um city contributed 167,817 and ninety cents. That was what we received from the city. Um [0:40:01, 0:40:05]: for twenty twenty. And um [0:40:05, 0:40:16]: We use that in a variety of ways. Obviously, um things like billboards, websites, the ads that we spoke about, um, events that we do. Um [0:40:17, 0:40:17]: Um [0:40:18, 0:40:19]: There was some [0:40:20, 0:40:32]: prepayments of things like we went ahead and we had a plan to have press come in, but obviously that didn't happen. So those things that have been pre have been booked up, um office supplies, um [0:40:33, 0:40:36]: memberships in trade organizations were a member of [0:40:36, 0:40:56]: three different uh organizations, um printing office supplies, salaries, that kind of um that kind of things, as well as um the visitors guides that we spoke about, the way that um, you know, the city of Stockbridge is not responsible for 100% of any of those things because [0:40:56, 0:41:04]: The way um that we are set up, we are four entities, and so this city of Stockbridge, Hampton. [0:41:04, 0:41:11]: Locust Grove and then unincorporated Hinner County Board of Commissioners are all partners in this. And so um we're able to do more. [0:41:11, 0:41:21]: because of that combined resources. So with a hundred and sixty seven thousand dollars, we would not have been able to achieve and do the things that we were able to do, but because of the um [0:41:22, 0:41:26]: the joint buying power um from all four entities we could do. [0:41:26, 0:41:31]: uh can do more basically. I don't know if you have specific questions about [0:41:31, 0:41:34]: any of those programs or any of the um [0:41:36, 0:41:40]: the the money that was that was received and then spent on behalf of the city of Stockbridge. [0:41:41, 0:41:57]: No, I'm fine right now with that general uh uh synopsis. Uh the rest of the council may have a question for you just a second, but let me ask you this. In reference to the Henry County Tourism Guide, I believe in early part of the presentation it showed a a 2020 uh edition. [0:41:57, 0:42:03]: And if that was the case, I believe you said that a new edition won't come out until twenty twenty two. Is that correct? [0:42:03, 0:42:05]: That is correct. Okay. [0:42:05, 0:42:07]: We had [0:42:07, 0:42:11]: The majority we got um our guides printed and they were delivered. [0:42:11, 0:42:18]: Um, I think the twenty fourth. I think as we know, pretty much everything locked down on the seventeenth, and we got them delivered like literally the next week. [0:42:18, 0:42:26]: Um, and then all of the state welcome centers, which is one of our primary distribution points, um, they did not accept visitors' guides until late last year. [0:42:26, 0:42:46]: Um, so we were able to get all of our visitors' guides out. Um, one of the things that has been really successful for us with those visitors' guides is we were able to have custom brochure racks made by Barn Beautiful and installed in the after hours areas of those of four different welcome centers. And I cannot keep visitors' guides stopped in those welcome centers because they're going so fast. [0:42:46, 0:42:49]: So um we [0:42:50, 0:42:59]: needed to use the ones that we have. Um and s but we will go through those and then we'll have a brand new guide in the same format um for 2022. [0:43:00, 0:43:04]: Okay, thank you for that. Council, any more questions for Miss Luca at all? [0:43:04, 0:43:06]: Uh Councilman Thomas, go ahead, please, sir. [0:43:07, 0:43:13]: Thank you, Mayor. Uh Mrs. Lucas, thank you for um coming out with this update tonight. We really appreciate it. [0:43:13, 0:43:31]: Um I had the opportunity to meet Mrs. White um a year or so ago. Uh in your early presentation, you mentioned um some initiative or some involvement, I believe maybe had to do with um historic preservation. [0:43:31, 0:43:34]: Could you speak to any future endeavor? [0:43:35, 0:43:41]: That she may be planning uh in that arena of uh historic preservation. Oh, you can correct me, I'm not. [0:43:42, 0:43:52]: Um, I do recall that you mentioned her uh some initiatives. So can you just reiterate uh what may be planned for Mrs. White and under her umbrella that she may be? [0:43:52, 0:43:54]: uh doing in the community uh in the future. [0:43:55, 0:44:11]: So Aisha is our digital content manager and so her main um ex area of expertise in purvey is social media and um digital content and our website. Um she has worked with um she does all of our social and through that she has built a um [0:44:12, 0:44:15]: А репор від пастор Вансет м. [0:44:16, 0:44:21]: Floyd Chapel. And so she was able to introduce us and we were able to have a conversation about [0:44:21, 0:44:25]: What um that relationship could look like and how we can better share. [0:44:25, 0:44:28]: The King Legacy and the story of Floyd Chapel. [0:44:28, 0:44:31]: Um through social and through other um [0:44:31, 0:44:33]: And through other potential future. [0:44:33, 0:44:39]: um opportunities. And so we were able to have a very long conversation about what that could look like. But there is not um [0:44:39, 0:44:42]: anything solid as far as that. I think they know that [0:44:42, 0:44:42]: Uh [0:44:43, 0:44:53]: Pastor Vance is working on on programmings that would allow the church to be open for more hours because that would be something that we would love to be able to promote. Um and um [0:44:54, 0:45:03]: even at the state level, I know that they would also love to be able to do that as well. Cause there is a footsteps of MLK trail um that has a brochure as well as a website. [0:45:03, 0:45:12]: And it is currently Floyd Chapel's currently listed, but um with the fact that it's really only open on Sundays, that does limit some of what they can do. Um and so we would [0:45:12, 0:45:14]: Would love to work with him more on on [0:45:15, 0:45:18]: getting that so that it's open or that and that we can promote it. [0:45:18, 0:45:20]: Um in other ways. [0:45:21, 0:45:25]: So what level of significance would any other [0:45:26, 0:45:29]: Um historic sites or [0:45:29, 0:45:34]: uh entities in the city of Stockbridge, what what level would they have to reach? [0:45:34, 0:45:37]: For you to be able to [0:45:37, 0:45:42]: um recognize those or even just to to come out and and and research it. [0:45:43, 0:45:44]: Um [0:45:44, 0:45:47]: What what level would that need to to reach? [0:45:48, 0:45:49]: 'Cause there are many um [0:45:50, 0:45:55]: Historical uh landmarks, if you will, in the city of Stark Ridge, churches. [0:45:56, 0:46:01]: uh schools, other locations. So I'm just trying to get an ideal of [0:46:02, 0:46:03]: You know, what [0:46:03, 0:46:13]: you may be looking for as far as um, you know, the whole tourism package and and what level would it have to reach for it to be significant enough. [0:46:13, 0:46:16]: uh for it to um be highlighted. [0:46:17, 0:46:35]: So for us, um, we do not necessarily research tour or historic sites. Um, we are about promoting what it what is existing. Um and if you know the need arises to um we're more than well willing um and would welcome the opportunity to kick around ideas as to how [0:46:35, 0:46:48]: um and whether that's a tourism specific site. So I know that there had been discussions about creating a trail for the MLK history with the cemeteries and um the um [0:46:48, 0:47:08]: the church is part of that. And if that were to come to fruition, we would love to promote that. That is not something that we um like we don't have, we're not a research space, but we we are looking for opportunities for visitors to come to those locations. So for us to promote them, they need [0:47:08, 0:47:09]: to be open to the public. [0:47:09, 0:47:15]: They need to be um accessible, they need to be safe, they need to be well marked. [0:47:15, 0:47:21]: Um, you know, we can't send people to private property. We can't send I mean we can send people to Floyd Chaplin, we but we let them know. [0:47:21, 0:47:26]: churches open on Sunday, there is a historic marker there. And so, you know, we certainly send people to to drive by. [0:47:26, 0:47:30]: But if it's something like a cemetery and if it's private or if it's public, um [0:47:31, 0:47:45]: we would need to, you know, for there to be a clear marker or directional thing that we could give people and say, okay, if you're gonna go to the cemetery, it's open between these hours. Um and in order to find the graves that you're interested in, this is what you do. Um and so [0:47:45, 0:47:46]: For us [0:47:47, 0:47:59]: It's all about can a visitor experience it? Could a r you know, you can do some appointment base, but you need to have more than just like one day uh b one day a week really in order for it to be um [0:48:00, 0:48:04]: Really, really visitor specific, visitor friendly. [0:48:04, 0:48:08]: Right, right. All right. I appreciate that. Uh Mayor, I yield back. [0:48:08, 0:48:11]: Okay, thank you. Any other questions for Ms. Saluca, please? [0:48:12, 0:48:15]: Questions or concerns about the her presentation. [0:48:16, 0:48:17]: Map Pro Tem, go ahead, please. [0:48:20, 0:48:20]: You muted. [0:48:23, 0:48:27]: Thank you so much, Ms. Lucer. Um appreciate the presentation. [0:48:27, 0:48:31]: Uh, can we talk about the way forward as we get ready to [0:48:31, 0:48:33]: Endeavor with um [0:48:33, 0:48:35]: Opening up the amphitheater. [0:48:35, 0:48:38]: Аз водомір атракція. [0:48:38, 0:48:41]: um in the state, how can how is it that we can best [0:48:42, 0:48:43]: Work with you to uh [0:48:44, 0:48:46]: to maximize the exposure for it. [0:48:47, 0:49:05]: I think that's a really it's an exciting um addition to the portfolio and we would photos would be wonderful um once that um it's open or um even before what we really like to be able to showcase is people enjoying an attraction. Um we would prefer to have [0:49:06, 0:49:11]: A photo of people on the stage, people in the stay-ins, people, you know. [0:49:11, 0:49:22]: having a meal, those kinds of things, because we can sell those experiences. So once that it's open, we would love to set up times. We have a photographer, you know, to be able to do those kinds of things. Um [0:49:22, 0:49:34]: All of our events or any of the events that are scheduled at the um amphitheater would certainly go on our website. We do have a calendar of events. Um Asia uses the calendar as well as the um [0:49:34, 0:49:35]: The website. [0:49:35, 0:49:36]: And um [0:49:36, 0:49:41]: information from the community and from our partners to pull pull from for our social media. [0:49:41, 0:49:42]: Um [0:49:43, 0:50:03]: And so I think that working with y'all as to what's coming up, knowing well in advance, um, and also with our digital ads, there are some opportunities. Like I said, we're doing more um specific search engine marketing that is specific to cities. And one of the things that ways that we are doing that is by um figuring out what are some of the strong points. [0:50:03, 0:50:12]: Points for each of our cities, if it's history, if it's shopping, and then really focusing on offering specific offerings. Like if you're looking for things to do. [0:50:12, 0:50:18]: um for a music venue, you know, in Stockbridge. So I can see the amphitheater being really um [0:50:18, 0:50:38]: in your integrated into everything that we're already doing with photos. Photos are going to be key, um, but also with information and with um information about the events that are coming up. I don't know yet, uh haven't heard is it planning to be special events, one off kind of events, or is there going to be like a a season? Cause you could promote an entire season. [0:50:38, 0:50:48]: of shows. Um, and that's a different type of program or a different type of ad than if it's a specific show just, you know, every once in a while. So I think that there's a lot of opportunities and I would love [0:50:49, 0:51:00]: you know, to sit down and kind of hear what your plans are for that so that we can develop a plan for exactly what is the best um way to promote your amphitheater. [0:51:02, 0:51:22]: I I appreciate I appreciate that, Laura. And we'll have to uh set you set appointment with uh Mr. Knighton along with our advanced staff to work out those details out in this aspect. But uh but uh this summer of course we'll have a a blessing and a ribbon cutting and then we'll set up a time frame to to advertise properly a concert or two. [0:51:21, 0:51:38]: before we get into the fall months, but you'll be well known. You'll know that ahead of time. Of course the the the staff and and this council themselves were we're pretty excited about that. And of course the citizens are gonna truly be excited as well. As you well know, that we'll have limited capacity because we're still in the middle of a pandemic. [0:51:39, 0:51:56]: you know, but uh it's still gonna be a great event and and great. So I'm glad you're here and that was an excellent class question for Mayor Pro Tem, but we will definitely have you locked in, Laura, with the with uh Mr. Knight and our event staff to to get all the information and and plan for you to come on out and with your photographer and and take all those wonderful pictures. [0:51:56, 0:52:02]: Okay, on that note. Any other questions for uh uh Miss Lucre Council? Anybody else? [0:52:03, 0:52:23]: See no one else. Okay. Laura, thanks a lot. And uh yeah, you can stay as long as you like, it's totally up to you. Uh but good good to see you and appreciate the the presentation. Okay. Thank you. Appreciate it. Okay, that's no problem. Ladies and gentlemen, I want you to know that listening, audience, that that public comments are already over at this point. Um, sorry if you if you didn't understand the process. [0:52:23, 0:52:30]: Since we've been in a virtual environment, public comments have to get into the clerk, and the clerk will read them. [0:52:30, 0:52:49]: I mean your comments are probably still uh relevant in the sense that uh we can maybe do it at the at the next council meeting and get them in enough time. Really appreciate your patience and understanding on this process. On that note, we're gonna go to old business council consideration to approve the Henry County City of Stockbridge Aquatic Center IGA intergovernmental agreement. Mr. Knighton, please. [0:52:50, 0:52:56]: Thank you, Mayor, uh and and to the council. Uh obviously we have been working through this for the past several weeks. [0:52:56, 0:53:01]: uh with respect to a uh potential intergovernmental agreement with the uh Henry County [0:53:02, 0:53:07]: Board of Commissioners uh regarding uh the Aquatic Center, which is an approved SPLOST project. [0:53:08, 0:53:11]: Uh that would be located in the city of Stockbridge. [0:53:11, 0:53:13]: at the bridges of Jodico. [0:53:13, 0:53:18]: Um the resolution that was originally passed by Henry County, of course, we reviewed that with you. [0:53:19, 0:53:25]: And it seemed to resonate uh with the council to move forward toward an intergovernmental agreement. Uh, since that time. [0:53:26, 0:53:32]: Um the attorneys primarily uh Mr Berry, Jeremy Berry has been working with Mr. Jockstetter. [0:53:32, 0:53:36]: uh to develop uh the formality of an intergovernmental agreement. [0:53:37, 0:53:51]: Of course, uh the intergovernmental agreement covers several things with respect to not only the construction, uh, but the overall operation of the facility that would be handled essentially by Henry County. [0:53:53, 0:53:54]: There were a couple of items. [0:53:55, 0:54:02]: That we wanted to ensure were in place. We made some uh different iterations, some changes as it relates to. [0:54:03, 0:54:06]: Any roads that provide ingress and egress to the facility. [0:54:06, 0:54:10]: Being handled by Henry County and also for utilities. [0:54:11, 0:54:16]: Um and infrastructure that would be needed that would normally be a part of a construction project. [0:54:17, 0:54:19]: Also being handled by Henry Cown. [0:54:20, 0:54:23]: The county has asked for a waiver of impact fees and permit fees. [0:54:24, 0:54:25]: And the ability to [0:54:26, 0:54:27]: Um [0:54:28, 0:54:36]: Uh, essentially uh construct and permit uh the aquatic center via their uh building department and appropriate officials. [0:54:37, 0:54:43]: Um the one other thing that we did uh mention and add was indemnification. [0:54:43, 0:54:48]: Some level of indemnification for the city of Stockbridge since presumably [0:54:48, 0:54:52]: Henry County would handle uh the construction. [0:54:52, 0:54:53]: An ultimate operation. [0:54:54, 0:54:55]: And those items uh [0:54:55, 0:54:59]: were included in the IGA. The latest version we got was [0:55:00, 0:55:03]: Uh, yesterday afternoon, and I forwarded that to you via email. [0:55:03, 0:55:10]: And uh Mr. Berry, I think uh would probably be the most appropriate person to speak further to any other items as relates to [0:55:11, 0:55:13]: The intergovernmental agreement for the aquatic center. [0:55:14, 0:55:15]: Mr. Berry, sir, please. [0:55:16, 0:55:18]: What else else you have to add, please? [0:55:18, 0:55:24]: Thank you, Mayor. And I and Randy did a great job. Mr. Knighton did a great job at giving an overview. Um [0:55:24, 0:55:28]: Yeah, man, the the this is a good partnership between the city and the county. [0:55:28, 0:55:32]: And I think the A IGA lays that out. We did want to make clear. [0:55:32, 0:55:35]: Because the the county is taking the laboring oral. [0:55:35, 0:55:36]: And a lot of this. [0:55:36, 0:55:39]: And we just wanted to make clear what the the [0:55:39, 0:55:42]: uh roles of both the city and the county would be. [0:55:42, 0:55:46]: And because the county is doing most of the work that the city [0:55:46, 0:55:50]: uh you know would be involved in the um you know otherwise [0:55:50, 0:55:54]: The permitting process, but also make sure that the county would indemnify the city. [0:55:55, 0:55:59]: uh if there were ever a problem arising from from any construction [0:55:59, 0:56:01]: But all in all, this is a great agreement. [0:56:02, 0:56:03]: And we appreciate [0:56:03, 0:56:03]: The counties. [0:56:04, 0:56:07]: to work with us do it on a in an expedited manner to get this done. [0:56:09, 0:56:29]: Well, I would say the provided that uh the council has some comments, I'm pretty sure they do, and they've approved of this uh document, then um uh Jeremy and and Randy, Mr. Knighton, I look forward to you all working with the county to get me to share her rail somehow, maybe for the weeks out, if we can do this. [0:56:29, 0:56:49]: in the next few days so I can join her and sign this document and in this aspect, provided of course the council agrees to the fact that we should go forward. I would think that they would, you know, in that note, but I look forward to signing an agreement with Chair Harrell to get this thing going and not to not to slow it down. On that note, I'll be quiet. Council. [0:56:49, 0:56:50]: Any in the comments? Anybody? [0:56:52, 0:57:02]: No one's had no comments. Okay. Smore Mayor Putam's his hand popped up. Thank you, sir. I I was trying to defer and allow others to make comments. I was gonna sit back. [0:57:02, 0:57:17]: But in the end, no one raised their hand. So I wanted to make sure that we understood just take a moment and take a breath. Sometimes we gotta look at what what's happening to us. Look at the historic things and how God has blessed this city. [0:57:17, 0:57:22]: We're opening the greatest best amphitheater in the state of Georgia. [0:57:22, 0:57:28]: And he is about to bless us with a twenty-two million dollar aquatic center. [0:57:28, 0:57:31]: In our city at the same time. [0:57:32, 0:57:50]: How about that? All these years we talk about and I and Mayor, I let let me give you the kudos. I I like the way you're approaching this when you say you want to be at that press conference with um Chair Harrell signing these documents, because this is gonna usher in a new era of cooperation. [0:57:51, 0:58:02]: between the cities and the counties and show truly that we can work together collectively in the best interest of the citizen. So I love the way that you're putting that because [0:58:02, 0:58:18]: We all need to work together collectively. The citizens want us to roll the sleeve. They don't care about these boundary lines and all of that. They just want to see us accomplish growth. So thank you to the Board of Commissioners. All of you all collectively. [0:58:18, 0:58:21]: For allowing us to work in through this partnership. [0:58:21, 0:58:23]: And it's gonna be amazing. [0:58:23, 0:58:27]: what we're able to do. So thank you to all involved. Thank you to the council. [0:58:27, 0:58:31]: And everybody. It was a collective effort on everybody's part. [0:58:31, 0:58:35]: And and this is about to come true. Thank you, Jesus. All the glory to God. [0:58:36, 0:58:39]: Okay, anybody else have any comments? Any council members? [0:58:41, 0:58:53]: All right, I I see a none at this point. All right. On that note, well gentlemen, um uh Jeremy, Randy, uh, and even Quentin, sir. I mean, uh whatever you can work out with the attorneys and and uh get this going and [0:58:54, 0:58:56]: And uh see what we can do to um [0:58:56, 0:59:01]: They get this uh document signed off for probably I I would imagine though that the commissioners will probably [0:59:01, 0:59:04]: have to all agree to this. I mean I'll say we [0:59:04, 0:59:15]: We well what it is, I guess we just need a we need a vote. Right. We need to vote. Um I keep running my mouth. We need a vote here. So I need a motion to accept this proposal. So moved. Oh, is there a second? [0:59:16, 0:59:19]: I second. Ms. Gantt seconded. Any further discussion? [0:59:20, 0:59:21]: And if not all in favor, please indicate. [0:59:22, 0:59:25]: Okay, so okay, so now it's for what's here here. Okay. [0:59:25, 0:59:26]: So on that note, gentlemen. [0:59:27, 0:59:31]: Whatever you can work out with the uh with the with the county staff, I would imagine that the [0:59:32, 0:59:52]: The commissioners would have to get to have a meeting of some type to to approve this as well. I would hope there'd be wouldn't be a problem with that at all. But anyway, I'll leave it in you all's hands uh to to take this forward and to work out the details and then of course let us know, uh let us all know because I would imagine several council members won't be present for the signing as well. All right. [0:59:52, 0:59:54]: All right gentlemen, anything else on this note? [0:59:55, 0:59:55]: Good. [0:59:56, 0:59:57]: Okay, let's move on. [0:59:58, 1:00:02]: New business council consideration to approve amphitheater change order number sixteen. [1:00:02, 1:00:07]: in amount of sixty seven thousand dollars and t sixty seven thousand uh twenty two dollars [1:00:07, 1:00:09]: Funding sources, bonding. [1:00:09, 1:00:10]: Mr. Knighton, please. [1:00:12, 1:00:29]: Yes, Mayor Ford, thank you. Uh uh Carl Trevathan is on the call as well, um, and he can probably better than I speak to some of the technical aspects of this uh requested change order that has to do with uh some head wall support and some other items and concessions and some of the other buildings. [1:00:29, 1:00:32]: Uh just over sixty five or sixty six thousand dollars. [1:00:33, 1:00:38]: Um a few months ago when when you approved all of the bonding for the various projects. [1:00:39, 1:00:42]: At that time we discussed an overall budget of what we expected. [1:00:42, 1:00:47]: uh to to move forward to complete uh the amphitheatre this was a part of that [1:00:47, 1:00:51]: overall budget and so this was not unexpected in terms of any financial [1:00:51, 1:00:56]: A commitment here based on what the council has approved. But I'll let Mr uh Trevathan [1:00:56, 1:01:00]: I speak to perhaps the technical aspects of what is being requested. [1:01:01, 1:01:03]: All right, Carl's on you, sir. Please. [1:01:03, 1:01:23]: Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, uh, council. Um hopefully this will be brief. Um there are two items in this change order and they're really unrelated, but uh we chose to basically bundle these two together under one uh presentation to the council for approval. Uh both of the [1:01:23, 1:01:43]: These are of the size and cost that would require council approval as they're both over$25,000. The technical aspects, the first one was during the course of the project, there was coordination of [1:01:43, 1:01:48]: between uh some of the vendors or the contractor. [1:01:48, 1:02:08]: and the designer uh to carry out implementation of erecting the uh canopies and uh cooling doors in several of the buildings and born out of that coordination was an was the next was a necessity to add some additional structural elements to carry [1:02:08, 1:02:28]: Those uh items uh that were not originally anticipated in the design. Um this effort is done, and I don't I I don't want to get in the too into in the weeds too much, but it's done during the shop drawing process, which is well after the contract is bid and left. Uh, when this uh came to [1:02:28, 1:02:31]: to um uh to be um [1:02:32, 1:02:51]: seem to be necessary. This is not an uncommon process that happens during the course of a project. But we did have to add these structural elements for these items. And that total cost uh look is$33,682 for that. [1:02:51, 1:03:11]: And then the second item had to do with um during the construction of the retention ponds. Um the we encountered some flowing groundwater out of the uh banks of one of the ponds. Um and it was continuous and was determined to be um um [1:03:11, 1:03:16]: From subsurface water, in essence a spring, continuously flowing spring. [1:03:17, 1:03:37]: And that required that bank to be uh stabilized. Um and we also um the designers also recommended that that part of that stabilization be uh done with um something other than riprap, which is basically just chunks of of lime. [1:03:37, 1:03:57]: stone just laying on the ground which is not very attractive and with these ponds being uh in the uh being very prominent to the to the water features in the park um uh thought to use uh um a little bit more expensive landscape stone it's called river slick uh that's just mined out of [1:03:57, 1:03:58]: Riverbeds and so it's a little bit more than a little bit. [1:03:59, 1:04:10]: uh a much nicer s stone and cost quite a bit more. So that was utilized to make the stabilization more attractive to people who are going to be using the park. [1:04:10, 1:04:17]: Um and that uh cost for that effort to stabilize that bank and deal with that groundwater. [1:04:17, 1:04:22]: uh is thirty one thousand four hundred and thirty dollars. So that makes up those two make up the total. [1:04:23, 1:04:26]: a mile of the um of the chain door. [1:04:26, 1:04:32]: Uh as Randy said, both of these were contemplated. We knew about these a couple of months ago when I provided a [1:04:33, 1:04:46]: uh projected cost of completion of the project and it included these costs in that. So this does not require any additional funding. It's just that the the size of these, the cost of these require uh approval by city council. [1:04:47, 1:04:58]: Well, Carl, appreciate that. Now make sure I understand this natural flowing spring that you ran across, that is continuously the fill the pond of water. Is that what happens here? [1:04:58, 1:05:03]: It does drain into the to the pond. That's not an issue with the with the um [1:05:03, 1:05:05]: The volume of the pond. [1:05:05, 1:05:07]: uh it's not it's not a [1:05:07, 1:05:12]: a gushing amount of water. It's a trickle, but because it's continuous, it's gonna create [1:05:13, 1:05:23]: erosion problems uh and eventually we'll wash silt down at the pond. So it has to be stabilized and dealt with. So that's that's what this is is involving. [1:05:24, 1:05:44]: Well, uh okay, we stabilize that and then, but it's uh to have a natural even trickling type of flow, I guess it's kind of like a blessing that you have constant water going into a pond that's a that's a uh landscape type of feature, I would think. Uh I mean, and and you didn't realize that was there. It just happened to I I'm assuming you didn't realize it was there, you just ran across it. [1:05:44, 1:05:56]: it and boom there it is. Okay. All right. Well I'm just I just kind of curious about it. It's kind of interesting to me, but okay. On that note I'll be quiet. Uh council, any questions for of Carl here? And any questions at all? [1:05:57, 1:05:58]: Uh Miss Barber, go ahead, please. [1:06:00, 1:06:01]: Sorry, I have to ask. [1:06:02, 1:06:04]: Will this be the last change order? [1:06:06, 1:06:07]: Um [1:06:07, 1:06:08]: Expect that it will. [1:06:08, 1:06:16]: Probably not. Um there is one other item that that I will probably be bringing to you if it in fact uh [1:06:17, 1:06:20]: goes over the threshold of needing to bring it to you. Um [1:06:21, 1:06:41]: Also during the course of the project, uh it was it it became apparent that we needed to improve on the uh acoustics of the ceiling of the stage over what was designed to get a better uh uh get a better performance of how that stage will work acoustically. I don't have those numbers in yet from Brussels. [1:06:41, 1:06:44]: So I don't from H. J. Russell, so I don't know if it's going to be seen. [1:06:45, 1:06:47]: The uh the twenty five thousand dollar threshold that [1:06:47, 1:07:07]: Again, that one was also contemplated in the project budget that I submitted to you or the cost of completion. So it will not require any additional funding either. Um and that is the only one that I know that's really on that I'm tracking that would would raise to the uh threshold or bringing it to city council. [1:07:09, 1:07:12]: Thank you. Any other questions, Council? [1:07:13, 1:07:16]: Okay, no other questions. Any emotion to accept this change order, please? [1:07:18, 1:07:18]: They're emotion. [1:07:20, 1:07:21]: Some more. [1:07:21, 1:07:22]: Is there a second? [1:07:25, 1:07:26]: There's a second to the motion. [1:07:28, 1:07:29]: Okay, no second. [1:07:31, 1:07:36]: Alrighty. Oh Miss Barber, you second that? Okay. All right. Any further discussion? [1:07:39, 1:07:43]: All right, motion's been made, been made and seconded, of course. All in favor of the motion, please indicate. [1:07:46, 1:07:47]: Up opposed. [1:07:50, 1:07:51]: Anybody s abstain? [1:07:52, 1:07:52]: Epstein. [1:07:53, 1:07:57]: Okay. And I'm only at scene and because my my phone went out. [1:07:57, 1:08:01]: And the Zoom went out, so I don't know what all was presented. That's all. [1:08:02, 1:08:06]: All right, so uh three zero one, it passes. Fantastic council, appreciate it. [1:08:07, 1:08:10]: On that note, uh I have some comments here. [1:08:10, 1:08:11]: Ladies and gentlemen. [1:08:11, 1:08:13]: As you well know, we're still in a pandemic. [1:08:13, 1:08:14]: All right, so [1:08:14, 1:08:16]: Testing for COVID nineteen is still important. [1:08:17, 1:08:21]: But of course, vaccinations is even more extremely important, has a higher priority. But if you need to be tested. [1:08:22, 1:08:28]: You got the Heritage Senior Center, of course, at uh 1050 Floor Florence McGuerty Boulevard in Madonna. [1:08:28, 1:08:34]: Testing for COVID 19 free of charge Monday, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. [1:08:35, 1:08:38]: Or Saturday night nine AM to twelve noon. [1:08:39, 1:08:44]: Okay. And you need to have an appointment obviously to have that particular uh to get tested. [1:08:45, 1:08:53]: COVID-19 vaccination, which is what's really important, and that's what's uh considered that to help stamp out and get rid of this particular virus. [1:08:53, 1:08:57]: And do schedule an appointment, you have to call. [1:08:57, 1:09:03]: Eight eight eight four five seven one excuse me, zero one eight six. Once again, eight eight eight [1:09:04, 1:09:06]: Four five seven zero one eight six. [1:09:07, 1:09:11]: And a covet nineteen uh hotline to make a uh [1:09:11, 1:09:12]: An appointment. [1:09:12, 1:09:15]: is open Monday to Friday, eight AM to eight PM. [1:09:16, 1:09:18]: Or Saturday and Sunday, eight AM to five PM. [1:09:19, 1:09:21]: Now here in Henry County, the Atlanta Motor Speedway. [1:09:22, 1:09:26]: Uh it's been utilized for the public health department district four, Longwork County. [1:09:27, 1:09:30]: And cities um to vaccinate uh individual citizens. [1:09:31, 1:09:35]: Uh on Tuesdays, which actually the vaccination happened today at the Lanimona Speedway. [1:09:36, 1:09:47]: And um it will happen on Friday uh in uh Hampton. And that's the um the park that's located in Hampton. Slip my mind for a second here. Um [1:09:48, 1:09:59]: But anyway, I I'll have to think of that in a second. But anyway, it's uh if to get that to get that vaccination appointment, uh you would have to uh obviously uh call the number and I imagine they're probably booked up now as well. [1:10:00, 1:10:02]: On May fourth, Tuesday, May fourth. [1:10:02, 1:10:06]: uh going back to Atlanta Motor Speedway uh for testing. [1:10:07, 1:10:10]: And what's happening with that is that um [1:10:10, 1:10:12]: That'll be open from eight thirty to one. [1:10:14, 1:10:30]: And then from then from one to three will be a lunch and a restocking of the supplies and for this uh for the staff there. And then it goes from three to seven p.m. There are standing in hours for the vaccination process at Atlanta Motor Speedway starting Tuesday, May 4th. [1:10:31, 1:10:37]: Okay. Tuesday, May 4th, that they're standing at. And once again, do make a reservation that is 888. [1:10:37, 1:10:42]: uh four five seven zero one eight six in that aspect as well. [1:10:45, 1:10:58]: Now you can also go online and uh make an appointment online. And if you go online to do that, they're going to ask you four different things, demographics information, your race, ethnicity, gender, and age. [1:10:58, 1:11:18]: uh medical history, whether or not you've had any uh current current ailments or any type of allergies, whether or not you've also had COVID-19 before and you uh past uh infections testing or previous uh vaccinations and then your contact information and so [1:11:18, 1:11:21]: We'll have to put this on us on our website if it's not already there. [1:11:22, 1:11:29]: Uh but to do that uh to email uh to the uh website, I'm sorry, and that would be uh G T A [1:11:29, 1:11:32]: Dash V-R-A-S dot. [1:11:33, 1:11:35]: Power apps. [1:11:36, 1:11:43]: Sport uh portal portals dot us. Once again, G T A dash V R A S dot. [1:11:44, 1:11:59]: P-O-W-E-R-A-P-P-S-P-O-R-T-A-L-S dot us to actually uh go online to make a reservation uh for that. [1:11:59, 1:12:19]: vaccination piece. And on that note, I want to mention this. Obviously in the last 10 days or so, it's been a very hectic time, contentious time in the city of Stockbridge. So what I like to tell not only the council, but also the citizens that uh you got to keep the faith and you got to believe that uh that things are going to get better. [1:12:19, 1:12:24]: So let me mention this to you for myself and the council. We have to be above board. [1:12:25, 1:12:26]: And stay above the fray. [1:12:26, 1:12:29]: And and be respectful not only of one another. [1:12:29, 1:12:32]: Uh but also to our citizens in this aspect as well. [1:12:33, 1:12:44]: and uh not get too emotional about things that are going on, but stay stay steadfast on the mission that we're elected to do and to do what we can, the best we can for the citizens of Stockbridge elected us and put us in this position. [1:12:45, 1:12:47]: in this aspect. We've got a lot of great things going on. [1:12:48, 1:12:56]: And we've got to keep focused on those things. There are other things that are happening and may maybe everything that's happening may not be finalized just yet. Maybe it's at a draw at this point. [1:12:57, 1:13:01]: In this aspect, but we got to remember this all for the for elected officials is all for the betterment. [1:13:02, 1:13:11]: of our citizens to put us in office. And we ourselves need to show how we can maintain our composure, work with one another, come together as a team. [1:13:11, 1:13:31]: And continue to move forward, the city forward, period. That's what we need to do. And be mindful of what you're saying publicly, whether it's in this venue at this meeting or any other public meetings or on social media. We need to be mindful of that in this aspect. And citizens, you need to not only keep us all in prayer, but you also, in a sense, be mindful of what you're saying. [1:13:31, 1:13:34]: saying how you're presenting yourself as well. [1:13:34, 1:13:53]: I mean, we we're already have to be responsible individuals for your actions and what you say and what you do, period, in this aspect. So just um bear with us as we continue to try to do our best to move the city forward. And you already know we already have a great uh venue coming on in a couple months with our amphitheater, state art amphitheater, which is gonna be a game changer for Stockbridge. [1:13:54, 1:13:58]: Our downtown uh kicks off our downtown redevelopment process as well. [1:13:58, 1:14:01]: And it's a game changer for Henry County in this region. [1:14:01, 1:14:03]: You know, we just had a briefing from the the [1:14:04, 1:14:09]: the uh the actual uh tourism bureau for for Henry County. So the things that they're gonna do to help pump this up regionally. [1:14:10, 1:14:17]: in this aspect. Cultural Arts Center will come in and come around here in the next few years as well. We finalize that and and start building on that as well. [1:14:18, 1:14:38]: See, we're going to start getting eventually to our social events, the things that we like to do, the food truck tasty Tuesdays, now on our concert series, Bridge Fest. Those are all coming as soon as we get through this pandemic. Those are great things to come. And of course, as you well know, and with your help and with your understanding, citizens, we're going to start our own police department. It's something we need to do. [1:14:38, 1:14:55]: do and we're through the process right now to to get our own police uh chief online. So those application processes started. So we're going down this path of success, bringing a bright future for the city itself and make this uh diamond and rough and kind of buff it off and let it shine. [1:14:56, 1:14:59]: And so we we it takes all of us in a sense to do this. [1:14:59, 1:15:04]: And let's let's let's say that uh you know just the fact that we've got a great thing's going on, there's a lot of potential here. [1:15:04, 1:15:07]: And so we just gotta maintain our composure. [1:15:07, 1:15:09]: Not to get too emotional. [1:15:09, 1:15:13]: Have due respect for one another as best as possible and watch what you say and how you do things. [1:15:14, 1:15:15]: No one's perfect. [1:15:15, 1:15:18]: To include me, I'm not perfect either. I'm human. [1:15:18, 1:15:30]: But the point of it is that we've got to make sure that we try to do the best we can for what our duties and responsibilities are, do the best we can for our citizens we serve, and citizens do the best you can as being citizens of our city, our great city. [1:15:31, 1:15:31]: All right. [1:15:31, 1:15:33]: So keep us all in prayer. [1:15:34, 1:15:35]: God bless you all. [1:15:35, 1:15:38]: All right. And and we just gotta it's gotta keep the faith, folks. All right. [1:15:39, 1:15:40]: On that note, I'm gonna read some uh [1:15:41, 1:15:44]: some other uh documents here, some information here. All right. [1:15:44, 1:15:48]: City offices are still closed, uh, due to covet nineteen precautions and uh [1:15:49, 1:16:09]: As time comes, I know we're gonna start filtering. I think Mr. Knight's got a plan to start filtering the full-time staff back in and uh slowly but surely and things of this nature as we continue to beat back this virus. Uh of course, the the city hall is closed on Monday the 31st in observance of Memorial Day, and there is a virtual Memorial Day. [1:16:08, 1:16:18]: um activity that the city this applied the city is planning to do. Information is on is gonna be on the website, it's not already there about that. So you can participate in that. [1:16:19, 1:16:20]: And uh so let's say [1:16:21, 1:16:28]: Let's say city council meeting. The next time we meet together via Zoom, second Monday of the month is when it's gonna when it's gonna be, and that'd be May 10th. [1:16:28, 1:16:36]: Main Street Advisory Board meeting is uh 9 a.m. Uh via Zoom, of course, second Friday of each month. The next time that's May 14th. [1:16:37, 1:16:43]: Downtown Development Authority meeting is 6 p.m. Zoom, third Tuesday of each month, be May 18th. [1:16:44, 1:16:50]: The youth council advisory meeting six thirty via Zoom, third two is Tuesday of each month, which would be May 18th as well. [1:16:51, 1:16:55]: City Council Work Session. Next time we meet in the City Council Work Session is last Tuesday of each month. [1:16:55, 1:16:58]: And that'll be on May twenty fifth. [1:16:58, 1:17:05]: And a planning commission meeting six thirty by way of Zoom fourth Thursday of each month as is May twenty-seventh. [1:17:06, 1:17:19]: Now we have a city event coming up. Well what I said earlier actually, the uh Virtual Memorial Day musical tribute, uh remembrance. Okay, that's Monday, May 31st, uh, that the our event staff is planning for us. [1:17:19, 1:17:26]: And then a council initiative is Councilman John Blount. We'll have a virtual national day of prayer. [1:17:26, 1:17:28]: Which is Thursday, May seventh. [1:17:28, 1:17:34]: It's six thirty PM. So it'll be on Facebook Live at City Hobber City Hall. Okay. [1:17:34, 1:17:38]: So that's coming up as well, folks. So keep keep tune keep tuned for that. [1:17:38, 1:17:41]: And I will say, attorneys, we have nothing for executive session. [1:17:42, 1:17:43]: And if that is the case [1:17:43, 1:17:47]: Then uh council, I need a motion to uh yes, Miss Holliday. [1:17:47, 1:18:04]: Yes, Miss Allen. Just a correction on that date for the National Day of Prayer, I believe Thursday is May 6th. May sixth. Thank you, ma'am. You absolutely like May Thursday, May 6th is thank you very much. Okay. That's why I need that's why you need we need a good clerk, right? Thank you. I appreciate it. May sixth. All right. [1:18:05, 1:18:10]: Okay, for the National Day of Prayer. All right. Uh on that note, uh Council, I need a motion to adjourn the meeting, please. [1:18:12, 1:18:15]: No one wants to go. I need a most intern to meeting. [1:18:15, 1:18:17]: Oh move. Okay, is there a second? [1:18:19, 1:18:19]: I second. [1:18:20, 1:18:20]: Okay. [1:18:21, 1:18:25]: All in favor of attorney meeting uh indicate I say okay. [1:18:25, 1:18:30]: That's unanimous season. All right. On that note, goodbye, everybody. Have a great day. [1:18:30, 1:18:34]: Great yeah and great weekend. Take care now. Bye bye. Thank you. Good night. Good night. Good night. Good night.

--- title: Downtown Development Authority Meeting date: 2021-04-20 source: 2021-04-20_Downtown_Development_Authority_Meeting.wav --- [0:01:19, 0:01:27]: Here we go. Okay, we're back to recording and I'm gonna go ahead and start the webinar so it'll go public. Oh, and here's Barbonell. [0:01:35, 0:01:43]: Hi Barber, welcome. I'm about to start the uh the public portion of the Zoom meeting, so we're gonna get started now. [0:01:45, 0:02:01]: Okay, we are live. Uh welcome everybody. This is the April meeting for the Downtown Development Authority for Stockbridge. And uh we'll go ahead and get started with uh uh first of all with our roll call. Uh so uh Bob if you'll please call roll. [0:02:02, 0:02:04]: Okay. Um Roger Custard. [0:02:05, 0:02:06]: I'm present. [0:02:07, 0:02:08]: Uh art Christian. [0:02:11, 0:02:12]: Art Christian? [0:02:13, 0:02:14]: Will you be serious? [0:02:14, 0:02:14]: Okay. [0:02:15, 0:02:17]: Thank you. Um, Leticia Gantt. [0:02:20, 0:02:21]: So make coquin. [0:02:23, 0:02:23]: Present. [0:02:24, 0:02:24]: Thank you. [0:02:25, 0:02:26]: Uh Barber Richardson. [0:02:31, 0:02:31]: Right. [0:02:32, 0:02:34]: Present yes, thank you. Thank you. [0:02:34, 0:02:36]: Uh Maxwell Sears. [0:02:38, 0:02:39]: Okay. [0:02:39, 0:02:42]: And I see that Mr. Peterson has joined us as well. [0:02:43, 0:02:44]: Hello to everybody. [0:02:47, 0:02:48]: Hello and uh [0:02:49, 0:02:55]: We um Bob we also have you on the call. And uh yes, and also me, yes. It's not for myself. [0:02:55, 0:03:15]: Very good. So I think we've got five out of the uh seven board members present, so that constitutes a quorum. So we'll get started with the meeting. So again, welcome. Um we'll start off with the first item on the agenda, which is to approve today's agenda. I do want to call out uh typo that was um thankfully caught before it was uh [0:03:15, 0:03:20]: uh put on the public forum that the um the approval for [0:03:21, 0:03:32]: the uh last month's meeting minutes had the wrong date. So it the last it was it said it should should have said March 16th instead of February. So um [0:03:33, 0:03:42]: uh just make sure that's corrected on the agenda. Uh but other than that I'll um take a an a motion for uh approving today's meeting agenda. [0:03:46, 0:03:48]: I move that we approve today's meeting agenda. [0:03:50, 0:03:51]: All right. [0:03:53, 0:03:54]: Second. [0:03:55, 0:03:55]: Thank you. [0:03:57, 0:03:58]: Any discussion? [0:04:01, 0:04:12]: Okay, so it's been moved by Bob and seconded by Samequa. Um all those in favor, um show of hands to approve. There'd be a yes. [0:04:13, 0:04:15]: And any opposed? [0:04:16, 0:04:19]: I'm seeing none, so it's unanimous. We've approved today's meeting agenda. [0:04:20, 0:04:26]: Uh Mr. Christian, if you could state your oh, because you weren't on. Okay, thank you. Thank you. Appreciate that, Vanessa. [0:04:29, 0:04:45]: And uh the next item on the agenda is to pro approve the March sixteenth uh meeting minutes. Uh Vanessa sent that um uh last week. So hopefully everyone has had a chance to review it. Um are there any um is there a motion to approve? [0:04:51, 0:04:55]: Approve the motions as submitted. Excuse me, the minutes as submitted. [0:04:55, 0:05:00]: All right. Thank you, Art. So we have a motion to approve the meeting minutes as submitted by Vanessa. [0:05:01, 0:05:03]: Well actually it was shared by uh [0:05:03, 0:05:05]: Bob, I think, to the group. [0:05:05, 0:05:06]: Um [0:05:07, 0:05:07]: Wait a second. [0:05:09, 0:05:11]: Uh our second to to approve the B. [0:05:12, 0:05:14]: Okay, Bob seconded. [0:05:14, 0:05:15]: Any discussion? [0:05:18, 0:05:32]: Not hearing or seeing any, so uh again we'll take a vote. So all those in favor of approving the March sixteenth meeting minutes, uh please uh raise your hand in favor. And I'm seeing uh five yeas. All right, so it's approved unanimously. [0:05:35, 0:05:36]: Okay. [0:05:37, 0:05:45]: Uh so next item on the agenda under 2A is uh uh the directors and or two a one, uh the directors and office insurance renewal. [0:05:45, 0:05:46]: Um [0:05:47, 0:06:01]: I I found out this was this was something that I I really wasn't real clear on because I've been involved as secretary in getting the insurance renewed the last two years and it was a very simple process. We just put it in, you know, we didn't make any changes or didn't have any questions about the policy itself. [0:06:02, 0:06:22]: Um and it was just a matter of saying, yes, we want to renew with the same. They came back with the approval and then we approved the the invoice. What I found out is that these policies are for a three-year period. So that's why this particular one is has been more involved, which which means, and Barber's aware of this, they've been they've asked for [0:06:22, 0:06:33]: or the last year's financial statements and uh and other information that we have to apply to get a quote and then the renewal because this is the beginning of the next three year cycle. [0:06:33, 0:06:34]: Um [0:06:35, 0:06:37]: We didn't have at the time [0:06:38, 0:06:58]: You know the the you may recall that the uh the renewal was due April twenty-third, I believe. Um so I have asked and received an extension on our existing policy for 30 days through May 23rd to give us a little bit more time to collect the information that's required for the renewal application. I believe [0:06:58, 0:07:18]: We have that thanks uh in no small part to the efforts of um Barber, who's uh uh basically uh prepared the 2020 financial statements, and now we're ready to submit that over to the uh insurance company for a quote. And I'll um share the results. [0:07:18, 0:07:29]: Once we do get a quote on the items that were in question from our last meeting, things like the crime coverage and the employee uh coverage and those types of things, I will share that via email and then uh we'll uh [0:07:30, 0:07:32]: we'll get your opinion as to whether or not to renew. [0:07:33, 0:07:53]: I don't think it will require a uh a vote. Um, but I can check with our attorney to see if that's actually required because it is part of our operating expense to cover insurance for this board. So I don't think it will require a special resolution. But I'll make sure that's not the case. And m if everyone agrees to [0:07:53, 0:08:03]: What we want to include in the policy, then we'll proceed with that. So that's the status. Any questions, discussion on that piece, on the insurance directors and officers insurance? [0:08:09, 0:08:25]: I am seeing none. So we will move on to the next uh agenda item. Uh joint planning uh meeting with the Main Street Board. So Kira, thank you for joining. Uh you may want to weigh in on this piece as well. So Kira has done a lot of legwork to try to um [0:08:25, 0:08:38]: nailed down a date uh for the uh plan uh for the joint planning meeting between the Main Street advisory board and the uh D DA. I think we've landed on June twelfth, I believe is the date. Um [0:08:39, 0:08:41]: Hope I have that right. It's off the top of my head. [0:08:41, 0:08:43]: Yes, June twelfth is correct. [0:08:43, 0:08:45]: Yep. And that is a Saturday. [0:08:46, 0:09:06]: Right. And um she's been working with um with uh uh a speaker or or moderator for for the meeting who who um was really only interested in doing it if we could uh have the meeting in an in-person format. So thank you to most of you who replied, um, because I wanted to check to see [0:09:06, 0:09:26]: See that you know whether a socially distanced, in-person format would be acceptable to everybody. Those of you that did reply said yes. You know, just as long as you know we remember mem asks and keep our distance and those types of things. So take the appropriate precautions. So that that's our that's our goal. [0:09:25, 0:09:35]: assumption. The next item to think about related to that is getting an uh an approval for the cost. So Barber um [0:09:36, 0:09:56]: The Kira's putting together um what the cost items will be, namely the speaker, um, whatever expenses are related to the speakers um um what what the speaker would provide, uh facilitating this the set it's not really a speaker, but a facilitator, as well as um [0:09:56, 0:09:59]: Um whatever expenses we incur. [0:09:59, 0:10:10]: during the meeting excel itself. So if we have any kind of breaks or anything like that, um, maybe box launch or something like that. So we will [0:10:10, 0:10:15]: Prepare an estimate and send it out to the board uh for review. [0:10:15, 0:10:35]: Kira, um I'm gonna ask if you uh you know, you'll probably have a deadline as to when you need to commit to the um the expenses. I'm not sure that that'll line up before this D DA's next meeting in May. So you'll probably need a decision before then. Is that right? Do you want you wanna add to anything? Yes. [0:10:35, 0:10:41]: Um we um in order to book this particular facilitator, we need to let them know um [0:10:42, 0:10:48]: relatively quickly. I was hoping we would be able to at least be able to agree upon um booking. [0:10:48, 0:10:50]: the speaker for um [0:10:51, 0:10:52]: The twelfth because [0:10:52, 0:10:56]: Their calendar fills up very quickly and they're actually [0:10:56, 0:10:59]: Um reserving the June twelfth date. [0:10:59, 0:11:06]: um as a favor. So I'm hoping that we would at least be able to settle on the date. [0:11:07, 0:11:13]: And um be able to look at at least the cost for their services. [0:11:13, 0:11:17]: Um the other costs um we can kind of get some [0:11:17, 0:11:23]: um estimates on as far as whether or not we want to serve any types of refreshments. [0:11:24, 0:11:25]: It whether or not [0:11:25, 0:11:31]: You know, we want to do anything that would require any additional expense over [0:11:31, 0:11:33]: The actual cost for [0:11:34, 0:11:36]: the facilitators to come in. [0:11:38, 0:11:41]: Um and I have submitted a proposal. [0:11:41, 0:11:43]: Um the proposal that they sent to us. [0:11:44, 0:11:46]: Which basically um [0:11:46, 0:11:48]: Called out the cost for [0:11:48, 0:11:50]: doing a community survey. [0:11:51, 0:11:51]: Um with [0:11:52, 0:11:57]: Up to 200 respondents, the board survey in session planning and facilitation. [0:11:58, 0:12:00]: And then a strategic work plan. [0:12:00, 0:12:03]: Which would include their PowerPoint presentation. [0:12:03, 0:12:06]: cover letter and the work plan that's required. [0:12:06, 0:12:10]: for the Georgia Main Street um programs. [0:12:10, 0:12:16]: Accreditation submission at the end of the year. And that is one of the main purposes of [0:12:17, 0:12:27]: Our annual meeting, our strategic planning session is that we have to meet certain requirements. Um, we meaning the Main Street Advisory Board and the Main Street Program. [0:12:27, 0:12:38]: have to reach meet certain requirements in order to maintain our accreditations as a state Main Street program. So this would help us with our strategic planning. [0:12:38, 0:12:41]: And um also um [0:12:42, 0:12:51]: provide some guidance and some steps, action steps for us to work collaboratively with the DDA as well. [0:12:52, 0:12:56]: Um, the cost for the community survey is seven hundred dollars. [0:12:56, 0:13:02]: The board survey um with in session planning is twelve hundred dollars and then the strategic [0:13:02, 0:13:08]: work plan, uh which is the bulk of what we need to do, um, is twelve hundred dollars as well. [0:13:09, 0:13:12]: We're hoping that we would be able to split these costs. [0:13:12, 0:13:13]: With um [0:13:13, 0:13:18]: The DDA between Main Street and D DA since it would be a collaborative session. [0:13:18, 0:13:22]: And then also um I would like to [0:13:22, 0:13:28]: Um, talk a little bit about the community survey. Um, we have actually conducted [0:13:29, 0:13:35]: a community survey that was downtown specific during the RSVP process. [0:13:36, 0:13:40]: That data um was collected in twenty eighteen. [0:13:40, 0:13:46]: Um, I think that that's still relatively um fresh and current. [0:13:46, 0:13:51]: However, I would like to kind of get some feedback from you all as to whether or not [0:13:51, 0:13:52]: You would [0:13:53, 0:13:58]: want to entertain an additional community survey that is downtown specific. [0:13:59, 0:14:06]: And um if that is the case, we would move forward with including that in the cost of the total um body of work. [0:14:06, 0:14:08]: Or total scope of work. [0:14:08, 0:14:11]: And if not, I can approach the um [0:14:12, 0:14:13]: Facilitator. [0:14:13, 0:14:20]: Let them see that survey that was conducted by the Carl Vinson Institute from out of UGA. [0:14:20, 0:14:22]: And the RSVP report. [0:14:22, 0:14:24]: And um [0:14:24, 0:14:28]: See if they are willing to abide by that data set. [0:14:28, 0:14:29]: As opposed to [0:14:30, 0:14:32]: collect taking the time to collect their own. [0:14:36, 0:14:43]: And that about sums up what um I wanted to discuss with regard to the strategic planning session. [0:14:44, 0:15:04]: So thank you, Kira. Any any let's let's take that last item first. So the community survey. Um uh any comments or questions related to whether we should include uh this line item or propose to the uh facilitator that we leverage the RSVP survey that was done. Um I think. [0:15:04, 0:15:08]: was three years ago in twenty eighteen. Any thoughts on that or questions? [0:15:10, 0:15:13]: А ламвіл ди води би абто то [0:15:13, 0:15:16]: The survey, the community survey completed. [0:15:16, 0:15:17]: Any enough time for the meeting? [0:15:19, 0:15:35]: If we move if we move quickly, yes. If we decide to go with them, um, it would just be a matter of us signing the contract with them and then they would immediately start working on getting the um community survey in place. So we have um just a little over a month. [0:15:36, 0:15:42]: To get two hundred re to prepare the survey and get two hundred respondents. That is also another reason why. [0:15:42, 0:15:46]: I am somewhat of an advocate for relying upon [0:15:46, 0:15:56]: the results from the RSVP community survey. But again, this is something that we would have to take to the facilitator and see if they would be willing. [0:15:56, 0:16:01]: to go with that data set, which I think, you know, is pretty accurate. [0:16:01, 0:16:11]: um with regard to our community. It's only three years old and it is pretty comprehensive. It had two hundred and thirty-six respondents. [0:16:11, 0:16:16]: Um with regard to that RSVP survey and gave us a pretty good idea. [0:16:16, 0:16:20]: Of what the community was interested in seeing downtown. [0:16:20, 0:16:22]: And that was what um [0:16:22, 0:16:28]: guided the RSVP study and report and I think that [0:16:28, 0:16:32]: um everyone on the DDA board, or at least the majority of you all have seen that. [0:16:33, 0:16:36]: particular study have had an opportunity to review. [0:16:37, 0:16:45]: That booklet that has the overview of the RSVP process and the RSVP recommendations. [0:16:48, 0:16:52]: Thank you, Art. Other questions or comments regarding that point? [0:16:57, 0:17:06]: not seeing or hearing any. Um I I I agree. I'm sorry. I I agree. I agree. I think I think it's still valid. I think it i it's still valid and and uh [0:17:06, 0:17:10]: I don't think we need to to reinvent the wheel here, so to speak. [0:17:11, 0:17:11]: Right. [0:17:12, 0:17:13]: I agree with that as well. [0:17:15, 0:17:15]: Thanks, Garbara. [0:17:17, 0:17:37]: All right. Well and and I I concur as well. I I tend to think if the facilitator would be willing to accept that survey, it was very comprehensive that that would be um should be sufficient. But I had this I share the same concern art implied, which is you know the potential time constraint that the results would be ready um in time for our meeting in June. So uh I'd say the concern. [0:17:37, 0:17:43]: It sounds like the consensus is that if we if the facilitator will be willing to omit that item then proceed without that particular item. [0:17:44, 0:18:00]: What what I would like to leave us with if we could is um you know uh done that we've done f in similar situations with the DDA where we didn't quite have a full um uh [0:18:01, 0:18:15]: uh cost of of the of what the uh event would would take what we would do is is is is get a vote on a not to exceed amount for the expenses for the DDA. Um so [0:18:16, 0:18:36]: Um by my calculation, you know the the the more immediate item is is the one that I'm showing now, which is the proposal. And I'll I'll share this with with the with the board following the meeting so you could look at uh the more of the details here. But that this here is the essential components that um Pira [0:18:36, 0:18:56]: Referred to. So omitting the$700 community service, but assuming that we move forward with the two$1,200 items, which is the board survey and the strategic work plan as deliverables, and also including some potential for the uh facilitators' uh overnight stay. [0:18:56, 0:19:16]: And and maybe some travel expenses. The the idea would be that the DDA and the Main Street would split the cost down the middle. So I'm seeing that the DDA portion of this could be maybe not to exceed. [0:19:16, 0:19:20]: [1160.3, 1167.4]: eighteen hundred and I'm just kind of throwing a number out there anticipating, you know, maybe some um [0:19:28, 0:19:45]: whatever expenses we incur for the meeting itself if we want to bring in box launch or those types of things. Um and that sounds good, Roger, because I was looking at if the um community survey, if they um if the facilitator will only um utilize their own survey [0:19:45, 0:19:51]: And then looking at the board's survey and session planning plus the strategic work plan work. [0:19:51, 0:19:57]: Um that would come to about um one thousand five hundred and fifty dollars then plus an additional [0:19:57, 0:20:05]: $100 toward lodging, that would be um$16.50. And then with another uh$100, um [0:20:06, 0:20:12]: for any sort of incidentals that came to seventeen fifty, so eighteen hundred I think would be quite appropriate. [0:20:13, 0:20:14]: Okay. [0:20:14, 0:20:34]: So with that in mind, I'd actually like to ask for the board's um approval. So I'll make a motion that we um approve the DDA's portion of the expense for the joint strategic planning session at a not to exceed$1,800 for the DA. [0:20:34, 0:20:35]: DDA portion. [0:20:36, 0:20:40]: Um so I'd like to ask for a second and any discussion on that point. A second. [0:20:41, 0:20:42]: Thank you, Art. [0:20:45, 0:20:46]: Any discussion? [0:20:52, 0:20:55]: Seeing none, hearing none, so we'll go ahead and um [0:20:56, 0:20:58]: Let me stop sharing so I can see everybody. [0:20:59, 0:21:00]: I think. [0:21:01, 0:21:12]: And um I'll um I'll raise your hand if you are in favor of uh sign allocating a budget of eighteen hundred dollars for the DDA portion for the joint planning session. [0:21:13, 0:21:20]: And that's uh I see Samika all in favor and all right, uh except for Maxwell, any opposed? [0:21:23, 0:21:27]: Mr. Sears, I didn't see if you are in favor or not of of the motion. [0:21:28, 0:21:33]: It had posed it it had frozen at the time. But I yeah, my hand was up but it had frozen. [0:21:33, 0:21:38]: Oh good. All right. So it looks like it was uh unanimous. So thank you all. Um [0:21:39, 0:21:52]: Kira, I think that puts us in motion so we can proceed with confirming the speaker with uh the items we discussed. Okay. Did you and I will get back to you with regard to the um status of the um survey. [0:21:53, 0:21:56]: And in addition, I will um [0:21:56, 0:22:03]: also looking to the lodging and I do need to ask, are you all in favor of um [0:22:04, 0:22:21]: hosting any type of um food. I know beverages, but you know, given the COVID situation, I don't know if you all are interested in having any type of catering, a boxed lunch or something of that nature, or if we want to just um have beverages. [0:22:21, 0:22:23]: Um and then [0:22:23, 0:22:25]: Just kind of plow through and be [0:22:26, 0:22:30]: Finished by lunchtime so that people can go on home and have lunch on their own. [0:22:31, 0:22:32]: How many hours would the [0:22:33, 0:22:34]: uh planning session. [0:22:35, 0:22:36]: What is it scheduled for? [0:22:36, 0:22:37]: Four hours. [0:22:38, 0:22:47]: So we're thinking of n starting at nine o'clock and going until twelve, um, twelve thirty at the latest, we would have, you know, a couple of fifteen minute breaks in there. [0:22:48, 0:22:48]: Um [0:22:49, 0:22:52]: So that is kind of up to you all. [0:22:52, 0:22:53]: Um, as to [0:22:54, 0:22:59]: what you all would like to do with regard to that, given the COVID situation. [0:23:03, 0:23:04]: I think having a lunch would be great. [0:23:05, 0:23:06]: Okay. [0:23:09, 0:23:11]: Other thoughts, discussion? [0:23:14, 0:23:15]: Yeah. [0:23:16, 0:23:18]: I'm okay without having any [0:23:19, 0:23:20]: Much. [0:23:22, 0:23:26]: I'm I'm also okay w with with with not having a lunch. I could feel um [0:23:28, 0:23:30]: Yeah, I can I can go without a lunch. [0:23:31, 0:23:32]: Right. [0:23:33, 0:23:35]: Mr. Sears, any thoughts on that? [0:23:36, 0:23:39]: I believe if if anyone gonna be somewhere for [0:23:39, 0:23:41]: four hours that they should be fed. [0:23:42, 0:23:46]: Uh, you know, I mean if you don't want to eat it, but I I guess that's a different. [0:23:46, 0:23:51]: But you shouldn't say it shouldn't be there. I mean you have choice'cause it's live an excuse for those who might want it. [0:23:52, 0:23:53]: They should have an option. [0:23:54, 0:23:56]: So I think if those who don't want to partaking it'd be different. [0:23:57, 0:24:00]: Those who are there for four hours should we have something to eat? [0:24:00, 0:24:03]: Well, I agree with Christian that it should have some lunch available. [0:24:06, 0:24:26]: Thank you. Um I I I it I guess my feeling is I'm I'm a bit on the fence. Um I had originally thought that it would be an all day session, more like nine AM until maybe close to four PM, in which case I would say we most definitely should have uh, you know, uh some type of boxed in lunch. Um [0:24:26, 0:24:30]: Um I my my concern would be that if we try to [0:24:31, 0:24:45]: uh keep it to four hours, it could feel rushed and I wouldn't want to, you know, you know I think it it takes a lot to bring these two groups together and I would want to get the most out of it. So if if if the lunch helps [0:24:46, 0:24:59]: ensure that we're not rushing the the content of the meeting itself, then, you know, I'm actually would lean on more in favor of uh a lunch. But that also depends on how the facilitator plans to, you know. [0:25:00, 0:25:01]: uh manage the day. [0:25:01, 0:25:09]: And will there be will there be other activities besides the speaker? You know, we're gonna use that time to have a meeting or anything else, just some other thoughts. [0:25:10, 0:25:20]: Um I will say that um the four hour session is what I had asked the speaker to kind of condense it down since he um he was um [0:25:20, 0:25:24]: Really wanting to have an in person type session. [0:25:24, 0:25:27]: I wanted to kind of condense it down, but um [0:25:27, 0:25:30]: You know, we usually plan for a full day session. [0:25:30, 0:25:37]: So um if we have the the liberty to expand it a little bit more. [0:25:37, 0:25:40]: Um, like you said, it might not be quite as brushed. [0:25:41, 0:25:42]: Um [0:25:42, 0:25:45]: But again, you know, that is up to you all. We were trying to [0:25:46, 0:25:47]: be able to accommodate [0:25:47, 0:25:50]: Make sure that everyone felt comfortable. [0:25:50, 0:25:52]: being in an indoor setting. [0:25:53, 0:25:57]: Um, there is one other wrinkle with regard to [0:25:57, 0:25:58]: They um [0:25:58, 0:25:59]: Indoor setting. [0:26:00, 0:26:02]: Uh, we had originally tried to um [0:26:03, 0:26:05]: schedule the meeting in the [0:26:06, 0:26:11]: Um Merrill Manders Conference Center Ballroom, which has a capacity of three hundred. [0:26:12, 0:26:18]: Um that room is no longer available. The city has embarked upon some [0:26:18, 0:26:24]: renovations and there are there's no guarantee that the room will be available and [0:26:25, 0:26:27]: So we are going to have to move this session. [0:26:27, 0:26:35]: To the Ted Strickland conference room, which has a capacity of 150 as opposed to 300. So I will [0:26:36, 0:26:42]: Still I still feel confident that we would be able to effectively socially distance everyone. [0:26:42, 0:26:52]: Um, with everyone having their own table and being able to space, you know, the appropriate six feet in each each direction between um participants. [0:26:52, 0:26:57]: Um, but it will be a smaller space and I did want to make sure that you all knew. [0:26:57, 0:27:01]: That the Merrill Manders ballroom is no longer available. [0:27:03, 0:27:08]: Yeah, I think it would be a great opportunity to network with perhaps some of the other board members and even [0:27:09, 0:27:12]: With um a covered area outside, perhaps. [0:27:13, 0:27:17]: tables could be set up there for people to eat outside so have more ventilation and room. [0:27:17, 0:27:27]: Yes. And weather permitting, um, that was an option. That was actually what we were planning to do with the patio um or terrace area with the ballroom. [0:27:28, 0:27:42]: So we do have a patio area outside the Ted Strickland where we would be able to stretch out a little bit, um, have as you said, um, tables out there um plus the tables inside. So I think that there will be adequate space for [0:27:42, 0:27:48]: Um taking breaks and moving around and um making sure that we are able to stay socially distant. [0:27:54, 0:27:55]: All right, any other comments or [0:27:56, 0:27:58]: Questions regarding the joint planning session? [0:28:05, 0:28:11]: All right, seeing and hearing none, we will move on to the uh next agenda item. So uh Barb, thank you. [0:28:12, 0:28:19]: Thank you, Kira. Um Barber, you're up next for the treasurer update. And uh let me know if you want me to bring up the balance sheet to uh share the screen. [0:28:20, 0:28:23]: Oh, you you can um pretty. [0:28:24, 0:28:34]: Nice and quick. Basically our facade cash balance did not change from last month. It's still at$94,972 and five cents. [0:28:35, 0:28:38]: Um also everyone has a copy of this in their email, but you [0:28:38, 0:28:40]: may not have seen it yet. Um [0:28:40, 0:28:43]: The checking account for operating [0:28:43, 0:28:52]: It did. We had a change in cash of$1,426. And that was just some of the invoices that we had outstanding on February's report. [0:28:53, 0:29:07]: So the operating checking balance is$45,978.61. And again, that's a change in cash, uh basically a reduction in cash of$1,426 compared to February. [0:29:08, 0:29:18]: And those were invoices that had carried over from 2020 for TSW and reimbursing the city of Southbridge for expenses they incurred on our behalf. [0:29:18, 0:29:19]: Um [0:29:20, 0:29:25]: I would like to draw your attention to, well, there's still one outstanding invoice in the liability section. [0:29:25, 0:29:37]: $402. Again, that's just another invoice that um still carrying over. It's already been paid. It just didn't clear the bank by March thirty-first by the time of the statement. And that was to uh [0:29:37, 0:29:43]: reimbursing the city for expenses they incurred on our behalf for um victory trophies. [0:29:44, 0:29:48]: I do want to bring your attention to the equity section. [0:29:48, 0:29:55]: Um last month we did not have a retain earnings number. We just basically had an equity balance. [0:29:55, 0:30:11]: What this retain earnings is, as Roger stated earlier, in order to uh submit our insurance, a complete insurance renewal application this year, we had to go back and complete 2020 financials. Well, in doing so, in 2020, they did there were expenses that totaled [0:30:11, 0:30:18]: $12,424 and 72 cents. So in hindsight, if we were doing a PL. [0:30:18, 0:30:33]: For 2020, you would see that the uh DDA basically had a net loss of twelve thousand four hundred twenty-four dollars and seventy-two cents. And that was expenses for the majority of it was the TSW. And then there was [0:30:33, 0:30:43]: a small invoice to the city and then sixteen dollars to the bank for service charges. So that$12,000 number there is basic it's just the expenses for 2020. [0:30:44, 0:30:45]: Which I had to go back and [0:30:46, 0:30:48]: complete the twenty twenty income statement so that we can [0:30:49, 0:30:50]: Apply for the insurance. [0:30:51, 0:30:51]: Um [0:30:52, 0:30:58]: So at the end of the day, the total equity number doesn't change. It just breaking it out between what the uh [0:30:59, 0:31:02]: in what the retain earnings was for twenty twenty. [0:31:02, 0:31:04]: and what the equity balance is. [0:31:04, 0:31:08]: what it's you know, what it is as of January one, twenty twenty one. [0:31:09, 0:31:10]: Um [0:31:11, 0:31:25]: As of March 31st, the DDA has not incurred any expenses. So that's why there's no PL, there's been no revenue, there's been no expenses. So everything has just been cash transactions, which has been satisfying outstanding invoices. [0:31:25, 0:31:27]: Um that will change. [0:31:27, 0:31:35]: If you scroll down a little bit, this upcoming expenses, these are just you know things that we know either we've already paid in the month of April or we anticipate paying. [0:31:35, 0:31:47]: They're not firm numbers, but um we did we anticipate a legal fee for um attorney McCrae of$1,017. The invoice has come in, but it came in in April. [0:31:47, 0:32:01]: Um and then also that's just an estimate, you know, we gotta renew our insurance and we will also probably incur the expense for the responsibility for the joint meeting with Main Street. [0:32:02, 0:32:02]: But [0:32:03, 0:32:05]: If there are no questions [0:32:07, 0:32:10]: That's that wraps up my report. [0:32:13, 0:32:14]: All right. Thank you, Barber. [0:32:15, 0:32:16]: And stop sharing here. [0:32:16, 0:32:17]: Okay. [0:32:17, 0:32:20]: All right. And um [0:32:20, 0:32:23]: There were a couple of the items on the agenda. I don't know if you wanted to [0:32:24, 0:32:31]: I think you've spoken to item number two and um I think zero setup may have been a copy from the last month's report. You wanna speak to e either of those? [0:32:33, 0:32:34]: Zero setup? [0:32:35, 0:32:37]: For the financial accounting system. [0:32:37, 0:32:40]: Oh, it's set up. That's why I'm producing these podcasts. [0:32:41, 0:32:46]: Yeah, I saw that on the agenda. I don't know why that's there, but yeah, we're we're good to go. We are having a um [0:32:47, 0:32:50]: might be having a little bit of issue getting Roger access, but as far as [0:32:50, 0:32:59]: Uh, the DDA is concerned, the books are in there, um, you know, the banking information, it's where I'm generating the reports and recording the activity. So it's all set up. [0:33:00, 0:33:00]: Great. [0:33:01, 0:33:03]: All right, any questions for Barber before we move on? [0:33:06, 0:33:12]: All right, seeing and hearing none, we'll move on to uh next item is the secretary updates. Uh Bob, do you have anything for the group? [0:33:13, 0:33:18]: Uh just that I I I I think we I think we really have completed the um [0:33:19, 0:33:25]: the the a restaurant deal with the Mr. Sylvain that there was some there was some delays in getting some [0:33:25, 0:33:26]: Um [0:33:26, 0:33:28]: Last minute document signed. [0:33:28, 0:33:32]: But um Roger and I signed them and I think uh [0:33:33, 0:33:35]: To the best of my knowledge, we are completely um [0:33:36, 0:33:38]: Uh everything signed that needs to be signed and um [0:33:39, 0:33:41]: Uh you can move forward. [0:33:43, 0:33:43]: Um [0:33:44, 0:33:45]: So that's a victory. [0:33:46, 0:33:47]: Sorry. [0:33:47, 0:34:02]: And thank you for your efforts on that and everyone else who is involved. Um all right. Uh so we'll move on to the next item, the Main Street Advisory Board updates. So um Barber, you tell me whether you wanna speak to that first or turn it over to Kira. I'll turn it over to you first. [0:34:06, 0:34:06]: Kira. [0:34:08, 0:34:08]: Okay. [0:34:09, 0:34:10]: Very good. [0:34:12, 0:34:13]: Yeah. [0:34:19, 0:34:20]: You're muted, Kira. [0:34:23, 0:34:25]: Sorry about that. I'm just talking away. [0:34:25, 0:34:45]: Um we are moving forward with the um renovations of the um Ted Strickland Um Conference Center where we will be meeting. Um we have met with the city's architects, TSW, who have also um designed, you're familiar with them because they designed the amphitheater. [0:34:46, 0:35:06]: They are working with us to convert that space into a welcome center, office spaces, and conference community conference room. Of course, it will not accommodate the 150 capacity that it does now as far as community meeting space, but we are hoping to have a conference. [0:35:06, 0:35:08]: [2108.9, 2114.8]: for the community to use for um small um community meetings. [0:35:15, 0:35:25]: In addition, we have continued um working with the city's engineers on the space at 114. [0:35:25, 0:35:28]: Martin Luther King Senior Heritage Trail. [0:35:28, 0:35:33]: Um that needs extensive work to be done, and right now they are trying to [0:35:33, 0:35:45]: Um decide whether or not the entire roof structure is going to need to be removed and replaced, or if there is an option to replace the roof using the existing. [0:35:45, 0:35:53]: um roof. They're basically, I guess, sealing the existing roof and um doing whatever needs to be done to make it a viable roof. [0:35:54, 0:35:56]: Um, as far as [0:35:56, 0:36:01]: That is concerned. Um, we're not sure. I'm waiting for a report from the engineers. [0:36:01, 0:36:09]: Um, from Mr. Knight and and he will forward that to me. Um, and then I'll be able to give some better information with regard to that at a later time. [0:36:10, 0:36:12]: Um the Alleyway project is also. [0:36:12, 0:36:16]: In the hands of um the city's engineers, Falcon Design. [0:36:16, 0:36:21]: Um we kind of hit a snag with regard to a um [0:36:21, 0:36:23]: structure a um [0:36:23, 0:36:38]: Grease trap structure that is in the back alleyway, we're trying to decide whether or not it will be feasible to remove this um current grease trap that is not really being used by any business along that row if we [0:36:39, 0:36:44]: need to remove that or keep it there and somehow connect it to um one fourteen or [0:36:45, 0:36:45]: Right. [0:36:45, 0:36:47]: For so that that [0:36:47, 0:36:49]: particular building can be used. [0:36:49, 0:36:52]: As a restaurant, there are other options for. [0:36:52, 0:36:59]: um interior grease traps that are available. So that is something that has to be kind of addressed with [0:36:59, 0:37:14]: our wastewater department. And so it just needs a little further study as to whether or not we're going to um remove that particular apparatus because it's huge. It's actually the size of um that one would need for [0:37:15, 0:37:19]: Um a very, very large um restaurant that does a lot of frying. [0:37:20, 0:37:21]: And um [0:37:21, 0:37:36]: That is not what's there and we don't anticipate that type of establishment being there. So there are some options that wouldn't require such a large apparatus in the um alleyway and it does cause some obstruction that [0:37:36, 0:37:44]: we would like to be able to mitigate. So I'm hoping that we can have some resolution with regard to that very soon. [0:37:44, 0:37:50]: As far as the um amphitheater is concerned, I don't know if that's something that um [0:37:51, 0:37:57]: Alan would want to address. We did have a bit of an update that was provided to the Main Street Advisory Board. [0:37:57, 0:38:03]: Um at our last meeting. So Alan, is that something you would like to address or would you like me to [0:38:03, 0:38:05]: Give that update, I'm not sure. [0:38:07, 0:38:25]: Okay, you can go ahead and give that update. Um, I do want to add, and I was gonna mention this during my portion, that we will have a town, well, not we, but council member Alexander has called a town hall meeting for the 22nd um of this month. I think that's Thursday, Thursday. [0:38:25, 0:38:28]: And Mr. Nyaton is going to give a detailed amphitheater. [0:38:28, 0:38:30]: update during that meeting. [0:38:31, 0:38:32]: Okay. [0:38:32, 0:38:41]: So um you all can get the the real deal there, but I'll just give a a brief overview. Um they are at the point of doing um [0:38:41, 0:38:45]: Architectural punch out now so um the structure. [0:38:45, 0:38:59]: has pretty much been completed. They're fine-tuning different details on the interior of the buildings, painting, making sure that everything, equipment has been installed. [0:39:00, 0:39:00]: Um [0:39:01, 0:39:12]: And the anticipated um completion date is at the um mid to late June with regard to the actual amphitheater. And then we are um told that [0:39:13, 0:39:13]: Um [0:39:14, 0:39:18]: Toward the end of July, the um adjacent [0:39:18, 0:39:19]: Um [0:39:19, 0:39:23]: walking trail and nature area with water features and overlook. [0:39:24, 0:39:26]: should be completed um by [0:39:27, 0:39:33]: um the end of July. So we're um hoping for um an opening um in [0:39:34, 0:39:36]: Лайт сумер, фал фронт. [0:39:37, 0:39:42]: Um what I understand. And that opening will of course be something that [0:39:42, 0:39:44]: Um the city will um [0:39:45, 0:39:50]: let us know about with regard to capacity, um, how many people will be allowed. [0:39:51, 0:39:54]: To attend that and what type of um opening that [0:39:54, 0:40:04]: particular event, what shape that will take. So that is, I think, kind of in the works right now. So um that's something that's more details to come at a later date. [0:40:04, 0:40:07]: Um we are also um working to [0:40:08, 0:40:08]: Um [0:40:10, 0:40:19]: kind of determine whether or not we're going to go forward with um the d downtown design guidelines. That's something that we are starting to consider. [0:40:19, 0:40:20]: In light of the fact that [0:40:21, 0:40:28]: Um we are um going to be attracting some interest from developers and in new businesses in the downtown. [0:40:28, 0:40:32]: А we need to have some uniformity with regard to. [0:40:32, 0:40:34]: Infield construction. [0:40:34, 0:40:40]: And that is something that um the Main Street program um has been looking into um with [0:40:41, 0:40:43]: In partnership with Economic Development. [0:40:43, 0:40:46]: Ту д то детер оно це сам. [0:40:47, 0:40:48]: We might be able to pursue. [0:40:49, 0:40:53]: Um while we have a consultant working with the city on the um [0:40:53, 0:40:56]: Uniform development code. So [0:40:56, 0:40:59]: Um, that's something that is in the works as well. [0:40:59, 0:41:02]: And something that will probably also be um [0:41:03, 0:41:06]: giving some attention to with regard to [0:41:06, 0:41:10]: the um strategic um work planning session that we have planned for June. [0:41:11, 0:41:16]: And I think that's all with re oh, one more thing. Um we are working with [0:41:16, 0:41:20]: An artist I reported at our last meeting, I think, with regard to [0:41:20, 0:41:22]: The downtown um [0:41:22, 0:41:27]: Beautification and public art program that the Main Street program has established. [0:41:27, 0:41:32]: Uh we are working with an artist on our first mural for the downtown area. [0:41:32, 0:41:37]: We have received permission to move forward by um mayor and council. [0:41:37, 0:41:45]: For placing this particular mural at the corner of um 138 North Henry Boulevard and Harrell Street. So that's the [0:41:46, 0:41:50]: Retaining wall that is right there at Stockbridge Elementary School. [0:41:50, 0:41:53]: Um we have been um working with [0:41:53, 0:42:03]: the um mural artist, um John Christian, he is based out of Hapeville, Georgia. And um if you all are familiar with Hapeville, [0:42:03, 0:42:07]: Is a city that has um quite a few murals in their downtown. [0:42:08, 0:42:18]: And um we have been um working diligently with Mr. Christian on coming up with a design that would be suitable for our city and has a theme that um [0:42:19, 0:42:20]: Is um [0:42:20, 0:42:23]: In conjunction with our where community connects. [0:42:24, 0:42:28]: And we are looking forward to that mural being completed. [0:42:28, 0:42:29]: Um [0:42:29, 0:42:34]: by the end of June. So we've got a lot of stuff happening in the downtown area. [0:42:34, 0:42:36]: that um is gonna culminate [0:42:36, 0:42:40]: This summer, so um, I'm looking forward to [0:42:40, 0:42:49]: Um, an end of these COVID restrictions and some very exciting things happening in our downtown area. [0:42:50, 0:42:52]: And that concludes my report. [0:42:53, 0:42:54]: Are there any questions? [0:43:00, 0:43:00]: Hey. [0:43:00, 0:43:02]: Thank you very much. [0:43:02, 0:43:22]: Thank you, Kira. I appreciate that. I actually do have a question. The design guidelines, did you need any input from the DDA on that? Or is that strictly on the Main Street side? Yes, what is going to happen with that? We are going to work with a consultant to create these design downtown design guidelines. [0:43:22, 0:43:25]: and there will be a steering committee created. [0:43:26, 0:43:38]: And the steering committee will um consist of Main Street advisory board members and DDA members. Um once the consultant is selected, then um it'll be um [0:43:38, 0:43:43]: up to the consultant to give us more details on how that particular steering committee is going to be [0:43:43, 0:43:45]: Пуга а [0:43:45, 0:43:48]: If it's similar to the RSVP. [0:43:48, 0:44:08]: The steering committee basically consisted of the Main Street Advisory Board and DDA members who were interested in participating. And that gives us a good cross-section of business owners, community members, and business owners that live outside of the district, downtown district, as well as inside. [0:44:08, 0:44:09]: Uh [0:44:09, 0:44:12]: the district live or work within those areas. [0:44:12, 0:44:14]: And we also had um [0:44:15, 0:44:19]: Council participation and community leader participation so [0:44:19, 0:44:26]: I think that um by utilizing both boards as the steering committee, I think that we'll get a pretty good cross section. [0:44:26, 0:44:27]: Of um [0:44:28, 0:44:33]: people who um have a vested interest in the design in the downtown. [0:44:35, 0:44:38]: Great. Thank you for that. Anyone else comments or questions for Kira? [0:44:41, 0:44:52]: All right, we will move on. Uh next item on the agenda is the I'm sorry. I just said thank you. Sure. Uh is the facade grant update. Uh Christian or Art, we'll turn it over to you. [0:44:53, 0:44:54]: Yes. [0:44:55, 0:44:57]: Yes. Council McGain? [0:44:57, 0:44:58]: Yes, I [0:44:58, 0:44:59]: Thank you. [0:44:59, 0:45:02]: Am I on the agenda to give an update real quick? [0:45:03, 0:45:08]: Uh you are? It would be following the city staff updates. Did you want to um [0:45:08, 0:45:09]: Speak now. [0:45:10, 0:45:13]: I do. Is that the city staff updates? I just want to make sure. [0:45:14, 0:45:22]: Um well city staff updates is uh as Mr. Peterson and then following that would be Councilwoman Gantton for the uh city council updates. [0:45:23, 0:45:26]: Well, I have a update for ya. Um [0:45:26, 0:45:34]: The DDA tour of the amphitheater. Is everyone okay if we reverse the order of the agenda to Oh I'm sorry? [0:45:34, 0:45:44]: I'm sorry, I thought it was already I thought that the staff had already did their update. No? Um no, we're we're at item E, facade grant update, uh with Mr. Christie. [0:45:44, 0:45:52]: No, no. Well keep going. I'm sorry. I'm driving and having to just keep going. I thought it was I was after uh Main Street. That's all. [0:45:52, 0:45:59]: Ah, very good. Okay. Well thank you. All right, Mr. Christian. Well sure, mine is really short. [0:45:59, 0:46:06]: had a busy uh few weeks so I I haven't been able to had the opportunity to contact everyone interested in [0:46:07, 0:46:11]: being on the facade grant committee. So I'll be we'll be doing that in the next week. [0:46:11, 0:46:13]: So that we can get together and [0:46:13, 0:46:16]: Uh, talk about what needs to be done and then coming together formally to [0:46:17, 0:46:18]: really get that moving. [0:46:19, 0:46:20]: That's all I have on. [0:46:21, 0:46:36]: All right, great. Uh thank you, Art. Um on that topic though, uh Councilman Gann, I I there was a follow up item that that you had sent me following last week's meeting about um I think you were gonna present to the city council [0:46:37, 0:46:46]: um a a proposal to waive the fee for uh Mr. Fletcher. And I was just checking to see if there was any further update on that item. [0:46:46, 0:46:49]: We confirmed that we agreed to weigh back bee. [0:46:49, 0:46:50]: Great. [0:46:50, 0:46:51]: All right. [0:46:52, 0:46:53]: Thank you for your help with that. [0:46:55, 0:46:55]: Not probably [0:46:56, 0:47:00]: All right. Uh next up is uh city staff updates. Uh Mr. Peterson. [0:47:04, 0:47:24]: Yes, uh good evening, everyone. I have a a short update. Uh Ms. Kira updated everyone about the design guidelines. Uh I spoke with Mr. Knighton about the TSW master plan. As many of you all know, the master plan was discontinued in 2020. Uh Mr. Knight and I spoke about it. We want to make sure that. [0:47:24, 0:47:30]: If the master plan is continued, it is in fact in line with what the city is doing. [0:47:30, 0:47:41]: So we would have to review the scope of work. Uh Mr. Knighton is out of town right now, but when he gets back, we are going to have another meeting strictly about this TSW master plan. [0:47:41, 0:47:51]: Uh, just so we can go in detail and just to make sure that it's in line with what we're doing. As you all know, the city has a lot of projects going on from the amphitheater, uh, the [0:47:52, 0:47:59]: the uh the udc and um the other the other projects uh with ted strickland and things of that nature um [0:48:00, 0:48:04]: railroad, uh all that good stuff. We just want to make sure it's in line. So um [0:48:05, 0:48:08]: Um I'm making sure that that you know the the DDA is still in [0:48:09, 0:48:29]: in sight uh with the city and for that master plan. And finally, as I mentioned earlier, Council will Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Alexander is having a town hall meeting on April 22nd. I'll be giving a short presentation. Brecka Johnson is our new community development director. She'll give she'll be giving a short presentation. [0:48:29, 0:48:44]: And Mr. Knighton would be giving a presentation as well. I do know that Mr. Knighton will speak in detail on the amphitheater. So if you all um want to tune in, you will get some good information on the amphitheater. He has a great presentation with pictures and um. [0:48:45, 0:48:47]: And I think Kira mentioned a tour. [0:48:47, 0:48:49]: Our council member Gantt mentioned a tour. [0:48:50, 0:48:51]: Uh with with the D D A. [0:48:52, 0:48:58]: Uh Mr. Knight and Councilwoman Gantt. Okay. Okay. Well I'm going to talk about that a little bit more in a minute. [0:48:58, 0:49:00]: Okay, wonderful. All right. I'm uh [0:49:00, 0:49:02]: Does anyone have any questions? [0:49:02, 0:49:04]: Are any concerns? Yes, ma'am. [0:49:04, 0:49:05]: What time is the town hall? [0:49:06, 0:49:07]: Seven o'clock. [0:49:08, 0:49:09]: Seven o'clock. [0:49:11, 0:49:14]: All right. And if you all have any other questions or concerns, feel free to call me. [0:49:15, 0:49:19]: Or email me uh particularly if if you have concerns about the master plan. [0:49:21, 0:49:37]: Um I'll I'll mention if um you know since I was involved with the master plan, I'm happy to participate in a meeting if you want to bring me in to you know with your meeting with uh Mr. Knight and happy to try to arrange that with my schedule if um if you like. I'll I'll let it I'll I'll let him know. [0:49:37, 0:49:38]: For good. [0:49:39, 0:49:42]: All right, anything else for uh Mr. Peterson? City staff updates? [0:49:44, 0:49:58]: All right. Uh Councilman Gantt, uh you're corrupting the agenda for city council updates. Okay. I'm sorry guys. I was I apologize. But after Mr. Peterson did the he was I'm on the phone. After Mr. Peterson did the um [0:49:59, 0:50:09]: He was talking earlier and I just thought it was the staff update. So my apologies, but um I asked Mr. Knighton about a tour for the DDA in the amphitheater. [0:50:09, 0:50:12]: Um and his response was [0:50:12, 0:50:20]: That we can do a tour with the DDA between the hours of 10, preferably between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. [0:50:21, 0:50:27]: It would be it would take about an hour to tour and it's limited to DDA members only, no guests. [0:50:32, 0:50:33]: Okay. [0:50:34, 0:50:35]: Because of the amount of [0:50:36, 0:50:40]: Usually we can have like eight to ten people and then they have people going with us. [0:50:41, 0:50:44]: Um so only the DDA members can attend. [0:50:47, 0:50:56]: Uh Mr. Sears, I know you had um you had um made that request to me uh earlier, so any any thoughts or questions uh regarding that? [0:50:56, 0:51:01]: Yeah, it's the same thing with uh Councilman Gandhi said. It's just that we as [0:51:01, 0:51:07]: I was told that the whole board had to vote on it and give them a date and a time that we'll be able to talk. [0:51:07, 0:51:08]: We'd be um. [0:51:08, 0:51:12]: We can hardly hear you, Maxwell. Yeah, it's har it's a little hard to hear you maybe get close to the microphone. [0:51:13, 0:51:16]: Oh uh let me just turn up the volume and the volume is up so uh [0:51:17, 0:51:21]: But but but I think what you said was um that you had thought that the vote [0:51:22, 0:51:31]: Can you hear me now? Still sound distant. We can hear you, but it's it's just hard to hear. I g I guess the computer I think on my computer's having a a little problem. So that's why A little better now, yes. Thank you. [0:51:32, 0:51:32]: Hear me now? [0:51:33, 0:51:33]: Yes. [0:51:34, 0:51:50]: Okay. Now I was saying the same thing as uh Councilman Gannett Gantt said. Uh I did spoke to somebody and they said that the whole board had to vote on it, on the time and date, and then give it to the city council in terms of letting them know what day that we'll visit uh the appetite. [0:51:50, 0:52:00]: So it's the same information, it's just that it's a board that everybody vote on what date and time and then give it to the city council uh to make a you know, the so that they can secure [0:52:00, 0:52:03]: Or that the day of us coming to see [0:52:04, 0:52:05]: So [0:52:05, 0:52:06]: Right. [0:52:06, 0:52:07]: Yeah. [0:52:08, 0:52:15]: All right. Councilman McGann, did you want to respond to that? Do you d do you do we need a vote from the D DA at the time? [0:52:15, 0:52:28]: I think we just need to come up with a date and time. I don't know if you want to make it a vote necessarily or if you just want to see when everybody's available to go on a tour. But of course we, you know, we have to make sure that um [0:52:28, 0:52:41]: we go when everyone you know can get together preferably between just between the hours of 10 and 4 and I have to give them some advanced notice, give them a day maybe a day or two notice. [0:52:41, 0:52:42]: Um [0:52:42, 0:52:48]: earlier and we can everybody can meet over at the front of the entrance there and go on a tour. [0:52:52, 0:53:04]: Um Mr. Sears, did you want to bring some safe shoes? I forgot about that too. But just wear like some tennis shoes or something to I mean it's a construction site. So, you know, you have to have c enclosed tote enclosed shoes. [0:53:05, 0:53:20]: No open sandals. All right. There you go. Did you want to propose a date um for the tour and then see if that uh meets everyone's in everyone who's interested in attending? Um is there a date that would work for you? Because I know you were interested. [0:53:21, 0:53:25]: No, that's why that's why we have uh you know, in terms of come together as a group to say what date [0:53:26, 0:53:29]: Because I would know, like she said, what day it is available for everybody. [0:53:30, 0:53:32]: And that would be not a problem in terms of [0:53:32, 0:53:38]: what day would be pro uh you know a a good tour date. I should give us the time between ten and four. [0:53:39, 0:53:47]: Uh just in terms of if that included the weekend or is that from Monday to Friday? So we'll have to find out what their schedule is and then [0:53:47, 0:53:49]: It's during the week. [0:53:49, 0:53:54]: During the weekday. During the week. Okay. Monday to Monday to Friday. Yes. All right. [0:53:54, 0:53:56]: So, you know, and I'd have to sit down and [0:53:56, 0:54:00]: see what data and then offer it to the whole group to see what it what works for them. [0:54:00, 0:54:01]: So [0:54:02, 0:54:04]: That's the whole thing w about getting grouped together. [0:54:05, 0:54:06]: Uh [0:54:06, 0:54:14]: So just making it available for what day that everybody, you know, just open. And then if everybody showed up, they show up, you know. If we're gonna go on May the fifth. [0:54:14, 0:54:18]: Uh then whoever's available that day would show up and those who can wouldn't show up. [0:54:19, 0:54:22]: Right. So is there a a a date that would work for you, Mr. Sears? [0:54:23, 0:54:36]: And and we can start there and if everyone if that works for those who are interested, then we'll we'll hop along. If if if not, then we'll I'll have you know, I wouldn't do anything I wouldn't do everything over my head because I was just giving you what the what the procedure was. [0:54:36, 0:54:40]: You know, so I'll have to look at my calendar and then give a date. [0:54:40, 0:54:42]: And then bring it back to the to the board. [0:54:43, 0:54:45]: Or bring send it to you and then you send it out to everybody. [0:54:46, 0:55:06]: Okay, that's fine. So why don't we uh just to kind of bring it to a conclusion, if it's all right with you, Mr. Sears, why don't you propose, I would say, one or two or three dates that would work with you your schedule, and then uh we'll send it out to the rest of the uh board and for those who respond favorably to one or more dates, then that should give us enough information. [0:55:06, 0:55:07]: Yeah. [0:55:07, 0:55:15]: Right. Yeah, I work with counsel and uh uh counsel ga uh can work together on this'cause she since she already have that and I I just have to do is give it a date and she [0:55:15, 0:55:23]: Uh, you know,'cause I was told that we had to vote on it and give it to the council people and they'll do it. But since we have to bypass that, then we just give her the date. [0:55:23, 0:55:24]: Um [0:55:25, 0:55:25]: Go for that. [0:55:26, 0:55:27]: May I ask one thing? [0:55:27, 0:55:30]: Uh, the board members for D DA [0:55:30, 0:55:33]: Із there any preference between morning? [0:55:34, 0:55:35]: Afternoon or evening? [0:55:36, 0:55:38]: Or a morning or afternoon. [0:55:42, 0:55:43]: Not for me. [0:55:45, 0:55:46]: No. [0:55:46, 0:55:46]: That's [0:55:48, 0:55:49]: Yeah, I'm also neutral. [0:55:51, 0:55:53]: Let me go ahead and I'm sorry I'm flexible. [0:55:54, 0:55:55]: I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Art. [0:55:56, 0:55:58]: Let me go. I was just saying I was inflexible also. [0:55:59, 0:56:00]: Okay. I'm sorry. [0:56:01, 0:56:06]: Sorry, Art. Yeah, I just wanted to tell everybody I'm gonna be on vacation from May the fifteenth. [0:56:07, 0:56:10]: Until June the seventh, about three weeks. [0:56:10, 0:56:12]: So if it's if it's [0:56:12, 0:56:14]: After May the fifteenth and [0:56:15, 0:56:15]: And [0:56:16, 0:56:20]: Or June the seventh, uh I wouldn't be able to come. But I but I would like to come. [0:56:20, 0:56:21]: Yeah, mercy. [0:56:21, 0:56:23]: May I make a suggestion? [0:56:24, 0:56:28]: I'm just gonna throw a date out there. Next Wednesday [0:56:28, 0:56:29]: Eleven o'clock. [0:56:31, 0:56:33]: That's the twenty eighth of April. [0:56:33, 0:56:34]: At eleven o'clock. [0:56:36, 0:56:36]: Mm-hmm. [0:56:37, 0:56:39]: All right. Works for me. [0:56:44, 0:57:00]: Okay, I like that. We'll go with uh that as the uh um uh uh Ma Maxwell, does that work for you as far as just uh we'll we'll work from there and if if if there's too much objection then we'll look at a different date. That way I think we'll get us closer to a realization. [0:57:01, 0:57:04]: Well, that's no problem. Like I said, you know, uh that's the date. [0:57:04, 0:57:05]: Going for it, yeah. [0:57:06, 0:57:08]: All right, so we have a proposed date. [0:57:08, 0:57:16]: for April twenty eighth at eleven AM and and I think what we'll need is um uh yeah just a list of who all is interested in attending. [0:57:17, 0:57:18]: Um [0:57:18, 0:57:30]: Uh if you i if you'll send that to uh myself and Mr. Sears, then um we'll go from there and submit that to uh Councilwoman Gantt. Um so councilwoman, do you have any uh any other updates? [0:57:31, 0:57:32]: From City Council. [0:57:34, 0:57:41]: No, I can't think of any right now. Not none that I can think of. I'm I hope I'm not missing anything, but no. [0:57:41, 0:57:42]: Nothing I can think of. [0:57:43, 0:57:47]: Okay. We did include, I forgot, we did include um [0:57:47, 0:57:55]: as part of our discussion recently to what we used to what we have is an LCI and we discussed adding on a um [0:57:56, 0:57:57]: Oh God. [0:57:59, 0:58:00]: I I can't even think of it right now. [0:58:01, 0:58:03]: The little water park thingy, you know, a splash pad. [0:58:04, 0:58:08]: As a a part of the um downtown area near the amphitheater. [0:58:09, 0:58:11]: And that may be a part of the project. [0:58:11, 0:58:13]: You know, since it's already [0:58:14, 0:58:15]: And process. [0:58:15, 0:58:17]: And we're working on the numbers with that right now. [0:58:19, 0:58:22]: That's about it for now, I think. [0:58:24, 0:58:24]: Thank you. [0:58:24, 0:58:27]: Any questions or comments for Councilwoman McGann? [0:58:30, 0:58:50]: Okay, seeing here none. Uh next item on the agenda: new business. Uh I think we've covered that one already, the request for a tour of the amphitheater. So I'll move on to item 3b, which is the uh annual authority registration and financials. Um as part of the closing for the Sylvain transaction, I learned that uh the [0:58:50, 0:59:10]: The DDA is required to submit an annual report to the Department of Community Affairs each year. I also learned that the DDA had not that this DDA had not done that since 2017 or 2018, I think. Either 2017 or 18 was the last report. So we need to um uh get that true up. Um [0:59:10, 0:59:24]: Barber, I do want to mention there may be some financial information that we need to submit, but I've not taken a close look at that. So I'll initiate that report submission, and if I need anything from anyone, I will let you know. [0:59:25, 0:59:26]: Um any questions on that point? [0:59:28, 0:59:35]: All right, seeing and hearing none, we'll move on. Um so under old business, uh the Sylvain transaction. [0:59:35, 0:59:47]: So as uh Bob mentioned earlier, um it uh the the step that uh I can confirm uh was concluded is that everything that was uh asked the DA was asked to sign and complete. [0:59:48, 0:59:53]: was uh completed and turned over to the buyer's lending [0:59:53, 0:59:55]: attorney, buyer's lenders attorney. [0:59:56, 1:00:05]: Uh I've not received an update since then, so I don't know whether I've not received uh the final executed documents or any other notice since we completed those steps. [1:00:05, 1:00:06]: Um [1:00:06, 1:00:15]: I do want to mention though, um I've now worked with um many of you for enough time for you to know that um I personally like to be prepared. [1:00:16, 1:00:19]: and organized um I as a um I [1:00:19, 1:00:38]: I don't like when people are waiting on me to complete something. And as a project manager, it's a standard practice to examine any project at closing for any lessons learned. And so I'd like to share a few details with you. [1:00:39, 1:00:43]: In hopes that we can improve our next experience'cause um [1:00:44, 1:00:48]: Um I think there was some room for improvement with this particular um transaction. [1:00:49, 1:00:53]: So um after weeks of silence about the transaction [1:00:54, 1:00:58]: Um I sent a note March thirty first asking um [1:00:59, 1:01:00]: The um [1:01:01, 1:01:21]: the city's attorney uh where we were with um this particular transaction because I heard nothing. Uh from my view that appeared to spawn some activity um because the and the next thing I know there's a request from the buyer's team to extend the deadline of the due diligence period. [1:01:21, 1:01:26]: Um so that caused an amendment request which was quickly resolved by the D DA. [1:01:27, 1:01:29]: Um, but then silence again until an email. [1:01:30, 1:01:47]: uh late Tuesday afternoon of uh believe it was April the uh seventh and or set seven the sixth um with a request to close the transaction the next day okay [1:01:48, 1:01:55]: And this erupted in a flurry of emails and phone calls and text messages. [1:01:56, 1:01:59]: demanding all sorts of things [1:01:59, 1:02:09]: Uh items that were needed for this closing included uh advance notice uh to extend and advance notice of the closing. [1:02:09, 1:02:16]: uh the DDA requiring a signature seal for the documents to needing to be present for the signatures. [1:02:17, 1:02:21]: uh this AARF filing which I just spoke about with Department of Community Affairs. [1:02:22, 1:02:25]: Синітур вitnesses, tax айді. [1:02:25, 1:02:26]: Um [1:02:26, 1:02:31]: Had it not been for the dedicated service of the volunteers of this DDA board. [1:02:31, 1:02:36]: And a few staff members, including uh Mister John Wiggins and Vanessa Holliday. [1:02:36, 1:02:42]: And the extraordinary professional team of our uh Dan McCrae's attorney's office. [1:02:43, 1:02:44]: Oh, who filled the gap? [1:02:45, 1:02:51]: If it had not been for these uh for the work of these individuals, this transaction would not have occurred. [1:02:52, 1:02:53]: It would have fallen flat. [1:02:55, 1:02:57]: And it didn't need to be this way. [1:02:58, 1:03:00]: We're here to partner with the city. [1:03:01, 1:03:03]: And I want to mention that um [1:03:05, 1:03:15]: You know, there uh there are people in the city, uh city council specifically, who are real estate professionals who have gone through this many times before. [1:03:16, 1:03:30]: I'm an IT project manager. I have not been through a commercial closing before, but I've been through several uh personal closings. And um a little bit of preparation would have gone a long way to avoid the expenses that we incurred. [1:03:31, 1:03:35]: Um with our attorney's office to close this deal. [1:03:36, 1:03:41]: So I I think you hear the frustration in my voice because it didn't need to be an extraordinary effort. [1:03:41, 1:03:46]: The only thing we really need in and this is the one thing I'm asking for in the future. [1:03:47, 1:03:51]: is to communicate and to plan. That's all. [1:03:52, 1:03:58]: You plan, you communicate, you say, Hey, D D A, you're gonna need these things in order to close this transaction. Make sure you're ready. [1:03:59, 1:04:00]: And we'll do it. [1:04:01, 1:04:06]: That's really all we need in order to avoid um this what really was chaos. [1:04:07, 1:04:09]: So I just wanted to share that with everyone. [1:04:10, 1:04:15]: I'll open it up for any questions or comments. Uh that's uh one I don't want to share with you. [1:04:22, 1:04:25]: Okay. Go ahead, Bob. We got it done. Yeah. [1:04:26, 1:04:29]: Yeah. Go ahead. Sorry, go ahead. Yeah. [1:04:30, 1:04:34]: Um but y but yeah, I I I I think uh uh and I don't know where the the [1:04:35, 1:04:43]: blame lies may maybe with mister um Sylvain's attorneys or whatever, but you know, but not here to point fingers at people, but um [1:04:44, 1:04:47]: But to your point, Roger, yeah. W with you know [1:04:47, 1:04:48]: I mean [1:04:48, 1:04:50]: We're all in favor of this transaction. [1:04:51, 1:04:55]: And so it wasn't like to to my knowledge, it wasn't like there was any opposition to to doing the deal. [1:04:56, 1:04:59]: Um, and it shouldn't have been this chaotic. [1:05:02, 1:05:07]: And and yes, to your point I think, you know, b uh better communication uh from all parties involved. [1:05:08, 1:05:09]: The future. [1:05:13, 1:05:13]: Thank you. [1:05:14, 1:05:15]: Anyone else? [1:05:19, 1:05:25]: Okay, hearing none, we'll move to the next item, uh final item on the agenda, which is the um [1:05:26, 1:05:35]: Uh the committee to update the D D A bylaws and intergovernmental agreement with the city. So um I'm sorry, Roger. Oh go ahead, Art. On the [1:05:36, 1:05:38]: On the transaction [1:05:38, 1:05:39]: uh for the old firehouse. [1:05:40, 1:05:45]: Uh Councilwoman Gantt, have you heard anything in terms of the final documents being [1:05:45, 1:05:46]: Signed. [1:05:48, 1:05:52]: Well, I thought everything had been signed and closed. Um [1:05:52, 1:05:55]: is from my understanding, I did hear about the headaches. [1:05:56, 1:06:03]: of it. Um, you know, I heard complaints um from both sides basically, but I [1:06:03, 1:06:04]: We know. [1:06:05, 1:06:05]: I don't know. [1:06:06, 1:06:11]: I from my understanding that everything has um [1:06:13, 1:06:15]: Everything has been finalized. Is that not correct? [1:06:16, 1:06:17]: Roger, Mr. Custon? [1:06:18, 1:06:36]: Um what I know is what I reported, which is we everything the DDA was asked to sign and complete was done and turned over to the buyer's, lender's attorney. Okay. And I So yes, it was closed then. [1:06:37, 1:06:46]: Well, it was closed then. And if you get copies of um the documents, you should receive those copies. If not, pro I would just email um [1:06:47, 1:06:53]: the attorney of record who did the closing and asked for a copy of the documents, but it is closed. [1:06:54, 1:06:55]: Yeah, well. [1:06:55, 1:06:58]: Vanessa, tell me, did you um receive [1:06:59, 1:07:03]: Do you know if this r county received the final execute fully executed documents? [1:07:03, 1:07:06]: No, not we have not received those back yet. [1:07:09, 1:07:11]: When did it close? [1:07:12, 1:07:20]: Um that's see the deed was signed on the fifth. So was it of April? A couple of days. Yes. So I think it was a couple of days after that. [1:07:21, 1:07:23]: Okay, so it takes about fourteen days to get back. [1:07:24, 1:07:30]: But I this is the D, I'm talking this is the D from the fire station to the D D A. [1:07:31, 1:07:33]: That was done on April fifth. [1:07:34, 1:07:36]: The deed from the fire station to the DDA. [1:07:37, 1:07:39]: From the city to the D D A. [1:07:41, 1:07:49]: Yeah, that's what I'm saying. Is that what you're talking about? Okay. That should be on that should be if it was done on the you said the fifth. [1:07:50, 1:07:55]: That was a Monday, right? That was when Mayor Mayor Ford and I signed that on it was a Monday, I believe that was. [1:07:55, 1:07:57]: What day is that, do you know? [1:07:58, 1:08:02]: think that was a Monday. I thought that was a Monday. The Monday is the fifth, April fifth. [1:08:03, 1:08:04]: Right. That's when we signed in. [1:08:05, 1:08:07]: Okay, it probably it should have been back. [1:08:08, 1:08:09]: Yesterday. [1:08:09, 1:08:10]: Probably. [1:08:11, 1:08:16]: And it could have been even earlier, it depending on when they um mailed it in to be filed. [1:08:17, 1:08:18]: The actual deed. [1:08:20, 1:08:34]: But we can go look on GSC if if when I get a chance, guys, and I'm sorry, I'm having to go to a family, um, I have a family matter I have to deal with right now, but when um I can go look on G S C C A and see if it's been recorded. [1:08:34, 1:08:37]: Who's responsible for the recording? The closing attorney, correct? [1:08:38, 1:08:41]: Or is it our attorney that recorded it, our deed? [1:08:45, 1:08:51]: This is not the deed from the D D A to the b uh Mr. Silvaying. This was the one [1:08:52, 1:08:52]: Um [1:08:54, 1:08:58]: Okay, I gotcha. So City Attorney had to record that maybe, I guess. [1:08:59, 1:09:03]: Um so let me look because they both [1:09:04, 1:09:10]: No, you know what? The attorney who did the closing more than likely uh recorded both of them at the same time. [1:09:11, 1:09:12]: To be honest with you. [1:09:14, 1:09:16]: Because what they want to make sure is is that [1:09:17, 1:09:19]: the deeds are recorded in order. [1:09:22, 1:09:29]: So let's start with um I guess speaking to our city attorney and then speaking also to the closing attorney. [1:09:34, 1:09:37]: But I'm pretty sure the closing attorney probably recorded them. [1:09:38, 1:09:45]: unless they brought a copy of the recorded doc to the closing, they would have closed, they would have um close they would have [1:09:45, 1:09:47]: Both been filed at the same time. [1:09:50, 1:09:52]: And who do you think has the [1:09:53, 1:09:57]: Who has the right to speak to the closing attorney on [1:09:58, 1:09:59]: On the D DA. [1:10:00, 1:10:04]: Um, Mr. Custin should be able to speak with the closing attorney on the DEA. [1:10:04, 1:10:09]: Or I well, you know what? Mr. McCrae, he was the our attorney, right? [1:10:10, 1:10:15]: Yeah. Mr. We had an attorney, so Mr. McCrae would be the one who would speak to the to the um [1:10:15, 1:10:16]: To get it. [1:10:16, 1:10:18]: Just let Mr. McCrae know. [1:10:18, 1:10:21]: that we haven't received a copy of our deed back. [1:10:22, 1:10:23]: A copy of the deed. [1:10:26, 1:10:28]: And then I'm gonna go home and do some digging myself. [1:10:29, 1:10:29]: If I [1:10:30, 1:10:31]: Okay. [1:10:32, 1:10:34]: I'll look to see if it's actually been recorded. [1:10:36, 1:10:36]: All right, thank you. [1:10:37, 1:10:49]: Yeah, th th i i it was a it would you know, um it was expressly written that we would get a copy s of the of the of the final paperwork once it was completed. So that that that request has already been [1:10:49, 1:10:51]: Address. [1:10:52, 1:11:03]: So but Roger, before you do that, if the DDA doesn't mind just to save costs, I don't want us paying for just certain things that we can do on our own. I will see if we can get a copy. I'll do that personally myself. [1:11:04, 1:11:07]: before we have to go to Mr. McCrae and get bail for it. [1:11:08, 1:11:10]: All right, well the I [1:11:10, 1:11:12]: All right. Thank you. Appreciate that. [1:11:13, 1:11:13]: Yeah. [1:11:14, 1:11:18]: Any other items, any any other questions or comments on the uh Sylvain transaction? [1:11:22, 1:11:42]: Okay. Final item on the agenda: uh the committee to update the DDA bylaws and intergovernmental agreement, the IGA. Um uh thank you to uh Bob and to Sumequa. Uh we met a couple of weeks ago to uh review our draft of uh both of those items. Um that has been turned over to uh attorney McRae for review. [1:11:42, 1:12:02]: He did send me a response saying he's uh he hasn't had a chance to look at it and uh draft a response. So I think a next step would be for him to review our comments and feedback, and we had a lot of questions, um, and then we'll probably schedule a follow-up um meeting with the with the committee, with Bob and Sameigwa, finalize our recommendations. [1:12:02, 1:12:07]: recommendations and then we'll bring it to the board probably by our uh our next month's meeting. [1:12:07, 1:12:11]: So um that's the update. Any any questions or comments on that? [1:12:17, 1:12:28]: Seeing none, hearing none. So that is the last item on the agenda. Um we'll open it up for any um any any comments or questions, closing remarks before we close the meeting. [1:12:37, 1:12:42]: All right. I'm seeing and hearing none, so I'll I guess that leaves us with a motion to close. [1:12:43, 1:12:44]: Or done, rather. [1:12:45, 1:12:46]: So moved. [1:12:48, 1:12:53]: Thank you, Councilwoman Gann. Anyone. Thank you, Art. Um [1:12:54, 1:12:56]: Any uh any discussion to adjourn the meeting? [1:12:59, 1:13:01]: All right, very good. All those in favor to adjourn? [1:13:02, 1:13:04]: Raise your hand to affirm. Aye. [1:13:04, 1:13:05]: All right, see. [1:13:06, 1:13:09]: All right. And I heard you, Councilman McGann. Very good. [1:13:09, 1:13:16]: All right, I think that's unanimous. Thank you everyone for your service to the board and to the city of Stockbridge. Have a good evening. [1:13:16, 1:13:18]: Good night, everybody. Good night. Good night. [1:13:18, 1:13:19]: Thank you. [1:13:20, 1:13:20]: Good night.

--- title: April 12 2021 City Council Meeting Via Zoom date: 2021-04-12 source: 2021-04-12_April_12_2021_City_Council_Meeting_Via_Zoom.wav --- [0:00:25, 0:00:35]: [ 36.8, 38.7]: Uh Mayor Ford. [0:00:39, 0:00:40]: Uh are we live yet? [0:00:41, 0:00:45]: Uh it says we're recording. I don't think we're on Facebook at this point. [0:00:45, 0:00:47]: Um what's on your mind, sir? [0:00:48, 0:00:51]: Well, I just wanted to inform everyone at um [0:00:52, 0:00:54]: Mrs. Hamburg's daughter, Brenda. [0:00:55, 0:00:57]: Um, lost her husband. [0:00:58, 0:01:03]: this morning uh with uh a battle of pancreatic cancer. [0:01:03, 0:01:04]: Okay. [0:01:04, 0:01:06]: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. [0:01:06, 0:01:07]: No, sorry, so [0:01:07, 0:01:10]: Okay. I just want to share that with with you all. [0:01:12, 0:01:15]: This is Brenda Hamric's um husband. Husband. [0:01:15, 0:01:18]: Yeah, his name was uh Rufus Shaw. [0:01:22, 0:01:22]: Yeah. [0:01:34, 0:01:35]: Thank you. [0:01:40, 0:01:45]: [114.0, 117.4]: Hey, Benassid question, who does the settings for Zoom? [0:01:58, 0:01:59]: I teach. [0:02:00, 0:02:02]: 'Cause every day is something new. [0:02:02, 0:02:03]: Goodie Ring. [0:02:03, 0:02:05]: Like if I [0:02:05, 0:02:15]: take my p face off now on the laptop, usually your face stays up. If you're on your cell phone, you have to do the background thingy to keep it. And he asked me, how did I do that? [0:02:15, 0:02:19]: But I uh my phone was on visual. [0:02:20, 0:02:20]: Video. [0:02:21, 0:02:25]: But if I if I hit off, it just has the person's name up. [0:02:25, 0:02:32]: Which it usually has the picture. So I don't know what's I mean, every now ever it's like something new every time. [0:02:35, 0:02:44]: So I'm guessing that has to do something with your profile and then and your settings in your profile. Yeah, but that means they clear'em out or something. [0:02:45, 0:02:48]: Let me see. I'm gonna see if I can find it. [0:03:05, 0:03:15]: [199.7, 200.0]: [0:03:35, 0:03:35]: [228.8, 230.6]: Now live on Facebook. [0:04:21, 0:04:22]: Hello everyone. [0:04:24, 0:04:28]: Hello man for Kim, how are you? Good evening to you. All right, so [0:04:30, 0:04:31]: Um [0:04:33, 0:04:34]: Hello? [0:05:03, 0:05:07]: All right, ladies and gentlemen. I have six o'clock and I see a um [0:05:07, 0:05:12]: The uh council is is available, clerk is on and s or c city manager and our [0:05:12, 0:05:13]: Attorney? [0:05:13, 0:05:17]: So I'd like to call this uh April twelfth council meeting to order. [0:05:18, 0:05:25]: On that note, I like to have the invocation done by Mayor Potem Alexander, please. [0:05:25, 0:05:28]: Uh thank you, Mayor. Everyone will bow your heads. [0:05:28, 0:05:30]: Our Lord who dwelt in heaven. [0:05:31, 0:05:37]: Please say a special prayer tonight so we will make the wise decisions for the best interest of the community. [0:05:37, 0:05:55]: And to make sure that we value each and every person in the city of Stockbridge. We want everybody out there to know that we pray for you. We pray for your safety. We pray for your your for you to prosper. We pray for you, your health and wellness of your family. [0:05:55, 0:05:59]: Wanna say a special prayer for the Asian American community. [0:05:59, 0:06:19]: uh in the city of Stockbridge. Please know that we recognize you and we understand the grief that you have experienced uh with the mass shootings that we've seen seen in America and understand that this council and mayor represent diversity and we value every citizen in our community, everyone pulling together. [0:06:19, 0:06:19]: Yeah. [0:06:19, 0:06:23]: And we support diversity at every term. [0:06:23, 0:06:32]: We understand that this pandemic is is raging through the land, Lord, but we know that you have the answer. We know that you have a covering for our community. [0:06:32, 0:06:35]: You have a h healing for this nation. [0:06:35, 0:06:37]: And it will be in your name. [0:06:37, 0:06:38]: In Jesus' name. [0:06:38, 0:06:39]: Amen. [0:06:39, 0:06:40]: Amen. [0:06:41, 0:06:44]: Can you please stand up and pledge allegiance? [0:06:46, 0:06:51]: I pledge allegiance to fight the United States of America. [0:06:52, 0:06:55]: And two republic for which it stands. [0:06:55, 0:06:56]: One message. [0:06:56, 0:06:58]: Uh no. [0:06:58, 0:07:02]: Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. [0:07:05, 0:07:08]: Madam Clerk, roll call, please. [0:07:14, 0:07:15]: Mayor Ford? [0:07:15, 0:07:15]: Present. [0:07:16, 0:07:17]: Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. [0:07:18, 0:07:18]: President. [0:07:19, 0:07:20]: Councilwoman Barber. [0:07:20, 0:07:21]: Present. [0:07:21, 0:07:22]: Councilman Blount. [0:07:24, 0:07:24]: Present. [0:07:25, 0:07:26]: Councilwoman Gantt. [0:07:31, 0:07:32]: I think she was here earlier. [0:07:33, 0:07:34]: Councilwoman Gantt. [0:07:37, 0:07:38]: Yeah. [0:07:41, 0:07:41]: I'm here. [0:07:42, 0:07:43]: Okay. [0:07:43, 0:07:47]: I don't know. I kept trying to unpress it. It wouldn't let me do that. I'm here. [0:07:47, 0:07:48]: Councilman Thomas. [0:07:49, 0:07:49]: President. [0:07:50, 0:07:51]: Mayor Poyd, we have a quorum. [0:07:51, 0:07:56]: Thank you, Madam Perker. I appreciate it. Council, I need a motion to adopt the agenda, please. [0:07:59, 0:08:01]: Some moved. Thank you. Is there a second? [0:08:03, 0:08:05]: Mr. Blount, second that all in favor, please indicate. [0:08:07, 0:08:09]: So you now see Susan, thank you very much. [0:08:10, 0:08:26]: Okay, what we have before us council approval of the minutes for the following meetings, which will be the council meeting on the February eighth and also the council work session on the twenty-third. Uh if there are no changes to those particular uh meeting minutes, then I mean a motion to accept them, please. [0:08:28, 0:08:33]: Is there a motion to accept those minutes, please? So move. Okay. Ms. Alzheimer's, is there a second? [0:08:35, 0:08:36]: Is there a second? [0:08:36, 0:08:37]: A second. [0:08:37, 0:08:40]: Okay, Ms. Camp, second down. All in favor, please indicate. [0:08:42, 0:08:44]: Thank you very much. Unanimous decision. All right. [0:08:44, 0:08:46]: Madam Clerk, are any public comments at all? [0:08:46, 0:08:48]: There are no public comments. [0:08:49, 0:08:52]: All right. On that note we have a um [0:08:52, 0:08:56]: ceremonial process of our meeting here and I have a couple of proclamations. [0:08:56, 0:08:57]: That I'm going to read. [0:08:58, 0:09:03]: And the first proclamation is to acknowledge the fact that April is child abuse prevention month. [0:09:04, 0:09:13]: And I have online as well, Miss Robin Jones of the Henry County's Child Abuse Prevention Activity Corporation Company. [0:09:14, 0:09:15]: Non profit. [0:09:15, 0:09:16]: Long routine. [0:09:16, 0:09:20]: So uh so I'm gonna read this uh proclamation and then um [0:09:20, 0:09:29]: And we'll have to figure out a time to actually hand this to you, Miss Ra, Miss Jones, as well. But I'll read it tonight and then uh allow you to have some comments as well. Okay. [0:09:30, 0:09:42]: So whereas children are critical to Georgia's future success, prosperity, and equality of life, while children are the most valuable resource, they are also the most vulnerable. [0:09:42, 0:09:47]: Children have the right to be safe and an opportunity to thrive, learn and grow. [0:09:48, 0:09:50]: In an environment that fosters healthy development. [0:09:51, 0:10:10]: And whereas child abuse and neglect can be prevented by supporting and strengthening, strengthening Georgia's families, thus preventing the far-reaching effects of maltreatment and providing the opportunity for children to develop healthy, trusting family bonds and consequently building the foundations of communities. [0:10:10, 0:10:22]: And whereas effectively intervening in the lives of children threatened by abuse is a shared responsibility. And Georgia citizens must come together so that the voices of our children are heard by all. [0:10:23, 0:10:28]: We all must ensure that our communities are standing helping hands to children and families in need. [0:10:29, 0:10:35]: Whereas effective child abuse prevention strategies succeed because of partnerships created among citizens. [0:10:35, 0:10:43]: Human service agencies, schools, faith communities, health care providers, civic organizations, and law enforcement agencies. [0:10:43, 0:11:03]: In the business community. The City of Stockbridge partners with Paint Henry Blue each year to bring child abuse awareness and prevention to the forefront every year. And whereas by providing a safe and nurturing environment for our children, free of violence, abuse, and neglect, we can ensure that Georgia's children will grow to their full potential as a next generation of leaders. [0:11:03, 0:11:22]: leaders helping to secure the future of this state and nation. Now therefore I, Mayor Anthony S. Ford, by virtue of authority vested in me as a mayor of the city of Stockbridge, Georgia, and on behalf of City Council members Elton Alexander, Elon de Barber, John Blount, Akisha Gantt and Afonso Thomas do hereby proclaim April 2021. [0:11:23, 0:11:36]: As Child Abuse Prevention Month in Georgia and urge families and communities to become involved in protecting Georgia's children, a witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand on the 12th day of April 2021. [0:11:36, 0:11:40]: And have caused the official seal of the great city of Stockbridge to be affixed here too. [0:11:40, 0:11:42]: And I signed this along with our clerk Vanessa Holiday. [0:11:44, 0:11:45]: Miss Miss Jones? [0:11:45, 0:11:48]: You have any comments, ma'am? You have the floor. Go right here, please. [0:11:48, 0:11:56]: Thank you so much, Mayor Ford and Stockbridge City Council members. We appreciate your continued support and partnership each year. [0:11:57, 0:12:05]: We appreciate you bringing to the attention of everyone in Henry County the issue of child abuse prevention during the month of April. [0:12:06, 0:12:24]: And we again appreciate it so much. We want to paint Henry blue in the whole county as you guys have in Stockbridge. We plan to take pictures and post those because you guys do such a great job of that. The blue and silver pinwheel that you have planted all over um the city of Stockbridge. [0:12:24, 0:12:29]: represents the fact that all children deserve a safe and happy childhood. [0:12:30, 0:12:34]: And this blue and silver pinwheel is actually the national symbol for child abuse prevention. [0:12:35, 0:12:42]: So again, we appreciate that. It brings that to everyone's attention and hopefully we'll be able to um [0:12:42, 0:12:45]: prevent more and more abuse each year as we go along. [0:12:46, 0:12:47]: Um [0:12:47, 0:12:56]: We also hope that everybody we know you've been wearing blue every Friday. We appreciate that and hope that you will take pictures of that and pictures of your pinwheels. [0:12:56, 0:12:59]: And post them to Paint Henry Blue. [0:12:59, 0:13:03]: 2021 and tag prevent child abuse Henry County. [0:13:03, 0:13:04]: Again, thank you. [0:13:05, 0:13:10]: Thank you, Miss Jones. Appreciate it. You're more than welcome to stay as long as you like, by the way, too, just in case. Okay. [0:13:11, 0:13:16]: And I'll work I have to work it out with you and on on actually giving this proclamation to you or someone on your team. [0:13:16, 0:13:21]: in a frame. That's what we typically do. Okay. So we look forward to that coordinating effort. All right. [0:13:21, 0:13:23]: Thank you so much. Thank you. [0:13:23, 0:13:27]: Next is a proclamation for autism awareness month. [0:13:27, 0:13:36]: Whereas autism spectrum disorder, ASD, is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. [0:13:36, 0:13:38]: Autism is the fastest growing [0:13:38, 0:13:40]: Developmental disorder. [0:13:40, 0:13:49]: And where whereas ASD is about 4.5 times more common among boys, one in 42, than among girls, one in 189. [0:13:50, 0:13:54]: ASD prevalence has increased by one to fifteen percent. [0:13:55, 0:13:59]: Scary six to f uh fifteen percent each year from two thousand two to two thousand ten. [0:14:00, 0:14:04]: More than three point five million Americans live with autism spectrum disorder. [0:14:04, 0:14:15]: And whereas people with ASD often have problems with social, emotional, and communication skills, they might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in a lot of daily activities. [0:14:15, 0:14:17]: Many people with ASD also have different [0:14:18, 0:14:26]: ways of learning, paying attention, and reacting to things. Signs of ASD begin during early childhood and typically last throughout a person's life. [0:14:26, 0:14:28]: And whereas ASD [0:14:28, 0:14:32]: Uh can sometimes be detected at eighteen months of or younger. [0:14:33, 0:14:38]: By age two, the diagnosis of an experienced professional can be considered very reliable. [0:14:39, 0:14:44]: However, many children do not receive a final diagnosis until they are much older. [0:14:44, 0:14:50]: This display means that children with ASD might not get at the early help they need. [0:14:50, 0:14:56]: And whereas research shows that early intervention treatment services can improve a child's development developmental [0:14:57, 0:15:12]: Early intervention services help children from birth to three years old, learn important skills. Services can include therapies to help a child talk, walk, interact with others, communicate and control behaviors, including physical aggression and self-injury behavior. [0:15:13, 0:15:18]: Whereas during the month of April, we strive to promote autism awareness, inclusion, and self-determination. [0:15:18, 0:15:19]: For all. [0:15:19, 0:15:25]: And assured that each person with ASD is provided an opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. [0:15:26, 0:15:42]: Therefore I, Mayor Anthony S. Ford, by virtue of authority vested in me as the mayor of the city of Stockbridge, Georgia, and on behalf of City Council members Elton Alexander, Yolanda Barber, John Blount, Nakisha Gat, and Afonso Thomas, do hereby proclaim April 2021 as Autism Awareness Month in Stockbridge, Georgia. [0:15:43, 0:15:46]: in the hope that it will lend to a better understanding of autism. [0:15:47, 0:15:55]: In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand on the twelfth day of April twenty twenty one, and have caused the official seal of the great city of Stockbridge to be affixed here too. [0:15:56, 0:15:58]: And I signed a proclamation along a clear Vanessa holiday. [0:15:59, 0:16:00]: Okay, fantastic. [0:16:02, 0:16:03]: Um [0:16:03, 0:16:05]: Now we move on to old business. [0:16:06, 0:16:18]: And that would be council consideration to approve RFP 2021-0026 for the annual on-call water and sewer emergency operational repair, maintenance, and construction services. [0:16:18, 0:16:20]: Presented by Lindell Miller. [0:16:20, 0:16:22]: And Dex is Aaron, please. [0:16:23, 0:16:34]: Good afternoon, Mayor and Council. Today the Public Works Department is requesting council approval for award of contract number RFP 2020-0026. [0:16:34, 0:16:35]: Uh for the [0:16:36, 0:16:41]: For the annual on-call water and sewer emergency operational repair, maintenance and construction. [0:16:42, 0:16:47]: to site engineering incorporated for an annual amount of one hundred and fifty nine thousand. [0:16:47, 0:16:52]: Three hundred and ninety dollars. I'd like to add that the solicitation was [0:16:52, 0:16:54]: Um solicited based on [0:16:54, 0:17:09]: the council uh directives, as well as it was sent out to 696 vendors posted on the State of Georgia Registry, the Georgia uh Municipal Registry, as well as the City of Stockbridge website. [0:17:11, 0:17:15]: Okay. Council, any questions for Miss Miller in reference to this? [0:17:16, 0:17:17]: Miss Barber, go ahead, please. [0:17:18, 0:17:23]: A cost that Miss Miller just mentioned. Can she repeat that again? [0:17:24, 0:17:25]: Um um [0:17:26, 0:17:29]: The cost that's listed on the agenda. [0:17:29, 0:17:31]: Is for [0:17:32, 0:17:33]: I do apologize. [0:17:37, 0:17:41]: One hundred fifty nine thousand three hundred and ninety dollars and zero cents. [0:17:47, 0:17:47]: Thank you. [0:17:47, 0:17:48]: Okay. [0:17:48, 0:17:50]: Councillor, any other questions for Miss Miller? [0:17:53, 0:17:56]: If not, then I need a motion to accept this proposal. [0:17:57, 0:17:58]: I'm over. [0:17:58, 0:18:01]: Oh, is uh Commissioner Blount? All right. Is there a second? [0:18:01, 0:18:03]: Just can't second that. Any further discussion? [0:18:04, 0:18:06]: If not all in favor of the motion, please indicate. [0:18:09, 0:18:09]: Three. [0:18:10, 0:18:11]: All polls? [0:18:13, 0:18:14]: Okay. [0:18:14, 0:18:15]: Abstain. [0:18:15, 0:18:17]: Okay, so three one one. [0:18:17, 0:18:18]: Therefore. [0:18:18, 0:18:19]: It passes. [0:18:20, 0:18:20]: Yes. [0:18:21, 0:18:25]: May I just ask that the clerks just note for the record. [0:18:25, 0:18:27]: There were no cost proposals. [0:18:27, 0:18:29]: Or the criteria for the rankings. [0:18:29, 0:18:31]: Provided city council. [0:18:32, 0:18:34]: Okay, it's noted she got it. [0:18:35, 0:18:37]: Thank you. [0:18:38, 0:18:46]: Council consideration to approve RFP 2021-0025 for janitorial maintenance services. Ms. Miller and Mr. Aaron, please. [0:18:47, 0:18:57]: Good afternoon once again, Mayor and Council. The Public Works Department is requesting council approval for award of a contract RFP number 2020025. [0:18:57, 0:19:16]: Jenitorial Maintenance Services to Intercontinental Commercial Services Incorporated for an annual amount of$89,280 and zero cents. I'll also like to add that this solicitation was sent out to 1,576 vendors registered with the state of Georgia. [0:19:18, 0:19:20]: Thank you, ma'am. Any questions for Miss Miller, Council? [0:19:22, 0:19:24]: Any questions at all? [0:19:25, 0:19:35]: And Mr. Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Gui, please. Miss Miller, where was this bid originally uh supposed to go out and uh what was the timetable for? [0:19:35, 0:19:38]: Um when this contract had actually expired. [0:19:39, 0:19:49]: Okay, the annual um on call was was posted on November eleventh, twenty twenty. It was posted for 45 days as directed by council. [0:19:49, 0:19:52]: The um there were three addendums posted. [0:19:53, 0:19:54]: They city that [0:19:55, 0:19:56]: I do apologize. [0:19:56, 0:20:03]: Um the city then extended the solicitation um for an additional 30 days is directed by council. [0:20:03, 0:20:05]: And the contract expired. [0:20:06, 0:20:07]: I'll have to um [0:20:12, 0:20:20]: If I'm if I may, just to clarify, perhaps I misheard Mayor Ford. Was it the question related to janitor the janitorial item? [0:20:21, 0:20:21]: Mayor Pro Tem. [0:20:23, 0:20:24]: That's what we're on right now. [0:20:24, 0:20:30]: Okay. Oh I'm sorry, I do apologize. So the janitorial was sent out on September twenty fourth, twenty twenty. [0:20:30, 0:20:38]: I'm sorry, we received the specification September 24th. The bid was posted on October 22nd. We post an addendum allowing more time. [0:20:38, 0:20:41]: Um for this s solicitation as well. [0:20:41, 0:20:43]: The Mary. [0:20:43, 0:20:44]: Let's see here. [0:20:48, 0:20:57]: And the w the contract was expired. Uh the janitorial actually did not have a contract. That was the reason for the solicitation. [0:20:57, 0:21:12]: Right, right, right. Okay. So by moving forward with this, we're actually uh actually implementing a contract for this uh that we've been going pretty much um without a contract month to month. And uh how long how long is this contract for? [0:21:13, 0:21:17]: This contract will be for one year with an option to renew for four one year periods. [0:21:17, 0:21:23]: For four is an option to renew out the four one year period. Yes. Okay. Okay. All right. Thank you. [0:21:24, 0:21:26]: Councillor, any other question for Miss Miller? [0:21:28, 0:21:30]: If not, I need a motion to accept this proposal. [0:21:31, 0:21:32]: Some of them. [0:21:32, 0:21:34]: Miss Can, okay. Is there a second? [0:21:37, 0:21:39]: Mr. Blount, second that. Any further discussion? [0:21:40, 0:21:48]: If not all in favor of the motion, please accept it. Or please indicate, excuse me, please indicate. Okay, four, three, all opposed? [0:21:50, 0:21:52]: Yeah, uh sustain, obstain. [0:21:53, 0:22:06]: Okay, so three one one. Therefore, um I'd like to ask the clerk if she could add that same um statement to this vote for me, please. What what was your vote, Councilwoman Barber? [0:22:07, 0:22:08]: I oppose. [0:22:08, 0:22:11]: Opposed. So we have a three one one. Thank you. That's great. [0:22:15, 0:22:26]: All right, on that note, council consideration to approve RFP 2021. That's zero zero two seven for professional permitting and building inspection services. Once again, Ms. Miller and Mr. Aaron, please. [0:22:26, 0:22:32]: Once again, good afternoon, Mayor and Council. The Public Works Department is requesting council approval for the award of a contract. [0:22:33, 0:22:42]: number RFP 2020 0027 professional permitting and building inspection services to safe build Georgia LLC. [0:22:44, 0:22:46]: Counselor, any questions for Miss Miller at all? [0:22:48, 0:22:49]: Any questions? [0:22:50, 0:22:51]: Can I need a motion to accept? [0:22:52, 0:22:53]: Mr. Verporter? [0:22:53, 0:22:57]: Let me uh let me ask a couple questions. In terms of this overall contract. [0:22:58, 0:23:00]: uh talk about it and um [0:23:01, 0:23:05]: When was it put out and then uh the when was it um [0:23:05, 0:23:07]: Brought back in and um [0:23:07, 0:23:11]: You know, how long is a contract for? Talk about that so the public understand. [0:23:14, 0:23:15]: The uh [0:23:16, 0:23:18]: Permitting services was posted. [0:23:19, 0:23:32]: sorry this this the um procurement division received specifications on december seventh twenty twenty the bid was posted uh december twenty fourth twenty twenty we did post an addendum um to allow additional time the bid opened [0:23:33, 0:23:33]: Oh that mean. [0:23:39, 0:23:47]: Okay. Um on March on March fourth, twenty twenty one, uh we received three responses, uh and that was from um [0:23:48, 0:23:49]: Safe built. [0:23:49, 0:23:52]: Charles Abbott and Nova Engineering. [0:23:52, 0:23:58]: On March sixteenth, the evaluation committee uh held an an evaluation and did scoring. [0:23:59, 0:24:01]: And in which we did the ranking. [0:24:03, 0:24:08]: Okay. And then the uh the the recommendation on the award is to whom we can [0:24:09, 0:24:13]: Right. The recommendation for award is to award the contract to safe built. [0:24:13, 0:24:20]: Georgia LLC, the contract will be for one year with an option to renew for four one year periods. [0:24:21, 0:24:25]: Okay, and um okay, so moo. [0:24:26, 0:24:35]: Okay, so well I don't know. Did uh any more questions? Okay, so all right. Okay, Mirapro Tem made a motion. This can't second it. Any further discussion? [0:24:35, 0:24:37]: If not all in favor of motion, please indicate. [0:24:39, 0:24:39]: Three. [0:24:39, 0:24:40]: Opposed? [0:24:41, 0:24:43]: One of abstain. [0:24:44, 0:24:45]: Okay, so three one one. [0:24:46, 0:24:47]: Mayor Ford. Yes, ma'am. [0:24:48, 0:24:54]: I'd like to ask the city clerk to also include the statement that I made to this item as well, please. [0:24:54, 0:24:56]: Okay, she she's got it. Good deal. Thank you. [0:24:57, 0:25:02]: New consideration to approve Campground Road Beautification Project. Mr. Aaron, please. [0:25:03, 0:25:15]: Yes, Mr. Mayor. Uh I was tasked with uh the beautification, getting beautification for Campground Road. And High Grow gave us a quota of twenty-five thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven dollars to plant. [0:25:16, 0:25:23]: Fifty three uh red crate myrtles approximately fifty feet apart on campground road within the city limits of Stockbridge. [0:25:25, 0:25:27]: Okay. Questions for Mr. Aaron, Council? [0:25:28, 0:25:30]: If if I'm I'm sorry, go ahead. [0:25:31, 0:25:47]: Go ahead, go ahead, Mr. Knight. He's he's gonna he'll uh I was just gonna add to it to Mr. Aaron's um uh presentation there. This is um intended to provide beautification uh along Campground Road, which everyone knows is a new road in the city of Stockbridge. [0:25:47, 0:25:51]: Obviously it was built uh about a year and a half, but over a year ago it was opened up. [0:25:52, 0:26:01]: I think Henry County provide beautification to a certain point and then we provided some beautification there. This is a longer stretch that runs down Campground Road. [0:26:02, 0:26:16]: And again, because it is a new road, um, the intent was to provide uh some level of visual amenity or aesthetics along that roadway that runs uh toward you know a new subdivision that's currently under construction, which is Winding Creek. [0:26:16, 0:26:21]: um uh subdivision. So that's that's uh the impetus for this. [0:26:22, 0:26:25]: And um obviously we'll seek to answer any questions from council. [0:26:26, 0:26:27]: Councilman Blount, go ahead, please. [0:26:29, 0:26:30]: Yes, thank you, Mayor. [0:26:31, 0:26:32]: Um [0:26:34, 0:26:40]: The uh what's the uh to Mr. Aaron first? What what would you say twenty seven thousand nine hundred? [0:26:40, 0:26:43]: Twenty five thousand nine hundred and ninety seven dollars. [0:26:47, 0:26:50]: This is going to and who's gonna do the work? [0:26:51, 0:26:54]: Uh high grove has given us the proposal, cost proposal. [0:26:56, 0:27:02]: Uh is is um so at this point to my understanding, uh high grove is not under contract, is that correct? [0:27:03, 0:27:04]: Yes, sir. [0:27:05, 0:27:16]: So uh to Councilwoman Barber's uh concerns, I would say then we didn't have any cost proposals RP that go out to anybody else. We're just [0:27:16, 0:27:25]: Um, actually giving it to high grow that is not under contract. So we have not yet gone through a procurement process to get competitive bidding. Is that correct? [0:27:31, 0:27:32]: We're gonna ask a question. [0:27:34, 0:27:42]: So at this point, we're we're using high growth that's not under contract, haven't been under contract in over a year, maybe two years. [0:27:42, 0:27:53]: Yet we're giving them projects not under contract, but we're not, but we're circumventing a bidding process that should go through procurement, which is now what will allow a competitive bidding. [0:27:53, 0:28:13]: And to Councilwoman Barber's question, there's no cost proposals, uh, no RFPs put out for uh competitive bidding for this contract, but we're going to grant it to a company that's not under contract. Uh, I don't think the city should operate like this. I think that if we're going to put a company under contract, we should put them under contract. [0:28:13, 0:28:14]: Contract. [0:28:14, 0:28:21]: But if not, then anytime that we have projects come open and come up, that competitive bidding should be for those projects. [0:28:21, 0:28:26]: That's my qu that's my statement on that. I mean we'll we'll go ahead, Mr. [0:28:27, 0:28:42]: Well, missing go ahead, Mr. Night. Um yes, I I I did uh want to to also uh address that or clarify if I could, that is correct. Uh there is not a current contract. We did bring forth a bid or a went through a bid process and at that time [0:28:43, 0:28:48]: Guess it was six months ago. I can't r remember exactly. At that time it was determined that we would not go forward. [0:28:49, 0:28:53]: Um at that and it's it since that time it's been held in abeyance. [0:28:53, 0:28:58]: Um I in fact I did actually have a conversation with uh Mr. Berry, one of our attorneys. [0:28:59, 0:29:07]: Um earlier today about uh that status and how we should best address that status because it technically it is still. [0:29:07, 0:29:22]: Active, I don't want to go into too many details because it is still an active situation, but we will be bringing a resolution to you regarding that uh in the very near future. But your your initial statements were correct. [0:29:22, 0:29:27]: Oh well, that went forward, that did not ultimately get determined. [0:29:28, 0:29:33]: But go ahead and how long the how long has uh high grove been with the city without a contract? [0:29:33, 0:29:38]: Uh uh uh I can't Mr. Aaron could probably answer better than I could. I [0:29:39, 0:29:43]: Don't wanna be an error on that. Mr. Aaron, how long has Highgrove been with the city without a contract? [0:29:44, 0:29:47]: Uh I was uh it was close to like a year and a half. [0:29:48, 0:29:55]: So anytime that we allow any companies, any entity uh divisions of the city to ha to operate without a contract. [0:29:55, 0:29:57]: And continue to give them projects. [0:29:58, 0:30:02]: Then we're in a place where we have said and we've seen this council. [0:30:02, 0:30:22]: uh the consensus of this council talk about the procurement process. When we allow any company to stay with the city that is not under contract, it alleviates other competitor companies to even come in to even come in under the bidding process that should be laid forward and laid out through an RFP in order to operate in the city. [0:30:22, 0:30:39]: So when we allow a company or any entity to come in this city and operate a year and a half without a contract, what we're doing is putting ourselves in a position where we're telling other businesses as a city that this is who we're gonna, who we're gonna choose without having a bidding process in place. [0:30:40, 0:30:43]: And I don't and I don't think we should operate that like that at all. [0:30:45, 0:30:48]: Okay. Any other comments uh from the council? [0:30:49, 0:30:51]: Mayor Pro Tem, go ahead, please. [0:30:51, 0:31:09]: Yeah, I simply want to say Mr. Knighton, this uh do we have some money set aside for the beautification price project uh projects in the city? And if so, how how much was it? We have right-of-way landscape, which is primarily for the contractor, we have right at about two hundred thousand. We also have [0:31:09, 0:31:12]: Landscaping under government buildings and property. [0:31:13, 0:31:15]: Uh for one fifty. [0:31:15, 0:31:19]: Okay, so we we would be taking the money out of that account. [0:31:20, 0:31:22]: That would be recommended, yes. [0:31:23, 0:31:27]: Okay, now if we had uh in the in additional projects we were talking about possibly [0:31:28, 0:31:38]: uh completing beautification on Hudson Bridge Road. I know the volunteers and I did Hudson Bridge Road, but could that s could that same funding be taken from this account? [0:31:39, 0:31:45]: Uh if we if we were to look at how much that would cost, I would I would venture to say that we probably would. [0:31:45, 0:31:51]: um take a look at that particular account to do that beautification. But you know, obviously right now we don't have a cost proposal. [0:31:52, 0:32:01]: Right. The idea is and and the thing about it, Mr. Blount's comments were it he he looked we need just needed to look right in the mirror, okay? [0:32:02, 0:32:05]: The council allow these contracts to be [0:32:05, 0:32:08]: uh go along month to month without approval. [0:32:08, 0:32:13]: The staff brought a recommendation for approval for uh [0:32:13, 0:32:18]: landscaping services to be uh approved by this council. [0:32:18, 0:32:20]: And this council failed to act. [0:32:21, 0:32:24]: Subsequently the same thing happened with the [0:32:24, 0:32:25]: Uh [0:32:25, 0:32:30]: acquisition on janitorial services. Those contracts came forward to this council. [0:32:31, 0:32:32]: Uh for approval. [0:32:32, 0:32:34]: This council failed to act. [0:32:35, 0:32:40]: The people who run this city is this city council. We set the policy. [0:32:41, 0:32:45]: So if we want to s blame anybody for the city operating without [0:32:46, 0:32:48]: Uh, these contracts being approved. [0:32:48, 0:32:57]: We just need to look right in the mirror and say, you know what? We allowed it to happen because if we have been insistent upon moving this forward. [0:32:57, 0:33:01]: I'm not I'm not coming into this meeting unaware. [0:33:01, 0:33:03]: That this contract has been month to month. [0:33:04, 0:33:05]: Because it's been month to month. [0:33:05, 0:33:09]: For like a as indicated for a year and a half. [0:33:09, 0:33:11]: The janitorial services [0:33:11, 0:33:14]: have been in the same in the same way. [0:33:14, 0:33:20]: That's been uh the dysfunction that this council has operated under. We just continue to move forward. [0:33:20, 0:33:22]: Uh under that knowing that uh [0:33:23, 0:33:26]: These particular uh operations had not been approved. [0:33:26, 0:33:27]: So [0:33:28, 0:33:31]: Uh I'm not sure how this particular project [0:33:31, 0:33:32]: uh was brought forward. [0:33:33, 0:33:37]: Uh Mr. Knight, you brought this project forward. Is it your recommendation that this is [0:33:38, 0:33:44]: uh how we operate and that we move this project forward uh based on your experience and knowledge. [0:33:45, 0:33:52]: I I would I would recommend so in that. Um I think one of the the items that obviously has been [0:33:53, 0:33:57]: important to the council is beautification and beautification in a number of different ways. [0:33:57, 0:34:02]: We have a new road here, which is Campground Road, and I think to establish [0:34:02, 0:34:06]: A level of uh aesthetic appeal on that road is in order. [0:34:07, 0:34:11]: Especially again with um a portion of the road having uh [0:34:11, 0:34:13]: Um some beautification already done. [0:34:14, 0:34:19]: to continue along that path on Campground Road, I think would provide uniformity. [0:34:19, 0:34:22]: and would provide the beautification uh of that roadway. [0:34:23, 0:34:27]: I just want to make this clear. You made this per you decided to bring this to the council. [0:34:28, 0:34:32]: uh for this um proposal and you made this recommendation, is that correct? [0:34:34, 0:34:38]: The agenda item has been placed on there. Yes. This is this is a recommendation. [0:34:39, 0:34:39]: That I am making. [0:34:40, 0:34:46]: Okay, now if we wanted to, let's say like you said, we have a hundred thousand dollars in this particular account. [0:34:47, 0:34:51]: We've been trying to prioritize beautification, like we've been trying to prioritize. [0:34:51, 0:34:53]: Several other items. So [0:34:53, 0:34:58]: Uh we know that areas need to be done. We understand Hudson Bridge Road. [0:34:58, 0:35:00]: As a primary corridor. [0:35:00, 0:35:02]: And the estimate for [0:35:02, 0:35:05]: Uh, Campground Road was about twenty five thousand dollars. [0:35:05, 0:35:07]: Uh in order to do campground road. [0:35:08, 0:35:11]: The reason I see that you're doing that and I've noticed because [0:35:11, 0:35:16]: I drive it on a regular basis. That Henry County spent thousands of dollars. [0:35:16, 0:35:19]: uh actually putting in beautification from [0:35:19, 0:35:25]: the I seventy five bridge uh all the way to Peach Drive. Our section was not covered. [0:35:25, 0:35:28]: Uh, they did not pay for that. So if we wanted to have [0:35:28, 0:35:41]: uh some sort of beautification then that would be upon this council in order to act in order uh to do so. So uh in my estimation, the city manager has made a recommendation for us to move forward. [0:35:42, 0:35:43]: Uh with this particular project. [0:35:44, 0:35:45]: I would suggest that we be [0:35:46, 0:35:50]: uh aggressive with it and that we move forward with not just this. [0:35:50, 0:35:52]: particular, but we move forward with beautification. [0:35:53, 0:35:56]: Uh I've been trying to move forward Hudson Bridge Road. [0:35:56, 0:35:59]: Uh for a long time because the Eagles landing side. [0:35:59, 0:36:00]: Basically it's beautiful. [0:36:01, 0:36:03]: The city side is maintained pretty well, but [0:36:03, 0:36:04]: Yeah. [0:36:04, 0:36:08]: Um, you know, I'd like to discuss with this council proposing adding [0:36:08, 0:36:10]: Hudson Bridge Road to [0:36:11, 0:36:12]: This proposal as well. [0:36:12, 0:36:16]: And giving the staff a up to proposal. [0:36:17, 0:36:20]: uh of twenty five thousand dollars so mi twenty five thousand dollars [0:36:21, 0:36:23]: for the winding crew for the [0:36:23, 0:36:27]: uh campground road section and then and up and up to [0:36:27, 0:36:29]: Twenty five thousand dollars. [0:36:29, 0:36:30]: And beautification for [0:36:31, 0:36:35]: The Hudson Bridge Road exit, uh, with the city manager having the discretion. [0:36:35, 0:36:37]: Uh good in order to [0:36:37, 0:36:39]: Uh complete the bid. [0:36:40, 0:36:41]: Uh based on uh [0:36:41, 0:36:43]: The beautification necessary. [0:36:44, 0:36:47]: Uh for Hudson Bridge Road, I'd just like the council to uh [0:36:47, 0:36:48]: discuss these items because [0:36:49, 0:36:50]: We we we [0:36:50, 0:36:52]: You know, we put forth money. [0:36:52, 0:36:57]: Uh in the budget to start cutting the right of ways on Rock Quarry Road. [0:36:57, 0:36:58]: Beautiful. [0:36:58, 0:37:00]: Highway one thirty eight. [0:37:00, 0:37:01]: Walt Stevens wrote. [0:37:02, 0:37:05]: These corridors are prideful for this city right now. [0:37:06, 0:37:07]: You know, we had [0:37:07, 0:37:12]: uh went forward with these because the consum because our public was complaining. [0:37:12, 0:37:19]: that our right-of-ways weren't sufficient. But right now we have the best right of ways in the county, without a doubt. [0:37:20, 0:37:36]: All of these railways are put picked up regularly, they're cut regularly, they're maintained, and we should continue forward with those beautification efforts, making sure that we add beautification to our city at every at every term. I think we had other council members that wanted to speak. [0:37:36, 0:37:37]: We do. [0:37:37, 0:37:45]: Yeah, Mr. Blount, go ahead, please. Yeah, I just wanted I just want to say that in in in Councilman uh I'm gonna say uh Mr. Alexander is correct. [0:37:45, 0:37:47]: We do have to look in the mirror. [0:37:47, 0:37:49]: But when there's a process in place. [0:37:50, 0:38:00]: and it's voted against. Don't include and when you don't include everyone in the process and vote for something, don't include everybody in the process when it's flawed. [0:38:01, 0:38:14]: Uh this process when it came to uh awarding a bid to go that has gone through an RFP process with this bid that was voted down, this had nothing to do with the whole council. [0:38:14, 0:38:20]: So yet don't look at the whole council now when something flawed with the system is pointed out. [0:38:20, 0:38:34]: And I'm only saying that this city needs to operate in a way systematically that we've been told by our attorney that we have a pretty good procurement process here. Everything can be uh uh uh improved. [0:38:35, 0:38:45]: But when we talk about bidding the bidding process, and when that bidding process is interrupted, when that bidding process is constantly being attacked. [0:38:47, 0:38:53]: And when that bidding process goes through in this council, a consensus of this council does not approve. [0:38:53, 0:38:57]: of those that bidding process when we're putting out RFPs. [0:38:57, 0:39:00]: Then those that voted to not approve. [0:39:00, 0:39:08]: Those are the ones that stand out. I look in the mirror every day and I'm and I'm confident and feel proud of everything that I do for the city of Stockbridge. [0:39:08, 0:39:10]: Every vote that I make. [0:39:11, 0:39:31]: But when the process is put out here and you have a consensus of this council to vote against it, then I'm not going to look in the mirror and say, I had anything to do with right now what I'm speaking about. We have to we have to go through a procurement process. We can't continue to move like we're doing and have all of this intervention from city uh [0:39:31, 0:39:37]: from from from public uh officials, from elected officials when it comes to the bidding process with this city. [0:39:39, 0:39:45]: That's what we that's what we need to stop doing. And when and when staff came and recommend with recommendations. [0:39:46, 0:39:49]: We either for it or when or against it, but when we vote against it. [0:39:50, 0:39:53]: Then let's let's take it apart in ourselves and say and own that. [0:39:54, 0:39:59]: We don't own what we vote against as a whole. That's whoever voted against it owns it. [0:39:59, 0:40:01]: When I vote against something, I'll own it. [0:40:02, 0:40:03]: I'm not gonna say the whole. [0:40:04, 0:40:07]: And right now we need to own what we what we do. [0:40:07, 0:40:14]: And when we sit back and I continue to look and see our procurement process being attacked and charged and come at. [0:40:15, 0:40:18]: The elected officials should not be doing that. [0:40:19, 0:40:27]: Uh I see Mr. Mr. Berry, uh attorney Mr. Berry's on the on the line. Uh and I've asked Mr. Berry and I've asked you, Mr. Knighton. [0:40:27, 0:40:35]: That I need to find, I need to get something and writing from you all pertaining to our procurement process because we're having too much intervention. [0:40:35, 0:40:37]: From elected officials [0:40:37, 0:40:45]: When it comes to our procurement process, and we should not be involved in that. This is how things get miscrewed and jacked up and messed up. [0:40:46, 0:40:47]: Ms. Barber, go ahead, please. [0:40:50, 0:40:56]: I wanted to ask uh Mr. Aaron and Mr. Knighton um when the landscaping um [0:40:57, 0:41:00]: Recommendation to award came to the council last year. [0:41:01, 0:41:06]: The scope of work um was specific to certain areas. [0:41:06, 0:41:07]: In Stockbridge, the [0:41:08, 0:41:12]: It did not include the Kent Round Road area. Is that correct? [0:41:14, 0:41:16]: I think that is correct, yes. [0:41:16, 0:41:18]: Okay. So Yes, that's correct. [0:41:19, 0:41:19]: Thank you. [0:41:20, 0:41:20]: So [0:41:21, 0:41:26]: This um what you're requesting now is a one-time [0:41:26, 0:41:30]: um bid for this specific job on Camp Brown Road. [0:41:32, 0:41:34]: Is that what's being requested now? [0:41:36, 0:41:39]: Yes, for for the installation of the um [0:41:40, 0:41:42]: Trees that would be put in on campground road, yes. [0:41:42, 0:41:46]: Okay. A point of order, uh Mayor is not a bid. [0:41:46, 0:41:48]: Let's let's correct that must night. It's not a bit. [0:41:49, 0:41:49]: All right. [0:41:50, 0:41:52]: Going forward. It's a proposal. [0:41:52, 0:41:53]: Yes. [0:41:55, 0:41:59]: So when we do award a contract for landscaping services. [0:41:59, 0:42:05]: we will include Camp Brown Road also with the scope of work. Correct. [0:42:07, 0:42:14]: If right, if there is a new bid that is uh developed, I would imagine yes, that it would include Campground Road. [0:42:14, 0:42:15]: Okay. [0:42:15, 0:42:18]: So it was my understanding. Um [0:42:18, 0:42:21]: When we rejected the original [0:42:21, 0:42:22]: Um request for [0:42:23, 0:42:25]: The original recommendation to award last year. [0:42:26, 0:42:28]: The staff was going to [0:42:28, 0:42:33]: identify um additional areas, including the amphitheater. [0:42:34, 0:42:38]: Um and include all of that in one scope of [0:42:38, 0:42:38]: Work. [0:42:39, 0:42:41]: So now we've got to include the amphitheater. [0:42:41, 0:42:43]: and Camp Brown Road as well. [0:42:44, 0:42:49]: um for ongoing maintenance. But this is what's on the agenda is just a one time [0:42:50, 0:42:52]: Service of installation. [0:42:54, 0:42:54]: Correct. [0:42:55, 0:42:57]: That's correct, yes. Okay. So [0:42:58, 0:43:03]: The amount of this one time installation is how much again? Twenty five [0:43:05, 0:43:08]: Twenty five thousand nine hundred and ninety seven dollars. [0:43:08, 0:43:09]: Okay. [0:43:09, 0:43:18]: And it did not go through the competitive bidding process. I understand that Mr. Knighton's spending authorization is twenty five thousand and anything over that. [0:43:19, 0:43:21]: He brings it to the council for our approval. [0:43:21, 0:43:22]: Um [0:43:23, 0:43:24]: That's correct. [0:43:25, 0:43:29]: And that is why this item is on the agenda. It's just a one-time installation. Um [0:43:30, 0:43:32]: I'm okay with this. That's all. [0:43:33, 0:43:34]: Again, go ahead, please. [0:43:38, 0:43:39]: Thank you. [0:43:39, 0:43:59]: You I I think my question was answered now because I wanted to know the actual dollar amount that was owed. Um, but I for the record, I voted in favor of moving forward with the contracts initially for our janitorial services as well as landscaping. So um there were two votes for and three votes. [0:43:59, 0:44:02]: No, and we are almost a year later. [0:44:02, 0:44:15]: And that's that's something that we need to really work on as a council. But I just wanted to know that dollar amount for that one-time fee. Are there going to be any additional cost? Um [0:44:16, 0:44:21]: that we are not aware of or maintenance fees and where will they come from? [0:44:24, 0:44:30]: Well, I know currently Henry County maintains campground road that do the cutting and mowing. [0:44:30, 0:44:45]: And it probably would be some memorandum of agreement if the city's gonna maintain the portion of Campground Road that's in the city since we've got those plannings there. But the cost is to install these these trees. [0:44:46, 0:44:47]: Excuse me, Mayor. [0:44:47, 0:44:48]: Go right here, Michael. [0:44:48, 0:44:52]: That's not the case. Henry County uh is a county maintained road. [0:44:53, 0:44:55]: And they they mow it every single week. [0:44:56, 0:44:57]: They will continue to maintain it. [0:44:58, 0:45:02]: We're just adding the beautification to the project. This is just like they cut. [0:45:02, 0:45:05]: Uh, Walt Stevens roll every single week. [0:45:05, 0:45:05]: They could. [0:45:06, 0:45:25]: uh uh you know campground road every single week in exchange we cut other areas uh so it's a change off it's a trade-off so you know they put beautification along their section of this roadway and religiously they cut it every single week so all we need to do is pay for the trees [0:45:25, 0:45:30]: They pay for the trees on their section of Jodeco Road. It's beautiful. [0:45:31, 0:45:38]: They maintain it and they cut it every single week. Our section, all the way through the see the limits, they cut it every single week. [0:45:39, 0:45:58]: We just don't have any trees in our section. So we would not be expected to take over this section. We will only be expected to plant the trees and they will continue to cut the grass every single week, just like they do, because they just approved a year's contract to maintain this. So it would not be coming back to the city. [0:45:58, 0:45:59]: Well [0:45:59, 0:46:01]: What what's the [0:46:02, 0:46:04]: Will the trees need to be maintained at all? [0:46:05, 0:46:06]: Did you say there were crate myrtles? [0:46:07, 0:46:12]: I mean, will they need to be maintained at all? And who's going to maintain them when they are needed to be made? [0:46:14, 0:46:16]: Well uh if you ask me that they're in the county. [0:46:17, 0:46:28]: Right. If you well they're not they're not in hold on let me ask let me make this seriously. They're not in the county. Okay. They're in the city limits of Stockbridge. They're in the median in the city limits. [0:46:28, 0:46:48]: What happens is under the SDS agreement that we have with the county, the county maintains this roadway. They they cut the grass the right-of-way. But this is 100% in the city limits of Starkbridge. So if the trees have to be cut back at any point or they have to be cut down or or or trimmed. [0:46:48, 0:46:52]: or whatever, the city would have to absorb that because Henry County [0:46:52, 0:47:12]: Does a great job. Let me say they're doing a magnificent job. It's beautiful. They cut it every single week with uh zero turn motors and they edge it all the way from the I-75 all the way to highway 42, including uh a mile, about mile and a half that's in the city limits of Starkbridge. [0:47:12, 0:47:17]: They do that as a trade-off because we cut other areas like highway one thirty-eight. [0:47:19, 0:47:24]: Yeah. Thank you. Well one second, I'll make sure Ms. Gantt, you're done, Ms. Gantt? You good with that? Yes I am. Thank you. [0:47:24, 0:47:25]: Go ahead, Councilman Blanc, go ahead, please. [0:47:26, 0:47:32]: I'm in a totally agreement with Mr. Alexander about Hudson Bridge Road having beautification. [0:47:32, 0:47:41]: Uh in fact, I came to Mr. Knighton a few months ago when when Mr. Alexander started his plant the tr planting trees over there. [0:47:41, 0:47:42]: Um [0:47:43, 0:47:55]: I saw that it since it wasn't a city, a city's function, it was a council initiative. One of the discussion I had with Mr. Knighton is the city needs to take over the beautification of that. [0:47:56, 0:48:10]: Um, and so that it can be maintained because the straw has turned gray. Uh there hasn't it wasn't maintained. So I'm in agreement that needs to be beautification. The thing that I'm talking about is a separate issue. [0:48:10, 0:48:13]: Mr. Knight can have authority to allot monies. [0:48:14, 0:48:18]: to companies, but that still is a bidding process. [0:48:18, 0:48:20]: That's being circumvented right now. [0:48:20, 0:48:28]: It still needs to be three uh uh three bidders. There still needs to be a procurement process, no matter who he awards it to. [0:48:28, 0:48:38]: And I'm only saying that when we sit back and we continue to sit here and uh uh award a company that's sitting with us without a contract, and I agree with Councilwoman Gantt. [0:48:38, 0:48:40]: This came before the council. [0:48:41, 0:48:47]: And two votes went to the the the the bidding process for the company that was in the bidding process. [0:48:48, 0:48:50]: And it was voted against. [0:48:51, 0:48:55]: I'm simply talking about not the need for what we're trying to do. [0:48:55, 0:49:01]: But the procedures and process that we're doing and going about by doing it, we can't circumvent. [0:49:02, 0:49:04]: Um procurement. [0:49:04, 0:49:20]: because there's a need. It still has to go through a process. And these we can't continue to allow projects to not go through a process. Mr. Knighton, I guess you can speak to it. Even if you award someone this, it still had to be a competitive process. Is that correct? [0:49:25, 0:49:29]: I think we've addressed this issue with respect to what transpired. [0:49:30, 0:49:31]: Previously. [0:49:32, 0:49:33]: It is ideal. [0:49:33, 0:49:35]: For us to have. [0:49:35, 0:49:37]: contracts with certain vendors. [0:49:38, 0:49:39]: As a result of the fact that [0:49:40, 0:49:41]: There was not an award made. [0:49:42, 0:49:43]: Previously. [0:49:43, 0:49:45]: That was conveyed earlier. [0:49:46, 0:49:48]: We have a situation where [0:49:48, 0:50:01]: you have certain city needs that need to be addressed and this is the best means to address it. The item was brought forward um for the council's consideration. [0:50:02, 0:50:03]: The council can choose. [0:50:04, 0:50:07]: To accept this in the explanations thereof. [0:50:08, 0:50:08]: Or not. [0:50:09, 0:50:11]: We have the situation we have currently. [0:50:12, 0:50:19]: I think we've addressed all of the questions that have been brought forward with respect to where we are with this particular situation. [0:50:20, 0:50:23]: I believe also our state contractor CGL could probably [0:50:24, 0:50:27]: Um also uh help to maintain this area as well. [0:50:28, 0:50:33]: Well my follow up you what my follow up to that question, if you will, Mr. Alexander. [0:50:33, 0:50:35]: I would I would go to a seat attorney. [0:50:36, 0:50:50]: To answer the question, if there's a uh an amount for anybody that we contract to do any work or a lot money to them, we still have to go through to protect the city through a uh a procurement process. Is that correct, Ms. Berry? [0:50:52, 0:50:53]: Council member the [0:50:53, 0:51:02]: City and I'm looking at the code now. It says the city manager shall have the authority to sign contracts up to twenty-five thousand dollars without council approval. [0:51:02, 0:51:07]: And it sounds like this one's slightly above that, and so he's brought it to council. [0:51:07, 0:51:09]: Services contracts [0:51:10, 0:51:15]: can be uh entered into without competitive procurements. [0:51:15, 0:51:22]: There can be a decision made for whatever reason. And I don't I don't know the history. I don't know anything about this. [0:51:22, 0:51:27]: contract but uh the services contracts can be entered into without procurements. [0:51:27, 0:51:30]: If that's what the city desires to do. [0:51:31, 0:51:34]: Additionally, [0:51:35, 0:51:41]: Have someone paint city buildings, that would be a services contract that wouldn't require a procurement necessarily. [0:51:41, 0:51:43]: It you know, you may want to very much do it. [0:51:44, 0:51:50]: are you know professional services contracts different than buying tables and chairs, which would require procurement. [0:51:51, 0:51:56]: Additionally, let me mention, even though there is authority up to twenty-five thousand dollars for the city manager. [0:51:57, 0:52:03]: Um, if we put less tr w one less tree that's under twenty five thousand, I'm not going to operate in that fashion. [0:52:04, 0:52:10]: I'm gonna bring you a proposal that's been brought to us. It's slightly above twenty five thousand dollars. [0:52:10, 0:52:13]: been brought to the council for your consideration and review. [0:52:13, 0:52:15]: and approval or rejection. [0:52:16, 0:52:19]: All right, Doug stand by a second, please, Mayor Pro Tem. [0:52:19, 0:52:22]: Mr. Aaron, anything you need to add right now at all? [0:52:23, 0:52:24]: No, sir. [0:52:24, 0:52:27]: Okay, let's let's look at winding this particular topic down. [0:52:28, 0:52:28]: You know what? [0:52:28, 0:52:31]: Councilman Thomas, you haven't had a chance to speak. Go ahead, sir. [0:52:32, 0:52:36]: Well, I I sort of just been listening. Um, I've been on the phone. [0:52:37, 0:52:42]: uh with mr berry uh with mr knight and um posing my questions [0:52:43, 0:52:47]: And I've, you know, sort of talked about this ongoingly about [0:52:48, 0:52:50]: uh efficiency [0:52:51, 0:52:52]: Effectiveness [0:52:53, 0:52:55]: And understanding by council members. [0:52:55, 0:52:57]: Of all processes. [0:52:59, 0:53:00]: and services. [0:53:01, 0:53:18]: And the reason why I'm in favor of modifications is obvious. It's obvious here tonight. If I was neutral and someone would just listen in, it's obvious that we need to have more discussion on the procurement process. [0:53:18, 0:53:23]: Um and and and and the bottom line is efficiency. [0:53:24, 0:53:25]: Effectiveness is [0:53:26, 0:53:29]: In order to move the city forward. [0:53:29, 0:53:34]: So again, um I'm in favor of some modifications. [0:53:35, 0:53:36]: You know, even if it's just a [0:53:37, 0:53:55]: a workshop and we're just dealing with procurement. But it's obvious, it's it's very obvious that we don't understand it. Um I I abstained from several votes today because um I had issues with that and and and Mr. Bear and Mr. Nag know exactly what they are. [0:53:55, 0:53:59]: Uh but I'm not going to hold this council meeting hostage. [0:53:59, 0:54:02]: Um with with my issues and my concerns. [0:54:02, 0:54:04]: But but there will be a time when [0:54:04, 0:54:09]: Um, you know, I'm going to bring this forward and and we need to [0:54:10, 0:54:15]: uh have these kind of discussion but i'm just not gonna hold this meeting uh hostage tonight but [0:54:15, 0:54:16]: Again. [0:54:16, 0:54:17]: It's obvious. [0:54:18, 0:54:20]: Um that we need to [0:54:21, 0:54:31]: look at our uh procurement process and i'm not saying when i say look i i'm not saying that there need to be some changes but it definitely need to be some [0:54:31, 0:54:33]: Understandins. [0:54:34, 0:54:45]: And and so uh I'm going to recommend that. And as I said, I've I've spoken to uh Mr. Knight and Mr. Bear about these things. So uh I will be coming forward with some recommendations. [0:54:46, 0:55:02]: Thank you. Okay, Mayor Potem, go ahead and let's start looking at winding this down so we can move on. Mayor Pro Tem go ahead. What's on your mind? Uh uh I think Miss Barber has some comments too, or she or no. Come to her next, but but uh but order. But uh it's up to you, sir. You you're you're let her go first and then I'll go next. Barber, go ahead, please. [0:55:03, 0:55:06]: My statement is pretty short. Um [0:55:07, 0:55:11]: Houseman Thomas is correct. Uh we need consistency. [0:55:11, 0:55:13]: in the way that we are uh [0:55:14, 0:55:16]: approving these contracts. [0:55:16, 0:55:21]: Um ordinarily any service or products over twenty five thousand. [0:55:21, 0:55:24]: should go through the competitive bidding process. [0:55:25, 0:55:26]: Considering the fact that [0:55:27, 0:55:30]: This particular service is a one-time service. [0:55:31, 0:55:34]: And it is nine hundred and ninety seven. [0:55:34, 0:55:37]: dollars over the city manager's authority. [0:55:38, 0:55:40]: I was willing to approve it. [0:55:40, 0:55:41]: But now [0:55:42, 0:55:56]: I'm having some second thoughts. Just for consistency, I'm going to be opposing it because it has circumvented the competitive bidding process. And that is what we're missing in our processes. Consistency. [0:55:56, 0:55:57]: That's all. [0:55:58, 0:55:59]: Hi, Mayor Potem, go ahead, please. [0:56:00, 0:56:14]: Uh what I was going to say about this is that um in terms of doing this in a comprehensive approach, I'd certainly like to move forward with um something that the council is agreeable with. If the suggestion is that it um [0:56:15, 0:56:20]: I don't know, you know, I I I would like to move forward with it and go ahead and add Hudson Bridge Road to it. [0:56:20, 0:56:22]: I would like to be able to do both of them. [0:56:23, 0:56:25]: Uh make a [0:56:25, 0:56:26]: Um [0:56:28, 0:56:30]: Make a motion to [0:56:30, 0:56:33]: Uh go ahead and approve the recommendation. [0:56:33, 0:56:34]: By the staff. [0:56:35, 0:56:38]: In addition to the recommendation by the staff. [0:56:38, 0:56:41]: Allowing uh Hudson Bridge Road to be added. [0:56:42, 0:56:45]: With an up to twenty five thousand dollars amount. [0:56:45, 0:56:50]: uh given to the city manager. So basically this gives the city manager fifty thousand dollar [0:56:51, 0:56:57]: uh spending over this particular area where he could sprue twenty five thousand dollars for campground road. [0:56:57, 0:57:00]: And then twenty five thousand dollars for [0:57:00, 0:57:02]: Uh Hudson Bridge Row. [0:57:02, 0:57:05]: So we could get both of the projects done at the same time. [0:57:05, 0:57:09]: If the council is not agreeable to that, then I'd like to put out both projects for [0:57:10, 0:57:11]: A RLP. [0:57:11, 0:57:21]: Yeah, if that were the case, but I'm okay with high growth doing it either way. But we need we keep we keep talking about beautification, but we need to put some money behind it. [0:57:21, 0:57:22]: And let me just say this. [0:57:23, 0:57:24]: I'm totally in agreement. [0:57:25, 0:57:27]: Where procurement needs to be addressed. [0:57:27, 0:57:33]: I'm glad Council uh Councilman Thomas suggested that procurement be suggest be uh [0:57:34, 0:57:35]: B uh [0:57:35, 0:57:41]: brought forward. There needs to be some adjustments to the area so that we have some consistency in it. [0:57:41, 0:57:43]: My disagreement with um [0:57:43, 0:57:50]: uh uh my colleague uh miss barber is that I wanted to see these projects move forward. [0:57:50, 0:57:52]: And because they had already been in the pipeline. [0:57:53, 0:57:58]: But make no mistake about it. I want to see the project the process corrected. [0:57:58, 0:58:03]: I wanna see the process fixed in a way that we can move forward. [0:58:03, 0:58:15]: with uh in the future cleanly that we don't have these issues popping up consistently. And let me just say, anybody on this panel, when the f when the first [0:58:16, 0:58:16]: Um [0:58:17, 0:58:37]: Landscaping contract was voted down. Any one of us could have suggested putting it on the agenda to bring it back. So even though you didn't, you vote for it, or you did vote for it the first time, you did not none of us did anything to bring it back until it came back tonight. So any one of us could have raised our hand. [0:58:37, 0:58:38]: For the last [0:58:38, 0:58:43]: 18 months brought it back to the agenda and had it discussed. [0:58:44, 0:58:49]: But in the meantime, I certainly would like to make a motion to move forward. [0:58:50, 0:58:50]: With [0:58:50, 0:58:52]: This particular [0:58:52, 0:58:52]: Um [0:58:53, 0:58:56]: proposal which is Campground Road. [0:58:57, 0:58:57]: Uh [0:58:57, 0:58:59]: being put out for [0:58:59, 0:59:02]: Uh as ms as the city manager has recommended. [0:59:02, 0:59:03]: In addition to [0:59:04, 0:59:06]: For twenty five thousand dollars for the project. [0:59:06, 0:59:09]: The twenty five thousand nine hundred uh that is [0:59:10, 0:59:12]: Bien asserted by the staff. [0:59:12, 0:59:16]: And then add another twenty five thousand dollars for [0:59:16, 0:59:25]: Uh the Hudson Bridge Road area to add beautification to it. That would be my motion. [0:59:25, 0:59:35]: And I would imagine that motion is that's involving hydrobe itself. That's all c gonna be really combined, really roughly for over fifty thousand dollars when you take the take both amounts together. [0:59:35, 0:59:39]: That would be that would be correct. Okay. There are second to the motion. [0:59:42, 0:59:43]: Is there a second to the motion? [0:59:46, 0:59:50]: No second. So the motion just fails in this case. Ms. Barber. [0:59:52, 0:59:55]: I'd like to make an alternate motion if I could. [0:59:55, 0:59:55]: All right. [0:59:56, 1:00:02]: Okay, I motion that staff prepare a new solicitation. [1:00:02, 1:00:07]: To include all of the areas that were in the original. [1:00:07, 1:00:08]: Scope of work. [1:00:09, 1:00:12]: In addition to those original areas [1:00:12, 1:00:15]: include areas around the amphitheater. [1:00:16, 1:00:17]: The campground road. [1:00:18, 1:00:20]: and Hudson Bridge. [1:00:21, 1:00:22]: I second. [1:00:22, 1:00:24]: It's again secondhand. Okay. [1:00:25, 1:00:28]: All right, motion made by Barber, Miss Can't second that. Any further discussion? [1:00:29, 1:00:37]: I have a question from Mr. Berry if you don't mind. Go right answer. Mr. Berry, if we have any companies that have gone through the competitive process. [1:00:38, 1:00:41]: Most of the time when you go through the competitive process. [1:00:42, 1:00:47]: with a certain company when that type of work is being done, there's also there's only amendments done to [1:00:48, 1:00:53]: To include areas. But when you've gone through the competitive process. [1:00:53, 1:01:00]: And now we're going to now look like we're seeking to put out a new RFP because of what we should have amended. [1:01:00, 1:01:04]: We're putting out a new RLP because those inclusions are put in. [1:01:04, 1:01:13]: Where did that what what does that do for the city? And I mean, I'm just saying for the procurement process, how does that look? And I just want to make sure we we're straight with doing that. [1:01:14, 1:01:23]: Sure. And councilman, and let me address a point you made earlier. And I know that uh the other council members have made as well. We are looking at procurement and it's our hope to put forward [1:01:23, 1:01:27]: Some proposed modifications by the end of May. [1:01:27, 1:01:29]: Uh to where [1:01:29, 1:01:39]: We're working on that. Quentin and I are working on that. Is your question, Councilmember, if we now put this back out to bid, what happened sort of to the integrity of the process? [1:01:39, 1:01:43]: knowing that there are new locations that would be added. I is that what you're asking? [1:01:43, 1:01:47]: Yeah, I'm asking because if if we've done a competitive process. [1:01:48, 1:01:51]: What what are we able now? [1:01:51, 1:01:54]: clearly and cleanly to now [1:01:54, 1:02:03]: Go through the another process in an issue that should have been amended on the process. Now we're just adding that now and starting the process over. [1:02:04, 1:02:10]: Yes. I I think it can be done. I think the challenge is to make sure that pricing is not known. [1:02:10, 1:02:12]: So if someone already knows that [1:02:13, 1:02:15]: You know, a certain company's pricing is X. [1:02:15, 1:02:20]: then that changes the the negotiations or changes the bidding. So if I [1:02:20, 1:02:23]: If you and I are bidding or something and I know you're gonna bid a dollar. [1:02:23, 1:02:24]: I'm gonna bid under that. [1:02:25, 1:02:26]: So I win the contract. [1:02:27, 1:02:28]: So as long as [1:02:29, 1:02:33]: The pricing is not known and the the scope is different. If more sites are gonna be added. [1:02:34, 1:02:37]: Then the scope becomes different, the procurement's different. I think that's okay. [1:02:37, 1:02:41]: I'm very much sensitive and appreciate your point so we can make sure. [1:02:41, 1:02:44]: Uh you that any procurement is [1:02:44, 1:02:46]: um you know remains competitive. [1:02:46, 1:02:52]: And it's not just a race to the bottom for the cheapest pricing to you know undercut any known [1:02:53, 1:02:53]: Pricing. [1:02:55, 1:02:58]: So it it can be done. We just need to be careful and smart about it. [1:03:00, 1:03:02]: All right. Map Pro Tem, go ahead, please. [1:03:02, 1:03:07]: I mean this mo uh the motion I supported in terms of us being able to [1:03:07, 1:03:10]: Get this contract done, but what does [1:03:10, 1:03:11]: That doesn't address [1:03:11, 1:03:15]: the uh what we have on the table, which is the projects that we have on the table. [1:03:16, 1:03:18]: So what do we do about the project? [1:03:20, 1:03:23]: I would imagine it probably it probably get delayed and pushed back. [1:03:25, 1:03:30]: So could you clarify that, Council Warner? What does that mean for the projects? [1:03:31, 1:03:32]: You're asking me? [1:03:33, 1:03:36]: Yeah, so what does that mean for uh winding creek and Hudson Bridge? [1:03:37, 1:03:41]: Okay, so those are other areas you want staff to include. [1:03:42, 1:03:43]: In the scope of work. [1:03:43, 1:03:49]: then we just need to n identify all the areas that we want to include. [1:03:49, 1:03:52]: in the scope of work that will be [1:03:52, 1:03:54]: Posted or advertised. [1:03:55, 1:04:01]: So I mentioned all of the original areas that were included in the original RFP. [1:04:01, 1:04:04]: That's um North Henry Boulevard, I believe. [1:04:04, 1:04:08]: Uh one thirty eight, Walt Stevens, all of the major corridors. [1:04:09, 1:04:12]: Now we'll also include Campground Road. [1:04:12, 1:04:13]: Um [1:04:14, 1:04:15]: Hudson Bridge. [1:04:15, 1:04:16]: Um [1:04:17, 1:04:18]: What other areas? [1:04:18, 1:04:24]: Right, I certain I certainly understand that, but what I'm saying is what about the beautification? [1:04:24, 1:04:30]: Now this c what you're talking about is putting the RFP out back for adding those areas to get [1:04:31, 1:04:40]: uh this under contract for those areas to be maintained. Yes, they're gonna be maintained because all of them are already under there besides the amphitheater. [1:04:40, 1:04:41]: And um [1:04:42, 1:04:46]: Wa and uh campground role. So we add those that still does not do anything about [1:04:47, 1:04:55]: adding the beautification to the new roadway, which is Campground or Hudson Bridge Road. So are you looking to add those to it? [1:04:55, 1:04:56]: Yes. [1:04:56, 1:05:01]: So let me amend my motion if I could, um, Ms. Clerk. [1:05:02, 1:05:02]: Um [1:05:03, 1:05:07]: So specifically for the campground road. [1:05:08, 1:05:12]: Um, I think that's the only area you're talking about installing new trees. [1:05:13, 1:05:14]: And then Hudson Bridge as well. [1:05:15, 1:05:17]: And Hudson Bridge. What? [1:05:19, 1:05:19]: Second [1:05:21, 1:05:25]: All right, all right. Uh back up here, Miss Gantt. Go ahead, please. [1:05:27, 1:05:31]: It was second environments again already. I know but she changed it. [1:05:31, 1:05:32]: Well [1:05:33, 1:05:37]: I have a question in regards to this. [1:05:37, 1:05:43]: Step, hold on please. Miss Holday, I think it's right. If she s she did uh Ms. Barber charged [1:05:44, 1:05:46]: But change emotion and Ms. Alexander. [1:05:46, 1:05:48]: Second that particular motion. So [1:05:49, 1:05:51]: I believe that that can be legally done in that aspect. [1:05:52, 1:06:06]: Well, I don't I'm not sure what changed because I originally had it included the campground in Hudson Bridge. So what was it just She's adding the twenty-five thousand dollars in beautification for Hudson Bridge Road? I'm not adding any amount. [1:06:07, 1:06:12]: So it was what I had that I am clear. Let me just make sure that I'm clear. [1:06:12, 1:06:17]: Okay. So all of the areas that were originally included in the scope of work. [1:06:18, 1:06:21]: They were all for maintenance. [1:06:22, 1:06:25]: So what I'm asking is that the [1:06:25, 1:06:28]: Scope of work that was originally [1:06:28, 1:06:29]: Posted. [1:06:30, 1:06:32]: Includes maintenance. [1:06:32, 1:06:34]: Of Hudson Bridge. [1:06:34, 1:06:36]: And Camp Brown Road. [1:06:37, 1:06:39]: In addition to that scope of work. [1:06:40, 1:06:43]: I'm asking that staff also include [1:06:43, 1:06:45]: The installation. [1:06:45, 1:06:46]: Um beautification. [1:06:47, 1:06:52]: on those two roads, Campground Road and Hudson Bridge. [1:06:52, 1:06:53]: Second [1:06:54, 1:07:02]: So I want to make sure that um Mr. Knighton and um Mr. Aaron understands because they're the ones I have been asking them. [1:07:02, 1:07:04]: where we are with the landscaping. [1:07:05, 1:07:08]: RFP. They were waiting for the completion. [1:07:08, 1:07:13]: of the amphitheater because those are large areas that needs to be maintained as well. [1:07:14, 1:07:18]: Okay Mr. Knighton, are we prepared and ready to [1:07:19, 1:07:25]: um put out solicitation to include the areas around the amphitheater or [1:07:25, 1:07:26]: On everything. [1:07:27, 1:07:38]: The the challenge with that is that the amphitheater, um, the landscaping and installation of trees and shrubs and so forth that'll be a part of the ponds that we've seen renderings of. [1:07:39, 1:07:42]: won't be installed probably for another [1:07:43, 1:07:50]: close to another month and a half to two months. And so typically many vendors would like to actually physically see [1:07:50, 1:07:55]: what they're going to be maintaining as a part of the the bid project process. [1:07:55, 1:07:57]: or site visit. [1:07:57, 1:08:02]: Um and so that may be a challenge with respect to um [1:08:03, 1:08:04]: Something immediate. [1:08:05, 1:08:07]: With respect to an an RFP. [1:08:07, 1:08:11]: Okay. Well we won't um need to add installation of [1:08:12, 1:08:16]: any trees or shrubs, those are already being installed. [1:08:16, 1:08:17]: Um [1:08:17, 1:08:20]: It's just the maintenance. The maintenance, correct. [1:08:20, 1:08:25]: Yes. Is it um okay for us to also include the amphitheater? [1:08:25, 1:08:28]: As a part of this whole um maintenance plan. [1:08:29, 1:08:32]: Or should we leave that out at this point? [1:08:33, 1:08:35]: I I think that [1:08:35, 1:08:40]: you know, we could leave it out and and provide an addendum later. [1:08:40, 1:08:43]: Okay. Um beyond uh award perhaps. [1:08:44, 1:08:49]: I would I I think I understand at least what the council discussion is and obviously if you [1:08:50, 1:08:51]: move forward with an approval. [1:08:52, 1:08:57]: I would ask that you would allow myself and and Mr. Berry and Miss Miller to get together and make sure we [1:08:58, 1:09:05]: ensure the process um with respect to the previous bid and what is being requested now are in order. [1:09:05, 1:09:08]: Is there may need to be another step that needs to be taken? [1:09:08, 1:09:11]: Okay, so I want to make sure that I'm clear. [1:09:11, 1:09:13]: This will be [1:09:13, 1:09:15]: The other solicitation. [1:09:16, 1:09:17]: That's done in Oberway. [1:09:18, 1:09:20]: We will be starting fresh and anew. [1:09:21, 1:09:22]: So with the scope of work. [1:09:23, 1:09:27]: We want to include all of the areas that was in the previous solicitation. [1:09:27, 1:09:28]: Minus [1:09:29, 1:09:30]: The amphitheater. [1:09:31, 1:09:34]: Include everything else that was included in the original scope of work. [1:09:36, 1:09:37]: Include [1:09:37, 1:09:39]: The maintenance of Hudson Bridge. [1:09:39, 1:09:40]: Okay Brown Road. [1:09:41, 1:09:43]: And also the installation. [1:09:44, 1:09:45]: Uh the [1:09:45, 1:09:46]: Trees. [1:09:46, 1:09:48]: on Camp Brown Road. [1:09:48, 1:09:50]: and Hudson Bridge. [1:09:50, 1:09:54]: Right. So let me make let me just put clarification. [1:09:55, 1:09:58]: So the other solicitation that had been out there would need to be rejected. [1:09:59, 1:10:01]: It already was. Okay. [1:10:02, 1:10:05]: I couldn't remember what transpired, but yeah, as long as that has been rejected. [1:10:06, 1:10:06]: Mm-hmm. [1:10:07, 1:10:09]: Uh Miss Holiday. [1:10:09, 1:10:11]: Miss Aldi, everything straight now, you think? [1:10:12, 1:10:13]: I do, thank you. [1:10:13, 1:10:15]: Okay, Ms. Gantt, back to you. [1:10:15, 1:10:25]: Thank you. So was this a bid? It was put out for bid? It didn't go through the RP price. I'm confused. I know Councilman Boyne had made a statement earlier. [1:10:25, 1:10:34]: So this was we just got a quote. Was that what we got? We got a proposal. Yes. We got a proposal from a vendor that we are currently using. That is correct. [1:10:35, 1:10:35]: Okay. [1:10:36, 1:10:44]: And once we go back to what we originally wanted, which was the cost of what it would would be to do this beautification project throughout the city. [1:10:45, 1:10:46]: Um [1:10:47, 1:10:55]: Wouldn't maintenance fall on public works or no? I mean, how many public works employees do we have? What are we doing about I mean [1:10:55, 1:10:59]: Are we saying that we're gonna designate the people who were to [1:10:59, 1:11:04]: plant the trees the landscapers and and the cost of the trees were we gonna do that [1:11:05, 1:11:19]: And then that's one thing. And then the actual maintenance service, is that not done by public works? I'm confused. I know we usually contract some services out, but I'm just confused. How does that work? [1:11:20, 1:11:25]: Councilman councilwoman uh again, it was my understanding that the city [1:11:26, 1:11:29]: would install the crate myrtles on camp ground road. [1:11:30, 1:11:36]: And that Henry County would continue to maintain the right-of-way as they have previously done. This was just beautification. [1:11:37, 1:11:38]: And one of the things here is [1:11:39, 1:11:42]: If you include those plannings. [1:11:42, 1:11:53]: In a RFP, then you're gonna convolute things because now you're gonna be asking a vendor to hold the price of a crate myrtle or those planning for extended amit a period of time. [1:11:53, 1:11:56]: My recommendation was would be if we [1:11:56, 1:11:58]: Without the solicitation again. [1:11:59, 1:12:11]: And whoever is awarded the contract, then we go to them and ask them to give us a proposal on installing those planners. And if we're not satisfied, then we can solicit three quotes. But [1:12:11, 1:12:18]: Trying to have vendors hold prices on trees that they don't have themselves, they gotta buy. [1:12:18, 1:12:26]: And they don't know how long the solicitation is gonna be out of before it's approved. And when they can or can't get the trees, it puts them in a bind. [1:12:26, 1:12:29]: And it'll be a difficult sale for most vendors. [1:12:31, 1:12:34]: Thank you for that. I'll I'll go with your recommendation. [1:12:35, 1:12:37]: Councilman Thomas, go ahead, please, sir. [1:12:38, 1:12:40]: I I'm sort of checkling because [1:12:41, 1:12:45]: Uh this is sort of my exact point that I I made earlier. [1:12:46, 1:12:49]: Uh let me be clear. Uh agenda item [1:12:50, 1:12:51]: Uh [1:12:51, 1:12:52]: Number [1:12:52, 1:12:53]: Six. [1:12:53, 1:12:54]: Did not pass. [1:12:55, 1:12:55]: Correct. [1:12:56, 1:12:59]: Right. Once that did not pass. [1:12:59, 1:13:01]: Councilwoman Barber. [1:13:01, 1:13:03]: Made another motion. [1:13:03, 1:13:05]: And she included [1:13:05, 1:13:08]: Um some beautification o of some other areas. [1:13:09, 1:13:13]: Which is going to take this past the uh twenty five thousand [1:13:13, 1:13:18]: limit of the uh city manager. So now we're getting into a whole different level. [1:13:18, 1:13:19]: Um [1:13:20, 1:13:32]: Just say for example, that may be um, and I and I could sort of add on to this motion or make another motion, but see there may be some other areas that may need beautification. So that's why I'm sort of saying that. [1:13:34, 1:13:35]: We need to have a um [1:13:36, 1:13:40]: a better understanding and the process we need to look at the city as a whole. [1:13:40, 1:13:42]: I understand campground. [1:13:43, 1:13:44]: Um [1:13:44, 1:13:49]: you know, you know, some you know, some of these other areas, but there may be other areas. So [1:13:50, 1:13:52]: I I would hate for us to [1:13:52, 1:13:54]: About a nitpick. [1:13:55, 1:13:59]: the areas that we may want to beautification. And I'll just say this. [1:13:59, 1:14:03]: Uh some neighborhoods and and some section of the city [1:14:04, 1:14:05]: Get no respect. [1:14:06, 1:14:08]: Get no beautification. [1:14:09, 1:14:11]: And so I could I could come here and [1:14:12, 1:14:13]: And Soto [1:14:13, 1:14:23]: you know, those throw throw um s something in the mix here that says that uh the other end of the city needs some beautification. So and I'm saying all this to say this. [1:14:24, 1:14:26]: We need to have a proces. [1:14:27, 1:14:30]: And discussions where we all can agree. [1:14:31, 1:14:34]: On how we move things forward just like this. [1:14:35, 1:14:36]: Uh, this was so [1:14:37, 1:14:39]: convoluted, confusing. [1:14:40, 1:14:44]: And and I you know, and again, going back to efficiency. [1:14:45, 1:14:48]: Effectiveness and understanding. [1:14:49, 1:15:05]: It i it it's not here. And I know citizens that are watching are saying, Oh my God, uh do I need a calculator or do I need do I need to take some geometry or something, try to figure out what's going on? Do I need to have a Spanish class to understand? So I'm just saying. [1:15:05, 1:15:06]: Um [1:15:11, 1:15:12]: Less [1:15:13, 1:15:25]: Let let's let's just try to do a better job of inclusiveness. And and I I get it, you know, we have identified certain areas that we want to beautify. And I I don't have a problem with beautification. [1:15:25, 1:15:27]: I just have a process in which [1:15:28, 1:15:32]: The lane that our discussion sort of fall into and it and it just [1:15:33, 1:15:33]: Um [1:15:33, 1:15:36]: It it just it's just not good. So [1:15:36, 1:15:39]: I'm going to ask a mayor if you would. [1:15:40, 1:15:41]: To allow the city clerk. [1:15:42, 1:15:43]: To repeat. [1:15:44, 1:15:45]: The motion [1:15:45, 1:15:46]: To make sure that [1:15:47, 1:15:51]: We all understand, you know, where we're going. So when we leave here tonight. [1:15:52, 1:15:59]: I I just want to make sure that everyone is clear and we don't come back and say, Well, I thought it was gonna be this and I thought it was gonna be that. [1:16:00, 1:16:10]: So there's a motion. There's a motion that has been second. We have not voted. Is that correct? That's correct. We had not voted, but stand by we'll get we'll get clarification in just a second. Okay. Go ahead, please. [1:16:10, 1:16:15]: Ma Mayor, uh if you will, the the the only thing that's missing from this process. [1:16:16, 1:16:20]: is procurement. In a procurement process, the scope of work [1:16:21, 1:16:26]: What we want as as council members and what we want done in this city in the scope of work. [1:16:27, 1:16:47]: Those are all in the those are all contractual bids that are put out. That's the only thing missing here is procurement. We just came here to vote to move on something that hasn't gone through procurement. That's how it gets convoluted. That's this is why we're in this conundrum right now, because the process has been circumcised. [1:16:47, 1:16:47]: Bennett. [1:16:48, 1:16:55]: But the process has to work. And I would ask our city attorney, how do we do this? What is the cleanest way we can do this? [1:16:56, 1:16:56]: Right now. [1:17:00, 1:17:07]: The cleanest way, well, I mean, it seems like you've rejected that the proposed contract. I think the cleanest way is to start from scratch with a new procurement. [1:17:08, 1:17:12]: And as we as I mentioned before, just ensure that the scope is different. [1:17:13, 1:17:18]: And that it's a fair competition that everyone doesn't know, you know, the previous uh the the proposed. [1:17:19, 1:17:20]: vendors pricing. [1:17:21, 1:17:23]: Uh and you can often do that by changing the scope. [1:17:24, 1:17:30]: So that it it is different. Eve so even if you know their pricing, there's really no way to reverse engineer and win a contract. [1:17:31, 1:17:34]: But let me just add going from here. [1:17:35, 1:17:40]: There's gonna be a time lag, so as long as everybody's okay with that delay and I guess we need enough for Mr. Knight. [1:17:40, 1:17:42]: My background ain't showing up the way I want it to be, but okay. [1:17:43, 1:17:43]: But [1:17:44, 1:17:48]: be I guess Mr. Knight, if you could just let us know what the time lag would be. [1:17:48, 1:17:52]: on if we put it out for procurement, I guess if we put it out this month. [1:17:53, 1:17:55]: When would be we'd be able to have someone start on it? [1:17:57, 1:17:58]: And if that's acceptable to you all, then that's fine. [1:18:01, 1:18:02]: It's probably gonna [1:18:03, 1:18:09]: No, go ahead, sir. Go ahead. I said it's gonna probably gonna be a good two month period because you gotta put it out to the newspaper. [1:18:10, 1:18:15]: And you have to develop the scope, which in many ways, of course, is similar to what has already been developed. [1:18:16, 1:18:22]: then you have to put it out for 30 days. Um, and presumably, and then you have to get your bids back. [1:18:25, 1:18:26]: And then put it on the put it on the agenda. [1:18:27, 1:18:33]: Okay, so we're talking about it. We did this in April, May, sometime in June, we'd be able to have council be able to vote on it. [1:18:36, 1:18:40]: Uh that too after May, June, probably end of June. [1:18:41, 1:18:41]: Do I [1:18:43, 1:18:45]: July is when the pr July is when [1:18:45, 1:18:47]: If we were to award this to someone, July is when they start on. [1:18:49, 1:18:51]: That's probably fair to say yes. [1:18:51, 1:18:52]: We are in the growing season. [1:18:53, 1:18:58]: Uh Mr. Knight and Mayor, if you don't is is Ms. Miller still on the phone? [1:18:59, 1:19:01]: Yeah, she's still doing yeah, I think so. Yeah. [1:19:02, 1:19:06]: Can we get her to comment on this procurement situation? [1:19:07, 1:19:10]: Um yes, uh I've been listening. Um [1:19:10, 1:19:14]: It appears as though we have two things going on here. We have an immediate need. [1:19:14, 1:19:17]: And we have a solicitation that needs to be modified. [1:19:17, 1:19:22]: What we can do for the immediate need is we can just go ahead and solicit three quotes. [1:19:22, 1:19:23]: And [1:19:23, 1:19:27]: Um start with the immediate need of the trees for campground. [1:19:28, 1:19:39]: And then what we can do is we have a second bid that has been pending, which they said has been rejected. We can go ahead and modify the scope of services to include the other areas within the city. [1:19:39, 1:19:44]: um have the public works um director to just do um a thorough [1:19:44, 1:19:49]: um reassessment of what areas need to be included in the official bid. [1:19:50, 1:19:53]: And then we can go ahead and put place that on the um [1:19:53, 1:20:02]: In an RFP. But right now, since we have an immediate need, we can collect three quotes, which does not need to take 30 days, which can take about uh two weeks. [1:20:03, 1:20:07]: And then we can move on to the immediate need. The other thing we can do is we have a CGL contract. [1:20:08, 1:20:11]: that we can also utilize because we already have them on the contract. [1:20:12, 1:20:21]: So there's three different things, there's two different things we can do. We can get the immediate quotes so that we can go ahead and address Councilman Alexander's immediate request. [1:20:21, 1:20:30]: We can get the three quotes. And then while we're doing that, we can work on the actual modification of the solicitation for. [1:20:30, 1:20:31]: uh landscaping. [1:20:31, 1:20:33]: Um and go back out for bid. [1:20:33, 1:20:37]: And then we can also utilize CGL, which we already have under contract. [1:20:39, 1:20:59]: All right. So if you utilize the CDL to have on the contract, the the immediate concern of having the trees on the campground road can be uh finalized within the next couple of weeks. Is that what I understood? That's correct. We can either do CGL or we can just collect three quotes. That will satisfy our competitive bidding process because in getting the three quotes, it may come under 25%. [1:20:59, 1:21:17]: thousand we don't know because right now we just have the quote from high group I think I haven't seen it so that's what it sounds like so to address the immediate need we can get the three quotes and address the immediate need we can utilize CGL because we already have them on the contract and while we're doing that we can still put out a bid that includes all of the areas. [1:21:19, 1:21:26]: All right. And the second bid that you're referring to would take another thirty five, forty days or something along those lines? That's correct. Okay. [1:21:26, 1:21:28]: Mayor Pro Tem, go ahead, please. [1:21:28, 1:21:39]: Yeah, I don't want to forget about Hudson Bridge because that was a part of what we're doing and was the discussion as well, not just Campground Road. So and let me let me make something real clear. Okay. I let [1:21:39, 1:21:48]: I live over here in the area, uh in the Eagles Landing area myself. You know what residents are telling me? You spent forty million dollars downtown. [1:21:49, 1:21:50]: What about us? [1:21:50, 1:21:57]: So in some aspects, you know, we say, Well, you know, what about the other areas of town? Well, we spent forty million dollars. [1:21:57, 1:21:58]: Oh uh downtown. [1:21:58, 1:22:01]: I mean or close to it, I mean twenty five. [1:22:01, 1:22:09]: Uh twenty to round twenty thousand twenty million for the amphitheater, fourteen million for the culture arts and couple of others. So [1:22:09, 1:22:16]: You know, folks are saying, What about us too? So in that aspect, we gotta look at it and say, Okay, well. [1:22:16, 1:22:26]: Let's spend some money in other areas of town. Thank God we got the aquatic center to quiet some of the neighbors down uh as well. So yes, we hear that from all different pockets. [1:22:27, 1:22:47]: uh of the city about what about us. So certainly we want to make sure that we take care of uh everybody equally. But even as Mr. Knight has suggested, this year we have$100,000 set aside uh to take the money out of. So we already know uh where the funding has come from. So the [1:22:47, 1:23:01]: certainly can be other areas uh in the city that uh beautification can be undertaken. We certainly could look at Martin Luther King Senior Heritage Trail for beautification. We certainly could look at uh you know other areas um [1:23:01, 1:23:07]: along uh Walt Stevens, those areas can be looked at how we 138 because we have the money allocated. [1:23:07, 1:23:09]: Already, so [1:23:09, 1:23:28]: Uh the the proposal that was made forward for Winding Creek and Hudson Bridge have been sitting on the table for a long time. As Mr. Blount mentioned, uh the we put those uh trees down several years ago, uh the plantings that we put down, but you know, we want to make sure that we get that right. And uh to get that right, we need to do Hudson Bridge too. [1:23:29, 1:23:31]: Yes, can I go ahead, please? [1:23:33, 1:23:51]: Okay. Um, I don't think this is an immediate need. This is Mayor Pro Team's need, and no offense, I I want to see beautification, but I want to make sure that we do it the right way. I really do. And I really was in on voting for this tonight. [1:23:51, 1:24:06]: Um, but Councilwoman Barber did make a point that anything over 25,000 has to go out to bid. And if that is wrong, if there are exceptions besides immediate needs, because trees are not immediate needs, if that is wrong. [1:24:07, 1:24:08]: then [1:24:09, 1:24:23]: You know, and I'm wrong with that, then correct me now. Otherwise, if it's the normal process of bidding after 25,000, then that's what we're gonna do. My other concern is we're talking about all the things that we want done. [1:24:23, 1:24:43]: But um our city manager, Mr. Knighton, has also mentioned that the budget is around a hundred thousand dollars. We mentioned several locations. I think we need to be mindful of that. Um and when those bids come out, what that budget was what based off of our budget and what we can do in that area. [1:24:43, 1:24:55]: My last I have a question though. I wanted to know how many trees, what was the estimate estimated amount of trees that were gonna be planted in the campground area for the$25,000? [1:24:56, 1:24:58]: It was fifty three trees. [1:24:58, 1:25:00]: Space fifty feet apart. [1:25:01, 1:25:01]: Okay. [1:25:02, 1:25:18]: So I'm not against it. I think that the entire area, I agree with Councilman Thomas, that there are areas throughout our city that needs to be enhanced. I agree with uh Mayor Tim Alexander that people want to see some things done in their area. We all do. [1:25:19, 1:25:36]: Um I'm for it. I'm for beautifying the entire city of Slotbridge, but we have to do it right. We better make sure that we do it based off of our budget and dollar amount. And we also need to get this process together. So if it is our normal process and procedure. [1:25:37, 1:25:40]: And law that at over twenty five thousand dollars. [1:25:41, 1:25:43]: goes out to bid, then that's what we're gonna do. [1:25:45, 1:25:46]: Yes, Barber, please. [1:25:49, 1:25:52]: Okay, I wanted to rescind my motion. [1:25:52, 1:25:54]: With an alternate motion. [1:25:55, 1:25:55]: So [1:25:56, 1:26:00]: My alternate my second alternate motion is [1:26:00, 1:26:05]: Just for the maintenance of all of the areas that were included in the original. [1:26:06, 1:26:07]: Scope of work. [1:26:08, 1:26:10]: To include Campground Road. [1:26:10, 1:26:11]: In Hudson Bridge Road. [1:26:12, 1:26:14]: In any other area. [1:26:14, 1:26:15]: That Mr. Aaron [1:26:15, 1:26:16]: And [1:26:16, 1:26:18]: sees that needs to be maintained. [1:26:21, 1:26:21]: Now. [1:26:22, 1:26:23]: In addition to that [1:26:23, 1:26:24]: For the [1:26:24, 1:26:28]: Um Camp Brown Road and Hudson Bridge Road. [1:26:29, 1:26:31]: I want to um [1:26:32, 1:26:33]: We need to receive three quotes. [1:26:38, 1:26:38]: Um [1:26:39, 1:26:41]: For those two areas. [1:26:41, 1:26:44]: But the maintenance of all those areas. [1:26:45, 1:26:47]: Including what was in the original scope. [1:26:48, 1:26:49]: Um [1:26:49, 1:26:52]: That needs to go out for competitive bidding. [1:26:53, 1:26:55]: Seки і [1:26:56, 1:26:59]: the Hudson Bridge and Campground Road. [1:26:59, 1:27:01]: We need the three quotes. [1:27:01, 1:27:02]: Um [1:27:03, 1:27:04]: Yeah. [1:27:04, 1:27:05]: Present. [1:27:05, 1:27:07]: have to go out for bid. [1:27:08, 1:27:09]: Considering [1:27:09, 1:27:10]: The [1:27:11, 1:27:12]: Cotwell. [1:27:12, 1:27:18]: Based on what he said from the first quote or the only quote he has, it's twenty five thousand nine ninety seven. [1:27:19, 1:27:20]: We don't know what [1:27:21, 1:27:23]: Other three quotes he may get. [1:27:23, 1:27:24]: Uh [1:27:24, 1:27:25]: So that's my motion. [1:27:26, 1:27:26]: Okay. [1:27:27, 1:27:36]: All right, now back to Miss Holliday to make sure we we got this right so you understand and interpret this properly so everybody can understand what we're voting on. So Miss Holliday, what do you have, ma'am? [1:27:37, 1:27:41]: Okay, so motion by Councilwoman Barber. [1:27:41, 1:27:42]: It's for staff. [1:27:43, 1:27:45]: To prepare a new solicitation. [1:27:45, 1:27:46]: If the o [1:27:47, 1:27:49]: Solicitation has been properly closed. [1:27:50, 1:27:51]: Four [1:27:52, 1:27:53]: The original soap of work. [1:27:54, 1:27:56]: And for a [1:27:56, 1:27:59]: Uh for for the original scope of work and the second. [1:28:01, 1:28:03]: Um mo motion for the [1:28:03, 1:28:04]: Three quotes. [1:28:05, 1:28:09]: For Camp Brown Road and Hudson Bridge Road planting. [1:28:09, 1:28:17]: Okay, wait a minute. You can't have two motions active at the same time. So it's gonna be and I guess as a and a second part of that then would be [1:28:18, 1:28:21]: For the three quotes to go out. [1:28:21, 1:28:23]: For camp down road. [1:28:23, 1:28:30]: And Hudson Bridge Road planting. Those three three quotes are specifically for the installation. [1:28:30, 1:28:34]: Of trees and beautification. So the insulation. [1:28:34, 1:28:35]: Now let me be clear. [1:28:36, 1:28:39]: So the first portion of your motion. [1:28:39, 1:28:40]: Is [1:28:40, 1:28:41]: The landscaping [1:28:42, 1:28:43]: And that [1:28:43, 1:28:46]: Those funds would come from that area, but then this three [1:28:47, 1:28:50]: Quotes for Camp Brown Road and Hudson Bridge. [1:28:51, 1:28:53]: It's coming out of the one hundred thousand dollar pot. [1:28:54, 1:28:56]: For beautification, correct? [1:28:56, 1:28:57]: Right. [1:28:58, 1:28:59]: Yeah, that's a nine. [1:29:00, 1:29:01]: Okay. [1:29:01, 1:29:02]: Uh I would [1:29:02, 1:29:05]: I would like for the council to allow [1:29:05, 1:29:07]: If you go forward this to allow the staff to [1:29:08, 1:29:10]: To identify the most appropriate funding source. [1:29:11, 1:29:16]: We got different lots of money in different areas. So I would ask that you allow us to do that. [1:29:16, 1:29:18]: Okay. On which section, Mr. Knight? [1:29:20, 1:29:25]: The three quotes. Right, correct. The three quotes, yes, because the other item has still got to be it. Correct. Yes. [1:29:25, 1:29:28]: And okay, fund and source to be determined. [1:29:28, 1:29:29]: Miss Holiday. [1:29:30, 1:29:34]: The beginning of that motion you said something about if [1:29:34, 1:29:37]: The original solicitation wasn't closed. [1:29:38, 1:29:41]: That one, the original solicitation is closed. [1:29:41, 1:29:42]: It was a pose. [1:29:43, 1:29:48]: That was that was noted by the attorney and that why I put that in there because he said [1:29:48, 1:29:51]: Specifically in his answer. [1:29:51, 1:29:51]: If [1:29:52, 1:29:54]: The sati solicitation had been properly closed. [1:29:55, 1:29:57]: And that has nothing to do with my motion though. [1:29:59, 1:30:01]: My motion was [1:30:01, 1:30:04]: For staff to prepare a solicitation. [1:30:05, 1:30:05]: Right. [1:30:06, 1:30:11]: Go go ahead, go ahead, go ahead, go ahead with your motion. Make sure we got it right. Go ahead, Miss Barber. A new solicitation. [1:30:12, 1:30:13]: Prepare a new solicitation. [1:30:14, 1:30:17]: To include all of the areas that were included. [1:30:18, 1:30:19]: In the original solicitation [1:30:20, 1:30:22]: In addition to [1:30:22, 1:30:26]: Other areas that Mr. Aaron may identify. [1:30:27, 1:30:28]: For maintenance. [1:30:33, 1:30:34]: And [1:30:34, 1:30:36]: The task staff. [1:30:36, 1:30:37]: With [1:30:37, 1:30:39]: Getting three quotes. [1:30:40, 1:30:41]: For the installation. [1:30:42, 1:30:45]: of trees or whatever beautification. [1:30:45, 1:30:46]: For a campground road. [1:30:46, 1:30:48]: And Hudson Bridge. [1:30:49, 1:30:50]: Second. [1:30:50, 1:30:51]: Thank you. [1:30:51, 1:30:52]: I haven't. [1:30:52, 1:30:54]: Yeah, vote. [1:30:55, 1:30:59]: It's all the you sprayed now. You got all that? Good deal. [1:30:59, 1:31:06]: Sorry, can I just clarify the thing about the thr the requirement about three quotes, is that part of an RFP or separate? [1:31:09, 1:31:10]: That would be separate. [1:31:11, 1:31:11]: Okay. [1:31:11, 1:31:17]: I thought the three quotes was to feel an immediate need, but we decided that it was not an immediate need. [1:31:18, 1:31:23]: No, one person said it was an immediate need. Okay. Okay. Okay. Thank you. [1:31:25, 1:31:27]: All right. Ms. Gantt, do we have further discussion? [1:31:28, 1:31:32]: Thank you. I'm so I'm really confused because [1:31:33, 1:31:53]: When we first voted or agreed to vote on this, we were talking about the process. Now, I I kinda I agree with Councilwoman Barber that anything over twenty-five thousand dollars has to go out to bid, but now we're saying we're gonna go back and get quotes. Well, we already know that one quote was over twenty-five thousand dollars, which then goes back to [1:31:53, 1:31:53]: Yeah. [1:31:54, 1:32:11]: The ordinance that says that we have to go get a fed. Now, the reason my argument is that this is not an immediate need. Usually I think that immediate needs are emergency situations where we have to get something done right, right away. We're talking about beautifying. [1:32:12, 1:32:27]: our areas. This is a beautification project. So I don't think that that is an immediate need. I'm not again, I'm not against it. I just want it done right. And I don't want us to turn around and do it later to fit someone else's needs. [1:32:27, 1:32:43]: I don't. I want to make sure that whatever we do, we continue to do in the same order and fashion that we have always done, so long as it is legal, it doesn't look suspect, and that it is in accordance to our normal policies and procedures. [1:32:44, 1:32:47]: As councilman Thomas would say. [1:32:47, 1:32:51]: And I uh that's it. But I think that there's it's back uh I mean [1:32:51, 1:33:11]: Which one is it? Is it that over$25,000? Can someone answer that for me? Over$25,000, we're supposed to get an RP. We're supposed to go and put it out for bid. If that is not the case, if that is the case, then we already know that the bid that we just got was over$25,000 for. [1:33:11, 1:33:12]: Mm. [1:33:12, 1:33:15]: For that campground road area. [1:33:16, 1:33:19]: in general. Now we're talking about doing Hudson Bridge Road. [1:33:20, 1:33:22]: Twenty five thousand was for fifty-three trees. [1:33:23, 1:33:30]: On approximately 53 trees. Now we're saying, okay, no, go to those two rows and go ahead and get a quote. [1:33:30, 1:33:36]: So how do we know what that dollar amount's gonna be? We'll be right back in the same boat instead of just going ahead and getting it out of the way. [1:33:36, 1:33:38]: And doing it all together. [1:33:40, 1:33:42]: No entire seat. [1:33:43, 1:33:50]: So how about if um those three votes that we ask staff to bring them back to the council? [1:33:50, 1:33:51]: Um [1:33:52, 1:33:57]: We can determine what we want to do once we receive those three quotes. [1:33:57, 1:34:03]: Um we don't know if those quotes will be more than the twenty five thousand. [1:34:03, 1:34:05]: Or less than the twenty five thousand. [1:34:05, 1:34:10]: I understand your point because that quote was specific to only one area. [1:34:11, 1:34:15]: Considering the fact that we're now gonna get a quote. [1:34:15, 1:34:17]: To cover two areas. [1:34:17, 1:34:20]: We can anticipate the cost is [1:34:20, 1:34:23]: really going to be more than twenty five thousand. [1:34:23, 1:34:25]: But really don't know that. [1:34:25, 1:34:28]: So can we just test staff? [1:34:28, 1:34:31]: with bringing back those quotes to the council. [1:34:32, 1:34:34]: For those two areas. [1:34:34, 1:34:36]: Circus. I'm not paying that. [1:34:37, 1:34:47]: But I believe that that's gonna prolong the process because we're gonna turn right back around and then have to go and get a bid. We're already over the twenty-five thousand. [1:34:47, 1:34:57]: And so we're gonna do it right and we're gonna come to a policy and procedure manner and we need to make sure this is all the areas that we want to cover. [1:34:57, 1:35:14]: I agree with Councilman Thomas. I'm thinking about my, I'm thinking about Walt Streamers, I'm thinking about Tye Street. I'm thinking about all types of areas. So we need and we need to look at that budget and be fair and equal across the board. So if we're gonna do it, we need to do it right or we're gonna prolong the process. [1:35:15, 1:35:16]: That's true. Thank you. [1:35:16, 1:35:17]: Castle Mombox. [1:35:18, 1:35:18]: All right. [1:35:19, 1:35:20]: Councilman Thomas, go ahead, sir. [1:35:21, 1:35:26]: And I wanna raise this issue. You know, we've been throwing out this this dollar amount. [1:35:27, 1:35:32]: I was under the uh understanding that we really couldn't even reveal [1:35:32, 1:35:37]: this dollar amount and we you know, we have just been shouting this out all all night long. [1:35:38, 1:35:38]: Um [1:35:39, 1:35:42]: Goes back to my point that um [1:35:42, 1:35:45]: Some modifications really needed. So I'm all [1:35:45, 1:35:50]: Uh well, I was gonna ask Mr. Barrett to speak to this, but it's already out there now, so [1:35:51, 1:35:52]: Um [1:35:52, 1:35:55]: I just want to just bring that to everyone's attention. So I [1:35:55, 1:36:03]: You know, uh old councilwoman used to say discombobulation. So I I think that's what we're dealing with here tonight. So [1:36:03, 1:36:07]: Uh so be it. You know, you got a motion, it's been second, so [1:36:08, 1:36:22]: We got one motion been seconded. There was su there's a something additionally made in the and and Mr. Alexander seconded that, but I don't know what that motion really is. It's still only one motion that I know of and recognize at this time as Miss Holiday has that I think violation. [1:36:22, 1:36:24]: Well, uh let's just [1:36:25, 1:36:31]: Let me clear up this motion for the final time and I'm gonna remove the beautification efforts. [1:36:32, 1:36:37]: Because Councilwoman Gantt is correct, more than likely to cover the beautification of [1:36:37, 1:36:42]: both Hudson Bridge and Campground, it's gonna be more than twenty five thousand. [1:36:42, 1:36:43]: Not only bet. [1:36:43, 1:36:50]: Mr. Aaron may assess that there are other areas that need beautification as well. [1:36:50, 1:36:51]: So [1:36:52, 1:36:58]: I'm gonna just make a motion just for the maintenance, just for the landscaping and maintenance of all of the areas. [1:36:59, 1:37:00]: Um [1:37:00, 1:37:01]: Miss Holliday. [1:37:02, 1:37:07]: So I want to rescind the last motion, um, this motion. Um [1:37:07, 1:37:09]: I want to test staff with [1:37:10, 1:37:12]: Preparing a new solicitation. [1:37:13, 1:37:20]: to include the scope of work and to include all of those areas that were included in the original solicitation. [1:37:21, 1:37:22]: In addition to [1:37:23, 1:37:23]: Um [1:37:24, 1:37:26]: Hudson Bridge and Camp Brown Road. [1:37:30, 1:37:32]: As far as the maintenance. [1:37:32, 1:37:34]: I want to test Mr. Erin. [1:37:35, 1:37:36]: Or Mr. Knighton. [1:37:36, 1:37:40]: With identifying um areas throughout the city. [1:37:40, 1:37:43]: including Camp Brown Road. [1:37:43, 1:37:45]: And Hudson Bridge. [1:37:46, 1:37:48]: for uh beautification projects. [1:37:51, 1:37:53]: That the beautification. [1:37:53, 1:37:55]: That will also need to be [1:37:55, 1:37:57]: another solicitation or RFP. [1:37:59, 1:38:00]: So that's two separate. [1:38:01, 1:38:03]: solicitations that we'll need. [1:38:05, 1:38:08]: Just to be fair, because yeah, there are areas throughout the city. [1:38:09, 1:38:12]: Oh, East Lake Parkway. We need beautification as well. [1:38:12, 1:38:15]: Well Stevens, Todd Street. So [1:38:17, 1:38:23]: Am I clear on my motion? Um I I need you to I need you to repeat the second. [1:38:24, 1:38:28]: Portion, I have your first solicitation. I need you to repeat the second one. [1:38:28, 1:38:31]: Okay, so the second part of that would be [1:38:31, 1:38:33]: Specifically for the beautification. [1:38:35, 1:38:38]: Task staff with identifying areas. [1:38:39, 1:38:40]: Including [1:38:40, 1:38:41]: Camp Brown Road. [1:38:42, 1:38:43]: Hudson Bridge. [1:38:43, 1:38:44]: In other areas. [1:38:45, 1:38:46]: That need [1:38:47, 1:38:48]: Beautification as well. [1:38:49, 1:38:52]: they'll need to prepare a new solicitation specifically. [1:38:53, 1:38:54]: For beautification. [1:38:57, 1:39:05]: But I kinda wonder whether or not this should be you're making it as all one big motion. I kinda wonder whether or not it should be two separate ones, if but for simplicity's sake. [1:39:05, 1:39:07]: Promotions. [1:39:08, 1:39:15]: I I kinda wonder whether or not it should be what you're saying should be two separate motions versus putting it all together for simplicity. Make sure we understand everything. [1:39:16, 1:39:17]: Okay, I can do that. [1:39:18, 1:39:19]: I'm just a thought. [1:39:19, 1:39:21]: Okay. So [1:39:21, 1:39:22]: So [1:39:23, 1:39:26]: All right, so for the first motion it is for the [1:39:28, 1:39:30]: I like to test staff. [1:39:30, 1:39:31]: With [1:39:31, 1:39:34]: Um preparing a new scope of work. [1:39:34, 1:39:35]: To include [1:39:36, 1:39:37]: Um the maintenance and upkeep. [1:39:38, 1:39:42]: Of all of the areas that were included in the original. [1:39:42, 1:39:43]: Scope of work. [1:39:44, 1:39:45]: In addition to [1:39:46, 1:39:48]: Camp Brown Road and Hudson Bridge Road. [1:39:49, 1:39:50]: This is just for the maintenance. [1:39:52, 1:39:53]: Is there a second to that motion? [1:39:56, 1:39:58]: Is there a second to that motion? [1:40:00, 1:40:01]: No second. [1:40:02, 1:40:03]: Motion. Motion favorite. [1:40:05, 1:40:08]: So but that is what California can get with that. [1:40:08, 1:40:15]: Oh wait, I was about to say I just have one question though. When we designate those spots, those areas for landscaping. [1:40:16, 1:40:18]: Um and maintenance. [1:40:19, 1:40:23]: I still don't have the answer of does public works maintain. [1:40:24, 1:40:44]: Does does public works do the maintenance? I mean, are we saying no, we want someone else to do the maintenance? We're contracting those particular areas out. Then if that's the case, then why aren't we just putting a thing out for contracting landscapers in general? For I mean, I'm I'm just really confused on that part. I agree with Councilman Burns. That was the intent. [1:40:46, 1:40:50]: But that wasn't the intent because we named specific areas. [1:40:50, 1:40:59]: It was it couldn't to me it wasn't the intent because we named specific areas. If we were saying for the city of Stockbridge. [1:40:59, 1:41:01]: Get a quote for landscaping. [1:41:02, 1:41:06]: maintenance, then that's one thing. But we're we're literally [1:41:06, 1:41:26]: naming different particular areas. And that is a concern of mine. That's the only reason. Councilman Barber, I appreciate your statement and I will vote for that. However, I'm I don't want to vote for that. And then we still need additional landscaping and maintenance. Well I don't I if we can make it broader, then I would be okay with that. [1:41:26, 1:41:35]: That. So that is why I said for staff to prepare a new solicitation to include the scope of work. [1:41:35, 1:41:43]: Um, from the previous solicitation, that scope of work included various areas, and Mr. Knighton and Mr. Aaron. [1:41:43, 1:41:47]: Can tell us specifically all the areas that were included. [1:41:47, 1:41:52]: In the original landscaping solicitation. Mr. Knighton, Mr. Aaron. [1:41:52, 1:41:56]: Can you tell us those areas that was included in the original solicitation? [1:41:57, 1:41:57]: Warm. [1:41:58, 1:41:58]: Maintenance. [1:41:59, 1:42:05]: The original solicitation included City Hall, the Merrill Manders, the Ted Strickland. [1:42:05, 1:42:15]: The streetscapes, those two banner poles at Walmart and Rock Quarry in North Henry, as well as the historic markers at Floyd Chapel and at [1:42:16, 1:42:17]: The Greenfront Cafe. [1:42:19, 1:42:20]: The na second. [1:42:21, 1:42:22]: Well. [1:42:22, 1:42:27]: Well w hold on a second. Mr. Mayor. And municipal court and the municipal park as well. [1:42:28, 1:42:28]: Okay. [1:42:29, 1:42:36]: Mr. Mill. Stand my hold on, please. So otherwise, you're saying what what do you what what Mr. Aaron just said, Miss Barber? That's what you want in your motion. Is that what you're indicating here? [1:42:37, 1:42:41]: Yes, all of the areas that were included in the original solicitation. [1:42:43, 1:42:46]: Add Camp Brown Road and Hudson Bridge Road. [1:42:47, 1:42:48]: To the new scope of work. [1:42:49, 1:42:51]: For the new solicitation. [1:42:52, 1:43:06]: Let me Mr. Mayor, I I hate to say point of order, but I need to before this is uh stand by sir, stand by. I need to I need to make a clarification. We will get a clarification. I just want to make sure Miss Holliday, you understand what the motion is at this point. [1:43:06, 1:43:18]: At this point, yes. Okay, that's why I said this point. Okay. All right, good. Mr. Thomas, go ahead, please. Okay, let me be clear. So now every motion, not this motion here, because it hasn't been seconded. [1:43:18, 1:43:20]: But every month. [1:43:21, 1:43:24]: Okay, but every motion has failed. Is that correct? [1:43:25, 1:43:25]: Thus far, yes. [1:43:26, 1:43:30]: See, and that's where I was trying to get in before this was second because [1:43:30, 1:43:37]: To be honest with you, I I just think this needs to be tabled. And I think as Mr. Knight alluded to, he and his staff just need to get together. [1:43:38, 1:43:40]: Bring this back and let us understand [1:43:41, 1:43:43]: All of the areas [1:43:43, 1:43:51]: That we want to put into this and get a better understanding of what those areas are, how they're going to be financed. [1:43:52, 1:43:53]: The whole bit because [1:43:53, 1:43:57]: I mean, you know, we spent two hours on this already. [1:43:58, 1:44:06]: I was I was willing to make the motion to table, but if y'all think y'all sort of have it now with this new motion, and I know Ms. Gantt just sucker. [1:44:06, 1:44:08]: Then I'll I'll just I'll just back up, but [1:44:09, 1:44:09]: Um [1:44:10, 1:44:11]: That's how I feel. [1:44:13, 1:44:14]: Okay. [1:44:14, 1:44:25]: Um question mayor. Stand by Mr. Blount. Mayor Protem was first actually. Go ahead, Mayor Protestant. Yeah, you know, honestly, I think we went around. This has turned into a circus. [1:44:25, 1:44:27]: in terms of how we're doing things and [1:44:27, 1:44:31]: We really should have just went ahead with the first motion and approved. [1:44:31, 1:44:40]: All of it. See, this is what I completely understand. Every person up here, some of us had six years to suggest areas of the city. [1:44:40, 1:44:52]: You didn't do that. You waited until these areas came forward that weren't in your area. Now you want to bring areas forward. Why didn't you bring it forward for the last six years? You had an opportunity to do it? [1:44:53, 1:45:11]: Every last one of us could do that. Now we want to look at the whole city all of a sudden after we spent 40 million dollars downtown and other areas of the city asking about what is going on. So I want to make sure that we're being representative and we're being fair in terms of [1:45:12, 1:45:32]: What's going on in terms of the entire process? The city manager brought this forward in terms of other areas that he wanted to see uh move forward. That spending needs to be equitable in the city. Residents are calling out saying, Why are we spending all of the money in one area? And I say, Yes, okay. I support the amp. [1:45:32, 1:45:43]: I support the Culture Arts Center. But yes, when residents in certain other areas are saying, what about us? We voted to stay in the city. What about us? We with you, but what about us? [1:45:44, 1:45:44]: Done. [1:45:45, 1:45:54]: Uh Mr. Blount, go ahead please. Yeah, just a quick question because I'm I'm okay with this motion. Uh I'm okay with the second. I just want to make sure in this motion. [1:45:55, 1:45:56]: Councilwoman Barber, is that that we [1:45:57, 1:46:03]: put the scope together and and an RP is put out for the scope of work. Is that what the motion is for? [1:46:07, 1:46:14]: Yes, this scope of work is going to include all of the areas that were included. [1:46:14, 1:46:17]: in the original solicitation for landscape. [1:46:17, 1:46:20]: In addition to those areas. [1:46:20, 1:46:21]: We're going to include [1:46:22, 1:46:30]: Campground Road and Hudson Bridge Road. No, no, I got that. I just want to make sure there's an RP gonna be put out and the scope. I'm just ready to vote. Uh I'm good. [1:46:30, 1:46:46]: Mayor, if I could just say one other thing very briefly. Hudson Bridge Road is already covered. It gets cut every single week. So the only thing this motion does is add winding creek. That's it. Uh add uh campground road. Huston Bridge Road get cut every single week right now. [1:46:46, 1:47:06]: So we spent two hours and we're gonna add one roadway in two hours. Well with Councilman Alexander, I want to uh make a uh uh Mr. Alexander, I wanna make a correction. When we talked about the beautification of Hudson Bridge Road, it has to look better than what it's looking like looking like now because that's nothing maintaining it. And when you look at the scope of the treaty, [1:47:06, 1:47:12]: We definitely appreciate you and your initiative and what you were doing to beautify the area, but uh [1:47:12, 1:47:21]: This w if we change out the uniformity of it, the landscaping of it, that's where we're gonna go with it. Uh and and I think that that's becomes uh [1:47:21, 1:47:39]: Uh it's just gonna beautify the area uh a whole lot better. And we definitely like I said, Mr. Alexander, we appreciate your efforts and and those volunteers. But I'm ready that uh if we can go ahead and move and vote, Mayor, uh go ahead and end this if you don't mind. All right. So a motion's been made. It's been seconded. So all in favor of motion, please indicate. [1:47:41, 1:47:50]: All posed. Okay, four one, it passes. No, I'm I'm in favor. Oh, you're in favor, excuse me. So you now passes. All right, fantastic. Now we'll move on. [1:47:51, 1:47:59]: No, Mayor, remember I needed to add a second motion to include the Go ahead. What's what you go ahead? I'm sorry. Go ahead. [1:47:59, 1:48:06]: Okay, so I want to test staff with um getting three quotes for [1:48:06, 1:48:09]: um the campground road [1:48:09, 1:48:12]: and Hudson Bridge Road. [1:48:12, 1:48:22]: Um mayor Pro Tem, you did say um you wanted to add trees to Hutchon Bridge Road as well? Beautification in trees, yes. Okay. So [1:48:23, 1:48:25]: Task staff with bringing back [1:48:25, 1:48:26]: Um [1:48:27, 1:48:27]: Three quotes. [1:48:28, 1:48:29]: Um for [1:48:30, 1:48:31]: Hudson Bridge. [1:48:31, 1:48:33]: Okay, Brown Road. [1:48:33, 1:48:42]: Might might I suggest we make uh just go ahead and make it a RLP and then move forward instead of doing that. All right, task staff with preparing a new scope of work. [1:48:43, 1:48:43]: Um [1:48:44, 1:48:45]: Four. [1:48:45, 1:48:47]: Beautification of Hudson Bridge. [1:48:47, 1:48:48]: And [1:48:49, 1:48:50]: Camp Brown Road. [1:48:51, 1:48:52]: RP. [1:48:54, 1:48:57]: All right, uh second, second, second. [1:48:57, 1:49:11]: All right. Can I stand by one do what stand by a second? May most be made in a second. Miss uh Miss Holiday, do you have that straight? I have that one to be a solicitation for beautification for Campground Road and Hudson Bridge. [1:49:12, 1:49:15]: So before it had other areas, I'm taking that off this time. [1:49:16, 1:49:17]: Yes, I will say yes to that. [1:49:18, 1:49:20]: And other areas is coming up. [1:49:20, 1:49:21]: Um yes. [1:49:23, 1:49:26]: No, um include other [1:49:26, 1:49:32]: Include other include other areas. Other areas as well that staff may identify. [1:49:32, 1:49:33]: Oh, excuse me. [1:49:40, 1:49:49]: I miss it. May I have a question on that? And I'm okay with what everything's going, but when we do this, because we did two motions. [1:49:49, 1:49:56]: The scope of work are we gonna because I don't want us putting out two RFPs if the scope of work can be done by one vendor. [1:49:56, 1:50:01]: That's my concern or one or one vendor which may w will make the whole project [1:50:01, 1:50:08]: more of a competitive pricing. So are we looking at two RFPs for two vendors or since you did two to to [1:50:08, 1:50:15]: So it won't be so convoluted. Are these two RFPs are in the scope for one vendor? How how is that going to work? [1:50:18, 1:50:18]: Yes. [1:50:19, 1:50:24]: These are two different jobs and the scope would be different. [1:50:24, 1:50:30]: One is for installation of trees. The other scope of work is for the maintenance. [1:50:31, 1:50:36]: Well then that goes back to my question because you have companies out there that knows how to install and maintain. [1:50:37, 1:50:41]: So I'm just saying to h for for the city, I think more competitive pricing would be [1:50:41, 1:50:46]: To get one company to do all the work. I mean, I just just just a suggestion. [1:50:48, 1:50:49]: Two companies is fine. Second. [1:50:52, 1:51:12]: Okay, okay. So hold on a second. So make sure that uh once again we'll see if there's further discussion in a second. Miss Holliday, for the second motion, wanna make sure could you repeat repeat it back, make sure we got it straight before we go on the second solicitation is for beautification uh and installation of Campground Road and Hudson Bridge and any other areas that staff [1:51:12, 1:51:14]: May identify. [1:51:15, 1:51:19]: All right. So that's been May's been seconded. And any further discussion on that motion? [1:51:19, 1:51:31]: Mr. Thomas, Boy, please. I just want to make a statement to say that uh I'm in favor of beautification citywide, whether we made it five years ago or we're making it today. [1:51:31, 1:51:34]: There may have been some issues during the cityhood fight of [1:51:34, 1:51:38]: Uh some areas being neglected. Uh yeah, I think we need to answer that, but [1:51:39, 1:51:44]: This is the point I wanna make and I wanna be clear because Mayor Pro Team mentioned this a couple of times. [1:51:44, 1:51:46]: Ді ампотетер. [1:51:47, 1:51:49]: And the cultural art facility. [1:51:50, 1:51:54]: They are for all citizens in this city. [1:51:55, 1:51:57]: It just happened to be located. [1:51:57, 1:51:58]: Where they are. [1:51:59, 1:52:05]: When we decided to to go down this road for the amphitheater and the cultural arts. [1:52:05, 1:52:10]: That was a reason why they're located where they are. But let's not let's not make any mistake now. [1:52:11, 1:52:15]: These two facilities are for every citizen. [1:52:16, 1:52:27]: that that reside in the city of Thybrid and all of the other cities in the surrounding area. I just want to put that on the record because uh Mayor Pro Tem, let's not let's not go there. [1:52:27, 1:52:47]: um you know on that because uh these facilities is for every citizen and i just want to be on the record let me say clearly certainly i will be partaking in it and i certainly didn't mean to suggest that the facilities weren't for every area of town but you know equity is uh making some [1:52:47, 1:52:54]: investments in all areas of town. So I wasn't suggesting that nobody gonna use it because trust me, I'll be on the front row. [1:52:54, 1:53:10]: And most of my neighbors would be on the front row too. So no, I didn't mean to suggest that. But the economic the economic um the uh the economic boost uh to certain areas is what I was uh referring to. But no, I did not mean to say that uh the um [1:53:10, 1:53:14]: that the only d downtown area would be using the facility. Certainly not. [1:53:14, 1:53:17]: Well well noted, but I I just had to make that point. [1:53:18, 1:53:22]: I so a motion was made, been seconded. If there are no further d discussions. [1:53:23, 1:53:27]: I need a mote, uh need a vote. So all in favor and vote, please indicate. [1:53:27, 1:53:31]: All in favor. Social dynamics decision. There you go. All right. [1:53:31, 1:53:34]: Now if I'm clear, we can move on to the next next item. [1:53:34, 1:53:35]: Yeah. [1:53:35, 1:53:36]: I hope so. [1:53:37, 1:53:39]: Current consideration to approve it. [1:53:39, 1:53:45]: proof extend a moratorium on hookah bars, lounges, and cigarette bars and lounges for 180 days. [1:53:45, 1:53:47]: Presented by Mr. Washington. [1:53:49, 1:53:49]: Yeah. [1:53:50, 1:54:09]: Good evening, everyone. This is just, and I appreciate Jeremy for helping out on this. This is just an extension of the moratorium 180 days that you all have previously agreed upon. And so the ordinance that you have in there, the only thing it does is just it extends it it extends it 180 days in the whereas and a therefore claw. [1:54:10, 1:54:12]: Well let me ask you this, sir. Um [1:54:13, 1:54:18]: W the the previous moratorium that we had ended a little while ago. Is that correct? [1:54:19, 1:54:19]: Yes. [1:54:20, 1:54:36]: And if if a if somehow there was a facility, a hookah bar, cigarette bar that has been developed or improved or come into existence and operated between the time that the last one is is expired until if we pass this tonight, this one starts. [1:54:36, 1:54:40]: How do we deal with those particular w uh businesses in the middle? [1:54:41, 1:54:43]: Are they grandfathered in or we go back and reject them? [1:54:44, 1:54:47]: What's the status? I'm going to say that in theory. [1:54:48, 1:54:55]: In that interim period they could be grandfather in, but that depends on where they are in the process. [1:54:56, 1:55:00]: That's uh correct. And I I'm opening the the resolution. This is to [1:55:00, 1:55:05]: Наксеп аплікація, на то аксептаплікація сфо. [1:55:05, 1:55:06]: Um [1:55:07, 1:55:09]: hookah bars and cigar bars. [1:55:09, 1:55:16]: So it's really if something came into the city during that window when the previous moratorium was expired, and if it's the council's will. [1:55:17, 1:55:26]: and the mayor's will to adopt this moratorium. So it's whenever the the last and it perhaps Mr. Knighton knows I don't know when the last moratorium ended, but [1:55:26, 1:55:29]: If a permit application came in, um [1:55:30, 1:55:33]: during that time period, then I think the city would have to grant it. [1:55:33, 1:55:38]: But this is to to not accept applications for this hundred and eighty day period. [1:55:40, 1:55:42]: Mr. Knight, you have an answer to respond to that, sir at all? [1:55:43, 1:55:50]: The previous was for a hundred and twenty days, uh beginning on August the twenty fifth. [1:55:50, 1:55:50]: last year. [1:55:51, 1:55:53]: So a hundred and twenty days from that period of time. [1:55:54, 1:55:56]: Which would have been uh approximately four months. [1:55:58, 1:55:58]: Yeah. [1:55:59, 1:56:09]: Thank you. Uh Mr. Blount, go ahead, please. My my question is for our city attorneys. If a if a business is already is already established that doesn't have it. [1:56:09, 1:56:15]: And their permitting process did not establish that this would that was gonna be the use. [1:56:15, 1:56:21]: Then those business that would try to do it now without it being in the original permitting process, those are not allowed. Am I correct? [1:56:23, 1:56:24]: If [1:56:25, 1:56:30]: If for example, councilman, you're saying if they operated as like a restaurant before and they were trying to apply [1:56:31, 1:56:39]: No, no, if if if they already let's let's use a restaurant. Let's use a restaurant uh or just a regular um just a uh sports bar. [1:56:40, 1:56:48]: If these things weren't already permitted for them, these uh my understanding, they can't now just start doing it. [1:56:49, 1:56:55]: If it wasn't in their permitting process in the beginning, that's not grandprovided in. Is that correct? [1:56:55, 1:56:56]: Correct. [1:56:57, 1:56:58]: They still need a regular permit. [1:56:59, 1:57:02]: Uh during that period if if it ended say [1:57:03, 1:57:05]: December twenty fifth or thereabouts. [1:57:05, 1:57:09]: They still need a permit between then and today or when if the council adopts the moratorium. [1:57:10, 1:57:12]: They can't just do it. It's not a free for all. [1:57:12, 1:57:15]: They you they were just allowed to submit permits during that time. [1:57:18, 1:57:21]: You know, questions or applications. [1:57:21, 1:57:22]: Ms. Barber, go ahead, please. [1:57:24, 1:57:26]: Do we know if there are any [1:57:27, 1:57:29]: pending applications from [1:57:30, 1:57:31]: The time that the [1:57:32, 1:57:33]: Ordnance laps. [1:57:34, 1:57:35]: Until now. [1:57:35, 1:57:37]: Have there been any submitted? [1:57:38, 1:57:39]: Mr. Knight. [1:57:39, 1:57:42]: I don't I'm not aware of any that have been submitted. [1:57:42, 1:57:45]: Um to the uh [1:57:46, 1:57:46]: Um [1:57:46, 1:57:50]: business licensing department. I'm not aware of any that we have pending [1:57:50, 1:57:52]: or any that were uh submitted. [1:57:53, 1:57:54]: I I think fairly [1:57:55, 1:57:58]: We'd have to determine if anybody inquired during this period of time. [1:58:00, 1:58:01]: But there are no applications pending. [1:58:02, 1:58:05]: Well, I would say that something must have happened because there is a cigarette bar. [1:58:06, 1:58:09]: Uh, not too far from where I go to get my hair cut. [1:58:10, 1:58:12]: And it had not always been that I know of. [1:58:13, 1:58:14]: So something had to happen. [1:58:15, 1:58:24]: You may be referring to one that I'm off of Walt Stevens. That is correct, sir. That is for retail. Retail only. They're not to be having any [1:58:24, 1:58:30]: As is it should not be s operating as a hookah bar or cigar lounge. Okay. Retail. [1:58:31, 1:58:36]: Mm, uh, that's not what we saw at the grand opening over the weekend. Okay. [1:58:36, 1:58:38]: is operating that way. [1:58:38, 1:58:56]: If we're talking about the same one on Wall Stevens, yes. When did it open? When did it open? Uh uh Mayor, can I get uh you mind if we do a point of word and kind of wouldn't not put anybody on blast right now like that? Because I I will say this then, because we did have code enforcement visit a particular establishment. [1:58:57, 1:58:57]: Last week. [1:58:58, 1:59:00]: Now, if this is a different establishment, I do not know. [1:59:01, 1:59:03]: But I will certainly get that information from you. [1:59:04, 1:59:05]: Have to check into it. [1:59:06, 1:59:06]: All right. [1:59:07, 1:59:08]: Any other questions? [1:59:09, 1:59:17]: Thoughts. All right. Then I need a motion to accept this proposal to hold on one sec. So so real quick, let me ask this question. [1:59:18, 1:59:38]: When what is the final resolution and when do we suspect that the final resolution will be coming forward instead of just extending the moratorium? Is this going to be addressed in the ULDC? The UDC, yes. In in fact, in the previous moratorium, it had if the UDC were completed or some other zoning guidelines were in implementation. [1:59:38, 1:59:39]: Yeah. [1:59:39, 1:59:52]: or 120 days. The 120 days came sooner. 180 day extension, if you were to approve it tonight, would give uh should give more than ample time for the UDC to be completed to address [1:59:52, 1:59:55]: uh these types of uses and or any other types of uses. [1:59:56, 1:59:57]: Okay, thank you. [1:59:58, 2:00:00]: I need a moat, Miss Thomas, Mr. Thomas. [2:00:00, 2:00:08]: Well, I you know, I I I just want to hear the the voice of uh Mrs. Johnson. Uh you know, she's been so quiet. I just want to just [2:00:08, 2:00:10]: I just want to hear your voice. [2:00:10, 2:00:15]: Any comments? Because this is sort of uh in your shop like the [2:00:16, 2:00:19]: I'm trying to get you and Mr. Peterson to uh [2:00:19, 2:00:20]: They feel like you're at home. [2:00:21, 2:00:23]: And this is all in your shop, so um [2:00:24, 2:00:26]: In i in the comments. [2:00:26, 2:00:33]: Oh absolutely. And thank you, uh Mayor and uh Councilman Thomas. Um yes, I mean I've [2:00:33, 2:00:44]: Completely concur with what Mr. Nighton stated about making sure that we address hookah bars, cigar lounges, you know, signage issues we have with the sign code, fence codes. [2:00:44, 2:00:50]: building materials and the light in the in the ULD the UDC. So that's why we're asking for the extension. [2:00:51, 2:00:53]: So that we can address them properly with [2:00:53, 2:00:55]: Um community engagement. [2:00:55, 2:01:00]: and betting our research in order to bring that before you guys in the coming months. [2:01:03, 2:01:05]: I think it was just good to hear your voice. [2:01:05, 2:01:06]: All right. [2:01:07, 2:01:10]: Mr. Peterson, I guess do you have anything you need to add or mention at this point? [2:01:15, 2:01:18]: I don't have anything to add at this point. Um, I would like to say that um [2:01:18, 2:01:25]: Ms. Johnson and I, we had um an amazing meeting on last week, and we're going to collaborate on a lot of projects. [2:01:26, 2:01:28]: Um, particularly uh the zoning. [2:01:29, 2:01:33]: So we're really gonna get things moving forward. But I I agree with what um Mr. Knight said and Ms. Johnson. [2:01:34, 2:01:39]: Okay. I'd like to move forward with the motion. Uh yeah. So moved. [2:01:39, 2:01:40]: All right, sir, a second. [2:01:42, 2:01:46]: The Miss Barbary seconds that motion. Okay. Any further discussion? [2:01:46, 2:01:49]: And if not all three [2:01:49, 2:01:50]: Miss Yes, Ms. Gantt. [2:01:50, 2:01:58]: I just want to bring to the attention of Mayor and Counsel and to our new attorneys and to Mr. Peterson and Ms. Johnson. Hi, Ms. Johnson. [2:01:59, 2:02:03]: Welcome. Haven't met you yet, but I look forward to it. Um [2:02:03, 2:02:07]: Wanna bring forward to your attention um that we also [2:02:08, 2:02:12]: maybe should consider it something very similar to what we did with the tattoo parlor. [2:02:13, 2:02:18]: For those, because we're continuously, we're on maybe our second or third round of moratorium. [2:02:18, 2:02:36]: time frames so in the um Mr. Berry and Mr. Washington, we have an ordinance in place with the tattoo parlors right now and is done by a certain mile radius. And we may need to extend that mile radius, not just a mile, but [2:02:36, 2:02:38]: Maybe a couple of miles or or so. But [2:02:39, 2:02:41]: You guys wanna may wanna take a look at that. [2:02:41, 2:02:51]: That's all. Thank you. Is that council member? Is that just saying that there can be only a certain number of tattoo parlors within X radius? Is that what that says? That's correct. [2:02:51, 2:02:53]: Okay. Within so many miles from each other. [2:02:53, 2:02:57]: And the concern I have is I've spoken to some business owners. [2:02:57, 2:03:00]: Um, I speak to a lot of business owners a lot. [2:03:00, 2:03:02]: And um [2:03:02, 2:03:09]: You know, at one point we called them certain things less desirables, um, but the intent, my intent. [2:03:10, 2:03:11]: Is not to [2:03:11, 2:03:12]: Um [2:03:13, 2:03:17]: have people or small businesses or scrutinize small businesses in public. [2:03:17, 2:03:18]: But to [2:03:19, 2:03:25]: W you know, we want a variety, but we we want we don't want oversaturation. [2:03:25, 2:03:29]: And I think that we have accomplished that. [2:03:29, 2:03:33]: But we need to make sure that we are equal across the board. [2:03:34, 2:03:54]: And so a lot of the businesses and some business owners have reached out to me out of concern about our moratoriums. Um someone told me that it means that we are not open for business. And that is really, really not true. We are open for business, but we need to be smart about it. So I'm hoping that we can come up with a resolution. [2:03:54, 2:04:00]: That would be equal and fair across the board. So if you guys don't mind looking at that ordinance, that'd be a great suggestion. [2:04:02, 2:04:03]: Yeah, Member Botan, go ahead, please. [2:04:04, 2:04:24]: Yeah, I certainly could support uh that suggestion. And I think it's a good suggestion that we add uh a number uh for those uh particular businesses. I would like to ask the uh attorneys why they're here that we previously passed a small box retailer uh ordinance in the city uh [2:04:24, 2:04:29]: dictating a one mile radius. But Henry County subsequently passed one [2:04:29, 2:04:31]: With a five mile radius. [2:04:31, 2:04:36]: Uh, what's necessary in order for us to match the five mile radius? Do we just need to [2:04:36, 2:04:39]: Do we have to have another public hearing to do that or do we just [2:04:39, 2:04:41]: Or simply need to uh [2:04:42, 2:04:45]: Uh move forward with motioning uh the additional requirements. [2:04:48, 2:04:50]: Yep, you're you're beautiful, uh Thermic. [2:04:51, 2:04:55]: Sorry, did you ask Councilmember Mayor Pertem to to match the five miles? [2:04:55, 2:04:56]: Yes. [2:04:56, 2:04:58]: I believe it's just a [2:04:58, 2:05:02]: It would be a zoning code change, but I I'd need to confirm. So it'd just be an ordinance change. [2:05:03, 2:05:05]: But I need to confirm that. [2:05:06, 2:05:18]: Okay, would you all bring that back to us because we we we certainly now we're gonna be ground zero because they got a five mile radius and we only have a one mile radius, they're gonna be searching the city. Uh yeah we can we can also [2:05:19, 2:05:23]: We can reach out to them and get a copy of theirs as well. All right, thank you. [2:05:25, 2:05:31]: All right, a motion has m that has been made and been seconded. Uh so uh there's no further discussion. All favor of motion, please indicate. [2:05:32, 2:05:35]: Okay, so it's unanimous decision. Fantastic. [2:05:35, 2:05:40]: Okay, so what I have next is council consideration to appoint members of the planning and zoning commission. [2:05:40, 2:05:49]: And right behind it is council consideration to appoint members of citywide development authority. Typically, when we do this, we go in executive session, have that discussion. [2:05:49, 2:05:58]: about those personnels, those uh civilians, those city individuals, and then we come back from executive session to and make those announcements. Is that what we want to do tonight as well? [2:05:59, 2:06:00]: Council? [2:06:01, 2:06:06]: I would think so, Mayor. I I think we should go with our normal procedure is. [2:06:07, 2:06:09]: Okay. Any other thoughts? [2:06:09, 2:06:20]: Yeah, okay. So hearing no other thoughts. So otherwise we'll go into Zecchosession at the end here, discuss planning zoning and citywide development, and then come back out and make those announcements. Yes, sir, Mayor Protell. [2:06:20, 2:06:30]: Are th are there staff recommendations or not? Are there it uh like on the pos different procedures and the procedures, are there excessive candidates or there just enough to fill the [2:06:30, 2:06:33]: uh the positions and the people qualified. [2:06:34, 2:06:35]: Miss a holiday. [2:06:36, 2:06:46]: I believe it's the whole time. Uh what was sent to you was a listing of the different applicants and it noted which ones were applying for. [2:06:46, 2:06:50]: Planning Commission and or the Development Authority Board. [2:06:52, 2:06:52]: Mm-hmm. [2:06:53, 2:07:00]: Okay, what I was indicating was is that uh there are a greater number than the positions required or the [2:07:00, 2:07:01]: There are the [2:07:01, 2:07:02]: Well [2:07:02, 2:07:07]: You have again, you have some applicants who applied for the [2:07:07, 2:07:08]: Planning Commission. [2:07:08, 2:07:09]: There are three. [2:07:10, 2:07:11]: Vacancies. [2:07:11, 2:07:12]: To be feel there. [2:07:13, 2:07:16]: But there are a number of individuals who have applied for that. [2:07:16, 2:07:18]: Um, to be reappointed and [2:07:19, 2:07:22]: New people have applied for that as well. Likewise, you have members. [2:07:23, 2:07:25]: Who have applied for the DA. [2:07:25, 2:07:27]: Um development authority. [2:07:29, 2:07:30]: And also for the planet. [2:07:31, 2:07:36]: I think it's pretty prudent that we should probably discuss in the segment session and come back out and make those announcements. [2:07:36, 2:07:45]: Um so if if we're good with that, we'll do that in here in a bit. Uh discussion phase, uh aquatic center IGA intergovernmental agreement, Mr. Nighton, please. [2:07:49, 2:07:50]: Uh yes. [2:07:51, 2:07:51]: See. [2:07:52, 2:07:53]: Yes, Mayor and Council. [2:07:54, 2:08:00]: Previously there'd been discussion of um an IGA intergovernmental agreement with [2:08:00, 2:08:03]: Henry County regarding the construction. [2:08:03, 2:08:08]: of an aquatic center in the range of uh you know twenty to twenty two million dollars. [2:08:09, 2:08:14]: Um Henry County did ha discuss this item uh several meetings ago. [2:08:15, 2:08:19]: uh developed a resolution which was uh presented to you as council. [2:08:20, 2:08:22]: Um, about uh two weeks ago or m or maybe more. [2:08:23, 2:08:27]: uh with several provisions there that in general the council [2:08:27, 2:08:28]: uh tended to agree with. [2:08:29, 2:08:32]: Um the uh [2:08:32, 2:08:37]: Attorneys have been working uh toward an intergovernmental agreement'cause obviously that's what we were [2:08:38, 2:08:42]: awaiting and I believe we received this draft from their county attorney. [2:08:42, 2:08:45]: Uh either Friday or Saturday. I can't remember exactly when. [2:08:46, 2:08:49]: And so it's it's it's very fresh. [2:08:49, 2:08:53]: Um it appears to address the items that were specific. [2:08:54, 2:08:56]: In the resolution that you saw previously. [2:08:56, 2:08:59]: um in an intergovernmental or IGA form. [2:09:00, 2:09:01]: Obviously the aquatic center. [2:09:02, 2:09:05]: uh is a major splast uh five project [2:09:06, 2:09:08]: Um this location was chosen. [2:09:08, 2:09:10]: From several alternatives. [2:09:11, 2:09:17]: And is located and would be located in the city limits of Stockbridge at the bridges at Jodico. [2:09:17, 2:09:19]: um development project. [2:09:20, 2:09:23]: Um Henry County government desires that [2:09:24, 2:09:26]: Uh they handled uh much of the [2:09:26, 2:09:28]: Development, construction. [2:09:28, 2:09:30]: Um permitting [2:09:30, 2:09:40]: uh of in operation of the aquatic center, understanding of course that it will be located in the city of Stockbridge. Therefore the IGA was developed. [2:09:41, 2:09:42]: Um that addresses [2:09:43, 2:09:49]: Um the donation of the property uh by the property owner, the actual designation location. [2:09:49, 2:09:55]: uh the permitting authority for the uh aquatic center building inspections uh by the county the certificate of occupancy [2:09:56, 2:10:01]: impact fee waivers and then operation of the aquatic center essentially all being handled. [2:10:01, 2:10:02]: By Henry County. [2:10:03, 2:10:07]: Uh the intergovernmental agreement again. I know that you just received it. [2:10:07, 2:10:13]: Uh may not have had a chance to pour over it uh in any detail, but it does appear to follow the resolution. [2:10:14, 2:10:19]: that had been previously seen. Certainly we want to uh make sure that you are comfortable [2:10:20, 2:10:25]: as a counsel regarding it and uh myself and the attorneys can seek to answer any questions. [2:10:26, 2:10:28]: Airport Tim, Alexander, go ahead, please. [2:10:28, 2:10:37]: Yes, uh I understand that the attorneys has had this uh for several days now and should have had an opportunity to go over it. [2:10:37, 2:10:44]: Uh I'd certainly like to hear from them to verify just if because if it's uh in [2:10:44, 2:10:48]: league with what we had been promised that was coming over. [2:10:48, 2:10:50]: I think we should be very proactive. [2:10:51, 2:10:53]: And move forward with uh [2:10:53, 2:10:55]: uh uh approving [2:10:55, 2:10:58]: If uh what we have already agreed to. [2:10:58, 2:11:05]: uh at our previous meeting, but I want uh Mr. Berry and Mr. Washington to kinda go over because generally [2:11:05, 2:11:09]: I think we had a consensus that all of the council members were in agreement with what. [2:11:10, 2:11:15]: uh we have presented with we just want to make sure uh that's consistent with what we had before so [2:11:15, 2:11:19]: Could you gentlemen uh uh uh verify that for us? [2:11:20, 2:11:22]: Mayor Pray Tim, yes, uh Henry County. [2:11:23, 2:11:29]: I think took about a month to get this to us. I think I received it or we received it on Friday, I believe. [2:11:29, 2:11:35]: late Thursday, early Friday. I have not gone on over it in the ex amount of detail that I would like, just given [2:11:35, 2:11:39]: for the procurement issues we've talked about in our other discussions, but happy to [2:11:40, 2:11:40]: Yeah, too. [2:11:41, 2:11:46]: go over it in more detail, make sure that it's in the city's best interest to then proceed so that we can [2:11:47, 2:11:48]: Yeah, go forward. [2:11:48, 2:11:52]: Yeah, perhaps at a at the next at the work session, next uh the next meeting. [2:11:54, 2:12:07]: Well, this is what I like to say, Mr. Berry and and Mr. Washington and our council. And provided that it's all squared away, it uh meets the it meets the common sense and consensual uh items that we mentioned as a council. [2:12:07, 2:12:08]: I'm ready to put [2:12:08, 2:12:09]: Pen to paper. [2:12:09, 2:12:10]: All right. [2:12:11, 2:12:14]: Well, I'm ready to put pen to paper with uh Chair Colado Harold Harrell. [2:12:15, 2:12:25]: and and to get this thing moving. So uh I'm I'm just itching to sign my name. All right. Thank you. Anyone else? Yes, yes sir. [2:12:26, 2:12:27]: Anybody else any comments at all? [2:12:30, 2:12:32]: All right, no other comments and we'll move on. [2:12:32, 2:12:33]: Oh, sorry. [2:12:33, 2:12:34]: Go ahead, sir. [2:12:35, 2:12:40]: I just wanted to mention that as a part of a construction project, generally speaking. [2:12:40, 2:12:45]: things that are connected with that conduct construction project, i.e. parking. [2:12:46, 2:12:48]: Um lighting, any landscaping. [2:12:49, 2:12:53]: Those types of things are also considered part of a construction project, which I certainly would. [2:12:53, 2:12:56]: Anticipate being handled by Henry County as well. [2:12:57, 2:13:00]: And I assume that any roadways that are [2:13:00, 2:13:01]: Um [2:13:01, 2:13:02]: I needed [2:13:03, 2:13:05]: to uh access [2:13:05, 2:13:08]: The aquatic center would also be handled by Henry County. [2:13:10, 2:13:12]: Hi, Mayor Proton. What else do you have, sir? [2:13:12, 2:13:20]: Yeah, yeah. There was originally a sixty day clock that was placed uh when they passed this. I know we received it. [2:13:20, 2:13:24]: But I want us to be very cognizant of the sixty day clock. [2:13:24, 2:13:27]: And to make sure that we're well inside of it, uh, I think we're [2:13:28, 2:13:46]: Uh I don't I think we're okay on it, but I certainly want to make sure that uh there's that that we don't exceed the sixty day clock because their or their resolution that they passed uh said there's an opt out after sixty days and we certainly don't wanna be anywhere near that. So I want the staff to be [2:13:46, 2:13:52]: uh task with going back to understand what is the exact day on the sixty day clock. [2:13:54, 2:14:07]: That the the Henry County, Henry County had uh given oh when the initial resolution was passed, they wanted 60 days, or after that 60 days, they could opt out and choose another location. [2:14:07, 2:14:17]: So the sixty days that I understand is based off of what I just read was in regards to them turning over title, the owner producing title or giving the property over. [2:14:18, 2:14:20]: to Henry County. [2:14:20, 2:14:26]: That's like at the very first two, three, I mean it's right down, it's a one page document, the IGA. [2:14:26, 2:14:30]: And it lays it out, it's very specific. [2:14:30, 2:14:33]: in regards to that and it what it sounds like is they gave [2:14:34, 2:14:53]: They were saying 60 days to receive be simple title. That's what I read now. Maybe someone else read something totally different. I do think that um we should give our attorneys an opportunity to review it and make sure that everything and all our cut uh everything is covered. Um, Mr. Knighton did mention some things that I did not. [2:14:54, 2:15:01]: C in the IGA and I ask that our attorneys make sure that everything's covered. But I think I'm re I'll be glad with American sign too. [2:15:02, 2:15:05]: Well, I would follow up with that if I could, Mayor. [2:15:05, 2:15:06]: Go right ahead, sir. [2:15:06, 2:15:10]: Let's be very clear. We just need to go back and watch the meeting, okay? [2:15:10, 2:15:19]: It was 60 days in it and turnover the property and have a deal worked out with the city of Stockbridge. That was that's what was motioned. [2:15:19, 2:15:39]: Okay, so we have sixty days in order to work out an agreement with Henry County. That's what the motion was made at the meeting. We need to go back and watch the meeting. But first of all, what I said was go to Henry County, get a clear understanding what day of that clock we're on so that we don't get anywhere near that. Cause I don't want any miss. [2:15:39, 2:15:51]: misunderstandings uh in such a critical area. Obviously I hope Ms. Gann is correct in that maybe they kind of went back or maybe they rolled that back, but I know what the motion was, so we want to [2:15:51, 2:15:53]: Make sure we contact them too. [2:15:53, 2:15:58]: indicate and understand where the clock is. We don't want the clock to strike twelve unknowingly. [2:16:01, 2:16:02]: Okay. [2:16:02, 2:16:22]: Any other comments? If not, I'll move on to my com uh my comments. Uh ladies and gentlemen, I before the meeting started, I was informed uh about a lifetime Stockbridge resident uh the Hambrick family, Brenda Hambrick's husband, unfortunately, Rufus Shaw, had passed away earlier this morning uh with panic pancuratic cancer. [2:16:22, 2:16:29]: If I got to pronounce right. So condolences to the Hammer family on the loss of your loved one, and we'll make sure we'll keep you in your prayers. [2:16:30, 2:16:37]: On that on that note as well. On that note as well, want to make sure that uh that everybody understands we're still in the pandemic. [2:16:38, 2:16:47]: So you must continue to wear your mask, continue to uh stay away from large gatherings unless you've been fully vaccinated and everybody around is fully vaccinated as well. [2:16:47, 2:16:51]: Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer when you can wash your hands. [2:16:51, 2:16:57]: You know, and and just just be very vigilant. We want to stop uh stomp out this uh deadly uh virus. [2:16:57, 2:17:02]: So testing still goes on. Testing is not the priority, but testing still goes on at the Heritage Senior Center. [2:17:02, 2:17:05]: Look at the ten fifty Florence McGuerty Parkway. [2:17:06, 2:17:16]: And Monday, uh uh to Friday, ten A. M. to three PM and Saturdays it is nine to noon, is my understanding. So you can always make an an actual [2:17:16, 2:17:21]: uh call to make an appointment to get tested for covet nineteen and at eight hundred [2:17:21, 2:17:23]: eight four seven four two six two. [2:17:24, 2:17:27]: But the priority primarily is vaccinations. [2:17:28, 2:17:48]: And um and vaccinations has opened up. Obviously uh anybody sixteen or older can get a vaccination. And obviously the the governor, uh governor camp is opening up for uh for restaurants to go 100% and be crowded if they want to be crowded, if they want to comply with that. So things are open up. So you still gotta be vigilant about this. [2:17:48, 2:17:49]: [8270.3, 8272.5]: If you call the number eight eight eight. [2:17:53, 2:17:57]: four five seven zero one eight six once again eight eight eight. [2:17:58, 2:17:59]: Four five seven. [2:17:59, 2:18:02]: zero one eight six to make a vaccination appointment. [2:18:03, 2:18:04]: You can do that. [2:18:04, 2:18:10]: And then I will tell you that uh that line is open from Monday to Friday, eight AM to eight PM. [2:18:11, 2:18:13]: Saturday and Sunday, eight AM to five PM. [2:18:14, 2:18:21]: It just so happens uh along with the uh the cities and the public health department for district four and the county. [2:18:21, 2:18:22]: At this Thursday. [2:18:24, 2:18:25]: And Friday. [2:18:25, 2:18:28]: There will be vaccinations that you can you can make appointments for. Thursday. [2:18:29, 2:18:30]: The fifteenth of April. [2:18:31, 2:18:32]: Eight thirty, three thirty. [2:18:32, 2:18:35]: Vaccinations will be done at Atlanta Motor Speedway. [2:18:36, 2:18:37]: Ride through. [2:18:37, 2:18:42]: Not a motor speedway, eight thirty five uh excuse me, eight thirty to three thirty this Thursday. [2:18:42, 2:18:45]: Fifteen hundred people can get vaccinated on that day. [2:18:46, 2:18:48]: So make your appointment, ladies and gentlemen, and get it done. [2:18:49, 2:18:50]: That'd be the Pfizer. [2:18:51, 2:18:53]: April uh April sixteenth, which is Friday. [2:18:54, 2:18:57]: Eight thirty to three thirty vaccinations once again. [2:18:57, 2:18:59]: at Mount Carmel Park. [2:19:00, 2:19:02]: eight thirty three thirty Mount Carmel Park. [2:19:02, 2:19:06]: That's at three oh seven Mount Carmel Road North in Hampton. [2:19:06, 2:19:16]: And that's one thousand, one thousand people can get vaccinated on Friday as well. So this week that's twenty five hundred people that get said appointments to get vaccinated this week. [2:19:16, 2:19:17]: Please do so. [2:19:18, 2:19:22]: We need to do that. We need to be safe. Now when you go online to [2:19:22, 2:19:26]: uh have your uh fill out your appointment for vaccination they're gonna answer several things. [2:19:27, 2:19:30]: Demographic details, they're gonna ask you about that. Your medical history. [2:19:31, 2:19:34]: Whether or not you had COVID nineteen or not previously. [2:19:34, 2:19:37]: And they want uh correct contact information for you. [2:19:37, 2:19:42]: Okay, demographics, medical history, whether or not you had COVID nineteen prior to this point. [2:19:42, 2:19:45]: And contact information. Wanna make sure to keep up with you. [2:19:45, 2:19:46]: Okay. [2:19:46, 2:19:49]: And if you need a ride. [2:19:49, 2:19:55]: If you need a ride to get to any of these locations, you can call Henry County Transit Authority. Henry County Transit [2:19:55, 2:19:57]: That is seven seven zero. [2:19:57, 2:20:00]: two eight eight seven four [2:20:00, 2:20:02]: Four four. Once again, Henry County Transit. [2:20:03, 2:20:13]: seven seven zero two eight eight seven four four four four four four four four four four four four four. And I'll pick up and drop they'll drop you off, pick you up and drop you off at any location to get your particular uh [2:20:13, 2:20:20]: uh vaccination test v vaccination I'm sorry shot. All right. Now the thing about that is is that uh [2:20:20, 2:20:23]: If you're under sixty, it's four dollars each way. [2:20:24, 2:20:37]: If you're under 64 each way, if you're over sixty, it's two dollars each way. Pick up and drop off. And you have to book, you have to book early. It says you have to book seven days in advance. So obviously it may not help you for this week, but the point of it is that each and every week. [2:20:37, 2:20:40]: There'll be vaccinations done at the Atlanta Motor Speedway as well. [2:20:40, 2:20:41]: Okay. [2:20:41, 2:20:42]: So please do that. [2:20:43, 2:21:03]: And for the Henry County, Henry County Health Department, the public health department of Henry County Win Madonna has a new phone, new phone number. And that phone number is four seven zero six six one zero zero zero five. Once again, the Henry County Health Department with the public health department of district four, where they we operate out of here. [2:21:03, 2:21:03]: In a county here. [2:21:04, 2:21:08]: It's four seven zero six six one [2:21:08, 2:21:10]: Zero zero zero five. [2:21:12, 2:21:15]: It's very serious folks. Please get vaccinated. [2:21:15, 2:21:17]: Okay. And [2:21:18, 2:21:19]: Stand by. [2:21:26, 2:21:40]: So our city offices are still uh closed because of the COVID nineteen pr uh precautions. Um, but uh we'll be opening well put put it this way, the the staff is is is on a teleworking type of uh uh [2:21:40, 2:21:50]: hours here. But you we can still you can still citizens still get in contact with the staff and we'll still be able to service you, each department and service for all the service information we'll still service in our community. [2:21:51, 2:21:51]: Um [2:21:53, 2:22:00]: City Councilman for announcements. City Council meeting 6 p.m. via Zoom, second Monday of each month, which our next meeting will be May 10th. [2:22:01, 2:22:02]: Or city council mean. [2:22:02, 2:22:22]: Main Street Advisory Board meeting at 9 a.m. by Zoom, of course, on May 14th. The Downtown Development Authority meeting is 6 p.m. by way of Zoom. It's on the third Tuesday of each month, which is April 20th. The new council advisory meeting is 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Third Tuesday of each month at [2:22:22, 2:22:42]: On April 20th as well. Planning Commission meeting, 6:30 by way of Zoom, fourth Thursday of each month, and it'll be April 22nd. It's 6 p.m., of course, by Zoom. This is last Tuesday of each month, and that'll be uh on April 27th. Council initiatives, uh join Miraportama. [2:22:42, 2:22:56]: Alexander for Historic 2021 Virtual Town Hall Thursday, this Thursday, 7 PM. Uh be on Facebook uh live and st and uh at Stockbridge City Hall, 7 p.m. for that particular virtual town hall. [2:22:56, 2:22:59]: And then uh Calcman John Blount. [2:22:59, 2:23:02]: We'll have a virtual national day of prayer. [2:23:02, 2:23:03]: Thursday, May seventh. [2:23:04, 2:23:10]: At uh at uh six thirty and that'll be on Facebook Live at City Hall, Stopbury City Hall as well. [2:23:10, 2:23:15]: On that note, uh ladies and gentlemen, I need the council, I need a motion to go to executive session, please. [2:23:16, 2:23:19]: Maybe Miss Holliday, I'm sorry, Miss Holliday. Yes, ma'am. [2:23:20, 2:23:24]: Ms. Halden, go ahead. Um I received notice today that the planning commission [2:23:24, 2:23:33]: I did receive notice today that the planning commission meeting will be canceled. There won't have one for April. Okay. Well, thank you for that. Appreciate it. All right. Um [2:23:33, 2:23:35]: We're mostly going to say a session, please. [2:23:36, 2:23:39]: Mayor, I move that we go into executive session for personnel. [2:23:39, 2:23:41]: Issues. Thank you. Thank you very much. [2:23:43, 2:23:45]: Okay, Miss Barber, seconds that. [2:23:45, 2:23:46]: My favorite, please indicate. [2:23:48, 2:23:56]: Fantastic. Unanimous season. All right, ladies and gentlemen. Uh I would imagine we probably need about uh five minutes, Miss Holiday, to get a cycle session. Ten. [2:23:58, 2:24:02]: All right folks, I'll see you in a second session soon uh within ten minutes. Miss Holliday? [2:24:04, 2:24:10]: Please please send the my phone just die, my city phone. Send it to my other email, please. [2:24:11, 2:24:14]: Thank you. All right. I'll see you on the second session. Thank you. [2:24:40, 2:24:43]: Okay, recording. Okay, now live. Okay. [2:24:45, 2:24:48]: I need uh [2:24:50, 2:24:52]: I need at least one more council member. [2:24:54, 2:25:01]: Mr. Peterson, Ms. Johnson, welcome to the City of Stockbridge, where community connects and you're never bored. [2:25:07, 2:25:16]: Glad to be here, Sarah. Fantastic. Good. Good to hear that. And I don't know, Ms. Beaters. I'm glad to be here too, as well. Absolutely. Absolutely. [2:25:17, 2:25:20]: All right, council. I need one more before we get started. Come on now, folks. [2:25:46, 2:25:51]: All right, here we go. All right. Now we got we give we now have a quorum. [2:25:51, 2:25:56]: All right, Council, I need a motion to uh to end our executive session, please. [2:25:56, 2:25:57]: A root. [2:25:57, 2:25:58]: Is our second. [2:25:58, 2:26:02]: Second. There we go. Barber and Alexander. All in favor, please indicate. [2:26:04, 2:26:08]: Fantastic. Now I need a motion to reconvene our regular council meeting. [2:26:09, 2:26:09]: I'm moved. [2:26:10, 2:26:13]: circuit okay barber and and all send it again [2:26:13, 2:26:15]: Great. All favor, please indicate. [2:26:16, 2:26:17]: Okay, fantastic. [2:26:17, 2:26:25]: All right, so we have a couple of things that uh came out of Zeke's session that we need to bring publicly. Uh Miss Holliday needs your assistance. [2:26:26, 2:26:29]: The council has um [2:26:29, 2:26:33]: Approve the appointments and reappointments on the planning commission. [2:26:34, 2:26:35]: For Stanley Dumas. [2:26:36, 2:26:37]: Kathleen Nelson. [2:26:38, 2:26:40]: An Eschia Abdullah. [2:26:42, 2:26:43]: Motion for that? [2:26:45, 2:26:46]: Is there still moved? [2:26:47, 2:26:47]: What's [2:26:49, 2:26:52]: Miss Barber? [2:26:53, 2:26:54]: Oh is there a sole move for this? [2:26:55, 2:26:57]: For what Ms. Vanessa Holiday just mentioned? [2:26:58, 2:27:05]: So moved. Thank you. Is there a second? Okay, Barber. Okay. Second. Okay. Okay. All in favor, please indicate. [2:27:07, 2:27:11]: Okay, fantastic. Pastor that we we have okay, good. This holiday. [2:27:12, 2:27:18]: The council has approved the appointment to the city's development authority, citywide development authority. [2:27:19, 2:27:21]: Calpe Patadar. [2:27:22, 2:27:23]: Mark Glenn. [2:27:24, 2:27:27]: Frangela Merritt and Samantha Samuels. [2:27:28, 2:27:28]: Саму [2:27:29, 2:27:30]: Mr. Alexander? [2:27:30, 2:27:31]: Is there a second? [2:27:31, 2:27:32]: Second. [2:27:32, 2:27:35]: Okay, Miss uh Ms. Gantt, second that. [2:27:35, 2:27:37]: Great. All in favor, please indicate. [2:27:39, 2:27:40]: Fantastic. Okay. [2:27:40, 2:27:44]: Done that. I need a motion to end our uh city council meeting. [2:27:46, 2:27:46]: So move. [2:27:47, 2:27:47]: Is there a second? [2:27:49, 2:27:51]: Ms. Barber seconds that all in favor, please indicate. [2:27:53, 2:27:56]: Outstanding. Thank you. Good night. Good evening. [2:27:57, 2:27:58]: Have a good evening. [2:27:58, 2:27:58]: Good night.

--- title: Main Street Advisory Board Meeting date: 2021-04-09 source: 2021-04-09_Main_Street_Advisory_Board_Meeting.wav --- [0:00:00, 0:00:12]: because she had an emergency with regard to um staffing at her office. Um so she did send her apologies for not being here. Also, um, Mr. Um [0:00:12, 0:00:16]: Horton did contact me and let me know that he would not be able to [0:00:17, 0:00:20]: attend the meeting. He also had um [0:00:20, 0:00:39]: an issue arise. So um today has been kind of a weird morning. So I uh um hope that everyone is doing well and continues to do so. Um those who are able to attend Rocio said that she was going to try to log on a little later. She had a doctor's appointment this morning. So [0:00:39, 0:00:44]: Um we are gonna keep continue on. I have invited um [0:00:45, 0:01:05]: Mr. Lincoln Parks, who is the owner of Web Mobile Fusion, who has been working very diligently with us on the website for the Main Street program. So I am excited to turn it over to him so that he can take you through the website, just kind of give you [0:01:05, 0:01:17]: an overview of what we're trying to accomplish and um let you all just see what we've been working on. You all are going to be kind of our beta testers. We're going to let you all have the link. [0:01:18, 0:01:27]: And um you all outside of the meeting will be able to go onto the site and just kind of cruise around um the pages and just see. [0:01:27, 0:01:30]: If it is intuitive, if it um [0:01:31, 0:01:34]: works for you if you think that um there are some [0:01:34, 0:01:42]: tweaks that need to be made, you all will be able to let us know. So um I'm going to turn it over to Lincoln now and he's going to um [0:01:42, 0:01:49]: share his screen with us and um then we'll be able to um kind of see what's going on. Okay. [0:01:50, 0:01:52]: Okay. Um [0:01:55, 0:01:58]: See here. Let me go in. [0:02:00, 0:02:05]: Can I do I have access? Okay, yeah, I do. I see here. Yeah, you should. [0:02:05, 0:02:06]: Yeah. [0:02:06, 0:02:11]: And Willie, I think somebody else has just joined the meeting. Who is that on the phone? [0:02:12, 0:02:18]: Mildred. No, I'm still I'm on the dial in. Right. Okay, we're fine now. But Okay, thank you. [0:02:18, 0:02:23]: All right, we still don't have a quorum, so one more person, um, Vice Chair Hopkins. [0:02:23, 0:02:28]: Okay, now I was trying to write some information. Where are you on the agenda? [0:02:28, 0:02:31]: Uh, we're at the website demonstration. [0:02:32, 0:02:33]: Um under my report. [0:02:34, 0:02:36]: Gotcha. I gotcha. Okay. Thank you. [0:02:37, 0:02:37]: Thanks. [0:02:37, 0:02:39]: Okay, you guys see my screen now? [0:02:40, 0:02:41]: Yes. [0:02:42, 0:02:44]: Okay. Um [0:02:44, 0:02:48]: Again, uh thank you guys for for having me on a part of uh [0:02:48, 0:02:52]: what uh this this collaboration with [0:02:53, 0:03:13]: Main Street and Stockbridge has been great. It's a good opportunity again. Um, I know from the uh the the chambers perspective, uh part of my goals uh this year uh was definitely highlighting small businesses and uh being a black owned business um in Henry County, I could tell you it's uh it's it's [0:03:12, 0:03:20]: It's been difficult at times to to actually do business with uh with with with cities and [0:03:21, 0:03:39]: and and uh and the government and a part of you know being on the side of being an entrepreneur and then also working with henry county and and and all of the cities um that's something that's a goal of mine to continue to help out small businesses uh to continue to grow and and be able to [0:03:40, 0:03:41]: Yeah. [0:03:42, 0:03:42]: Y [0:03:42, 0:04:02]: Again, I thank you guys for for giving me that opportunity to be able to do that. That's a part of my my goal is unity. That's my theme this year for um for the chamber. So uh thank you guys. So what you're looking at right now is uh uh what um Kira and Lisa have been working along with [0:04:02, 0:04:22]: me um for for a while and uh you know we wanted to we've been tweaking it and meeting every week and they've been emailing me and we've been emailing each other and and going back and forth and and so uh hope you guys uh like what we put here together. So you know I know they want to have the aesthetics of something not something [0:04:22, 0:04:41]: boxy but something that you know has some curvature to it, uh something that that looks really good. It's festive. So we just took some photos uh that we've had uh that they've gathered over the over the course of a few years um at Main Street and and we're placing those out throughout the remainder of the site. So [0:04:42, 0:05:01]: As you can see here, you know, we're just highlighting some of those things, highlighting um the Main Street approach, what that looks like. Um we have uh videos here that can play on that area. This is a drop-down box that um you can read more about the uh the approach. Um [0:05:02, 0:05:03]: Let me go back. [0:05:03, 0:05:12]: Then here we have some buttons that you could roll over that take you into certain areas on the website that that are really uh just pop out at you and and you [0:05:13, 0:05:22]: You can see that in this next area here, what what's going on? Um we have this is going to be an area that [0:05:22, 0:05:28]: houses uh some blog articles and some articles that people can just click on and and it goes right over. [0:05:29, 0:05:30]: In two. [0:05:32, 0:05:34]: um populated there. [0:05:34, 0:05:40]: um as we go down again um just talking a little bit about the downtown and having um [0:05:40, 0:05:42]: uh bright pictures there. [0:05:42, 0:06:02]: Um, we do have a a gallery, and I'm gonna go through each one of these things real quick. Um, so we have a gallery of of photos that have been taken from events that um that we'll be sharing. Um we do have testimonials from business owners uh that are uh are sliding through there. So as those [0:06:02, 0:06:12]: those business owners and these could be changed at any time. These photos and and testimonials can be rotated. So you can see that they're scrolling through right now with different business owners in there. [0:06:13, 0:06:29]: And then the social time area. Um, right now we have the feed for uh Twitter for the city coming through, but we do have a Main Street Twitter, Instagram, Facebook that will be populated in this area right here. Um, so more social. [0:06:29, 0:06:36]: And what this does is it'll just keep people on the website, you know, looking through uh social media and and interacting there with social media. [0:06:37, 0:06:42]: Um and then in this area is where people can uh contact you. [0:06:42, 0:06:53]: So it's uh it's just a form that they can just fill out and submit and that that contacts you. And then we have the footer here on the website where people can access social media and other quick links. [0:06:54, 0:06:59]: So if we go back up and actually there's a feature here, I know Miss Lisa will wanted this. [0:06:59, 0:07:00]: Um where if he did [0:07:01, 0:07:02]: Click on it, it can take [0:07:03, 0:07:03]: The [0:07:05, 0:07:08]: Under Abu we have a couple areas. [0:07:09, 0:07:21]: Here uh we have who we are. And then as you scroll down here, you can see um you talk about uh this uh Stockbridge Main Street. So what this does if you click on that. [0:07:22, 0:07:24]: That's gonna take into [0:07:24, 0:07:26]: Um the program, Main Street program. [0:07:27, 0:07:41]: As you can see on on each of the headers, what we tried to do is add some photos in there that were pertinent to the cities. But this just uh um to to Main Street, but this goes in and just gives you an overview. You can open these up. [0:07:41, 0:07:45]: Um gives you an overview of the mission statement. Um [0:07:45, 0:07:52]: a philosophy, a statement, uh just give you some information on the overview of Main Street. [0:07:52, 0:08:10]: uh so you know we wanted to present that in a way that you have all that information there um and then these links here take you out to georgia main street the national main street and then these last two links here um will highlight your advisory board [0:08:10, 0:08:14]: So we have a picture there um of you guys and and [0:08:14, 0:08:23]: We also have uh individual uh photos here with with the names and everything right under right under that. So um that's [0:08:24, 0:08:29]: you know, highlighting you guys. We could add more in. Miss Barber, I would need a uh that photo for you. [0:08:29, 0:08:39]: And then I could get that in there for you. Uh and then we have, you know, some photos that we're gonna add down here in the bottom. I know some of these may be duplicate, but we'll add, you know, change these out to make sure they're [0:08:41, 0:08:46]: Where we have more of a uh photos in that photo gallery area. [0:08:47, 0:08:48]: Um [0:08:48, 0:08:50]: Then as we go down, I would [0:08:51, 0:08:52]: Uh our staff [0:08:53, 0:08:54]: Th um [0:08:54, 0:08:55]: These uh [0:08:55, 0:08:57]: And Kira, um, I do have that. [0:08:57, 0:08:59]: Updated now. [0:08:59, 0:09:02]: Um with their photo up here. Um and [0:09:02, 0:09:05]: Kira, we're gonna get that fun fact from you and throw that in. [0:09:06, 0:09:07]: Um [0:09:07, 0:09:12]: And then uh having them, you know, they're they're so phogenic, always taking these uh [0:09:13, 0:09:22]: These doodle pictures. So, you know, just having them in there highlighting them. So so that's that's good to have you guys, you know, featured on there so people could read up on that and see. [0:09:22, 0:09:25]: Um read about more about you guys. [0:09:25, 0:09:45]: in the news is is an area. This is another um um blog area. Uh and and as you see any of these photos that that are up there, what we try to do is to to when people land on the page, it's big, it's bold. And you know that that imagery with the curvature that you could see there on it. And again, [0:09:45, 0:09:58]: these are some of the stories that we'll be adding in. Um and these will be populated in here people will be able to scroll through and and read any of those stories that are um that are tagged as as news. [0:09:58, 0:10:18]: Um you have your blog. So we we we we we looked at that. Uh this would take you over to the city's um website and then this would take you over to downtown development. So if you click on any of those, it'll tell you that you're um that you're leaving the website, and then you can say yes or no if you want to stay on the website or you wanna leave. So I'll just say no. [0:10:18, 0:10:24]: there and that'll keep you on the on the website. Same thing for downtown development authority. [0:10:24, 0:10:25]: Um [0:10:25, 0:10:29]: Under here we have uh downtown plans. [0:10:29, 0:10:46]: Uh and I know what we did with that was we utilized the uh RSVP report that was already built in that you guys have. So you know I know you're all familiar with with that uh and that'll just take you through that that report. [0:10:46, 0:10:48]: Uh that's there. [0:10:49, 0:11:09]: Um, we do have this takes you over to Merl Manders. We have a page here dedicated to the amphitheater. Uh, so as you click on that, people can see what's going on at the amphitheater. We'll have some more information that we'll populate in here with some more photos and we could have videos, whatever is going on at the amphitheater. [0:11:09, 0:11:20]: theater, you know, if it's a new event or something like that that's coming, all of that could be listed out in this area. So this will be a great place for people to come come to and and see what's going on. [0:11:21, 0:11:24]: Um we do. And we have an uh Lincoln. [0:11:24, 0:11:32]: Lincoln, I was just gonna let everybody know we haven't put um live pictures there because the amphitheater hasn't been, you know, formally opened yet. [0:11:33, 0:11:38]: So once um we have the grand opening for the um [0:11:39, 0:11:39]: For the [0:11:39, 0:11:47]: Amphitheater, we'll put live pictures instead of renderings there, in case you all were wondering. I know you all have seen pictures of the amphitheater, but that's because [0:11:48, 0:11:51]: You all are in a a VIP group, so you all get to see it. [0:11:52, 0:11:56]: before everybody else does, but we will put um real pictures in there. [0:11:57, 0:11:59]: Okay, sorry, Lincoln. No problem, no problem. [0:11:59, 0:12:02]: Um we have an area here for uh videos. [0:12:02, 0:12:08]: We'll have that populated with uh with a lot of videos that that we have um from around [0:12:08, 0:12:14]: uh the city and and what main street populates. Um in this area here are uh [0:12:14, 0:12:22]: partnerships um that you guys have. I know we have we we still need to get that uh updated. [0:12:22, 0:12:38]: Morrow Manders logo. And I think we still needed to have the uh um Stockbridge Elementary, I think um was the other one that we needed to have in there. But um these take you over to those websites that will be again, it'll prompt you and let you know that you're you're leaving the website. [0:12:39, 0:12:39]: Um [0:12:41, 0:12:43]: under downtown businesses. [0:12:43, 0:12:49]: Um Lincoln, I'm sorry, did you do initiatives? Oh, did I do initiatives? [0:12:49, 0:13:09]: No, it's under one three. Okay, I didn't do initiatives. Okay, so under under initiatives, we do have the two here, Small Business Saturday and Little Free Library. Uh so we go under Small Business Saturday and we'll update some some more of these, but uh we'll add some more photos in this area. [0:13:09, 0:13:29]: Area up top of businesses. What we'd like to have is local businesses in this area that could be rotated through. So, you know, we don't want to have stock here, but we'll have some local businesses that we have in that area. And then any small business Saturday photos, again, we'll have a gallery. [0:13:29, 0:13:39]: in this area down here so that you know as those photos are are are taken and these could be swapped in and out, um, we'll have those populated in this area. So [0:13:40, 0:13:41]: Yeah. [0:13:42, 0:13:52]: Any um associated videos that go with that, and I know we do have quite a few of those would also go in this area so that can highlight um what's going on for a small business. [0:13:52, 0:13:53]: Saturday. [0:13:54, 0:13:59]: Um again under that initiatives area is a little free library. [0:13:59, 0:14:18]: Um and this was one that I know was uh you know is very instrumental in in you know in Stockbridge and just talking a little bit about that and then also highlighting the three libraries that you have. If people want to locate where those are, you can actually click on it. [0:14:19, 0:14:23]: And then that'll give you directions on how to get. [0:14:23, 0:14:24]: Okay. [0:14:26, 0:14:43]: it'll tell you exactly where it is and and and they can get directions on how to get there on each one of these. So um that's there with information and that also takes you over to um littlefreelibrary.org uh website as well so as information comes we'll continue to populate that. [0:14:44, 0:14:48]: Um and then for downtown businesses. [0:14:48, 0:15:00]: And um I'm I'm I'm still working on this, but uh this highlights um a lot of the businesses in in the area. So uh what we'll have is pretty much as we [0:15:01, 0:15:15]: build out all the businesses in here. We'll just have you know icons that represent each one of the businesses uh and some contact information for for each of those businesses. I know some of these um I I need to update. [0:15:15, 0:15:18]: Uh and we'll get those um added. [0:15:18, 0:15:20]: A button [0:15:20, 0:15:22]: lighting all the businesses there. [0:15:23, 0:15:25]: In um in the main street. [0:15:26, 0:15:26]: District. [0:15:27, 0:15:30]: And then uh the last thing was [0:15:30, 0:15:38]: You know, just uh a contact us area again. You know, we want to make sure that we have that populated all throughout the uh website so people can contact. [0:15:39, 0:15:39]: Do you [0:15:40, 0:15:58]: um and that gives you the ability to you know this information would go directly to uh kira and lisa um if if anyone wants to contact them there's a a map that's built into um built into this area right here with directions um that people can can find that [0:15:59, 0:16:00]: So um [0:16:01, 0:16:04]: This was uh just an overview of the um [0:16:05, 0:16:23]: of the website. I hope you guys like it. I hope it's um it's something that you know you could be you could be proud of and and and really just show show off to folks. I think um I think that logo is supposed to change, right? Um Kira, I think so. Um we're working on that. Um [0:16:23, 0:16:32]: We had discussed with the board a a l some time ago that we were going to be uh revamping the logo so that it better matched with the city's colors. [0:16:33, 0:16:38]: So um we're working on that currently, but um yes, that will change. [0:16:38, 0:16:46]: And I also wanted to point out that we do have a search option on the site so that you know if people want to search something specifically. [0:16:46, 0:16:51]: They don't have to, you know, scroll around. Um, I really like that. [0:16:51, 0:16:53]: um aspect of the site. [0:16:53, 0:16:59]: And then also um I like how you can navigate there's a little button on the side. Oh [0:16:59, 0:17:06]: it disappeared. But there was a little arrow that shows oh there it is that shows you you you know you can move up and down. [0:17:06, 0:17:09]: Um, so people don't get lost in the scroll. [0:17:10, 0:17:14]: Um, I think that that's also a very nice feature. [0:17:14, 0:17:18]: And I just want to take the time to thank Lincoln. [0:17:18, 0:17:27]: And Lisa, because they have worked very tirelessly on this site. Lisa has looked at literally thousands of photographs. [0:17:28, 0:17:31]: and has um called them and [0:17:31, 0:17:34]: Um cropped some of them, edited some of them. [0:17:34, 0:17:46]: to provide them um to Lincoln so that he um has some good stock to use so that we can use our actual photos as opposed to having to go online and take generic photos. [0:17:46, 0:17:48]: This is gonna be a website that [0:17:48, 0:17:51]: Highlights our community and highlights our downtown so [0:17:52, 0:17:53]: I'm really, really [0:17:54, 0:17:55]: Um appreciative. [0:17:55, 0:18:03]: To Lisa for going through all of these photos. And she's still working. She's this is a work in progress. She's still pulling photos and [0:18:03, 0:18:05]: Sending them to Lincoln. [0:18:05, 0:18:09]: And Lincoln has been very patient with us novices at [0:18:09, 0:18:14]: putting together a website. So I thank you for your patience and all of your [0:18:14, 0:18:24]: um hard work on this. And now I just want to open it up to um those of you who are um in our meeting today. Do you have any comments? Um [0:18:25, 0:18:27]: Any um suggestions and again [0:18:28, 0:18:31]: I will allow everyone to um have the link. [0:18:31, 0:18:37]: for um a few days so that you all can kinda navigate through the site and see if you [0:18:37, 0:18:43]: um have any tweaks that you would like to recommend. Uh Willie, did you have anything that you wanted to um [0:18:44, 0:18:44]: No. [0:18:45, 0:18:48]: Um no, not at this time. I would like to, you know [0:18:48, 0:19:02]: get the time to just to take my time and peruse through it. But uh first I'll just say everything that he's presented is presented very well, very tasteful, very direct to the the brand of what the cities and downtown is trying to become. [0:19:02, 0:19:22]: And uh but I just want to thank him for hard work and Lisa, as always, you always put that right foot forward. So uh thank you so much for that. And I look forward to uh the finished product on this and I think it's gonna be it's gonna do the city very well. And I'm very pleased at this point in time, but I'll like just go through it and play with it a little bit. [0:19:23, 0:19:27]: Okay. Um Barber, did you have anything that you wanted to say? [0:19:28, 0:19:38]: No, uh first impression it looks great. I am uh slightly embarrassed that I still don't have my head shot in, so I will That's okay. Find a way to to get you one. Um [0:19:39, 0:19:47]: But yeah, but this looks amazing. Great job, Lincoln and Lisa. And I look forward to getting a more detailed look. But yeah, this looks great. [0:19:48, 0:19:50]: Thank you. [0:19:50, 0:19:57]: Um I know Mildred can't see the website, so we'll make sure that she um since she's on the phone, but we'll send her [0:19:57, 0:20:00]: Um the link so that she can um [0:20:00, 0:20:03]: Peruse the site as well. [0:20:03, 0:20:12]: Yes, ma'am. I care. Can you I can see now because I'm on my desktop. It's just that you all can't see me because I don't have a camera. [0:20:12, 0:20:16]: Oh okay, I'm sorry, I didn't realize that. Did you have any comments? I'm sorry. [0:20:18, 0:20:38]: Uh no no problem. I uh I was very I am very impressed and the fact that you said that you would share it with us for a few days will also help because I was as he was going through it, I was I am looking and to me everything looks polished and clean, but we we know when we look at it closely, if there's any other suggestions, I'll make them [0:20:39, 0:20:40]: Later. [0:20:40, 0:20:42]: Okay. That's all I have to do. Uh [0:20:43, 0:20:46]: All right. Alan, did you have anything that you wanted to say? [0:20:49, 0:20:50]: Is Al in there? Oh, there he is. [0:20:52, 0:20:53]: We can't hear you. You're on mute. [0:20:54, 0:20:57]: Yes, yes, Kara. Yeah, I I just need it looks great to me. [0:20:58, 0:20:58]: Um [0:20:59, 0:21:07]: Thanks, uh, thanks a lot, Mr. Parks. But it it looks really good to me. Uh, I just want to get the link and click around a little bit, but it it looks great. [0:21:09, 0:21:18]: Well, I did, you know, want to get kind of your overall feelings about just first glance, you know, does it look exciting? Does it look vibrant? Does it look engaging? [0:21:19, 0:21:24]: Does it and this is a question to everybody, does it look like something that you would want to scroll through? [0:21:24, 0:21:26]: Upon first glance. [0:21:26, 0:21:31]: It it it does and um it looks is very user friendly. [0:21:31, 0:21:36]: And that's important. I I do want to try it on the desktop as well as my cell phone. [0:21:37, 0:21:41]: Um just to see how it how it does with with the cell phone because that's how most people [0:21:42, 0:21:42]: Um [0:21:43, 0:21:45]: You know, we we'll browse a site like this, but it [0:21:45, 0:21:47]: From the presentation, it looks great. [0:21:47, 0:21:48]: Okay. [0:21:48, 0:21:51]: Barber, I think you were about to say something. [0:21:51, 0:22:00]: Yeah, I was just gonna agree with Mr. Peterson at first glance. It definitely looks fun. Looks like something that I could spend some time scrolling through. It's very engaging. So [0:22:00, 0:22:08]: Um, you for sure met your objectives in in my opinion, just looking at what I could see now in presentation format. [0:22:09, 0:22:10]: Okay. [0:22:11, 0:22:12]: All right. [0:22:12, 0:22:16]: I I just wanted to throw in a couple of tidbits. Um not about [0:22:17, 0:22:20]: Any changes or or observations. [0:22:20, 0:22:27]: Because Lincoln and I will still be hammering away at this. But I definitely wanted to thank Lincoln. Um [0:22:27, 0:22:31]: We've been working on this for a good while. [0:22:31, 0:22:34]: Um, different things have gotten in the way. [0:22:34, 0:22:35]: Um [0:22:35, 0:22:42]: Just not even before the pandemic. So they're just really excited to see it in the flesh now. [0:22:42, 0:22:54]: And um there literally are thousands of photos that still need to be uploaded. All of those are from our different events and you know, um during small business Saturday, the team [0:22:55, 0:23:04]: always sends in pictures of whichever shops they've gone to and things going on around the city. So all of this is going to look like Main Street work. [0:23:05, 0:23:05]: Um [0:23:05, 0:23:10]: I wanted to add that some things have just been put in as placeholders. [0:23:10, 0:23:15]: Uh as we're working on it until we get the the right photos uh nailed down. [0:23:16, 0:23:18]: So because of that, um [0:23:18, 0:23:22]: You might not see as much diversity as I would like to see. [0:23:22, 0:23:25]: Um it it needs to reflect our community. [0:23:25, 0:23:31]: And our community, thankfully, has you know folks from every walk of life. [0:23:32, 0:23:34]: So I want to make sure that we are [0:23:34, 0:23:42]: Putting all of those faces and styles in there. And and all of that will come along as we continue to. [0:23:42, 0:23:46]: tool it a bit more, but it it's almost I mean, it's so much further along. [0:23:47, 0:23:52]: than anything we've done up till now. So I'm very pleased with that. And I I look forward to all your feedback. [0:23:53, 0:23:54]: As suggestions. [0:23:55, 0:23:56]: Yes. [0:23:56, 0:24:16]: And and I second that too. I I'd uh definitely look forward to the feedback and that's and that's what the the the purpose of of all of this is because you know as as you're you're working on it and you're and you're going through it, sometimes your eyes uh miss things and you know it may not be um you know you've been working on for a while. So to have a a fresh uh [0:24:16, 0:24:17]: Uh [0:24:18, 0:24:23]: buys um from you guys on it and just going through it. Um looking at the mobile version. [0:24:27, 0:24:28]: Um and [0:24:29, 0:24:42]: And then just working through it. I I think, you know, adding those uh finishing touches to it uh is is going to make it um what you guys would be definitely proud of. So again, thank you. Thank you for having me on uh today. [0:24:43, 0:24:46]: Thank you, Lincoln. We really appreciate the demo. [0:24:47, 0:24:57]: All right. Thank you. Okay. Well, we'll let you go and we'll continue with our meeting. Thank you again. We'll be in touch with you, Lincoln, with the things that we still owe you. [0:24:57, 0:25:01]: Okay. Thank you guys. Take care. Have a good weekend. All right. Talk to you later. [0:25:02, 0:25:03]: Right. [0:25:03, 0:25:04]: Bye bye. [0:25:06, 0:25:11]: Okay. Um Mr. Hopkins, I'm gonna continue with um my report. [0:25:12, 0:25:17]: Um we're now at the point um of my present of my um report. [0:25:18, 0:25:38]: Where we talk about old business. As far as that is concerned, we have a few housekeeping items. I did want to let everyone know that Ms. Pamela Sanders has resigned from the board. She notified us yesterday that she will be moving her business. [0:25:38, 0:25:44]: To another county. And so she will no longer be eligible to be seated up. [0:25:45, 0:25:47]: excuse me on the Main Street advisory board. [0:25:47, 0:25:52]: Um, because she will be out of the county. So we are going to be looking for [0:25:53, 0:25:55]: A business owner. [0:25:55, 0:25:59]: And she represented a business owner outside of the Main Street district. [0:25:59, 0:26:05]: So if you know of anyone who would be a good candidate, we're going to put the announcement out. [0:26:05, 0:26:08]: Um as soon as possible um to canvas the community for [0:26:09, 0:26:10]: Um [0:26:10, 0:26:13]: For a person to fill that position. [0:26:13, 0:26:22]: But if you know of anyone who would be interested in serving on the Main Street Advisory Board that is a business outside of the Main Street District, please let me know. [0:26:23, 0:26:24]: Um also [0:26:25, 0:26:25]: Um [0:26:26, 0:26:34]: I wanted to make sure that everyone who is registered for the National Main Street Conference has received um. [0:26:34, 0:26:41]: Word from them. They have been sending out emails regarding signing up for workshops. [0:26:41, 0:26:52]: And I personally have not received anything. Lisa has, um, but and Anika has, but I have not. So I'm trying to clear up that clerical error on their part. [0:26:52, 0:27:08]: But if there is anyone else who is registered, please let me know whether or not you are received. Willie, I think you kind of gave a thumbs up that you have received information. I already got a schedule and everything. Okay, fabulous. All right. That's what I wanted to make sure of because I still don't have. [0:27:08, 0:27:10]: Um registration. I mean [0:27:10, 0:27:14]: workshop sign up information yet. So I'm trying to get that cleared up. [0:27:15, 0:27:16]: So um [0:27:16, 0:27:17]: It looks like [0:27:18, 0:27:21]: Oh Mildred, have you received anything? You're one of the registered. [0:27:22, 0:27:23]: Um attendees. [0:27:25, 0:27:29]: I I was trying to send a I was trying to send a chat, but yes, I've received and I've registered. [0:27:29, 0:27:36]: Okay, fabulous. All right. Well I guess I'm the only one who um hasn't received the inform conference information. So [0:27:37, 0:27:38]: Like I said, I'm working on that. [0:27:39, 0:27:45]: And then also I wanted I wish that we had more people here because I needed to [0:27:45, 0:27:50]: Um put this back out to you all. As you all know, we have been trying to schedule [0:27:51, 0:27:52]: A joint [0:27:52, 0:28:01]: Um strategic planning session with the DDA. And this would be considered our annual retreat and strategic planning meeting. [0:28:02, 0:28:05]: Ам, де ви аречьо хост е в яр. [0:28:06, 0:28:06]: And [0:28:07, 0:28:12]: It has been difficult to try to find a uh facilitator who [0:28:12, 0:28:15]: Um, is comfortable doing this type of work. [0:28:16, 0:28:18]: on a virtual platform. [0:28:19, 0:28:20]: Um [0:28:20, 0:28:24]: Everyone that I have spoken with has preferred to be [0:28:24, 0:28:29]: in a in person type setting because of the type of work we do, the the way [0:28:30, 0:28:37]: that they work with charts and um boards and different types of things that require people to [0:28:37, 0:28:40]: kind of collaborate and sit in groups and that sort of thing. [0:28:41, 0:28:44]: Um, it's been difficult to find someone. I have [0:28:45, 0:28:45]: Um [0:28:46, 0:28:49]: A particular facilitator group in mind. [0:28:49, 0:28:54]: And they are also one of the groups that would prefer to do things in person. [0:28:54, 0:28:59]: And I would like to put it back out to everyone um given the fact that [0:28:59, 0:29:03]: Um our covet cases are going down and people are starting to [0:29:04, 0:29:05]: Be inoculated. [0:29:05, 0:29:12]: If we call the meeting down to not more than four hours and have it in a space like [0:29:13, 0:29:20]: the Merrill Mandar Center, which has the capacity for 300 people, but we would just have about twenty people at the most. [0:29:20, 0:29:22]: And we space everyone out. [0:29:23, 0:29:36]: um effectively where we're more than six feet apart, um no one is sharing tables, you know, that sort of thing. Everybody kind of has their individual space. And we would wear masks. We wouldn't necessarily have to have um [0:29:37, 0:29:39]: you know, a big lunch or anything like that. [0:29:40, 0:29:45]: We try to be finished before that time so we wouldn't have to serve food other than, you know. [0:29:45, 0:29:47]: Beverages and that sort of thing. [0:29:47, 0:29:49]: If you all would be willing. [0:29:50, 0:29:52]: to have an in person meeting. [0:29:53, 0:29:55]: Um, let me just hear some feedback on that. [0:29:56, 0:29:58]: Um, Mr. Hopkins, I'll go with you first. [0:29:59, 0:29:59]: All right. [0:29:59, 0:30:06]: I have no problem. I'm fully vaccinated and and so I've had both of my shots and I have no problem with that whatsoever. [0:30:06, 0:30:07]: Okay. [0:30:09, 0:30:10]: All right. Um [0:30:11, 0:30:13]: Clear. I I'm willing to do it in person. [0:30:14, 0:30:16]: Mildred, you're saying yes. [0:30:17, 0:30:20]: Yes, yes, I've had my shots. I'm complete. [0:30:20, 0:30:21]: Okay. [0:30:21, 0:30:22]: Uh Miss Richardson. [0:30:24, 0:30:26]: Sounds like a plan to me. [0:30:26, 0:30:27]: Okay. [0:30:28, 0:30:34]: Um Alan, um since you're on the call and we'll probably be at the meeting, I'll ask you as well. [0:30:35, 0:30:43]: Uh yes, ma'am. I have one more shot to go. I'll get my my second shot on um next week. So I'm I'm good. Yes, ma'am. [0:30:43, 0:30:55]: All right, great. Um I actually have my second shot on April thirtieth, so I'll be complete by the time we want to host this meeting. Um Lisa, do you have a opinion? [0:30:57, 0:31:05]: I do not have any vaccinations right now. Um, but I think in a big space like that, if we are [0:31:05, 0:31:06]: Sanitizing [0:31:07, 0:31:09]: the in the um facility [0:31:09, 0:31:11]: I think we should be okay in there. [0:31:12, 0:31:12]: Okay. [0:31:13, 0:31:32]: Um and I actually have to, you know, get permission. As you all know, the city's buildings and facilities are closed at this time. So it will also be contingent upon getting permission to actually use um the Merrill Manders Conference Center in this capacity. So I'd have to get [0:31:32, 0:31:44]: permission to do that. Um so I will get back to you all. I will also canvas um those who aren't here at this time to see how they feel about it. Lisa, did you have another comment? [0:31:44, 0:31:46]: I had another suggestion. [0:31:46, 0:31:46]: Um [0:31:47, 0:31:50]: Even though I think this might be a good uh plan. [0:31:51, 0:31:51]: Mm. [0:31:51, 0:31:55]: In the event that we are not able to use this particular idea. [0:31:56, 0:31:58]: Perhaps we can bring the facilitators. [0:31:59, 0:32:00]: To [0:32:00, 0:32:01]: City Hall. [0:32:01, 0:32:05]: And we set up the Zoom meeting so that [0:32:05, 0:32:07]: You know, we know how to do it. We can [0:32:08, 0:32:14]: you know, be the camera for them so they can use their boards and their flip charts and present. [0:32:14, 0:32:18]: To the Zoom meeting, I think technology has been an issue for a lot of people. [0:32:19, 0:32:21]: But we might be able to help them. [0:32:21, 0:32:26]: um with the technology so they can present to everyone virtually. [0:32:26, 0:32:28]: Well we'll see because um [0:32:29, 0:32:31]: people that I've talked to have been just kind of like [0:32:31, 0:32:34]: We'd rather not do virtual. So they've kind of [0:32:34, 0:32:35]: Not been doing [0:32:36, 0:32:43]: I mean, that's a good suggestion and we'll see, but they've been just kind of not been facilitating any meetings. So they're just now ramping up. [0:32:44, 0:32:45]: So [0:32:45, 0:32:53]: Spaces are limited and it's just a whole lot going on with regard to this and you know, because of COVID. So if you all are willing to [0:32:53, 0:32:55]: Um at least um [0:32:56, 0:33:01]: entertain that idea of being in person. We still gotta canvas the D DA. [0:33:02, 0:33:09]: and get permission to use the facility. But the date that I would like for everyone to save the date, put on your calendar and pencil. [0:33:09, 0:33:11]: is June the twelfth. [0:33:12, 0:33:14]: That was the date. [0:33:14, 0:33:16]: Um that most people [0:33:17, 0:33:21]: were available um for the um meeting. [0:33:22, 0:33:23]: And that is [0:33:23, 0:33:30]: a result of the survey monkey that everyone um participated in, or at least most of you participated in. [0:33:31, 0:33:35]: Okay, um as far as new business is concerned. [0:33:35, 0:33:49]: We don't um have anything new going on, but I do have um several updates for you all. Um that I Yes, sir. Uh question, what's what's the time frame um that we're looking at for this retreat? [0:33:49, 0:33:52]: Uh, we usually start at nine in the morning. [0:33:52, 0:34:02]: And uh we have gone until two, but like I said, we're gonna try to condense everything down into um just a four-hour period at the most. [0:34:03, 0:34:08]: Okay. Yes, ma'am. So nine to noonish. That way we don't have to, you know. [0:34:09, 0:34:12]: serve open refreshments and, you know, that sort of thing. [0:34:14, 0:34:18]: What was the date once more? June June the twelfth and that is Saturday. [0:34:21, 0:34:29]: And I will get back to everyone as to whether or not that's what we're gonna go with because we might have to just push it a little bit farther. So we'll see. [0:34:30, 0:34:35]: All right. Um as far as the updates are concerned, um we [0:34:35, 0:34:42]: um are still working on the mural and we have um had a meeting and I think that we're very close to [0:34:42, 0:34:42]: Um [0:34:44, 0:34:51]: being ready to move forward with the actual painting of the mural. I'm gonna share my screen. [0:34:52, 0:34:57]: to um show you all the concept that we have um [0:34:58, 0:35:00]: Come up with if [0:35:00, 0:35:01]: Let's see. Wait a minute. [0:35:02, 0:35:03]: Thought I had the [0:35:04, 0:35:05]: File opened, let me [0:35:06, 0:35:07]: Go into my files and [0:35:08, 0:35:09]: Get that open. [0:35:10, 0:35:12]: Okay, now let me try to share it. [0:35:24, 0:35:25]: Okay. [0:35:32, 0:35:43]: Okay, if you all rec will recall, um we did come up with some inspirational words that we wanted to uh make sure that um the mural evoked from [0:35:44, 0:35:45]: The viewer. [0:35:45, 0:35:53]: Um those were um words that we felt would bring um vibrancy and interest and uniqueness to our [0:35:53, 0:35:56]: Mural, our first mural for the downtown area. [0:35:57, 0:36:01]: Uh we as a committee decided on a [0:36:01, 0:36:14]: collage style mural. Um this is an example that was taken from the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. It's very vibrant. It has a lot of color and a lot of stuff going on to let you [0:36:15, 0:36:17]: really feel like you know. [0:36:17, 0:36:20]: Um the city of Knoxville and what it has to offer. [0:36:21, 0:36:35]: Um, we started with um some whimsical themes and even looked at um a historic image, but the um board as a whole and then also the committee agreed that we would reserve [0:36:35, 0:36:51]: a more historic um type mural for the down the center of the downtown area where Martin Luther King Senior Heritage Trail actually um traverses the city. And we felt like that would be a better placement for that type of mural. [0:36:51, 0:36:58]: Um we started out with um this when we kind of went back to the whimsical theme. And if you'll recall the [0:36:59, 0:37:01]: mural is going to be um [0:37:01, 0:37:10]: Placed at the corner of Her Rail and North Henry Boulevard, which is right there at the school, Stockbridge Elementary School. So we really wanted to. [0:37:10, 0:37:13]: um connect with um the [0:37:13, 0:37:17]: the idea of it of children and family and [0:37:18, 0:37:19]: Um the future. [0:37:20, 0:37:22]: So this is where we are now. [0:37:22, 0:37:26]: Um the artist again, this is um just a concept. [0:37:26, 0:37:33]: Um, it'll of course be painted. These are kind of cut and paste pictures that kind of give you an idea of how things will be. [0:37:33, 0:37:34]: situated [0:37:35, 0:37:36]: on the mural but [0:37:36, 0:37:37]: Um [0:37:37, 0:37:40]: It gives you um a feeling of [0:37:40, 0:37:50]: connecting and what happens in the stockbridge bridge community. There's a homage to um history with the train engine and [0:37:51, 0:37:53]: The um Martin Luther King senior. [0:37:53, 0:38:04]: um heritage trail banner that you see in the downtown area. So we do have an homage to our native son, Marth King Sr. [0:38:04, 0:38:05]: Um [0:38:05, 0:38:18]: And then we also have children who are reading, a very diverse group of children who are reading. They're situated below the Little Free Library. [0:38:19, 0:38:39]: Um, also note that our community comes together around two really um prominent aspects that we host as far as events are concerned: the food truck park. So we have a food truck there with people lined up, and then our concert series. And that's also going to be true once our amphitheater. [0:38:39, 0:38:39]: [2320.0, 2333.6]: is open to the public. So we have a singer and some musicians there. And then we have the little boy who um has a very hopeful um and bright continence and he's blowing bubbles to just kind of show [0:38:53, 0:38:55]: That um [0:38:55, 0:38:58]: The city is vibrant and is going to [0:38:59, 0:39:02]: Um have a very prosperous future. [0:39:02, 0:39:10]: So we do have our tagline where community connects, and we have the city of Stockbridge depicted there in the big bubble. [0:39:10, 0:39:11]: And um [0:39:11, 0:39:14]: This is going to um [0:39:15, 0:39:20]: be our first mural. We're gonna have several other murals so you can't get everything in one. [0:39:20, 0:39:25]: But we are looking forward to continuing our public art and mural um project. [0:39:26, 0:39:29]: throughout the city in some different areas. Um [0:39:29, 0:39:32]: Both Willie and Lisa are on the um [0:39:33, 0:39:37]: mural committee so I'm going to allow um [0:39:37, 0:39:38]: them to [0:39:39, 0:39:47]: just give just a few words about the mural and um how they feel about it and then I'll ask um both Alan, Barber and Mildred. [0:39:47, 0:39:49]: Um if they have any comments. [0:39:49, 0:39:51]: Um Mr. Hopkins. [0:39:52, 0:40:06]: Yes, thank you, Madam Director. Uh first and foremost, I want to say this has been a long process for us uh on the committee, but uh with that being said, I think we've uh come up with a mirror that I think is pleasing. [0:40:07, 0:40:27]: to the uh city and to what we are trying to accomplish uh for the first mural for downtown. Uh the concept was the actual playground, the parks, I'm sorry, park uh background with a lot of diversity there. We try to touch on uh some of the things that um that's historical [0:40:27, 0:40:47]: in in the city, uh, some of the things that that uh that impact the city, some of the things that bring us together as a community. And uh I think we did an outstanding job uh in reference, trying to bring diversity as well to the city as well. So uh like Kira said this is not we can't put everything [0:40:47, 0:41:07]: on the first mural so therefore we went with the thing we thought was uh very inspirational impactful and exciting for our first mirror based on where it's going to be located at uh right there in front of the school right across from city hall so uh i i I wanted to thank uh kira lisa uh and everybody on the committee [0:41:07, 0:41:27]: For, you know, and being honest as we went through this process to get where we are. And I think is it's gonna be uh very uh pleasing and uh to the to the uh citizens of Stockbridge. So I'm very pleased with this uh final piece. And I'm and and we got some other things that we're gonna change. [0:41:27, 0:41:37]: up in there but this is the the the item that will be in the mirror so but i i like it i'm praying that you guys like it and i'm praying that everybody in the city like it so [0:41:38, 0:41:41]: Yes. Okay, Lisa, did you want to add anything? [0:41:46, 0:42:06]: I agree with everything Willie said. Um, and I just wanted everyone to keep in mind that obviously this is a concept. This is not the painting itself. Um, Mr. John Christian is the artist. He's done lots of other cities, including Hateville, and his work is really wonderful. Um, it's vibrant. [0:42:06, 0:42:07]: And and um [0:42:09, 0:42:15]: It very engaging. So I'm I'm really looking forward to this one representing our community. [0:42:15, 0:42:23]: And I think we've worked really hard as a committee to get the right elements in here, knowing that we can't put everything in. [0:42:23, 0:42:28]: Um, but we wanted to make a good message at one in one shot. [0:42:29, 0:42:29]: Yeah. [0:42:30, 0:42:35]: Okay, um Mildred, I'll ask you, do you have any comment about the mural? [0:42:36, 0:42:39]: Do you like it? I guess that's the question I wanna ask. Do you like it? [0:42:41, 0:42:44]: Uh I was trying to get the meeting on. Yes, I like the concept. [0:42:45, 0:42:50]: Uh I know that this is not a file on as far as the layout and all that you're gonna insert. [0:42:50, 0:42:53]: with the people'cause we're still talking about diversity. [0:42:53, 0:42:54]: So I would like to see [0:42:55, 0:42:56]: The um [0:42:56, 0:43:00]: structure the diversity structure changed just a little bit on a couple of the pitches. [0:43:00, 0:43:05]: But otherwise I like the overall idea of and the concept. [0:43:06, 0:43:09]: Which is much better than what we talked about in the very beginning. [0:43:09, 0:43:10]: Yes. [0:43:10, 0:43:13]: Okay. Barber, did you have anything? [0:43:14, 0:43:18]: I like it. Okay, good. That's all I need to know. [0:43:20, 0:43:20]: Okay. [0:43:21, 0:43:22]: That's what we want to hear. [0:43:23, 0:43:28]: Okay. Alan, did you have anything that you wanted to add or comment? [0:43:28, 0:43:34]: I I think it's wonderful. I like um I I really like this concept. So I I I really like it. [0:43:35, 0:43:39]: Good. Thank you. All right. So that is um [0:43:39, 0:43:51]: our mural and we're looking forward to you know getting that underway and we've got a deadline of June thirtieth so our artist has a a lot of work to do. [0:43:51, 0:43:59]: In that time period. Um, next, I would like to give you all an update on the amphitheater that was um [0:43:59, 0:44:02]: Provided by Mr. Knighton. Um [0:44:03, 0:44:05]: So I'm gonna share that with you all. [0:44:05, 0:44:06]: Um [0:44:08, 0:44:13]: The um amphitheater progress has um can you all see my screen? [0:44:14, 0:44:18]: Okay, good. All right. Um with regard to the amphitheater. [0:44:19, 0:44:20]: Um they [0:44:21, 0:44:23]: Oh wait a minute, shoot. [0:44:24, 0:44:25]: How did that happen? [0:44:25, 0:44:26]: Wait, let me see. [0:44:30, 0:44:31]: I don't know how I it went to the other. [0:44:37, 0:44:40]: Okay, let me see. What did I do wrong? [0:44:45, 0:44:45]: Okay. [0:44:51, 0:44:52]: All right, there we go. [0:44:55, 0:45:10]: Okay, the amphitheater um update, they are installing handrails. Um, they have installed the stairs and elevated walkway, which is kind of like a catwalk over to the green room, and they've installed all of the digital signage. [0:45:10, 0:45:15]: The green room they have installed the canopy roof. [0:45:15, 0:45:20]: All of the exterior stairs, they're finishing out the bathrooms. [0:45:20, 0:45:27]: And um they're gonna be doing the final cleaning. The architect has been through I think all of the buildings at this point. [0:45:27, 0:45:36]: and have done their punch list. Um so a lot of things are just waiting for a final cleaning. The um concession stands um have all been [0:45:37, 0:45:40]: completed. They have all the equipment and everything. [0:45:40, 0:45:45]: Um the ticket and wheel call, they're still doing some uh work on that particular [0:45:46, 0:45:47]: Um structure [0:45:48, 0:45:58]: And um also the restrooms, the main restrooms, they are also um now installing all of the fixtures and just the final cleaning has to be done. [0:45:58, 0:46:01]: Um ліса and I were able to tour. [0:46:01, 0:46:20]: The facility a few weeks ago, and um it is absolutely awesome. This is a um photo of the entire campus so you can kind of see how everything is coming together. Just to point out a few things. This is the um natural area that they're gonna have with the walking um trees. [0:46:20, 0:46:27]: Trail. There'll be ponds and water features and there's gonna be an overlook at this area here. [0:46:27, 0:46:30]: That will look down into this particular um [0:46:31, 0:46:35]: little valley if you will where the ponds and the walking trails will be. [0:46:35, 0:46:39]: Um this is the back of the house where the trailers and um [0:46:40, 0:46:50]: The entertainment bringing in sound equipment and all of that will be coming in through this access that they'll have from either Lee Street or from East Atlanta Road. [0:46:51, 0:46:53]: So there'll be two ways to get into the back area. [0:46:54, 0:46:58]: This is the stage, of course, the outdoor seating. [0:46:58, 0:47:08]: And then this is the catwalk structure that I was kind of mentioning that they were finishing the hand railings for that goes over to the green room. This particular building. [0:47:09, 0:47:13]: is the green room and VIP um patio. [0:47:14, 0:47:19]: Um it has restrooms and then a very nice um area for [0:47:19, 0:47:22]: people to um talent and um [0:47:22, 0:47:27]: Other people associated with the events happening there to have um [0:47:27, 0:47:28]: space to [0:47:28, 0:47:29]: Um [0:47:29, 0:47:38]: Stretch out, they have showers, they have dressing rooms, and all of that in that area. And these are the two concession stands. [0:47:39, 0:47:48]: That are there. And then this is the I'm sorry, these two are the concession stands, and this is the ticket in office in the middle there. Um [0:47:49, 0:47:59]: This is a picture of what the concession stand looks like. They're identical on both sides. They have an east and west concession stand. [0:48:00, 0:48:09]: And then this is looking down at the performance space and you see the um grass um tiered seating and then the stationary seating. [0:48:09, 0:48:11]: Um that is available. [0:48:12, 0:48:17]: And then this is inside the green room just to give you all a little shot of what it looks like. [0:48:17, 0:48:20]: On the inside they have um [0:48:20, 0:48:22]: A full um [0:48:22, 0:48:25]: kind of kitchen area that has microwaves and [0:48:26, 0:48:30]: dishwashers and um refrigerators there. [0:48:30, 0:48:37]: So any talent that would come in would be able to have those amenities available to them. But it it's really [0:48:38, 0:48:40]: Sharp looking inside there. [0:48:40, 0:48:44]: And that's all that I have on the update for the amphitheater. [0:48:45, 0:48:47]: Um, with regard to [0:48:48, 0:48:50]: В даунтон Векме Центр. [0:48:50, 0:49:05]: The um Main Street staff has been meeting with TSW architects to make sure that um the facility is going to have all of the things that we need to function as a Main Street program and also to [0:49:05, 0:49:09]: Um have the building serve as a a true community asset. [0:49:09, 0:49:15]: and catalyst for downtown. So we're working on that. And I think that we're gonna be settling on a final design. [0:49:15, 0:49:17]: Probably next week. [0:49:17, 0:49:23]: Um one fourteen MLK, um which is the building that we are remodeling. [0:49:23, 0:49:29]: Um the engineers came in I think a week ago to assess the building. [0:49:29, 0:49:30]: For um [0:49:31, 0:49:36]: the roof structure and then also um what type of um if any [0:49:37, 0:49:41]: Um hazardous materials were there as far as asbestos and that sort of thing. So they did [0:49:42, 0:49:50]: Um go in and um check that. So we're supposed to be getting a report from them. I thought I would have had it by now, it hasn't come in yet. [0:49:50, 0:50:00]: Um, so once we get that, I think that they're gonna be ready to start preparing the bid documents so that the building's um the work for the building can be bidded out. [0:50:01, 0:50:06]: And the alleyway project, um I thought I'd have an update, um a better update for you all. [0:50:07, 0:50:11]: However, Mr. Knighton s um sent me an email two days ago that [0:50:11, 0:50:17]: Um he is still waiting for I'm sorry, not Mr. Knight and um Mr. Aaron, who is our [0:50:18, 0:50:18]: Um [0:50:19, 0:50:23]: Public works director said that he is expecting some designs from um the [0:50:24, 0:50:25]: Falcon Design Group. [0:50:26, 0:50:33]: with regard to um plans for that as well. So I'm apologize, I don't know, have better update for the alleyway project, but [0:50:33, 0:50:38]: Uh, we're still waiting to hear from our consultants and design group there. [0:50:39, 0:50:40]: Okay. [0:50:40, 0:50:45]: And um Mr. Vice Chair, I think that that is going to come [0:50:45, 0:50:46]: Complete my report. [0:50:47, 0:50:49]: All right, thank you, Madam Director. [0:50:50, 0:50:58]: Uh next on the agenda is our DDA report, and that will be uh bringing forward by Ms. Barber Richardson, if she has a report. [0:51:11, 0:51:13]: Barber, you're muted. I don't know if you realize that. [0:51:17, 0:51:18]: Ms. Richardson, can you hear us? [0:51:20, 0:51:24]: She is having um she got booted out. She might be trying to get back in. [0:51:25, 0:51:27]: I'm trying to type her the um [0:51:28, 0:51:30]: The call in ID just in case. [0:51:31, 0:51:32]: Uh uh mute though. [0:51:34, 0:51:38]: Yeah, let me see. I can see her. Why should she on me? [0:51:39, 0:51:40]: Barber. [0:51:43, 0:51:44]: I wonder if she could [0:51:46, 0:51:48]: Oh, chic, I see. [0:51:49, 0:51:53]: Can y'all hear me? Now we can hear you. I can't hear y'all. [0:51:53, 0:51:58]: Oh no. I have no no volume in my computer. It just went out. [0:51:58, 0:52:03]: Oh no. Are you is it my turn for an update? Yes, ma'am. Okay. [0:52:04, 0:52:15]: I'm so sorry, y'all. Jesus. Um basically the I just have two updates. We finally closed on the Sobane transaction effective uh the seventh. What was that, Wednesday? [0:52:16, 0:52:16]: So [0:52:17, 0:52:20]: That deal is finally done. Um [0:52:21, 0:52:30]: And the other thing is we have our monthly meeting coming up on Tuesday at six PM. As always, when I get the link, I will send it out when [0:52:30, 0:52:33]: I'll remember to send it out. Um [0:52:33, 0:52:33]: But [0:52:34, 0:52:40]: Those are the only two updates I have so far. Oh, I hear I hear something. Someone say something. Oh, thank you. [0:52:40, 0:52:53]: Yay. Welcome back. It just I I just noticed it said my internet was unstable and then I couldn't hear any volume and then I couldn't get out of the screen to go get the phone. Anyway, I'm back. Okay, good. [0:52:53, 0:52:55]: Yeah, so [0:52:55, 0:52:58]: The the transaction is done and then we have our uh [0:52:59, 0:53:00]: monthly meeting coming up. So [0:53:01, 0:53:01]: Okay. [0:53:02, 0:53:10]: Thank you, Ms. Richard. And Miss Rich, can you can cause every time I try to I I try to attend you guys me, but I can never get in for some reason. I don't know. I try to go to the [0:53:11, 0:53:18]: Through the city's website, and I have a problem with that. So if you can send that link to me, I like to attend those meetings just to stay what you guys are doing. [0:53:18, 0:53:26]: Absolutely. Yes. I will I will send that out. I'll send the email out with the link, with the public link for everyone. All right. As soon as I get it. [0:53:27, 0:53:35]: Uh next on the agenda is announcements and concerns. Uh, do anyone have any announcements and concerns at this time? I don't have any. [0:53:35, 0:53:38]: Uh that I know of. Uh Madam Director, do you have any? [0:53:39, 0:53:53]: I was just gonna um wish Councilman Thomas a happy birthday. Today is his birthday. So if you're able to reach out to him, you can send him a shout out. Anybody want to do that? Um and that's all that I had as far as um announcements. [0:53:54, 0:53:56]: Okay. Anything from you, Lisa? [0:53:57, 0:53:58]: Happy spring. [0:54:00, 0:54:20]: No, that's right. Um, but the the the thing uh I'll make this announcement. Uh we will have to go back uh our next meeting to approve the uh minutes of March and the financial since we didn't have a quorum today, so we'll go back and revisit these uh items on our next minute. [0:54:20, 0:54:34]: uh next meeting. So uh just be prepared for that and uh I'll make sure I'm sure our director will have those in the uh on the agenda as well to do that and I'll I'll let the uh the chairman uh Ms. Potts know as well. [0:54:35, 0:54:36]: Okay, fabulous. [0:54:37, 0:54:57]: Um, well, I want to take the time to thank you, um, Mr. Hopkins, for stepping in for Anika. Um, it was very um last minute that I contacted you, so I do appreciate you being willing to um step forward and lead our meeting. As always, it was perfection. [0:54:57, 0:54:57]: Yeah. [0:54:58, 0:55:12]: Well, you know, we're a team. I look at this as a team. And so if there is anything I can do to step in and help, and I'm sure I speak for the whole board as well. Uh so just anything I can do to assist. I'm I'm I stand ready and available to do so. [0:55:13, 0:55:31]: Okay, thank you so much. And thank you all for your time. I appreciate you all being here. Um it was a crazy morning, but we pushed through and um hopefully you all will um get a chance to look at our website. I'm gonna send that out to you all as soon as um Lisa and I finish up. [0:55:31, 0:55:32]: And um [0:55:32, 0:55:35]: Just take some time over the weekend to [0:55:35, 0:55:42]: Look at that. We're very proud of it and Lincoln has worked very hard and Lisa has, I mean, just really worked hard on it. So [0:55:42, 0:55:53]: Um, I would appreciate any feedback that you all can give us because we want to be able to launch it um to everyone else so that they can see what we've been up to. [0:55:55, 0:56:04]: All right. If uh uh all hearts and minds are clear, uh just remember our next meeting will be Friday, May the 14th at nine o'clock. [0:56:05, 0:56:23]: And um if you need anything between now and then, uh please reach out uh to the director and our assistant director here. They will get that information out to us. But uh if there's nothing else, I will ask, I will go ahead and adjourn since we don't have any motional, I'll adjourn this informational meeting. [0:56:23, 0:56:25]: uh ten fourteen a.m. [0:56:26, 0:56:27]: All right, thank you so much. [0:56:28, 0:56:30]: You all have a great weekend. [0:56:31, 0:56:35]: All right, y'all be safe tomorrow. It's for the rain starting rain tonight, so y'all be careful. [0:56:35, 0:56:41]: Really, I'm gonna be on my way to Tallahassee. Uh oh. [0:56:42, 0:56:44]: Because you don't forget those goodies. [0:56:44, 0:56:51]: Oh, we won't forget the goodies. The goodies will be in tow. As much as I can pack in the car. [0:56:52, 0:56:58]: All right. Everybody have a blessed weekend. Have a good weekend. Bye, everyone.

--- title: March 30 2021 Work Session Meeting Via Zoom date: 2021-03-30 source: 2021-03-30_March_30_2021_Work_Session_Meeting_Via_Zoom.wav --- [0:00:07, 0:00:10]: Yes, sir. How you doing, Miss Knight? [0:00:10, 0:00:16]: Good to see you and everyone. I just wanted to mention that the webinar is now live and recording. [0:00:16, 0:00:18]: Thank you, sir. Appreciate it. [0:01:15, 0:01:18]: Evening, Miss Gatt, Miss Barber, Casman Thomas. [0:01:20, 0:01:20]: Are y'all done? [0:01:22, 0:01:24]: Doing well, Mayor. Good evening, Mayor. [0:01:25, 0:01:28]: It's fine. Uh I I did get your message, Mayor. Thank you. [0:01:28, 0:01:29]: You're welcome, sir. Thank you. [0:01:33, 0:01:34]: Good evening. [0:01:34, 0:01:35]: Good evening, Ms. Holiday. [0:01:36, 0:01:37]: How are you? [0:01:37, 0:01:37]: Right. [0:01:38, 0:01:39]: You're hard at work, I see. [0:01:40, 0:01:46]: Hey, all time. [0:02:35, 0:02:36]: Good evening. [0:02:38, 0:02:49]: I can't hear anything. Am I the only one? No, evening, Mr. Washington. You I hear you just fine. Okay, good. How you doing, sir? Doing well. Good to see you. Good, good, good. It's good to be seen. [0:02:53, 0:02:54]: Eight okay. [0:02:56, 0:03:00]: All right, Mr. Blount, uh good to see you and uh look for the mayor pro ten. [0:03:02, 0:03:04]: Good evening, everyone. [0:03:05, 0:03:06]: All right. Good deal. Good evening. [0:03:22, 0:03:22]: Right. [0:03:32, 0:03:35]: Mary Pro Tem Alexander just called he is connecting. [0:03:35, 0:03:38]: Okay. I was uh wondering about that. [0:03:38, 0:03:56]: Yep, he's connecting. Okay. Well, since he's connecting, I we have six o'clock, so we'll get started. And uh like to call this council meeting, council work session, uh, which should be Tuesday, it's Tuesday, uh, March 30th, uh call to order. And I'd like to ask Ms. Gantt if you can give the invocation, please. [0:03:58, 0:03:58]: Thank you. [0:03:59, 0:04:00]: Um sure. [0:04:00, 0:04:02]: And will you buy your hips and pray? [0:04:03, 0:04:05]: Dear wise and loving father. [0:04:06, 0:04:10]: First, I just want to say thank you on behalf of all who are gathered here today. [0:04:11, 0:04:15]: Thank you for your many and abundant blessings. [0:04:15, 0:04:17]: Thank you for life itself. [0:04:17, 0:04:20]: And for the measure of health. [0:04:20, 0:04:22]: that we need to fulfill our callings. [0:04:24, 0:04:31]: Thank you for the ability to be involved in useful work and for the honor of being appropriate. [0:04:33, 0:04:36]: Thanks as well for the freedom to embrace you. [0:04:37, 0:04:38]: Or the freedom to reject you. [0:04:40, 0:04:44]: Thank you for loving us even so from your boundless and gracious nature. [0:04:47, 0:04:52]: Father, we ask that you bless and you if you bless this council and you [0:04:53, 0:04:57]: And you be with this council as we make decisions. [0:04:57, 0:05:03]: Give us the wisdom to govern amid the conflicting interests and issues of our times. [0:05:03, 0:05:13]: give us a sense of welfare and true needs of our people, a keen thirst for justice and righteousness, confidence in what is good and fitting. [0:05:14, 0:05:20]: The ability to work together in harmony, even when there is honest disagreements. [0:05:21, 0:05:32]: Personal peace in their lives and joys in their tasks. Father, we ask that you pray for the city of Stockbridge, our constituents, our nation, our county. [0:05:33, 0:05:43]: And Father, we ask that you pray for City Hall and our staff members and their families as we begin to gradually um [0:05:44, 0:05:46]: Come back into city hall. [0:05:46, 0:05:47]: Um on it [0:05:49, 0:05:51]: We ask that you protect us and cover us, Lord. [0:05:52, 0:05:55]: And we ask all these in your name. Amen. [0:05:55, 0:05:56]: Amen. [0:05:57, 0:06:00]: Okay. Um let's stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, please. [0:06:03, 0:06:06]: Pledge allegiance to the flight. [0:06:06, 0:06:18]: And to the public under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. [0:06:21, 0:06:23]: Madam Clerk, I need a roll call, please. [0:06:29, 0:06:30]: Mayor Ford present. [0:06:31, 0:06:32]: May approach him, Alexander. [0:06:32, 0:06:33]: Present. [0:06:34, 0:06:35]: Councilwoman Barber. [0:06:35, 0:06:36]: Present. [0:06:36, 0:06:37]: Councilman Blount. [0:06:38, 0:06:38]: Is it [0:06:39, 0:06:40]: Councilwoman Gantt. [0:06:43, 0:06:44]: Present. [0:06:45, 0:06:46]: Councilman Thomas. [0:06:47, 0:06:47]: President. [0:06:48, 0:06:49]: Mayor Ford, you have a quorum. [0:06:49, 0:06:51]: Thank you, Madam Clerk. I appreciate it. [0:06:51, 0:06:56]: And Mayor Pro Tem, I need a motion to adopt the agenda or amendment to to adopt the agenda, please. [0:06:57, 0:07:14]: Uh thank you, Mayor. I want to make a couple of changes to the agenda. First of all, we're going to remove uh item number 10 and we wanna bring it back uh at our next meeting uh with a recommendation for approval to award uh from the staff. [0:07:14, 0:07:17]: Uh on item we'd like to add. [0:07:17, 0:07:20]: Okay, item number five for the approval. [0:07:20, 0:07:23]: Um a mur a mural discussion. [0:07:24, 0:07:31]: Uh for the city of Stockbridge as we move forward with our downtown presented by Main Street Director, Ms. Kira Harris Bragg. [0:07:31, 0:07:38]: And also like to amend the agenda to put a discussion uh concerning the new uh voting laws in Georgia. [0:07:38, 0:07:42]: And the changes that have affected every citizen in our state. [0:07:42, 0:07:44]: So we'd like to have a discussion on that as well. [0:07:45, 0:08:04]: All right. If you don't mind thank you. Thank you for that. If you don't mind, Mayor Pro Tem in reference to the item number ten, we're looking to have we'll bring it back on the twelfth, but we want to be able to stand the current uh contract thirty days, at least thirty days, uh to make sure the city's covered until we make that final decision. [0:08:04, 0:08:11]: All right, amended that motion to add the stipulation that we would like to bring it back uh on August twelfth and extend. [0:08:11, 0:08:17]: the existing contractors so that the city is covered uh for the next 30 days until award is made. [0:08:18, 0:08:20]: Thank you. Ms. Gantt do you want to second that, please? [0:08:22, 0:08:24]: My second. Okay. [0:08:24, 0:08:26]: All favored motion, please indicate. [0:08:27, 0:08:30]: And I it looks like I got a unams. Okay, fantastic. [0:08:30, 0:08:32]: Appreciate that. Um [0:08:33, 0:08:37]: Please review the minutes from the following meetings. You have uh the minutes from the [0:08:37, 0:08:40]: a February second council meeting and the [0:08:40, 0:08:42]: Uh February twenty third council work session. [0:08:43, 0:08:47]: And we'll be able to approve those minutes at our next uh council meeting, which is on April twelfth. [0:08:48, 0:08:50]: Madam Clerk, do we have any public comments at all? [0:08:51, 0:08:52]: There are no public comments. [0:08:53, 0:09:05]: Okay, on that note we'll go to old business. And the first item from old business uh deals with council consideration approved rezoning case RZ2020-02. [0:09:05, 0:09:15]: Applicant Neil Colball request the rezoning of certain property from RA residential agricultural district to R3 single family residential district. [0:09:15, 0:09:18]: to allow for the development of a single family residential subdivision. [0:09:19, 0:09:24]: The properties in the land lot twenty-nine of district seven within the city limits of stop bridge. [0:09:24, 0:09:27]: along the southeast corner of Branham Road and North Salem Drive. [0:09:28, 0:09:41]: It contains 73.71 total acres, which previously consisted of five parcels. The planning commission approved the recombination of these five parcels to form just one parcel at its last meeting on December 17, 2020. [0:09:42, 0:09:47]: The curve via recombination plaque case RC dash twenty twenty dash zero three. [0:09:48, 0:09:52]: which had the same applicant as the rezoning case for the record, the parcels were as follows. [0:09:53, 0:09:55]: Seven three two Brandon Row parcel. [0:09:56, 0:09:59]: zero eight eight dash zero two zero four nine zero zero zero. [0:10:00, 0:10:06]: six six four Brandon Road parcel zero eight eight dash zero two zero five zero zero zero zero [0:10:07, 0:10:14]: And six eighteen Brandon Brandon Road parcel is zero eight eight dash zero two five one zero zero zero. [0:10:16, 0:10:18]: Large parcel and Brennan Road parcel [0:10:18, 0:10:30]: zero eight eight dash zero two zero four nine zero zero five and small parcel on North Salem Drive parcel zero eight eight dash zero two zero four five zero zero zero. [0:10:30, 0:10:33]: Staff recommendations. Staff rec recommends their approval. [0:10:33, 0:10:41]: Of the rezoning of the subject property to the requested R three zoning district classification contingent upon the developer meeting. [0:10:41, 0:10:43]: The zoning conditions that are listed below. [0:10:44, 0:10:50]: where these conditions conflict with the stipulations and offerings that are contained within the applicant's letter of intent. [0:10:50, 0:10:56]: These conditions shall supersede unless specified, stipulized, stipulated by the mayor and council. [0:10:57, 0:11:10]: Regarding the site plan, the subdivision shall be developed in accordance with the submitted revised site plan that was received by the City of Stockbridge Department of Community Development entitled Conceptual Site Plan slash Brandon Road Turack. [0:11:11, 0:11:12]: comprised on sheet number one. [0:11:13, 0:11:27]: Point one as prepared by the Ma More Bass Consulting on December fourth, twenty twenty, and which comprises the second revision, which was prepared on February seventeenth, twenty twenty-one, after the first revision was prepared on January fifteenth, twenty twenty-one. [0:11:28, 0:11:36]: Said plan is conceptual only and must meet or exceed the requirements of the zoning resolution and these conditions prior to the approval of the land disturbance permit. [0:11:37, 0:11:44]: In the event of the recommended conditions of zoning cause the approved site plan to be substantially different. [0:11:44, 0:11:49]: The applicant shall be required to complete the concept r uh review pro procedure. [0:11:49, 0:11:51]: prior to the application of the land disturbance permit. [0:11:52, 0:12:01]: unless otherwise noted there herein, compliance of all conditions shall be placed in prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy. [0:12:01, 0:12:05]: regarding the subdiv divarding subdivision design. [0:12:06, 0:12:11]: developer shall construct an on off-site sanitary sewer line extension to the property. [0:12:12, 0:12:16]: At the developers' dispense in cooperation with Henry County Water and Sewer Authority. [0:12:16, 0:12:23]: This may require that the developer require any needed easements also at the developer's expense. [0:12:23, 0:12:28]: The subdivision entrance from Brandon Rose shall be located south of Sprayberry Drive. [0:12:28, 0:12:33]: It shall be boulevard style with the monument signage located outside the public right away. [0:12:33, 0:12:37]: Such signage shall incorporate a water feature in its design. [0:12:37, 0:12:39]: The developers shall construct [0:12:39, 0:12:42]: Acceleration and deceleration lanes or Brandon Road. [0:12:42, 0:12:46]: at the entrance of the subdivision in compliance with the Henry County DOT specifications. [0:12:47, 0:12:51]: Developers shall comply with all requirements of the city's subdivision. [0:12:51, 0:12:59]: Ordinance, the maximum one hundred and thirty nine lots and one hundred and thirty nine single family detached homes shall be constructed on the property. [0:13:00, 0:13:04]: All lots that are located adjacent to Brennan Row shall have at least fifteen thousand square feet. [0:13:05, 0:13:16]: The homeowner association shall be established or the property management company shall be secured for the purpose of maintaining all common areas on the site regarding the landscape design. [0:13:17, 0:13:22]: A fence, wooden or vinyl coated chain length shall be along the northern boundary of the property. [0:13:22, 0:13:38]: A minimum of 20% of the site shall be prepared preserved as open space. The existing floodplain area, pond, and other open space areas shall be preserved, and they shall include walking paths that are constructed of previous materials, previous materials. [0:13:39, 0:13:43]: The subdivision shall contain both community center and minity area near the center of the site. [0:13:44, 0:13:47]: in a pond and many center which encompasses the existing pond. [0:13:47, 0:13:51]: The proposed community center amended area shall include the minimum [0:13:51, 0:14:00]: Um of the following amenities, a 2,000 square foot swimming pool with a shade structure, a pavilion, an open lawn. [0:14:00, 0:14:02]: Excuse me, a walking trail, a playground. [0:14:02, 0:14:06]: And a fire pit plus parking lot with forty seven parking spaces. [0:14:07, 0:14:11]: The proposed pond amenities shall areas shall include a minimum of the following amenities. [0:14:12, 0:14:13]: A walking trail pavilion. [0:14:13, 0:14:14]: А бука [0:14:15, 0:14:18]: ball courts or a similar type of active recreational facility. [0:14:19, 0:14:20]: A fire pit. [0:14:20, 0:14:21]: Central male kiosk. [0:14:22, 0:14:23]: When a vehicle pull off area. [0:14:24, 0:14:40]: The proposed amenities shall be installed and or constructed after 50% of the dwelling units have been constructed and before any land disturbance permits are issued for the development of additional lots. Developers shall provide a minimum 30-foot wide buffer around the perimeter of the property boundary. [0:14:40, 0:14:44]: a set for areas that are required for access or utility connections. [0:14:45, 0:14:52]: The developer shall provide a landscaping plan. We shall comply with the requirements of city landscaping buffers and tree protection ordinance. [0:14:52, 0:14:59]: Sidewalks are at least four feet wide, shall be installed along at least one side of each internal subdivision street. [0:14:59, 0:15:06]: All disturbed areas of the residential lot shall be sold except for areas where landscaping is present or is installed. [0:15:06, 0:15:09]: regarding regarding architectural design. [0:15:09, 0:15:29]: All homes shall have a two-car garage at a minimum. All homes shall have a minimum of 2,000 square feet of heated space. All homes shall have brick exteriors on all four sides. All homes shall have exteriors with further comply with the architectural standards of the city ordinance, OR 18-452. [0:15:29, 0:15:34]: Regarding procedural matters, the applicant or developer shall submit a d subdivision applicant. [0:15:34, 0:15:37]: Up excuse me, subdivision application for review. [0:15:37, 0:15:40]: and approved by the planning commission after the rezoning of the property is approved. [0:15:41, 0:15:52]: An official subdivision plat shall be approved by the city and shall be recorded with the Henry County Superior Court before any land disturbance or building permits may be issued to the city and developed the subdivision. [0:15:54, 0:16:14]: In compliance with sections twelve point one two point zero zero three A of the city's ordinance uh city's zoning code, expiration of approvals, zoning classification of property may revert back to RA or to some other zoning classification after a period of eighteen months if the mayor city council chooses if the substantial [0:16:14, 0:16:20]: Progress has not been achieved in the construction of the subdivision whereby the first inspection is carried out. [0:16:21, 0:16:30]: Council conditions. Sidewalks are at least four feet wide, shall be installed along at least both sides of each internal subdivision street. [0:16:30, 0:16:37]: Minimum occupancy of forty in the clubhouse. Pool to be designed the same or similar to the photo photo and rendering, photo rendering. [0:16:37, 0:16:40]: displayed in the builder's presentation during the council meeting on March eighth. [0:16:41, 0:16:41]: Twenty twenty one. [0:16:42, 0:16:45]: Street lights, underground utilities in accordance with the city's ordinance. [0:16:46, 0:16:50]: Minimum house size twenty-five uh twenty five hundred square feet, heated space. [0:16:50, 0:16:57]: Development agreement to include a clause stating the subdivision shall be constructive homes which are owner occupied with 50% rental cap. [0:16:58, 0:17:02]: Presented by Mr. Knight, City Manager, and Becca Johnson, our community director. [0:17:02, 0:17:03]: Have at it, please. [0:17:07, 0:17:08]: Tonight. [0:17:08, 0:17:21]: Thank you, sir. Yes, Mayor Mayor Ford and Council, as you know, this item was heard at the previous uh council meeting. Uh there was a substantial uh discussion uh regarding it, as well as uh public hearing items. [0:17:21, 0:17:40]: Uh the council desired and voted to have this come back to you with all of these conditions listed accordingly for discussion only. With that, I would probably turn it over to our attorney, uh Jeremy Berry, to speak to. [0:17:40, 0:17:45]: Um any other additional items as it relates to those conditions that have been pro provided to you. [0:17:45, 0:17:46]: Uh pertaining to this rezone. [0:17:49, 0:17:57]: Thank you, Mr. Knighton. Yes, we've worked with the applicant's attorney and have put forth conditions uh as presented by staff and that this council. [0:17:58, 0:17:58]: I [0:17:59, 0:18:03]: uh discussed at the March eighth council meeting and those are before you. [0:18:04, 0:18:11]: Um I I believe that this would now be a a hearing only, uh or discussion only among the council. I I believe that [0:18:12, 0:18:19]: The the lo the applicant's lawyer is available and could answer questions, but I think this would now be the opportunity for this council to [0:18:20, 0:18:26]: uh you know, further its discussion and then to presone uh to vote on the rezoning as the council is inclined to do. [0:18:27, 0:18:30]: Thanks, sir. Mayor Pro Tem, you are unmuted, sir. Go ahead, please. [0:18:30, 0:18:34]: Uh yes, Mayor. Thank you so much. Uh I appreciate the time and thought. [0:18:35, 0:18:38]: That the council put into this discussion and the attorneys. [0:18:38, 0:18:58]: uh putting together this detailed list uh which balances the needs of the community uh versus uh uh quality smart growth uh as this plan has been put together. Spoke to a numerous amount of citizens in the community uh as well as developer to try to work out uh the best possible [0:18:58, 0:19:18]: Possible development that we could. Now, in terms of this development, it has been reduced to this language that was explained to us. The only exception that I see in here, Mr. Berry, on is that there was a 10-foot multi-use path along Brennan Road, the front end. [0:19:18, 0:19:24]: Of Brandon Road that was supposed to be included. Is that included somewhere else, or do we need to add that as another condition? [0:19:27, 0:19:38]: Thank you, Mayor Pro Tam. And I'm checking. I'm actually communicating with the uh applicant attorney now because there were some conditions and I just want to make sure that all of those were in the final document. [0:19:39, 0:19:40]: Let me open [0:19:41, 0:19:42]: Mayor Pro Tem, you asked about a [0:19:43, 0:19:44]: Ten foot road. [0:19:44, 0:19:49]: Pinfoot multi use path along the frontage of Brandon Road. Miss Battle had agreed to that. [0:19:52, 0:19:57]: She's indicating yes. Yeah, there was a a walking path constructed of pervious materials. [0:19:58, 0:20:00]: That's in the conditions. [0:20:02, 0:20:22]: Well, we'll we'll add that 10-foot multi-use path along the frontage of Brandon Road for because there's no sidewalks out there at this point as one additional condition uh is is what uh I would suggest. And I think that we've um belabored this for three weeks and everybody's had an opportunity to re to. [0:20:22, 0:20:25]: to review it. So I'll go ahead and make the motion. [0:20:26, 0:20:29]: uh to approve this development as described [0:20:29, 0:20:31]: Uh with staff recommendations. [0:20:31, 0:20:40]: The recommendations presented by the attorney and one additional condition that a 10-foot multi-use path be included along the frontage of Brandon Road. [0:20:41, 0:20:42]: There's a second to the motion. [0:20:45, 0:20:48]: Miss Barber seconds that motion. Further discussion. [0:20:50, 0:20:51]: Councilman Blount, go ahead, please. [0:20:53, 0:20:56]: Let me unmute here. It's uh for Miss Um Miss Barrel. [0:20:56, 0:21:02]: Question for you on the hundred and twenty-nine uh hundred and thirty-nine homes. [0:21:02, 0:21:04]: On the five uh parcels. [0:21:05, 0:21:14]: Uh so I'm assuming the the landmass of those five parcels, what 139 homes are gonna be. Have that land already have all parcels been purchased at this point. [0:21:15, 0:21:20]: Um no the property will be purchased um subject to the approval of the zoning. [0:21:21, 0:21:24]: So if the zoning is not approved then the property will not be purchased. [0:21:24, 0:21:31]: Okay. Um so at this point the intentions of approving this project. [0:21:32, 0:21:35]: Would be that all parcels would be purchased. [0:21:35, 0:21:36]: Yeah, cool. [0:21:36, 0:21:37]: That is correct. [0:21:41, 0:21:43]: Uh Councilwoman Barber, you had your hand raised? [0:21:46, 0:21:58]: Yes, um I know we talked about a clubhouse and I just wanted to make sure that the capacity in the clubhouse was what we discussed. I think for um a capacity of 40. [0:21:58, 0:22:02]: Yeah, I believe that's what our I believe that's what our red. That's what we that's read. [0:22:03, 0:22:04]: You must have missed it. Thank you. [0:22:04, 0:22:05]: No problem. [0:22:06, 0:22:08]: Any other comments from the council? Any further discussion? [0:22:11, 0:22:12]: No further discussion. [0:22:12, 0:22:14]: All right, all in favor of the motion, please indicate. [0:22:16, 0:22:31]: Okay, so you now see it. Okay, fantastic. We'll move on. New business council consideration approved TSW architectural design concepts. Project number seventeen for interior uh interior renovations of Ted Strickland Community Center, the amount of twenty six thousand. [0:22:32, 0:22:34]: Seven hundred and fifty dollars funding source general funds. [0:22:35, 0:22:39]: Presented by Mr. Aaron and Kira Harris Brags, please. [0:22:39, 0:22:41]: Yes, good evening, Mr. Mayor and Council. [0:22:42, 0:22:56]: In resolution R20-12-13 uh approved on September 17, 2020, Council approved the transition of the Ted Strickland Center into a welcome center and offices for Main Street. [0:22:57, 0:23:01]: So tonight we're coming to ask your mayor and council to approve the task order for the [0:23:02, 0:23:03]: conversion of this. [0:23:03, 0:23:04]: Um [0:23:05, 0:23:07]: facility into office space for Main Street and [0:23:09, 0:23:10]: Okay. [0:23:10, 0:23:14]: Uh council, is there a motion to accept this proposal? [0:23:17, 0:23:22]: So moved. Okay, is there a second? I second. Mr. Thomas seconds, any further discussion? [0:23:24, 0:23:29]: Discussion. Ms. Barber, go ahead, please. Yes, I have just a couple of questions. Sure, go ahead. [0:23:29, 0:23:32]: One, are there any design concepts yet? [0:23:32, 0:23:35]: And what's the timeline for completion? [0:23:35, 0:23:41]: Um will those design concept concepts come before the council for approval? [0:23:43, 0:23:44]: Actually, three questions. [0:23:45, 0:23:50]: Yes, um if I may, um good evening, uh Mr. Mayor, Council members. [0:23:50, 0:23:54]: Uh we have been um in discussions with [0:23:54, 0:23:58]: The um architect who is working with us on the project. [0:23:58, 0:24:00]: From T SW [0:24:00, 0:24:01]: Uh we have [0:24:01, 0:24:04]: basically provided them with information [0:24:05, 0:24:10]: uh regarding uh what we would need for the specific use of this particular building. [0:24:11, 0:24:17]: And um they are working on concepts now. So once those we receive those concepts, we will bring those. [0:24:17, 0:24:20]: um forward. This particular [0:24:20, 0:24:26]: um request is for the approval of the task order so that the designs can actually be done. [0:24:28, 0:24:28]: Okay. [0:24:29, 0:24:32]: Uh stand by one please. Uh Councilman Barber, did all your questions get answered? [0:24:33, 0:24:35]: Okay, good. Mayor Pro Tem Aznan, go away, please. [0:24:36, 0:24:40]: Yes, uh thank you so much, uh Ms. Ms. Curry. Thank you. Uh talk about [0:24:41, 0:24:55]: The great I know you you and the Main Street board are doing an awesome job. Let let me thank you guys. You are the highest function board that we have in the city. Talk about your your combine and your assistant Lisa as well. Talk about the vision. [0:24:55, 0:24:57]: For the wealth the uh [0:24:57, 0:25:01]: uh the the conversion uh once is done. I know we haven't [0:25:01, 0:25:06]: We're not having the concept, but there is a bit of a vision that you all have. [0:25:06, 0:25:11]: that uh you hope to bring uh to to uh vibrancy to that downtown. [0:25:12, 0:25:25]: Um, yes, sir. Um, and thank you for inviting me to um give you a little bit of an overview. Um, this particular space will um serve as um has been stated by Mr. Aaron as a welcome center for the downtown district. [0:25:26, 0:25:30]: Um, we see this building as being a catalyst site. [0:25:30, 0:25:37]: For the downtown, uh, we are um proposing to have um meeting space and offices in this particular site. [0:25:37, 0:25:46]: It will also um we're also working on um a breeze wave revitalization, so it'll serve as a a causeway of sorts. [0:25:47, 0:25:48]: between um the [0:25:48, 0:25:54]: Martin Luther King Senior Um Heritage Trail and Burke Street and on over to [0:25:54, 0:25:55]: The Cultural Arts Center. [0:25:56, 0:26:01]: This particular space will be utilized by our downtown business owners and community. [0:26:01, 0:26:05]: um members as well for um meeting um [0:26:05, 0:26:07]: We also will have um [0:26:08, 0:26:08]: They [0:26:08, 0:26:11]: Офиси форм стріт стаф. [0:26:11, 0:26:13]: If you all will um recall [0:26:14, 0:26:19]: There was a site that was selected in the um RSVP, our Renaissance visioning um [0:26:20, 0:26:27]: session and um document that we have adopted. Um and that was space was to um include um [0:26:28, 0:26:31]: A cafe and some other items, but since we've moved [0:26:31, 0:26:39]: To a different location, we've had to kind of scale back a little bit. So our vision has scaled back a little bit. But we see this as being. [0:26:39, 0:26:43]: A place where people can come and get information about. [0:26:43, 0:26:48]: Downtown businesses about um the events and things that are happening in the city. [0:26:48, 0:26:50]: In addition, it'll kind of be the um [0:26:51, 0:26:53]: The touch point for um [0:26:53, 0:27:01]: Our business recruitment for the downtown area will have a place where people, if they are interested, entrepreneurs are interested and [0:27:01, 0:27:05]: starting a business or bringing a business into the downtown area. [0:27:06, 0:27:09]: This would be where they come to get resources and information. [0:27:09, 0:27:11]: We have partnerships with the um [0:27:12, 0:27:18]: Small business development center out of um UGA, which is actually located at Clayton State University. [0:27:19, 0:27:20]: As well as our um [0:27:21, 0:27:22]: Liaison with [0:27:22, 0:27:23]: Project Hope. [0:27:23, 0:27:31]: Um, we are working with them on entrepreneurial classes. So we're hoping that we will be able to host classes. [0:27:31, 0:27:36]: in that space as well. So we are contemplating a large conference room, a work area. [0:27:37, 0:27:41]: And then also gallery space. Uh, we're looking to be able to [0:27:41, 0:27:45]: post exhibits art exhibits and also um [0:27:46, 0:27:59]: You know, historic preservation is a big part of what Main Street does. So we want to be able to have historic exhibits there as well. So we're trying to contemplate as much gallery and open space as we we can. [0:27:59, 0:28:01]: In that site, of course, we are um [0:28:01, 0:28:08]: you know, remodeling a site of a building that is already there. So we do have some limitations. [0:28:08, 0:28:12]: But we're feeling really good about how we'll be able to [0:28:12, 0:28:18]: um retool this site and make it um a centerpiece for the downtown area. [0:28:19, 0:28:20]: Mm. [0:28:21, 0:28:25]: Okay, great. Any other questions for Ms. Braggs or Mr. Aaron? [0:28:27, 0:28:28]: At all. [0:28:29, 0:28:33]: Oh, the questions okay. So I need a motion to accept this proposal. [0:28:38, 0:28:41]: We already made the motion and this is for discussion. [0:28:41, 0:28:48]: See there. See that's you need to keep me straight, Miss Cant. Thank you. Appreciate it. All right. All favorite motion, please indicate. [0:28:50, 0:29:05]: And I see it now. It's okay, fantastic. Okay, thank you. Okay. And Ms. Braggs are up again. You you have we're for open discussion and set uh you have some additional information discussion in reference to the mural that uh that's scheduled to go downtown. Could you go ahead and talk about that, please? [0:29:05, 0:29:17]: Yes, sir. Um, thank you again, sir. I am um coming before you all to um get approval for the amended mural contract, if you will recall at the um [0:29:17, 0:29:21]: earlier meeting this month at the earlier council meeting this month. [0:29:21, 0:29:33]: Um, it was approved that we could go forward with placing a mural in the downtown area. Um, that location is going to be at the corner of Horrell and North Henry Boulevard. [0:29:34, 0:29:41]: on the retaining wall that is right there by Stockbridge Elementary School for um a reference point for you all. [0:29:41, 0:29:47]: Um, we are going to be expanding the mural to a a a bit larger size. [0:29:47, 0:29:50]: The um initially proposed mural [0:29:50, 0:29:53]: Um was going to be a ten by twenty mural. [0:29:53, 0:29:56]: We are now looking to expand that. [0:29:56, 0:30:03]: Um to um a 10 by 24 mural. So we're going from 200 square feet to 240 square feet. [0:30:04, 0:30:09]: Um and we are also going to be placing this mural on panels. [0:30:09, 0:30:12]: So these panels will extend the mural. [0:30:13, 0:30:21]: Um up higher than the actual wall. The wall is six feet high, and this will extend in an additional four feet in height. [0:30:22, 0:30:24]: So that it will be more visible. [0:30:24, 0:30:27]: From North Henry Boulevard and also um [0:30:27, 0:30:28]: From um [0:30:29, 0:30:33]: East Atlanta Road when you're turning on to North Henry Boulevard. [0:30:34, 0:30:39]: So we're going to be increasing size and the actual um [0:30:39, 0:30:43]: materials and the installation method that will be used. [0:30:44, 0:31:04]: Fantastic. Council, any questions for Ms. Braggs about this? Councilman Thomas, go ahead, please, sir. I I just want to add that uh this is a very exciting time uh for not only the Main Street program, but I think for the city of Stockbridge. Uh we'll also add that we have partnered with the principal, Mr. Oscill. [0:31:04, 0:31:17]: at Stybridge Elementary, the assistant principal and the art teacher. So they are involved in this process. I think this is going to be great. I am on the committee. [0:31:17, 0:31:31]: Um is looking fairly well and I think the council will really be excited and as Mrs. Bragg mentioned, it will be uh more visible from North Henry. So um this is going to be uh eye-catching, but hopefully um [0:31:31, 0:31:33]: You know, it won't cause any um [0:31:33, 0:31:35]: traffic issues, but um [0:31:35, 0:31:55]: It's just exciting time, I think, for our downtown. And I didn't really comment on the uh welcome center, but uh just let me say that uh the main street being uh in the mix of things, if you will, uh being that representative uh in our downtown, I think that is going to be fantastic. So um, you know, just to all of [0:31:55, 0:31:58]: citizens, you know, great great things are are it's on the way. [0:31:59, 0:32:04]: And in uh no other discussion, um I motion to approve the [0:32:04, 0:32:07]: um increase in the cost for the mural. [0:32:08, 0:32:09]: Secondly. [0:32:09, 0:32:09]: Okay. [0:32:10, 0:32:20]: Uh uh second Member Pro Tem second that. Now any further discussion. Um Ms. Barber, you had your hand up. I don't know if you had okay. Any role further discussion? All in favor of the motion, uh please indicate. [0:32:21, 0:32:34]: Okay, fantastic. Mayor forward. Yes, ma'am. If I could just add one more thing, I forgot to mention that we did receive a grant from the Georgia Council on the Arts for this particular grant. [0:32:34, 0:32:37]: So the increased cost will be covered. [0:32:37, 0:32:41]: by that grant of five тазен сеvenhра фіті долар [0:32:42, 0:32:58]: So and I that was an important point. So I apologize for omitting that. So we'll basically be reimbursed for that increase. Fantastic. Outstanding. Outstanding. Once again, all in favor of the motion, please indicate. Make sure we got this right. Mayor, I got a question real quick. [0:32:59, 0:33:13]: I was trying to get the vote out the way, sir. But what what's your question? Go ahead, please. I couldn't get in. Well, if we don't have a vote, then then it's still in discussion. Go ahead, Trod. Go ahead. What's what's what's on your mind, please? No, what's the total again, Miss Ms. Braggs, minus the uh grant? [0:33:14, 0:33:18]: Well the the total is eleven thousand five hundred dollars. [0:33:18, 0:33:25]: And we will be receiving five thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars as a reimbursement. [0:33:25, 0:33:28]: Of that cost from the Georgia Council on the arts. [0:33:28, 0:33:32]: Okay. So basically they'll be reimbursing us half of that cost. [0:33:33, 0:33:33]: Thank you. [0:33:34, 0:33:37]: Okay. Once again, all in favor of motion, please indicate. [0:33:38, 0:33:42]: Okay, so now she said fantastic. Thank you very much. Thank you, Miss Braggs. Appreciate it. Thank you. [0:33:43, 0:33:57]: Council consideration to amend FY twenty twenty-one operating budget to approve the city's organizational chart, pay, and classification and approve the job description of for the police uh chief position. Mr. Knighton and Ms. Wheeler, please. [0:33:58, 0:34:10]: Yes, thank you, Mayor. As you know, the uh city council has uh approved uh funding to begin a city of Stockbridge police department. Obviously, it's something that's been discussed for [0:34:10, 0:34:18]: A number of years and the council has taken the uh necessary and bold step to move forward with a City of Stockbridge Police Department. [0:34:18, 0:34:23]: Uh as a part of that uh is a precursor to beginning that police department. [0:34:23, 0:34:30]: Um we are in process of seeking applicants for the position of police chief. [0:34:31, 0:34:37]: What you have before you this evening is to formalize that in our FY twenty twenty-one operating budget. [0:34:37, 0:34:40]: including its placement in the city's organizational chart. [0:34:41, 0:34:46]: uh pay and classification as well um as uh formalizing [0:34:46, 0:34:48]: The job description. [0:34:48, 0:35:08]: Uh we expect to uh fill, hopefully fill the police chief position uh first and then allow the chief to move forward with perhaps hiring command staff and then setting a formalized process of putting in place the necessary ingredients. [0:35:08, 0:35:11]: For a full fledged police department, including [0:35:11, 0:35:13]: uh hiring, uh purchasing. [0:35:14, 0:35:16]: of vehicles and equipment. [0:35:16, 0:35:27]: um outfitting the necessary buildings and ensuring that a police department can be uh structured and um up and running uh hopefully [0:35:27, 0:35:30]: uh next year by next year twenty twenty two [0:35:31, 0:35:35]: This again is to formalize the paying classification. [0:35:35, 0:35:37]: Placement in the city's organizational chart. [0:35:38, 0:35:39]: and approving the job description. [0:35:40, 0:35:42]: Uh Miss Wheeler is on as well if there are any questions. [0:35:43, 0:35:45]: Uh Councilman Blount, go ahead, please. [0:35:45, 0:35:47]: This is a nine. I actually have a [0:35:48, 0:35:49]: Several questions if you bear with me. [0:35:50, 0:35:54]: The the first question is what is gonna be the total cost to operate a [0:35:55, 0:35:57]: uh city of Startbridge Police Department. [0:35:59, 0:36:04]: Based on the University of Georgia Carl Vinson study uh that was [0:36:04, 0:36:13]: Done a few years ago and then refreshed last year, that cost at annual operating cost was anticipated to be right at about five and a half million dollars. [0:36:14, 0:36:19]: Does that five and a half million dollars include uh insurance in increase? [0:36:20, 0:36:25]: I believe that did. That included um all of the ingredients to operate a police department. [0:36:25, 0:36:30]: And as a part of that extensive study, there were comparisons made to the like size cities. [0:36:30, 0:36:35]: Uh, throughout the state of Georgia, I believe there were probably twelve to fourteen cities. [0:36:36, 0:36:40]: that were assessed as a part of that um evaluation done by Carl Vinson Institute. [0:36:41, 0:36:51]: And it took a look at all of the app uh the operating costs of all of those particular police departments, essentially what they had in their budget to operate a police department on an annual basis. [0:36:52, 0:36:56]: Yeah. When you bring on the police department. [0:36:57, 0:37:08]: When you talk about equipment, you're talking about different great uh uh grades of uh experience, all of these things come in into place. And all of this stuff, what is the cost? [0:37:08, 0:37:13]: The hard cost to start the police department, not the annual. [0:37:14, 0:37:25]: uh uh increase for us what it's gonna cost to uh sustain one because to sustain one we're talking about the city of stockbridge has a budget about 12 million. [0:37:25, 0:37:29]: So you're now you're talking about over seventeen million dollar budget that would increase. [0:37:30, 0:37:35]: Uh so what would what is the actual cost to start the to start up? [0:37:36, 0:37:38]: When we start topic in all this, yeah. [0:37:38, 0:37:39]: Right. [0:37:39, 0:37:48]: As I recall in the Carl Vinson study, it also addressed startup costs. And I believe that cost was about three point, about three and a half million dollars, if I recall correctly. [0:37:49, 0:37:55]: that's that was the startup cost and then the annual cost was about five and a half five point seven million dollars. [0:37:56, 0:38:00]: Now the the the Carl Business Institute study showed about fifty seven [0:38:00, 0:38:02]: Employees. [0:38:02, 0:38:03]: And what we've heard it. [0:38:03, 0:38:08]: It was fifty seven fifty-seven sworn officers and I believe five civilians. [0:38:08, 0:38:13]: And so with with that being said, with the pay and with the uh benefits. [0:38:14, 0:38:21]: Uh and what's insurance and everything, you're saying it's about gonna be about an increase of five plus more million dollars a year. [0:38:21, 0:38:26]: And an annual operating cost and in in uh impact to the budget, that is correct. [0:38:26, 0:38:29]: Okay, what is the city's plan right now? [0:38:30, 0:38:33]: Because we're moving to move with hiring a police chief. [0:38:35, 0:38:44]: What is the c because I've yet to hear what is the city's move now in order to cover these costs with almost increasing our budget almost half? [0:38:44, 0:38:47]: uh with with almost half the budget being in uh [0:38:47, 0:38:50]: increased from uh almost twelve million to [0:38:50, 0:38:53]: Over seventeen million dollars. What is the city's plan? [0:38:54, 0:38:55]: Uh to [0:38:55, 0:38:57]: Find this police part. [0:38:57, 0:39:02]: Well, one in terms of startup costs, of course, there was three million dollars allocated. [0:39:02, 0:39:04]: by the council to begin the start-up calls. [0:39:05, 0:39:10]: Secondly, for the annual operating costs, those would be decisions that the council will have to make. [0:39:10, 0:39:11]: We'll have to make. [0:39:12, 0:39:20]: Part of this and in and much of this, of course, would have to be done as a part of the uh up or the twenty twenty-two budget. [0:39:20, 0:39:22]: As we move forward with that, as we typically do. [0:39:23, 0:39:28]: uh in the fall to determine what those costs are going to be or how those costs are going to be met. [0:39:29, 0:39:35]: The Carl Vinson study did speak to those annual operating costs, and I think our financial advisor. [0:39:36, 0:39:40]: has mentioned um options for how you handle those costs. [0:39:40, 0:39:42]: In terms of increases to the budget. [0:39:43, 0:39:48]: And you know, those have been discussed and and contemplated and the council will still need [0:39:48, 0:39:49]: to contemplate. [0:39:50, 0:39:52]: how those costs would be absorbed into a budget. [0:39:52, 0:39:53]: I mean [0:39:53, 0:39:55]: average annual basis. [0:39:55, 0:40:01]: The Mr. Knight. Yes. I'm sorry, but but Mr. Knight, I don't I don't want to get too far off of what I my question. [0:40:02, 0:40:05]: So we're getting ready to approve hiring a police chief. [0:40:05, 0:40:09]: And you made the statement that we will probably have it operation in twenty twenty two. [0:40:10, 0:40:12]: But yet, we have nothing in place. [0:40:13, 0:40:16]: Showing how we would pay for this police department. [0:40:16, 0:40:21]: It seems to me we're putting the cart before the horse. I'm in favor of a police part. [0:40:21, 0:40:32]: But I'm not in favor of moving about and and spending uh taxpayers' funds without a plan in place. You just said to me we don't have a plan in place. [0:40:32, 0:40:37]: To pay for this police department. It's now for the council to come after we hire a police chief. [0:40:38, 0:40:41]: And determine how we're gonna fit everything around the police chief. [0:40:42, 0:40:48]: Well I think that with the approval of starting a police department, which the council did. [0:40:49, 0:40:53]: And then allocated three million dollars to start a police department. [0:40:53, 0:40:54]: And all that that entails. [0:40:55, 0:40:57]: We the staff were directed to move forward and [0:40:57, 0:40:59]: With that um in mind. [0:41:00, 0:41:07]: Hiring the police chief, startup costs, and the annual costs, of course, have already been discussed and have been discussed. [0:41:07, 0:41:09]: With various funding mechanisms. [0:41:09, 0:41:14]: Either you absorb it in your in your uh general fund budget. [0:41:14, 0:41:18]: You look you seek for additional revenues. [0:41:18, 0:41:22]: Which includes a number of different options that the council will have to consider. [0:41:22, 0:41:30]: And then you determine what is the best option to fund that police department. Remember these costs, startup costs essentially are for this year. [0:41:30, 0:41:36]: The annual operating costs would have to be contemplated and determined as a part of the twenty twenty two budget. [0:41:37, 0:41:38]: Just like any other department. [0:41:39, 0:41:41]: Um moving forward in next year. [0:41:42, 0:41:45]: Mr. Knighton, we just bonded twenty-five million dollars. [0:41:46, 0:41:51]: Bonded twenty five million dollars. We still owe I think fourteen plus million on city of stu uh on the uh [0:41:52, 0:41:52]: City Hall. [0:41:54, 0:41:59]: We're proving so much around here. Now you're trying to we have yet to determine how. [0:41:59, 0:42:01]: And you've yet to even tell me. [0:42:01, 0:42:04]: Do you recommend us going this route? [0:42:05, 0:42:07]: Because you've yet to deter tell me how. [0:42:07, 0:42:13]: We would are going to fund this police department and and and be operational in 2022. [0:42:13, 0:42:24]: No financial plan has been put in place. Not none whatsoever. Yet we're getting ready to start into something that we don't even have a clear-cut plan on how we're going to fund it. [0:42:24, 0:42:26]: How where's all this money coming from? [0:42:26, 0:42:31]: Well, I'll I'll answer your question this way. I didn't vote I I am not a council person. [0:42:32, 0:42:36]: I did not vote for anything, but I am charged with implementing [0:42:36, 0:42:38]: What the council votes on. [0:42:38, 0:42:41]: Council voted to start a police department. [0:42:41, 0:42:43]: Allocate three billion dollars. [0:42:43, 0:42:46]: And now we're moving forward with hiring a police chief. [0:42:46, 0:42:53]: Well what obviously what you are charged with, Mr. Knight and I'm sorry to cut you off. You are charged as as our city manager and staff. [0:42:53, 0:43:01]: To give us your recommendation. And if we come against that, then that's on this council. Then what what but I've yet to hear a staff. [0:43:02, 0:43:19]: recommendation on how we should go about it. Only thing I hear is is is council members saying how we're going to do this. And yet it's not even clear to us nor the citizens that are listening to this how we're going to find this police department increasing our budget over five million dollars a year on top [0:43:19, 0:43:22]: of all the button that we've already just approved. [0:43:22, 0:43:27]: Well when we had a virtual town hall meeting about the police department back in December. [0:43:28, 0:43:34]: I think I was clear about the funding sources that could be options, including village rate increases. [0:43:35, 0:43:37]: Other revenue uh options. [0:43:37, 0:43:42]: uh grants or you modify your existing general fund budget. [0:43:42, 0:43:49]: Those are all options, and I believe I discussed those in some detail at the town hall meeting back in December when we discussed the police department. [0:43:50, 0:43:52]: And so those options are there. [0:43:52, 0:43:55]: Once the council has determined that we're moving forward with the police department. [0:43:56, 0:44:04]: I believe there was a clear understanding that there would have to be funding mechanisms to address not only the startup costs which have been allocated. [0:44:04, 0:44:06]: but also the annual operating costs. [0:44:06, 0:44:08]: And those will be determined by the council. [0:44:09, 0:44:11]: Well, this is the last statement on that. [0:44:12, 0:44:22]: So we're saying that we can modify our budget to reduce half of our budget right now so that we can bring in a police department and we can now establish. [0:44:22, 0:44:42]: And then a millet rate increase, meaning they implement a tax to do it. None of these things have happened, but we're talking about a police department in 2022, and yet there's no financial plan in place to either to get it going and sustain it. This is this is what the citizens need to see and know. There's [0:44:42, 0:44:45]: You there's no financial plan in place for this. [0:44:48, 0:44:51]: All right, we got several here. I'm gonna go with the mayor pro tem first. Go ahead, sir. [0:44:52, 0:44:57]: Uh yes, sir. Mr. Knighton, ev each and each every one of these council people. [0:44:58, 0:45:01]: Every day when we're out there hitting the streets and we're talking to the residents. [0:45:02, 0:45:03]: They're concerned about their safety. [0:45:04, 0:45:06]: They don't want us penny pinching on their safety. [0:45:06, 0:45:08]: They want us putting that safety first. [0:45:09, 0:45:15]: The very first thing we did was bond the police department before we bonded anything else. [0:45:16, 0:45:17]: prioritizing [0:45:17, 0:45:23]: public safety because that's the number one concern of the citizens in our community. [0:45:23, 0:45:26]: To say that there's no plan is a false narrative. [0:45:26, 0:45:30]: We had a feasibility study done that outlaid the entire plan. [0:45:30, 0:45:34]: Which includes transferring the money that we currently play. [0:45:34, 0:45:35]: Henry County. [0:45:35, 0:45:37]: Uh back to the city treasury. [0:45:37, 0:45:47]: uh nearly two million dollars per year, which we pay Henry County, uh, through those to that tax mill that millage that so there already is a tax being collected. [0:45:47, 0:45:48]: For public safety. [0:45:49, 0:45:51]: That tax now is paid to Henry County. [0:45:51, 0:45:55]: Instead of diverting that money to Henry County, that money would be returned. [0:45:55, 0:46:02]: uh to the citizens of Stockbridge that nearly two million dollars of what we hope to close the gap in. [0:46:03, 0:46:05]: Understanding there's no time like the present. [0:46:06, 0:46:07]: We just found out just [0:46:08, 0:46:14]: uh uh recently that we're receiving nine million dollars from the stimulus plan. [0:46:14, 0:46:16]: Най мільйон долар. [0:46:17, 0:46:20]: One of the things that you can do with that nine million dollars. [0:46:20, 0:46:22]: It's to reimburse public safety. [0:46:23, 0:46:29]: So for practic all practical purposes, anything that we spend on public safety during this year. [0:46:30, 0:46:48]: When we receive those that nine billion dollars from the stimulus, we can reimburse all of those city funds. So there's no time like the present because the citizens are tired of us talking about executing a police department. They want us to actually go out and actually do it. [0:46:48, 0:46:49]: That is the way [0:46:50, 0:46:51]: that you would do it. [0:46:51, 0:46:53]: Uh understanding that [0:46:53, 0:47:13]: Public safety is a priority prioritize for all of our citizens. We the citizens understand that uh you know that they may be maybe a military increase. And Mr. Knighton is absolutely correct. This council will have a budget retreat in the fall where we will lay out every single item on our budget, uh including [0:47:13, 0:47:14]: Uh the police department. [0:47:15, 0:47:20]: The one thing that this council knows is that we have uh uh we have [0:47:21, 0:47:41]: Tickets being issued in the city on a regular basis by Henry County Police Department. The county does not receive that money. The city does not receive that money. That's in excess of$500,000 a year. That was several years ago. It might be seven or eight hundred thousand now. So we understand. [0:47:40, 0:47:50]: those will be returned to the city uh as well to make sure that we are on a sound foundation in order to move forward with this um [0:47:50, 0:47:52]: What this development. [0:47:52, 0:47:58]: Understanding this, we just got the financials from our financial from our treasurer. [0:47:59, 0:48:09]: the projection unaudited as well to be quite frankly$2.5 million surplus this past year in the city budget. [0:48:09, 0:48:21]: We've we've done that. If you average the surpluses in the city budget the last four or five years, you're gonna be looking at close to two million dollar surplus every single year. [0:48:22, 0:48:30]: By moving forward with the police department, we're making sure that we prioritize public safety by investing that. [0:48:30, 0:48:33]: surplus that we're putting in the fund ballot. [0:48:33, 0:48:38]: Let us be clear. The city of Stockbridge has a fourteen million dollar [0:48:39, 0:48:47]: Fund balance according to our treasurer just at our last meeting from the update, even with the spending that we have undertaken. [0:48:47, 0:48:54]: Understand in order to make money and to believe in yourself on in your city and to encourage economic development. [0:48:54, 0:48:56]: You have to spend money. [0:48:56, 0:48:58]: We are doing that. [0:48:58, 0:49:12]: The courage of this council to vote for that bond says tells everybody outside of those walls, they believe in themselves. And by believing in ourselves and setting the chart, because the first day that that amphitheater opens. [0:49:13, 0:49:17]: And everybody in the world comes and sees it and they lay their eyes on it. [0:49:18, 0:49:26]: The world, the eyes of the world will be on our city. And the first thing that we want to do is to make sure that everybody comes to our city is safe. [0:49:26, 0:49:28]: And they're protected. [0:49:28, 0:49:32]: And that's what we're gonna make sure that we do in this city. Step of the way. [0:49:32, 0:49:33]: As a loop. [0:49:33, 0:49:36]: Yeah, the uh councilman councilman. [0:49:36, 0:49:43]: Uh Thomas and Councilwoman Barber for having the courage to step out and move forward. And uh us as a team collectively and the mayor. [0:49:44, 0:49:51]: For this m having this discussion and for the will to move forward with what the citizens have demanded of us collectively. [0:49:52, 0:50:06]: Now, the the the question is, when are we gonna do it? You got nine million dollars coming right now. If we don't start the department right now and we get that nine million dollars, we can't reimburse ourselves for the public safety. [0:50:07, 0:50:27]: So it makes perfect sense to start right now. If we spend$5 million,$6 million in public safety, that money can be reimbursed to the Treasury. So it makes perfect sense to move forward with it. And as uh and I'll and I'll close by saying this: okay, we don't want the city manager planning the police. [0:50:27, 0:50:31]: police department. We want the chief planning in the police department. [0:50:31, 0:50:51]: Because he's the professional. And Mr. Knight made that suggestion to us. This is what we if you're going to do it, and it's up to y'all to leave. That's right. My name is on the ballot. All of y'all is on the citizens elected us. And they said they want public safety. So our our professional advisor for the city, Mr. Knighton said. [0:50:51, 0:50:52]: Yeah. [0:50:52, 0:51:12]: If you want to do it, this is how you do it. You hire the police chief, and then you allow the police chief to hire the command staff, and then the police chief will collectively attend the town halls and craft the public safety for the community done by professionals. That's the right way to do it. [0:51:12, 0:51:29]: It wouldn't be right to force Mr. Knighton to make the plan. We hired a chief now. And when we're sitting down at the table planning the budget later on this year, the chief is sitting at the table discussing the numbers with us, already an employee of the city, along with the command staff. [0:51:30, 0:51:31]: Thank you. [0:51:31, 0:51:34]: Councilman Thomas, go ahead, please. Thank you, Mayor. [0:51:34, 0:51:37]: I'm going to conclude with Director Tim. [0:51:37, 0:51:38]: Um [0:51:39, 0:51:43]: You know, I was here in the city of Stockbridge when we had the [0:51:43, 0:51:47]: Police department some years ago and we have not had one since then. [0:51:48, 0:51:52]: You know, you know, we all recognize that we are the largest city in Henry County. [0:51:53, 0:51:55]: Public safety. [0:51:56, 0:51:57]: Is part of our [0:51:58, 0:51:59]: Um charter. [0:52:00, 0:52:04]: Uh it is a part of what we are tasked to provide. [0:52:04, 0:52:08]: For all citizens here uh in the city of Stockbridge. [0:52:09, 0:52:11]: The city is growing. [0:52:11, 0:52:13]: We all recognize that [0:52:14, 0:52:34]: There is a lack of public safety in the city of Stockbridge. I'm not going to talk about our relationship with Henry County, but we all know exactly what that is. We have been dancing around this issue for many, many years. We were elected to make these tough decisions. [0:52:34, 0:52:54]: We were elected to find a way to make these things happen. And I think Mayor Pro Tem laid it out very eloquently how we can go by doing this. You know, if it comes to a small tax, you know, so be it. But I think that we have to be [0:52:54, 0:53:04]: be about public safety. I'm going to give you one example of a business owner that I spoke with, uh, and some of you may be familiar with it, uh, had a jewelry store. [0:53:04, 0:53:06]: Uh was broken in [0:53:07, 0:53:13]: So many times, so many time. And when he tried to get the response, the response didn't happen. [0:53:14, 0:53:16]: He eventually moved. [0:53:17, 0:53:22]: He moved his business from downtown Stock Grid because of that fact. [0:53:23, 0:53:25]: We have to ensure [0:53:25, 0:53:28]: All of our businesses presently. [0:53:28, 0:53:33]: All of the ones that we are trying to engage in the coming into the city of Thagrid. [0:53:33, 0:53:35]: That they will be protected. [0:53:36, 0:53:42]: The homeowners, the kids, the little boys and the little girls that walk the street. [0:53:42, 0:53:54]: We have to provide this safety net for the citizens of Starkbridge. We are charged with this. Uh again, we've been talking about this for for years. [0:53:54, 0:54:01]: It's not gonna get any better when we look at crime, when we look at gang activities. [0:54:01, 0:54:04]: There's no way that we can continue. [0:54:05, 0:54:06]: To avoid this [0:54:06, 0:54:26]: Yeah, I I agree with a lot of the comments that Councilman Blount made, but we have to find ways to do this. And I think Mayor Pro Temp sort of laid it out. And so, you know, I'm in favor, you know, uh going forward. Um, if we have to tighten the belt up in other areas, you know, of course, you know, there's waste in everything. So we just have to do what we have. [0:54:26, 0:54:28]: have to do, but I I think it is time. [0:54:29, 0:54:36]: It is time for the city of Stockbreed to put our citizens first and to make sure that they are safe. [0:54:36, 0:54:47]: The business owners, they are safe. So I I just think that we're on the right path. And let me just say this. Even though it was recommended that we start off with 57. [0:54:48, 0:54:51]: We don't have to start off with fifty seven. [0:54:51, 0:54:53]: We don't have to do that. [0:54:53, 0:55:05]: Uh eventually we probably could get to that number, but but we don't have to start at that benchmark. But let me just end by saying, Mayor, um the agenda just called for us to approve tonight. [0:55:06, 0:55:07]: Uh the job description. [0:55:08, 0:55:16]: Um, you know, but the pay class, et cetera. That's the only thing that we're charged with tonight is to approve the job description. [0:55:16, 0:55:27]: We will take this one step at a time to make sure that we are uh crossing all of the T's and dying all of the I's, but we do not have a choice. [0:55:27, 0:55:44]: We have to move the city forward. And this is all we've been talking about here recently. How do we move the city forward? And I don't know how you can move the city forward without making sure and ensuring public safety of all of our citizens and all of the business owners. [0:55:44, 0:55:48]: So I thank you, Mayor, and uh I I I conclude with that and I yield back. [0:55:49, 0:55:50]: Councilman Gantt go ahead, please. [0:55:52, 0:55:56]: Thank you, Mayor. Um I do [0:55:56, 0:56:04]: Before I make my statement, I have a question from Mr. Knighton. Um, you heard me and Pro Tem talk about being able to utilize [0:56:05, 0:56:05]: Um [0:56:06, 0:56:09]: The American Rescue Act for public safety. [0:56:11, 0:56:13]: Does that is that applicable to Stockbridge? [0:56:13, 0:56:18]: Can you or one of our accounts or attorneys let me know that real quick? [0:56:19, 0:56:26]: Well, I think from my perspective, and I don't know if the attorneys will will mention this, there's some things still with the American uh rescue plan that are still [0:56:27, 0:56:29]: To be understood. [0:56:29, 0:56:35]: um of how funds can be utilized. I know funds can be utilized through 2024. [0:56:35, 0:56:50]: The previous plan last year did allow for public safety usage. And so there's still some things that still need to be ironed out as with respect to understanding what those funds can be used for going forward. [0:56:50, 0:56:55]: But it's about nine point four million dollars is the allocation to the city of Stockbridge. [0:56:55, 0:57:00]: Um and obviously there are another things with infrastructure and so forth that it can be used for as well. [0:57:01, 0:57:04]: So I don't have a I don't have a clear answer for you ri regarding that. [0:57:05, 0:57:15]: And the reason I say that is because I saw some infrastructure, water lines, sewage, you know, some things of that for improvements. And other than that, it was more so [0:57:15, 0:57:16]: Um recovery. [0:57:16, 0:57:17]: Um [0:57:18, 0:57:19]: in dealing with [0:57:19, 0:57:21]: Covet nineteen. [0:57:21, 0:57:23]: Um speci more specifically. [0:57:23, 0:57:24]: And [0:57:24, 0:57:31]: Um, we have already voted on this issue that we were gonna go ahead and start a police department. I [0:57:31, 0:57:46]: And know what the agenda is stating that we are to vote on tonight in regards to specifically for the police chief and job description. There were some statements that were made, and I want the citizens to really understand what we're saying. [0:57:47, 0:57:49]: Uh Councilman Blount. [0:57:50, 0:58:05]: is based off of what I'm hearing is very concerned about not having all of the financial piece outlined to start a police department in whole. Right now we're taking baby steps or steps to move in that direction. [0:58:05, 0:58:10]: by getting a police chief and then and go from there. [0:58:10, 0:58:20]: Yeah, there are going to be some grants. Um, but we also need to be aware and let our citizens know that when we say we're gonna get a rollback from the county. [0:58:21, 0:58:39]: Gonna get a rollback from the county. I don't know if it's gonna be equal or a little bit less, but it also suggests that we have a city property tax. And currently the city of Stockbridge does not we dance and skirt around the issue. We'll say millage, but we're not saying what it really is. And I'm here, folks, to [0:58:40, 0:58:46]: Uh it's black and white. Um, and I think it's best to do it that way, whether we have town halls or not. [0:58:46, 0:58:52]: Um, since we're talking about the issue that you know that we are talking about [0:58:54, 0:59:14]: The city of Stockbridge having a property tax. Now it was suggested, even though our financial advisor, that it would be one to two meals, maybe a hundred dollars a year, two hundred dollars a year, um at the at the beginning. Um, and hopefully it would stay that way because just as you are a citizen. [0:59:13, 0:59:15]: I am too. [0:59:15, 0:59:35]: And so, you know, it it affects all of our pocketbooks. Um, but we also get a rollback, meaning you wouldn't have as much property taxes from the county. And that's what they were talking about. Um, feel free to ask and do open records request on our feasibility study for the police department. [0:59:35, 0:59:40]: These are things I'm just letting the citizens know about. [0:59:40, 0:59:56]: I'm not disagreeing tonight. I approve I agree that we have already voted to start a police department. And Mr. Knighton has taken the instructions upon Mayor Council based on our votes to continue on moving forward with that. I just asked that. Staff. [0:59:56, 1:00:00]: And I ask that council be very aware. [1:00:01, 1:00:03]: Of our financial stability. [1:00:03, 1:00:11]: Um, for years, Stockbridge has been extremely um financially stable in the black. [1:00:12, 1:00:16]: And I hope that we all can agree that we want to keep it that way. [1:00:16, 1:00:17]: Um [1:00:17, 1:00:26]: Bonding, we have three capital projects that we're dealing with right now. So the$14 million in SPLOSS is not necessarily true. It's already been accounted for. [1:00:27, 1:00:29]: Um, our financial advisor has accounted for money. [1:00:30, 1:00:49]: um there's other discussions of possibly a T sloss for some of the road projects in the future, but we also still have to operate our city. And so the sooner the better that we can come up with a budget on what this is going to look like once we get the professional, a police chief and experts in, the better off we will be. [1:00:49, 1:00:59]: Um but I I want you to know that I I've heard in the past from um council member uh mayor for Tim uh Alexander. [1:00:59, 1:01:05]: you know that most people have twenty five percent in their fund balance and [1:01:05, 1:01:15]: I say to that, we're not most people. But I don't want again, I've always said it, I don't want the stigma of an all African American um council. [1:01:15, 1:01:28]: not being able to balance their funds and remain and receive those CAFRA awards that we've continued receiving financials as I was chair of the financial committee. [1:01:29, 1:01:35]: We continue to do that. So we need to be aware and cognitive and aware of what we're spending. [1:01:35, 1:01:44]: I'm okay with spending. I just want us to do it smart and make sure that we are not just, you know, have a little bit saved up. [1:01:44, 1:01:49]: Cause you know things just pop up out of the air sometimes and surprise us. [1:01:52, 1:01:55]: Okay, any other comments for discussion purposes? [1:01:55, 1:01:57]: Mira Putam, go ahead, please. [1:01:57, 1:01:57]: Mm-hmm [1:01:58, 1:02:01]: Yeah. To get us back focused on the uh [1:02:01, 1:02:04]: Task at hand. We're here to talk about the police chief. [1:02:04, 1:02:08]: Now, when we were listening to the police chief from Dunwoody the other day. [1:02:08, 1:02:11]: He said that they were in the top seventy five percentile. [1:02:12, 1:02:15]: So this pay grade for the police department, what does that put our chief [1:02:16, 1:02:18]: What percentile does that put our police chief in? [1:02:18, 1:02:21]: Because I you know, you want to get the best person possible. [1:02:21, 1:02:23]: You certainly don't want to have [1:02:23, 1:02:27]: uh a low pay grade for that. So can uh Miss Wheeler or Mr. Knight [1:02:27, 1:02:29]: Uh chime in on the subject at hand. [1:02:32, 1:02:35]: Well, we've received a number of applications so far. [1:02:36, 1:02:41]: And uh we're still looking um to receive some more applications. [1:02:41, 1:02:43]: Афолис позиція. [1:02:43, 1:02:46]: Mr. Knighton is reviewing them as they come in. [1:02:46, 1:03:00]: I think Ms. Mayor Pro Tem was asking about the pay classification, wanting to ensure that the pay classification was commensurate with Metro Atlanta area, and we could attract excellent candidates based on that pay classification. [1:03:01, 1:03:04]: I know that Ms. Wheeler um uh conducted uh [1:03:04, 1:03:16]: quite a study of um other departments and cities throughout the Metro Atlanta region when assessing uh pay scales. So I I believe this this um payscale is very, very competitive. [1:03:17, 1:03:26]: uh for Metro Atlanta and certainly uh we would not want um m mir the salary to merely be an impediment to anyone applying for the position. [1:03:26, 1:03:32]: And I think it's it's at an excellent classification. I'll I'll defer to Miss Wheeler if there's anything additional she wants to add. [1:03:34, 1:03:35]: No, you said it all, Mr. Nine. [1:03:36, 1:03:37]: So [1:03:37, 1:03:42]: One one other follow up. How many how many so how many folks have we had approximately to apply already? [1:03:44, 1:03:50]: Uh I would probably say and Miss Wheeler may have got some some more since I saw the last ones, but [1:03:51, 1:03:55]: I would probably say in the range of twelve to fourteen. [1:03:55, 1:03:56]: Well [1:03:56, 1:03:58]: That sound right, Ms. Wheeler? Yeah, just about right. [1:03:59, 1:04:00]: Okay. But thank you for that. [1:04:00, 1:04:07]: And and what I like to ask you though is when's this close? I feel I should know when when does it actually close it's scheduled to close on April the thirtieth. [1:04:08, 1:04:10]: So it would have been out for about a month and a half. [1:04:11, 1:04:14]: About forty five days, maybe a little more than that. [1:04:14, 1:04:19]: Um obviously we wanted to provide a deadline for closing because we wanted to [1:04:19, 1:04:30]: focus our efforts and and potential candidates be able to focus on when they would need to submit applications. As Ms. Wheeler mentioned, we are reviewing them as they arrive. [1:04:31, 1:04:34]: And as we get closer to April thirtieth, we certainly want to be able to [1:04:35, 1:04:37]: Um, began to put together a list of [1:04:38, 1:04:39]: Of uh I I [1:04:39, 1:04:44]: certain candidates and that would be prime for the council to [1:04:44, 1:04:48]: to review and and beginning that interview process. [1:04:48, 1:04:50]: Uh great, fantastic. Mayor Pro Tem, go ahead, please. [1:04:51, 1:05:07]: Yeah, I want to go ahead and make the motion to accept the recommendation. I have a comment. You get a chance. You get a chance to come from Blount. Go ahead with your motion, please. Yeah, I want to go ahead and uh accept the recommendation of the staff uh for the job description for the police chief of stock city of Stockbridge. [1:05:08, 1:05:12]: That's second. There we go, second by Barber. Uh Castle Blount discussion. Go ahead, please. [1:05:12, 1:05:26]: Yeah, just let the citizens know that this this vote tonight is just to approve um the job description of the police chief. When that hiring would happen, hopefully this council will sit down and we would go over the financials and find out. [1:05:26, 1:05:29]: How we will find uh a police department. [1:05:30, 1:05:41]: Uh and we will know all the ins and outs in which we don't know at this time. So that tonight's vote is to um just approve the uh job descriptions for the police chiefs. [1:05:41, 1:05:45]: uh to be there in the date time that we hire them. [1:05:45, 1:05:49]: And I just wanna uh say something in uh in in uh reference to [1:05:50, 1:05:55]: Uh a comment that was made by Mr. Alexander. One of the things that I've done since I've been an elected official. [1:05:56, 1:05:58]: It's been straight up with the citizens. [1:05:58, 1:06:10]: And always told the truth to the citizens and try to be straight up with them without with transparency and hiding anything, not hiding anything. And so when we move forward anything. [1:06:10, 1:06:11]: With this city. [1:06:12, 1:06:17]: I'm not gonna do it because it is just to just to do it. I wanna make sure that this city [1:06:18, 1:06:21]: Has financial in place, has a plan in place. [1:06:21, 1:06:24]: На час про поліс департамент по інфраструкту. [1:06:24, 1:06:32]: For the growth of this city in every in every area, I want to make sure that we have a plan in place. And right now we're going to prove. [1:06:33, 1:06:35]: This job description. [1:06:35, 1:06:39]: And hopefully we'll put a plan in place that we don't have at this time. [1:06:40, 1:06:45]: On that note, uh the motion's been made, been seconded. All in favor of the motion, please indicate. [1:06:46, 1:07:01]: unanimous decision fantastic all right council consideration to approve resolution to authorize engaging certain consultants in entry level private property for survey inspection and appraisal purposes [1:07:01, 1:07:02]: Mr. Washington, please. [1:07:04, 1:07:06]: Yes, good morning. Good morning, Mr. Mayor and Council. [1:07:06, 1:07:08]: Oh, good afternoon. Good evening, rather. [1:07:08, 1:07:09]: [4030.1, 4034.5]: But this resolution is pursuant to the request to be able to have [1:07:15, 1:07:18]: the city authorized to go in and do some appraisals on properties. [1:07:18, 1:07:24]: that we may need to do some further work with. And so that's why we presented with um council. [1:07:24, 1:07:30]: from Parker Poe. And this is the agreed upon resolution that we need to be able to go in and do these appraisals. [1:07:32, 1:07:37]: Okay, council, any questions for uh Mr. uh Washington at all in reference to this uh resolution? [1:07:39, 1:07:43]: I see none. If that's not the case, then I need a motion to approve. [1:07:45, 1:07:46]: So move. [1:07:46, 1:07:46]: There are a second. [1:07:47, 1:07:48]: A second. [1:07:48, 1:07:51]: Oh Mr. Thomas, second that okay. [1:07:51, 1:07:52]: All in favor, please indicate. [1:07:54, 1:07:58]: I have unanimous decision. Okay. Thank you, Mr. Washington. Appreciate it. [1:07:58, 1:08:01]: Thank you. How are you one of the simplest things you'll be doing, sir? [1:08:02, 1:08:03]: A [1:08:04, 1:08:11]: Council consideration to approve RFP 2021-002 P for citywide demolition services. [1:08:12, 1:08:14]: Uh Miss Miller and Mr. Aaron, please. [1:08:15, 1:08:16]: Good evening, Mayor and Council. [1:08:17, 1:08:20]: I um I'm here today requesting [1:08:20, 1:08:28]: Uh the public works department is requesting authorization to enter into a city of Stockbridge contract number 202102P. [1:08:29, 1:08:32]: um which will piggyback the City of Atlanta contract. [1:08:33, 1:08:36]: Афти вide demolition and abatement services. [1:08:37, 1:08:41]: Which also expires in twenty twenty four, February nineteenth. The city of Stockbridge contract. [1:08:42, 1:08:48]: Will be on an estimated annual amount of fifty thousand for the year. And the purpose of this contract is to provide the city. [1:08:48, 1:08:54]: With demolition services and the Bateman services on an asne bait basis for various projects. [1:08:56, 1:08:58]: Great council. Any questions for Miss Miller, please? [1:09:00, 1:09:03]: Seeing none, I need a motion to accept a proposal. [1:09:03, 1:09:04]: Don't move. [1:09:05, 1:09:10]: Mr. Blount, so move. Second. Second. Okay, Ms. Gantt second that. Okay, fantastic. All in favor, please indicate. [1:09:12, 1:09:14]: Okay, unanimous decision. All right. Thank you very much. [1:09:15, 1:09:23]: Council consideration to approve RFP twenty twenty one dash zero zero Mayor Ford, I believe Councilwoman Barber was trying to speak. I'm sorry. [1:09:24, 1:09:26]: Have a couple of questions, if I could, please. [1:09:27, 1:09:28]: After the vote. [1:09:29, 1:09:30]: Go right in. [1:09:30, 1:09:32]: Um okay, so [1:09:32, 1:09:35]: For the demolition of this RFP. [1:09:36, 1:09:36]: Um [1:09:37, 1:09:42]: Are we able to use this company to perform demolition on the areas around? [1:09:43, 1:09:47]: Um the Cultural Arts Center or where we're gonna construct the Cultural Arts Center. [1:09:48, 1:10:00]: Yes, um basically what we're asking is that you allow us the approval to award up to fifty thousand dollars. So when it's needed based on uh staff desires, they'll be able to utilize it. [1:10:00, 1:10:09]: Okay, is there already a list of proposed sites to be demolished in 2021? I'm trying to figure out why we need this. Why do we need [1:10:10, 1:10:21]: a contract for this. That's all. There, there, if if I may, and I'll I'll yield back to Ms. Miller, but one of the things that we've we've experienced, especially last year and I believe the year before was [1:10:22, 1:10:27]: Uh nuisance properties, for instance, properties that may catch on fire or may be dilapidated. [1:10:28, 1:10:33]: for whatever reason, and then it becomes an eyesore to the community and and really has a negative impact. [1:10:34, 1:10:44]: on a couple of subdivisions and or community. We've we've actually demolished one, two, three, four, I believe four of those new four or five of those nuisance type properties that really [1:10:45, 1:10:53]: Just detracted from the neighborhood and to some degree, we thought provided a public safety hazard uh as well. And so. [1:10:54, 1:11:08]: having an allocation or having a demolition firm on board, should we encounter something like that in the future, we'd be able to move fairly quickly. Obviously we we probably have to go through some type of uh nuisance legal um process, but we'd be able to move [1:11:08, 1:11:14]: on it and and be able to to demolish or remove and abate uh that particular piece of property. [1:11:14, 1:11:23]: Okay, that's a follow-up. Mr. Knighton, you remember when we were talking with I think TSW and we were talking about the [1:11:23, 1:11:26]: area um where the cultural arts is going to be constructed. [1:11:27, 1:11:31]: Um, I think there is a slab or something out there and she [1:11:31, 1:11:33]: had a cost for demolition. [1:11:34, 1:11:38]: Will we be able to use this contract as opposed to [1:11:39, 1:11:41]: Whatever TSW has already. [1:11:42, 1:11:44]: Um the cost they already have assigned. [1:11:45, 1:11:45]: Right. [1:11:46, 1:11:50]: I do remember that conversation. I don't remember the cost exactly. I don't know if this [1:11:50, 1:11:54]: Particular um cost allocation would be able to cover [1:11:54, 1:11:59]: Um that as well. I don't think so. If I remember the cost um [1:11:59, 1:12:02]: I think it was more than fifty thousand dollars. It was. [1:12:03, 1:12:07]: But but we certainly could probably bring that once we once we have [1:12:07, 1:12:15]: Or once we're ready to move on that particular item, we could certainly bring this back and perhaps amend the contract. [1:12:15, 1:12:20]: be able to uh include this particular demolition company if it is the council's desire. [1:12:20, 1:12:25]: Okay. Thank you. I'd refer I'd refer I'd defer to Ms. Miller for any other further comment about that. [1:12:27, 1:12:29]: Um no, yes, that's correct. We can amend it. [1:12:30, 1:12:31]: Castman Thomas, go ahead, sir. [1:12:31, 1:12:36]: Yeah, I I just wanted to bring um uh the attention for Mrs. Barber. [1:12:36, 1:12:43]: uh of a uh house that was um demolished it was considered a uh a nuisance. [1:12:43, 1:12:46]: Um it was on Wilson. [1:12:46, 1:12:52]: Uh it was a dumping ground and I know Mr. Nine you you actually were referred to this particular property. [1:12:52, 1:13:00]: Um and we had to go through a process to to be able to do that and that fifty thousand. [1:13:00, 1:13:05]: was the amount that uh we lobbied for and we they would put that into the budget. [1:13:05, 1:13:08]: For those uh particular uh purposes. [1:13:08, 1:13:14]: Uh but in the in the case of this house, and I think Ms. Barber, that you may remember now. [1:13:14, 1:13:20]: uh the community issues and the community concern with this particular house on on Wilson. [1:13:21, 1:13:23]: Uh and it was a um [1:13:23, 1:13:32]: It was a very bad situation. Uh it was really a a dumping ground. And we was able to use this um um [1:13:32, 1:13:37]: particular funds to be able to to come and to do that. And we had to go through the courts. [1:13:37, 1:13:49]: to um to get it identified as a a nuisance and thereby we was able to um to do just that. So uh this is a great program for the city of Stockbridge. Thank you, Mayor. [1:13:49, 1:13:54]: No problem, sir. Uh let's do this again. The motion was made. The second all in favor of motion, please indicate. [1:13:56, 1:14:13]: Okay, unanimous decision. Okay, got it. Good deal. Thank you. Council consideration to approve RP twenty twenty-one-002 six for an annual on-call water and sewer emergency operational repair, maintenance, and construction services. Ms. Miller and Mr. Aaron, please. [1:14:14, 1:14:17]: Uh good evening once again, Mayor and Council. The procurement [1:14:17, 1:14:20]: Uh the public works department is requesting council approval. [1:14:20, 1:14:33]: Of the ranking of the qualified firms, um, RFP number 2026 says stated annual on-call water and sewer emergency operational repair, maintenance, and construction. The ranked firms were site engineering number one. [1:14:33, 1:14:42]: Corbett Group LLC number two and civil works number three. And we're also author asking authorization for staff to proceed. [1:14:42, 1:14:48]: uh with the negotiations. The procurement was solicit solicited based on council's [1:14:48, 1:15:08]: Um directives and approved ordinance to engage the services. The scope of services consists of but is not limited to the repair and or replacement of following water collection system related infrastructure, water distribution system and related infrastructure, and storm water system as related for other. [1:15:08, 1:15:21]: other repairs and activities. I would like to add that the solicitation was also listed on the state of Georgia's uh registry in which it was sent to 696 registered vendors uh for the state of Georgia. [1:15:22, 1:15:25]: Council, any question for Miss Miller on this issue? [1:15:26, 1:15:28]: Councilman Barber, go ahead, please. [1:15:29, 1:15:35]: Yeah, so it's this item is just for council consideration to approve the ranking. [1:15:36, 1:15:37]: And that's correct. [1:15:38, 1:15:38]: Okay. [1:15:39, 1:15:39]: Um [1:15:41, 1:15:43]: Any other any other questions, council members? [1:15:44, 1:15:45]: Uh Councilman Thomas. [1:15:45, 1:15:50]: Uh since this is a public works item, I want to know if Mr. Aaron had any comments. [1:15:51, 1:15:56]: Yes, uh Councilmember Thomas. This has been a godsend to the city of Stockbridge. [1:15:56, 1:16:00]: Because we've had some repairs that are beyond the cities. [1:16:00, 1:16:20]: uh scope of services that we can provide. Case in point, recently on Summit View Drive, we had a stormwater drainage pipe that was compromised and the road caved in. And if we didn't have the the use of an on-call utility contractor, we would have been in a world of trouble trying to bid it out to get that repair. [1:16:20, 1:16:32]: record. So that has been a tremendous benefit for us going even like two years ago when we were doing a mill and the resurface of the road, road caved in a pothole, opened up a [1:16:32, 1:16:35]: of about 10 feet deep, 30 feet wide. [1:16:35, 1:16:48]: And we had to go in and repair repair that road before we can resurface it. So we use the services of this contractor if we run into a issue that's beyond the capabilities of the city to repair it. [1:16:48, 1:16:50]: And it's on a as needed basis. [1:16:51, 1:16:52]: All right. Thank you, sir. [1:16:52, 1:16:55]: Problem. Uh Councilman Blount, go ahead, please. [1:16:56, 1:17:02]: Yeah, Mayor, thank you. I just want to uh just echo the sentiments of uh the council that about the uh work the staff is doing. [1:17:03, 1:17:10]: And uh I just thank uh Miss Miller for all the work she's done. Uh as we've seen the procurement uh procedures and process. [1:17:11, 1:17:13]: Evolve under her leadership. [1:17:13, 1:17:21]: Uh and I thank you as a certified procurement agent for the city and manager for the city of Stockbridge. Uh thank you for the hard work you're doing. Thank you. [1:17:22, 1:17:23]: Mira Pro Tem, go ahead, please. [1:17:24, 1:17:31]: Well I just um uh I actually I lost my train of thought. Go right ahead. Councilwoman barber, go ahead, please. [1:17:32, 1:17:35]: Okay, so with the councils. [1:17:35, 1:17:41]: consideration to approve the ranking. I don't have anything to validate the ranking. [1:17:42, 1:17:47]: I really don't think it's necessary for us to approve the ranking. What we're concerned about. [1:17:47, 1:17:49]: It is the recommendation to award. [1:17:50, 1:17:50]: Um [1:17:51, 1:17:53]: I didn't get any source documents, so [1:17:54, 1:17:55]: I don't know if anybody else did, but [1:17:57, 1:17:59]: Is there something we're supposed to [1:18:01, 1:18:03]: validate using the ranking or we just [1:18:04, 1:18:06]: I've never seen this before, so I don't know. [1:18:07, 1:18:11]: We were asking council to approve the use of this vendor for our own call. [1:18:11, 1:18:13]: emergency repair. [1:18:14, 1:18:15]: Okay. [1:18:15, 1:18:17]: Oh, based on the [1:18:17, 1:18:18]: form there were [1:18:19, 1:18:20]: Several [1:18:20, 1:18:22]: Um, vendors that were listed. [1:18:23, 1:18:25]: So which ones, what do we [1:18:25, 1:18:26]: What are we approving though? [1:18:27, 1:18:32]: Site was the they had the highest ranking. They were the number one out of the three. [1:18:34, 1:18:35]: Um attached to your name again. [1:18:36, 1:18:37]: Site engineering. [1:18:39, 1:18:45]: Uh attached to the agenda which was uh submitted was a s a score sheet. [1:18:45, 1:18:48]: Along with the responslists [1:18:49, 1:18:52]: So I'm not sure if that was sent or not. [1:18:52, 1:18:55]: Yeah. But that was uploaded in the system. [1:18:55, 1:19:13]: We have the score sheet, but on the score sheet. Mayor Four, can we get a point or I think uh count uh attorney bear, I just don't want us going down uh an area that we shouldn't be going down. Uh the the uh city attorney was about to uh come in if you didn't see him there. No, I didn't see him. I might I was my head. Mr. Berry, you asked me to answer. [1:19:14, 1:19:17]: Thank you, Councilmember Blount and Mayor Ford. Yes, this is to [1:19:17, 1:19:20]: authorized negotiations to proceed. There's no cost. [1:19:21, 1:19:30]: Right now that's public. That information cannot and should not be made public while we're, you know, hopefully next step uh moving on to negotiations. So this is just [1:19:30, 1:19:32]: Yeah, uh asking [1:19:32, 1:19:34]: Council to uh [1:19:35, 1:19:39]: allow the procurement department and the evaluation team and negotiation team to proceed with [1:19:40, 1:19:41]: Контракт негоцієнс [1:19:41, 1:19:47]: And then it's the uh you know, the intent to then come back before council with a contract for approval. [1:19:47, 1:19:50]: But with there there can't be cost scoring shared right now. [1:19:51, 1:19:54]: or pricing scored right now because it's it's still in the in the [1:19:54, 1:19:58]: procurement phase and that that information can't and shouldn't be made public. [1:20:02, 1:20:04]: Okay. Councilman Barber, go ahead, please. [1:20:05, 1:20:10]: And so again, when you're asking to approve of something. [1:20:10, 1:20:15]: I should be able to verify or validate whatever I'm approving. [1:20:15, 1:20:17]: We did receive the score sheet. [1:20:17, 1:20:21]: Бо і дозна проводи критері і скорс. [1:20:21, 1:20:23]: Um were calculated. [1:20:23, 1:20:25]: Some blindly. [1:20:25, 1:20:27]: approving something. I don't [1:20:28, 1:20:30]: We've never seen this before. [1:20:30, 1:20:33]: What I have seen is a recommendation to a ward. [1:20:34, 1:20:46]: after staff does their due diligence um regarding the evaluations um of those proposals. I understand that there's information right now that staff cannot provide to us. [1:20:47, 1:20:49]: Which is why I don't understand why this was on the agenda. [1:20:51, 1:20:55]: They can continue with their process. Um, I just have not seen. [1:20:56, 1:20:56]: Um [1:20:56, 1:21:01]: then bring forward um in consideration to approve the [1:21:01, 1:21:05]: We can't verify the ranking, only they can do that. [1:21:05, 1:21:05]: Yeah. [1:21:06, 1:21:09]: I'm just concerned about the recommendation to award. That's all. [1:21:12, 1:21:15]: All right, uh Councilman uh Gantt, please go ahead. [1:21:16, 1:21:18]: Thank you. I just had a I'm I'm [1:21:18, 1:21:22]: I thought I knew what we were doing, but now I'm a little confused. [1:21:23, 1:21:23]: Um [1:21:25, 1:21:28]: So we're approving the rankings. [1:21:29, 1:21:31]: The staff has already vetted. [1:21:32, 1:21:36]: Correct already reviewed they had to bet. [1:21:37, 1:21:42]: these potential contractors because they [1:21:43, 1:21:53]: actually scored a ranking. Is that not correct? That's their job. I just want to make sure that where where are we in this process and what's the next part of the process? So [1:21:54, 1:21:55]: That [1:21:55, 1:21:56]: Top ranking is [1:21:56, 1:22:00]: Sci site or whatever you guess is dated to me. [1:22:00, 1:22:02]: And then after that. [1:22:02, 1:22:07]: You go and negotiate the contract, negotiate with that particular top rank. [1:22:07, 1:22:09]: Um company. Is that that's what I'm hearing? [1:22:10, 1:22:11]: That's correct. [1:22:13, 1:22:13]: Okay. [1:22:14, 1:22:15]: So you're [1:22:16, 1:22:18]: But you all have already vetted. [1:22:19, 1:22:22]: Which is your job, you have already vetted and ranked. [1:22:24, 1:22:27]: these potential contractors. Is that correct? [1:22:27, 1:22:32]: That's correct. On March tenth, um of this year, the evaluation committee was held. [1:22:33, 1:22:41]: And after the evaluation committee reviewed the proposals, the proposals were scored, and that's how the ranking was established. [1:22:43, 1:22:44]: Got it. [1:22:44, 1:22:48]: Okay. Mayor, I would like to make a motion to approve this ranking. [1:22:49, 1:22:54]: I second uh the councilman Blount second the motion. Any further discussion? Mayor Pro Ten. [1:22:55, 1:23:15]: Yeah, I just want some clarification uh so citizens do understand. Uh we we do go we go after the property owner. This is, I mean, we don't we don't just go out the demolishing uh properties. We go through a process where we attempt to uh establish who the owner of the property is and [1:23:15, 1:23:20]: to get them to uh address this issue and then actually charge it back to them. Is that correct? [1:23:25, 1:23:34]: This is this is dealing with the on call water and sewer emergencies. That's what we that's what we're referring to right now. Okay, the on call. Okay. All right. I'm sorry. [1:23:34, 1:23:42]: Are any other questions for Ms. Miller? Motion's been made. Okay, motion's been made and second. If no further questions, all in favor of the motion, please indicate. [1:23:45, 1:23:53]: Three, all four, all posed, abstain. Okay, four zero one. Thank you very much. [1:23:55, 1:24:05]: Uh council consideration to approve RFP uh twenty twenty-one dash zero zero two five for janitorial maintenance services. Ms. Miller, Mr. Aaron, please. [1:24:05, 1:24:10]: Good evening, Mayor and Council. Once again, uh the public works department is requesting council approval. [1:24:10, 1:24:20]: of the ranking of the qualified firms for RFP 2025 janitorial maintenance services, the rank firms for international intercontinental commercial services, number one. [1:24:21, 1:24:27]: Uh A action janitorial service number two, Meg Megan Miss Facility Support Services, number three. [1:24:28, 1:24:32]: Building maintenance services number four, American facility services number five. [1:24:32, 1:24:37]: Lamongo Services LLLP number six and clean spaces atlanta. [1:24:38, 1:24:40]: And Hadesburg number seven. [1:24:40, 1:24:55]: The procurement was solicited in accordance with the council's recommendations. Um and the actual procurement is to engage services of qualified contractors was proven track record to maintain the city of Stockbridge facilities based on the scope of services listed. [1:24:55, 1:25:11]: and within for proposal and perform daily wipe downs and disinfecting services uh to combat COVID-19. I would like to add that the solicitation was also listed on the state of Georgia registry in which it was sent to 1,576 vendors. [1:25:12, 1:25:18]: Fantastic. Okay. Council, any questions for Miss Miller or Mr. Aaron in reference to this proposal? [1:25:22, 1:25:27]: Okay, no questions. Need a motion to accept uh this consideration as stated. [1:25:28, 1:25:29]: Don't move. [1:25:29, 1:25:34]: Ms. Burton. And Miss Clant seconds that. All right. All in favor of motion, please indicate. [1:25:36, 1:25:36]: Okay. [1:25:38, 1:25:38]: All pose. [1:25:41, 1:25:42]: Of stain? [1:25:44, 1:25:47]: Mayor, uh got a question for the city attorney. [1:25:47, 1:25:55]: Uh Mr. Bear, what are we what are we approving with this right here? Can you make that clear to the citizens what this is a uh motion to approve? [1:25:56, 1:26:05]: You sort of substantive council member, you mean the contract itself or sort of substantially Well substantially what what we're what what what the motion is to approve. [1:26:11, 1:26:16]: Wow and I'm going up the agenda item just to have it in front of me, but it it's to again proceed. [1:26:17, 1:26:20]: You know, the the intent again is to come before you with [1:26:21, 1:26:23]: A a contract just like before. [1:26:27, 1:26:31]: Uh are these just are these the rankings that have gone through the procurement process? [1:26:32, 1:26:43]: uh just showing the showing the rankings and yet to award or these showing that who ranked uh top and this is this just information purposes for this council. [1:26:43, 1:26:53]: That's correct. On on March 4th, an evaluation committee was held and the evaluation committee evaluated the proposals and scored and ranked the firms. [1:26:53, 1:26:59]: So we got a process a procurement process that you, Mr. Berry, have said that is a good process. [1:27:00, 1:27:10]: And now the process is working to rank these businesses that want to do business with the city of Stockbridge. And now to go forward through the procurement process, that's what we're voting on right now. [1:27:10, 1:27:13]: So once again, I motion that we approve. Yes. [1:27:13, 1:27:17]: Yes, all that, council member. And aga as again, as I know we've said a couple of times, but [1:27:18, 1:27:21]: This isn't binding the city to anything. It's just allowing [1:27:21, 1:27:29]: the procurement department the and and city attorneys to go negotiate a contract that ultimately will be back before council and the mayor for consideration. [1:27:30, 1:27:37]: Okay. All right. So if you councilman Blount, you made a motion. Councilman Gantt, Councilwoman Gantt to second that motion. All favor motion, please indicate. [1:27:38, 1:27:39]: All right, okay. All right. [1:27:40, 1:27:41]: We are opposed. [1:27:42, 1:27:43]: Abstain. [1:27:45, 1:27:47]: Okay, three zero two, motion pass. All right. [1:27:48, 1:27:50]: Uh number ten, uh we've uh [1:27:52, 1:27:53]: We've actually [1:27:53, 1:27:59]: um took that off the agenda for uh until next uh next time we meet which is april twelfth. [1:27:59, 1:28:07]: So what's next would be in reference to the um the SB uh two oh two, I guess the voting laws is signed by um [1:28:07, 1:28:08]: Well [1:28:08, 1:28:09]: Governor Kemp. [1:28:09, 1:28:16]: And a resolution that we would have for that, provided the council wants to approve it. So I want to say since it was brought originally forward by Mary Port. [1:28:17, 1:28:19]: Yes, I hate to interrupt you, but before we move forward. [1:28:20, 1:28:26]: Um on this particular item on number ten, I know in the motion to amend the agenda at the beginning. [1:28:26, 1:28:28]: I just need to ask the attorney. [1:28:28, 1:28:32]: If that vote to amend the agenda as they did. [1:28:33, 1:28:36]: Did that also include what was requested to [1:28:37, 1:28:38]: Extend the contract. [1:28:39, 1:28:44]: Could that be considered as part of that motion? I just need to know where to put that action. [1:28:45, 1:28:47]: Well I thought that it was. [1:28:47, 1:28:49]: I just want to make sure. [1:28:49, 1:28:56]: Yeah, I appreciate that, Madam Kirk. Maybe add an abundance of caution. We could just have two separate votes if it's it's not clear. Um [1:28:56, 1:28:57]: One to [1:28:58, 1:29:02]: remove the agenda item for the for next consideration. [1:29:03, 1:29:08]: Well I have to admit I I mentioned that and I believe Mayor Pro Tem re that motion and we [1:29:09, 1:29:18]: Yeah, I did. When I'm he the mayor reminded me and I did uh include that in the motion. Right. Okay. That's fine. I just wanted to be clear. Thank you. All right. [1:29:19, 1:29:25]: So anyway, voting a voting loss uh update uh discussion, Mayor Pro Tem, go ahead, please. [1:29:27, 1:29:30]: Uh thank you, Mayor. I certainly appreciate that. [1:29:30, 1:29:32]: I think you know as a council [1:29:33, 1:29:36]: We certainly want to be very, very sensitive. [1:29:36, 1:29:40]: uh being uh a cradle of the civil rights movement about [1:29:41, 1:29:42]: Any attempt to keep [1:29:43, 1:29:45]: uh our citizens from voting. [1:29:46, 1:29:48]: There has been international. [1:29:48, 1:29:50]: outrage over [1:29:50, 1:29:52]: The passage of a Senate bill tool to [1:29:53, 1:29:55]: Would uh penalizes folks for [1:29:56, 1:29:58]: Simple things such as giving folks water. [1:29:59, 1:30:00]: who are waiting in line. [1:30:01, 1:30:02]: It it's unconscionable. [1:30:03, 1:30:07]: You know, just a couple years ago, our city found ourselves. [1:30:07, 1:30:10]: under attack by this very same general assembly [1:30:10, 1:30:12]: And they were trying to take half of our city. [1:30:13, 1:30:14]: And D annex it. [1:30:15, 1:30:17]: Against our wishes, and we put up a fight. [1:30:18, 1:30:21]: You know, again our citizens find ourselves under attack. [1:30:21, 1:30:23]: Uh with their right to vote. [1:30:24, 1:30:28]: Uh as this council we cannot go, you know, diversity is extremely important to us. [1:30:28, 1:30:30]: In every single way. [1:30:30, 1:30:31]: And to have [1:30:32, 1:30:34]: This slap in the face come forward. [1:30:35, 1:30:39]: А за респанство the first African American senator elected. [1:30:39, 1:30:59]: uh to the US Congress seems just it just seems unbelievable to the the gall and the audacity with which uh the state of Georgia operates. We just we we went through this extensive process where we had all of these recounts and a recount after recount to make sure that the election was true and [1:30:59, 1:31:00]: Honest and that [1:31:00, 1:31:03]: The victory was certified and appropriately done. [1:31:04, 1:31:09]: Now all of a sudden we find ourselves where we might have a senior citizen waiting in line. [1:31:10, 1:31:12]: Афонд період time. [1:31:13, 1:31:14]: And they cannot [1:31:14, 1:31:17]: But no one could assist them or bring them a sandwich or [1:31:17, 1:31:18]: Glass of water. [1:31:19, 1:31:24]: You know, we saw Representative Park Cannon arrested for simply knocking on the door. [1:31:24, 1:31:26]: Down at the state capital. [1:31:26, 1:31:29]: People see that, they see things out of control. [1:31:29, 1:31:32]: Just last night I was watching the news and I saw [1:31:33, 1:31:37]: Uh Cog County Chairwoman Lisa Cubit speak out very [1:31:38, 1:31:42]: uh strongly against uh this bill as well because [1:31:42, 1:31:46]: Not only is it affecting it's it's already starting to affect. [1:31:46, 1:31:48]: The economic s of the state. [1:31:49, 1:31:52]: where the major league baseball is considering removing [1:31:52, 1:31:55]: The All Star game from Cobb County. [1:31:55, 1:32:00]: You know, we don't have control over the state. The state legislature made that very clear. [1:32:00, 1:32:04]: That they're not gonna give up their control over city charters and that. [1:32:04, 1:32:05]: As such. [1:32:05, 1:32:08]: But we do have a voice to be able to speak. [1:32:09, 1:32:12]: Such as when somebody wants to come to the city of Startbridge. [1:32:12, 1:32:13]: That they will know. [1:32:14, 1:32:19]: They we we had no part and we certainly are outraged as the outside world is. [1:32:19, 1:32:22]: about the moving forward of this bill. [1:32:22, 1:32:29]: It is outrageous and I think I would like to just get all of us to unanimously speak out. [1:32:29, 1:32:33]: And just say enough is enough. How can we continue? [1:32:33, 1:32:34]: To go down this path. [1:32:35, 1:32:37]: In Georgia are suppressing [1:32:37, 1:32:38]: Votes. [1:32:38, 1:32:43]: And it it it it every time African Americans go to the polls to vote. [1:32:43, 1:32:47]: some s more restriction is put a place. It's akin to [1:32:48, 1:32:52]: The jelly bean. Count the number of jelly beans in the jar before you can vote. [1:32:52, 1:32:54]: Or you know, a poll text. [1:32:55, 1:32:56]: This is not the way. [1:32:56, 1:33:03]: And we as a all African American Council, if we are compelled, in my opinion, to speak out and say, [1:33:03, 1:33:04]: Стоп дес. [1:33:04, 1:33:06]: We don't support this. [1:33:06, 1:33:09]: And we're calling for people, don't boycott stock bridge. [1:33:09, 1:33:11]: because we want to do the right thing. [1:33:12, 1:33:16]: There are cities all over Georgia who want to do the right thing, and we're one of them. [1:33:16, 1:33:19]: And we want to make sure that you understand you're welcome here. [1:33:19, 1:33:22]: And we wholeheartedly disagree with this decision. [1:33:23, 1:33:24]: Councilman Blount, go ahead, please. [1:33:27, 1:33:31]: Yeah, Mayor, thank you. Uh Miss Alexander, uh you you're correct. [1:33:31, 1:33:34]: You know, there's always been a saying, if it's not broke, don't fix it. [1:33:35, 1:33:38]: And we see that a that the system that has been working for years. [1:33:39, 1:33:46]: All of a sudden doesn't work, not because it was broken. How was it broken? It was broken by people getting out and in and [1:33:46, 1:33:56]: the uh legislators saying and along with Rosenberg saying this is one of the most secure elections we've ever had. So that doesn't give the citizens uh in the and the people of this country [1:33:56, 1:34:05]: Uh, security in their mind that the elections are secure, then what does? So the only thing about this system that was broke was the wrong people was elected into office. [1:34:06, 1:34:10]: Only thing that you know we can do as as elected officials and as other citizens [1:34:11, 1:34:14]: Is to try to is it is to try to bring forward the make voting [1:34:15, 1:34:17]: Uh uh show the importance of it. [1:34:17, 1:34:21]: while trying to uh add comfort because people are standing in lines. [1:34:21, 1:34:25]: So when you see the the bill that that that is passing now, all the stuff that is in that bill. [1:34:26, 1:34:31]: Even even being uh unlawful to give someone water or something to drink. [1:34:31, 1:34:34]: And you're and you're putting a system in place that's gonna make lives longer. [1:34:35, 1:34:37]: The deterrent is there, statistics are there. [1:34:38, 1:34:39]: And that's what they're looking at. [1:34:39, 1:34:41]: It's not that the the make it [1:34:41, 1:34:47]: Wha why are we trying to pass a bill now to make everybody feel comfortable about vote comfortable about voting? [1:34:48, 1:34:52]: This was the hot most highly uh um [1:34:52, 1:34:54]: voted election in the history of this country. [1:34:55, 1:34:59]: So the confidence of people voting is there because they showed up. [1:35:00, 1:35:05]: And so I I fully support the city to stop reassuring everyone that we support. [1:35:05, 1:35:07]: our citizens right to vote. [1:35:08, 1:35:10]: Uh, not just as a color. [1:35:10, 1:35:11]: Була крос та бор. [1:35:12, 1:35:13]: Because that's what happened. [1:35:13, 1:35:16]: Everyone voted. Who would it affect the most? [1:35:17, 1:35:18]: We don't need to say that. [1:35:18, 1:35:19]: Because we know. [1:35:20, 1:35:26]: It's gonna affo affect the minorities, it's gonna affect African Americans, it's gonna affect the Asian community, it's gonna affect uh quite a few people. [1:35:26, 1:35:27]: It's gonna affect the elderly. [1:35:29, 1:35:30]: It's gonna affect the elderly. [1:35:30, 1:35:33]: It's gonna affect so many people with this bill. [1:35:34, 1:35:36]: And so I do support the resolution. [1:35:37, 1:35:39]: Uh Councilwoman Gantt, go ahead, please. [1:35:42, 1:35:51]: Thank you, Amir. I too support the resolution. Um, a citizen, Ms. Elliott, actually um had asked a question in regards to [1:35:52, 1:35:57]: Um the lines at the polls when during the time of voting. [1:35:57, 1:36:07]: Um in Cobb County, they have real-time voting status. And I'm planning on speaking with uh Henry County to talk to them about maybe we can get assistance. [1:36:09, 1:36:10]: Uh that is the [1:36:10, 1:36:13]: Um in regards to voter suppression. [1:36:13, 1:36:15]: Um it is real. [1:36:15, 1:36:28]: And it is important, although you know our resolution is stating this African American Council, is that we acknowledge and we know this is wrong. [1:36:28, 1:36:41]: If voting wasn't important, people wouldn't have died for it. People wouldn't have had to take a test in order to be able to vote. Women were limited only in at some point of time and did not have the right to vote. [1:36:42, 1:36:43]: Um [1:36:43, 1:36:47]: It is amazing. Um, I was looking at my driver's license the other day. [1:36:48, 1:37:06]: Um there was a I think it was a discussion on CNN where we they talked about having to match your your signature up with your vote if it was absentee ballots. Um and I looked at the signature of my driver's license, which you use a screen screen pen on. [1:37:06, 1:37:17]: not necessarily a real pen and and your actual signature. And I look at the signature that I write all the time in my real closings and they are totally different. [1:37:18, 1:37:23]: Um I vote every single election. Some people can't stand. [1:37:23, 1:37:32]: We have people, you'll have shortage of and voter suppression comes in so many ways. So many ways. Um [1:37:33, 1:37:33]: And [1:37:34, 1:37:38]: So I stand with my colleague um with [1:37:39, 1:37:41]: the representation that we are [1:37:42, 1:37:46]: as a body for the city of Stockbridge and stating that we are against. [1:37:46, 1:37:49]: this bill and we are against voter suppression. [1:37:51, 1:37:53]: Um thank you. Councilman Thomas Goya, please. [1:37:54, 1:37:57]: Mayor, uh I'm going to concur with [1:37:57, 1:37:59]: Uh, my colleagues [1:38:00, 1:38:04]: I I think our voices uh should be heard. [1:38:04, 1:38:08]: Uh irregardless of the posture that [1:38:08, 1:38:17]: The state of Georgia legislators take. I think it is important, as the mayor pro tem stated, you know, voices need to be heard. [1:38:17, 1:38:18]: Um [1:38:18, 1:38:21]: I'm going to recall um [1:38:22, 1:38:25]: Ас елементарь ску студент. [1:38:26, 1:38:28]: Uh I don't want to age myself. [1:38:29, 1:38:31]: Um, but I do recall. [1:38:31, 1:38:32]: Um when [1:38:33, 1:38:37]: My grandparents and my mother and father were my mother. [1:38:37, 1:38:38]: Um [1:38:38, 1:38:39]: Could not vote. [1:38:40, 1:38:41]: It was not legal, so [1:38:42, 1:38:45]: Uh this this suppression for me is real. [1:38:45, 1:38:47]: Because I do remember [1:38:47, 1:38:49]: Uh when we were not [1:38:49, 1:38:52]: uh allow to vote. [1:38:52, 1:39:12]: So um so this this is real for me. So I support and hopefully uh tonight uh we can go forward with some type of resolution uh so the city of Stockbridge elected body voices can be heard. Thank you. No problem, no problem. I will tell you that um and I'm what I'm gonna say next, I really missed this last year, but typically [1:39:12, 1:39:32]: as well as you all do do, you get voted, you get notified about certain things going on in elementary schools and career fairs and middle schools and in high schools. And I know when I go, kids always want to know what's going on with the mayor, what's going on with the city. And I explain to them what's going on in this aspect and what I do and what we do collectively. But I also stress to this [1:39:32, 1:39:35]: them about their constitutional right to vote. [1:39:35, 1:39:49]: in this aspect and the fact that many people gave the blood, sweat, and tears and died for the right to vote. And that's something that they need to take sacred. It's their constitutional right to do so. And I also tell them, once you turn 18, you need to vote. They need to vote each and every time. [1:39:49, 1:39:57]: You know, no matter what. And matter of fact, when you go home, talk to your mother or father or their or your s or your guard legal guardian and ask them, are they registered to vote? [1:39:58, 1:40:01]: And for not tell them no the mayor force says you need to get registered to vote and vote. [1:40:02, 1:40:22]: So this is a very much uh a serious act aspect. We need to make sure that we stand fast with this and and beat back suppression and encourage people to, no matter what the situation is, they need to execute the constitutional right to vote. No matter what they put out there, you can still beat back whatever rules and regulations out there to do that. You gotta be determined to utilize that constitutional. [1:40:21, 1:40:31]: right and do that and not let our ancestors or people come before us down on the effort they they gave to bless sweat and tears and their lives for that constitutional right. [1:40:32, 1:40:52]: So uh I there in reference to the resolution, we were we received that. I don't know if we need to read that in the record this time, uh in this aspect, but uh uh I'm I'm in tune with the rest of the council. It's extremely important that we uh we stay together on this particular issue. Mayor Pro Ten, sir. [1:40:52, 1:40:53]: Councilwoman Barber want to speak. [1:40:54, 1:41:05]: Well, I don't know. Uh Councilman Barber, you have any no, she says no. Go ahead, sir. Okay. Uh well I I I as as just a gesture, I would like for you to read it. Uh and so folks can hear it. [1:41:05, 1:41:15]: And they can understand what's going on and and that we're all in unison on this. All right. Well, I need to I'm gonna have to pull it up then. One second here. Let's see here. [1:41:18, 1:41:38]: All right, bear with me here. It says uh whereas the 2021 General Assembly has passed House Bill uh five uh three one and Senate Bill uh two oh two hereafter the bills uh that would greatly reduce access and participation in American democracy. [1:41:38, 1:41:58]: Whereas voting, a fundamental voting is a fundamental right that is born out of a collective struggle that has included bloodshed and the loss of life. Many of our countries strive for a better American Union. And whereas these bills being signed into law limit self-determination of [1:41:58, 1:42:18]: Citizens to choose their elected officials by limiting early voting, making it illegal to contribute food or water to citizens in vote in the voting lines, and limiting access and availability to secure ballot boxes and limiting the use of mobile voting. Whereas county and municipal governments have the right and responsibility. [1:42:18, 1:42:23]: responsibility to protect uh citizen access to voting and violent boxes. [1:42:24, 1:42:27]: Uh whereas due to high voter turnout and the belief [1:42:28, 1:42:48]: in in unfounded uh misinformation that people voted who should not have, whereas the city of Stockbridge does not support the passage and the signing of this bill. Therefore the city council, uh City of Stockbridge hereby resolves section one opposition to the bills. The city of Stockbridge voices this opposition [1:42:47, 1:42:55]: To the Election Integrity Act and any other bills that would decrease or seek to limit all citizens from voting. [1:42:55, 1:43:15]: Uh section two public record. This document shall be maintained as a public record by the city clerk and shall be accessible to the public during all normal business hours of the city of Stockbridge. A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to members of the Stockbridge legislative delegation and made available for [1:43:15, 1:43:27]: for distribution to the public and the press. Uh section three, authorization of execution. The mayor or mayor pro tem is hereby authorized to sign on documents necessary to affix [1:43:27, 1:43:29]: This resolution, section four. [1:43:30, 1:43:42]: Attestation, the city clerk is authorized to execute and attest to the seal my documents which uh may be necessary to effect affixate this ordinance uh subject to the approval as a form. [1:43:43, 1:43:48]: by the city attorney. Section five affected dates resolution shall become effective immediately upon [1:43:48, 1:44:01]: It's adoption by the mayor city council and the city of Stockbridge as provided by the city charter. And uh of course the signature blocks are located down here. And I would duly upon passage, I would duly sign this. [1:44:02, 1:44:04]: first available day, which could be easily be tomorrow. [1:44:05, 1:44:05]: Okay. [1:44:06, 1:44:09]: And that's what the resolution says. Thank you, attorneys, for putting that together. [1:44:09, 1:44:27]: And thank you, staff, uh and and uh council course. So on that we need a motion to to accept this. Mayor Portan. I'd like to make a motion a motion to approve the uh resolution as read by the mayor um opposing uh these jokes uh voter suppression laws passed in Georgia. [1:44:28, 1:44:33]: I second. Okay, fantastic. All motion was made. A second all in favor of motion, please indicate. [1:44:34, 1:44:36]: Okay, it's unanimous decision. Outstanding. [1:44:36, 1:44:37]: Okay. [1:44:38, 1:44:42]: On that note, I have some comments. Thank you, Council. Thank you, attorneys. Appreciate it. [1:44:43, 1:44:43]: Um [1:44:44, 1:44:50]: As you well know, folks, we're still in the pandemic. Still in the pandemic. One year plus days. [1:44:50, 1:44:57]: So testing is important. So testing is important, but the vaccination aspect is a little bit more important. But if you need to be tested, [1:44:57, 1:45:03]: You can still do that at the Heritage Senior Center, which is ten fifty Florence McGerty Boulevard in Madonna. [1:45:03, 1:45:09]: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. [1:45:09, 1:45:18]: You can call this number 800-847-4262. Once again, 800-847-4262 to set an appointment and get a good tested. [1:45:19, 1:45:21]: But once again, the most important thing these days. [1:45:21, 1:45:30]: Is actually vaccination. As you well know, the in the state of Georgia now you can be 16 or older to get a vaccination shot. So that's what we need to do. [1:45:30, 1:45:32]: А і філанту волонтера. [1:45:33, 1:45:36]: If you want to volunteer to help out with the vaccination process. [1:45:37, 1:45:54]: Okay, you can go to this website. It'll be serve S-E-R-V-G-A.gov. Once again, S E R V G A.gov and go through that process and fill out the information in reference to your volunteerism to help out the vaccination process. [1:45:55, 1:46:01]: Now we have some new numbers in reference to the actual vaccination process and appointment process to go go about. [1:46:02, 1:46:07]: Um now there's a new number. The new number if you want to set an appointment uh for the vaccination. [1:46:08, 1:46:10]: It is eight eight eight. [1:46:10, 1:46:15]: four five seven zero one eight six. Once again eight eight eight. [1:46:16, 1:46:19]: four five seven zero one eight six. [1:46:19, 1:46:21]: And you can also go online. [1:46:22, 1:46:26]: uh to uh to get yourself a vaccination appointment. [1:46:26, 1:46:28]: And that would be G T A. [1:46:28, 1:46:32]: Dash V-R-A-S dot power. [1:46:33, 1:46:40]: Apps APP S portal P-O-R-T-A-L dot US backslash. Once again. [1:46:41, 1:46:43]: For a vaccination appointment online. [1:46:43, 1:46:48]: G T A dash V-Ras dot power. [1:46:49, 1:46:55]: Apps APP S portal P O R T A L dot U S backslash. [1:46:56, 1:47:16]: And the oper now the line the line to operate to if you want to call in and to make an appointment, uh the the lines to do that is open from Monday to Friday, eight AM to eight PM, Monday to Friday, eight AM to eight PM, or Saturdays and Sundays, eight AM to five PM to call in. [1:47:16, 1:47:33]: Saturday, Sundays call in, and you got to make an appointment first, and then I'll tell you exactly where you need to go. And I will tell you here in Henry County, the biggest thing we have going on is that the vaccinations are occurring now at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, and we're looking to get up to 1,500 people a day when we do that. [1:47:33, 1:47:40]: Uh today uh second uh doses were done at the local scroll senior center, but on Thursday. [1:47:41, 1:48:01]: Uh there are fifteen hundred people that are scheduled to be at the Atlanta Motor Speedway and that'll be the Pfizer vaccination uh uh that will go on. And then the following Tuesday also it'll be back at Atlanta Motor Speedway. And you just set an appointment. I would say Friday, I'll say Thursday is probably booked. So there's opportunity to get on next Tuesday for Atlanta Motor Speedway. [1:48:01, 1:48:01]: Speedway. [1:48:02, 1:48:06]: And you must once again you must schedule uh call in and schedule that appointment. [1:48:07, 1:48:07]: And do that. [1:48:08, 1:48:10]: When you schedule an appointment [1:48:10, 1:48:14]: They will ask you several things. They want to know about the demographics. [1:48:14, 1:48:16]: Uh, they want to know about your medical history. [1:48:17, 1:48:19]: А де ванно бачу ковід найтін хистрі. [1:48:20, 1:48:22]: And it wants your contact information. So when you go online. [1:48:23, 1:48:29]: And you make the call go online electronically or you make the phone call. Once again, they want the demographics, details. [1:48:29, 1:48:30]: Medical history. [1:48:30, 1:48:34]: COVID nineteen history of contact information. [1:48:36, 1:48:36]: You see here. [1:48:38, 1:48:50]: And oh by the way, I'm sorry, the when they do go to Atlanta Motor Speedway uh Thursday, if you're already scheduled, it's 8:30 to 330. Next Tuesday, the Atlanta Motor Speedway, once again it's 8:30 to 3:30. [1:48:50, 1:48:54]: Uh that they'll be open for that. And once again it's uh fifteen hundred people. [1:48:54, 1:49:05]: uh or be authorized to do that. If you need a ride, if you need a ride uh to your vaccination uh site, the Latin Motor Speedway, [1:49:05, 1:49:10]: And you uh you have to have an appointment first. You can call it Henry County Transit. [1:49:10, 1:49:11]: Call Henry County Transit. [1:49:12, 1:49:13]: It's seven seven zero. [1:49:13, 1:49:16]: two eight eight seven four four four four four four four four four four four four four four four four four four four four four four four. [1:49:17, 1:49:35]: Henry County Transit 770-288-7444. Call them and you gotta call them at least a week out in advance, but you have to have your vaccination appointment set first. They'll pick you off, pick you up at your home and take you to a vaccination site and they'll drop you off back at your home. [1:49:35, 1:49:40]: What I understand is that if you're under sixty years old. [1:49:40, 1:49:54]: You it's four dollars each way, is what I understand here. If you're under sixty, four dollars each way. If you're over sixty is two dollars each way. It's on an honor system when you tell them your age. Okay. Uh let's see here. [1:49:55, 1:50:00]: And the Henry County uh health department, uh, right here at uh in Madonna. [1:50:00, 1:50:15]: They have a new phone number. Henry County Health Department has a new main phone number, and that number is 470-661-0005. Once again, Henry County Health Department, right in Manduna, part of District 4. [1:50:15, 1:50:20]: New number is four seven zero six six one zero zero zero five. [1:50:21, 1:50:31]: And by the way, when you of course then make sure when you take the Henry County transit, that they're only gonna keep you in Henry County. You have to be a Henry County resident and you need to stay in Henry County. They're not gonna cross county lines when they do that. [1:50:31, 1:50:33]: And at this point that's all the [1:50:33, 1:50:35]: uh comments that I have. [1:50:35, 1:50:49]: For my specific comments, I want to talk about these other things here. Office uh city office hours are are closed due to COVID-19 precautions. Um now what it amounts to, I know the staff is working through the process to integrate themselves back in. [1:50:49, 1:50:54]: Um teleworking and also coming back into the office as we continue to [1:50:54, 1:51:02]: work through the process uh to get people vaccinated, but also get people more comfortable and then working in the office as well. So we we got that combination of that going on. [1:51:02, 1:51:07]: Uh the city offices are closed Friday, April second, due to observance of Good Friday. [1:51:08, 1:51:13]: So Fridays uh we are uh close and that means obviously have an excellent Easter this weekend, please. Hopefully the weather'll be good. [1:51:14, 1:51:18]: And uh upcoming meetings and announcements, the city council meeting. [1:51:18, 1:51:21]: At six o'clock uh via Zoom, which is going to be on April twelfth. [1:51:22, 1:51:27]: The main street advisory board meeting is at nine AM by way of Zoom on April ninth. [1:51:27, 1:51:31]: The downtown Development Authority meeting is six PM by way of Zoom. [1:51:31, 1:51:32]: On April nineteenth. [1:51:33, 1:51:38]: The youth council and advisory meeting is six thirty by way of Zoom on April nineteenth as well. [1:51:39, 1:51:44]: The planning commission meeting is 630 by way of Zoom on April 22nd. [1:51:44, 1:51:50]: And the city net our next city council work session, 6 p.m. by way of Zoom on the 27th of April. [1:51:50, 1:52:01]: On that note, uh executive session is my understanding that we'd go into executive session and talk over a climate survey. If that is the case, then I would need a motion to go into executive session. [1:52:03, 1:52:05]: Is there a motion to go into second session? [1:52:07, 1:52:08]: Mayor. Yes, ma'am. [1:52:08, 1:52:13]: I move that we go into executive session for personnel, real estate and litigation. [1:52:14, 1:52:14]: Is there a second? [1:52:17, 1:52:19]: Council Councilman Blount uh seconds that. [1:52:20, 1:52:20]: Okay. [1:52:21, 1:52:24]: All in favor of going to this echo session, please indicate. [1:52:26, 1:52:27]: Uh [1:52:27, 1:52:30]: Uh okay, I got three opposed. [1:52:31, 1:52:32]: Abstain. [1:52:34, 1:52:35]: Okay, I got uh three [1:52:36, 1:52:40]: I have three going to Zakon session. I think you got uh one of uh uh one of a stain. [1:52:41, 1:52:42]: And one opposed. [1:52:42, 1:52:43]: Is that right? [1:52:43, 1:52:47]: Two abstain. I really do. Two abstain. Two abstain. Two of stain. [1:52:47, 1:52:49]: So three yes and two abstained. [1:52:50, 1:52:54]: Okay. And uh we're gonna one of the things we're gonna talk about is our climate survey. [1:52:55, 1:53:12]: It said and and our attorneys for this for this piece, our attorneys will be involved with our vo involved with us for this, along with the entire council. And uh do now the the facilitator, uh Miss Tanya Morris is on standby. Do we want her in this ecosession council to talk to us about this climate survey? [1:53:13, 1:53:14]: He's only sir. [1:53:14, 1:53:15]: Yes, ma'am. Yes, sir. [1:53:16, 1:53:22]: Only if needed. Only if needed. Otherwise not. Only if needed. Any other comments before we go? [1:53:23, 1:53:34]: All right, no other comments. All right. So uh can we uh I need uh everybody to uh uh stand by. We'll be in a second session in probably the next five minutes or so we'll be able to get the [1:53:34, 1:53:37]: connectivity to the entire council and our attorneys, please. [1:53:40, 1:53:40]: We'll be able to do that. [1:53:41, 1:53:45]: Yes. Okay. Thank you very much. I'll see you on the second session. Thank you. [1:53:46, 1:53:47]: Right. Thank you. [1:53:47, 1:53:47]: Mm. [1:53:48, 1:53:50]: All right. Um all in favor, please indicate. [1:53:52, 1:54:06]: All right. Uh. Okay, we got four votes. Okay. I need a motion to reconvene our our uh council meeting or session. So move. Is there a second? So move. Okay. I need a second, please. Mr. Mr. Blount. [1:54:08, 1:54:11]: Mr. Blount, you so moved or you seconded? It doesn't matter, Mayor, whichever. [1:54:12, 1:54:18]: Come first. I'll say okay. You moved it. Ms. Gantt second that. Okay. All right. On that note. Um [1:54:18, 1:54:19]: All right. [1:54:19, 1:54:25]: And I so what I gathered from our conversation though, I I gathered that we didn't [1:54:26, 1:54:29]: All all in favor to adjourn the meeting? [1:54:29, 1:54:32]: And the great No, reconvene. [1:54:32, 1:54:38]: I I did recon didn't we reconvene already? No, we didn't. No, we had we will motion to reconvene our our our meeting. [1:54:38, 1:54:39]: Aye. [1:54:40, 1:54:53]: Okay. All right. Is there a second? Of m Ms. Blount. Yeah, we already did the first second. All right. Would you mind repeating it? I was just able to rejoin. Ah, there she is. Okay. So you're making okay, good deal. [1:54:53, 1:54:55]: So what we did with that motion. [1:54:56, 1:55:08]: Reconvening meeting. Did you end executive session? Yes, we did. Did you do a vote on that? Yes, we did. And what was that vote? The vote was uh four uh zero. I mean who made the motion in the second? [1:55:08, 1:55:11]: Okay. [1:55:13, 1:55:15]: And to reconvene. Okay. [1:55:16, 1:55:22]: was also blood in and Gantt. Okay, thank you. And we were uh an amount on that, I believe. Is that right? [1:55:23, 1:55:36]: Yeah. Okay. All right. All right. Thank you, Mr. Bonds, for your assistance. Appreciate that. Now I need a motion to end the end our city council. Is there a second? Mayor forward. I have a second. [1:55:36, 1:55:37]: Okay. [1:55:37, 1:55:40]: I like to appear the opinion, Mayor Ford. [1:55:40, 1:55:51]: I like amend the agenda and ma'am. We have a vote and a second. We need to go ahead and clear this vote second. And there's no discussions at the end of the when you make a motion to adjourn. [1:55:52, 1:55:52]: Right. [1:55:53, 1:56:09]: Um I like to amend the agenda. Stand stand by stand by a second. Stand by. Motion is made in a second to adjourn the meeting. There is no this typically is no discussion uh in reference to that. Stand by, stand by. Our attorneys in reference to any feedback on that. [1:56:11, 1:56:13]: I think that's correct, Mayor. I suppose there could be a point of [1:56:14, 1:56:18]: Of personal information or privilege, but I I think there is a pending motion at this point. [1:56:19, 1:56:21]: Yeah, the motion has to be voted up and down. [1:56:21, 1:56:26]: Okay. So motion we made to adjourn the meeting. It's been second. All favor of the motion, please indicate. [1:56:26, 1:56:27]: Five. [1:56:29, 1:56:30]: Okay, all polls. [1:56:33, 1:56:36]: Okay, so the meeting's not good not agenda in this aspect. Okay. [1:56:37, 1:56:38]: So what's what's what's going on here? [1:56:39, 1:56:42]: Okay, I'd like to amend the agenda. Um [1:56:42, 1:56:51]: Request to modify our meeting protocol to address council's conduct and expectations during virtual meetings. [1:56:51, 1:56:58]: To ensure video cameras remain active for more than ninety-five percent of the meetings. [1:56:58, 1:56:59]: Second. [1:57:00, 1:57:20]: Well, since you did that, so obviously motions are made in the second now for discussion purposes and I gotta talk to attorneys as well. I mean, how do you judge ninety-five percent of the meeting? I don't know how you can do that. And attorneys, I need you to weigh on us. This is something that's been amended at the very end of the meeting, this aspect typically we would go ahead and adjourn and uh or uh and identify [1:57:20, 1:57:35]: something that was discussed in the second session that we need to come uh public with at this point. And so uh in reference to uh parliamentary procedures and and uh legality, attorneys, what kind of suggestions do you have? Are we going the right by this the right way? What do you think here? [1:57:36, 1:57:36]: Yeah. [1:57:37, 1:57:48]: I would honestly need to look at this because Parliamentary Procedure doesn't have anything about ninety-five percent of the meeting because there if you had set times for a meeting, we could do it that way, but these meetings don't have set times. [1:57:48, 1:57:49]: Right. [1:57:49, 1:57:54]: Unless you're gonna block that we're gonna meet from six to ten, then you take ninety five percent of four hours. [1:57:55, 1:57:56]: We can do it that way, but [1:57:57, 1:57:58]: Mm. Yes, man. [1:57:58, 1:57:59]: I would [1:58:00, 1:58:06]: I would challenge it all together. Um, we're in a virtual setting. I have young kids. [1:58:07, 1:58:14]: And no one can tell me that I have to have my camera on when I'm still present at the meetings per the charter. [1:58:15, 1:58:27]: Um, so I'm uh my thought process on this is uh you know the pettiness has to stop in regards to trying to dictate how we run our meetings in regards to our appearance the longest. [1:58:28, 1:58:29]: We were here. [1:58:29, 1:58:30]: Um [1:58:30, 1:58:45]: If I am in chamber, if this wasn't COVID and we were actually in person, then I would have to be there. I believe I had a reason one time where I was not Zoomed, it was a when I I think it was a 2015, 2016. [1:58:45, 1:58:57]: Um, when I was probably in Jamaica with my family and I had to call in. Um, but I was out of state and unavailable. Other than that, I'm still present at the meeting. [1:58:58, 1:58:58]: So [1:59:00, 1:59:00]: That's that. [1:59:01, 1:59:03]: Cap and Blount. [1:59:03, 1:59:17]: Mayor, you know, it's getting late. This this ridiculous stuff uh that keeps coming up. It just this is not in our charter. There's nowhere in the state of Georgia that you come in on a Zoom meeting and say, I gotta see your face. [1:59:18, 1:59:19]: This is ridiculo [1:59:19, 1:59:22]: This count this is ridiculous stuff. [1:59:22, 1:59:31]: And when we got a councilman, all she can do is sit back and smile at this ridiculous stuff because she got two people that's gonna go along with her. This is just ridiculous. [1:59:31, 1:59:44]: Why don't we end and then and go to the next one? Who's who's who's grown on this phone? Point of order. Another grown person. Their face will not be on the thing. Point of order. Call for the vote. [1:59:46, 1:59:47]: Yeah, four. [1:59:47, 2:00:06]: Well uh well stand by a second. I got I got a question about how you concern what ninety-five percent is, what even fifty percent is. I don't know how you can really judge that. I don't know how you can really judge that at all. I said 95% because um we may get a call or may be distracted from time to time. [2:00:07, 2:00:20]: during the meeting. So I just said 95%, but we can just remove um the percentage and just um request that everybody be active with their cameras on throughout the entire meeting. We'll be doing that. [2:00:22, 2:00:31]: I will not be doing that. And I will challenge it as well. I definitely wouldn't do it. So you're good luck with that one. Mo Barber made a motion. He's been seconded. [2:00:32, 2:00:34]: All in favor of the motion, please indicate. [2:00:36, 2:00:37]: All post. [2:00:37, 2:00:38]: Wow. Aye. [2:00:39, 2:00:43]: It it passes three two. Need a motion to adjourn the meeting. So moved. [2:00:43, 2:00:51]: Is there a second? Probably shake your head all you want, baby. It ain't all what you gonna do if I don't. All all in favor, all in favor, please indicate. [2:00:52, 2:00:58]: All all favorite journey, please educate. Okay. All right. Good night, everybody. Good night. [2:00:58, 2:00:59]: Good night.

--- title: Council Retreat Day 3 date: 2021-03-19 source: 2021-03-19_Council_Retreat_Day_3.wav --- [0:00:10, 0:00:13]: So our webinar is now live at this point in recording. [0:00:16, 0:00:18]: Said no Facebook now. [0:01:24, 0:01:27]: And we're now streaming live on Facebook, ladies and gentlemen. [0:02:21, 0:02:27]: And morning Jeremy and uh Mercury. Morning to you. Morning. [0:02:29, 0:02:31]: I'll be on video in a little bit. [0:02:31, 0:02:32]: Good morning. [0:02:32, 0:02:33]: All right. [0:02:37, 0:02:38]: Morning Quinn. How you doing, sir? [0:02:40, 0:02:43]: Doing well. How are you? All right. [0:02:44, 0:02:45]: Okay. [0:02:57, 0:02:59]: Okay, remember he switched? [0:03:24, 0:03:25]: Oh, Miss Holiday. [0:03:30, 0:03:36]: There's a updated there's an updated resolution that I was going to there's an updated res an amended. [0:03:36, 0:03:39]: Or some we made some typographical changes to [0:03:39, 0:03:44]: the um an amended resolution for the mayor to sign. So I was gonna send that to you this morning. [0:03:44, 0:03:49]: And then I know I've got to sign some documents with Michael as well. And so we're going to coordinate that. So [0:03:49, 0:03:54]: Just letting you all know if you if I pop off it's'cause we got documents we've got to get out today. [0:03:55, 0:04:08]: All right, now that you said that, I guess I need to go to City Hall today and sign some documents that makes me think. Possibly, but you may need to go on Monday because that was one of the things that Mr. Nine was gonna talk about. You may have to have [0:04:08, 0:04:10]: Council meet as the URA. [0:04:10, 0:04:18]: to and then do a special call on that one to transfer uh track the property for the amphitheater. [0:04:18, 0:04:23]: Okay. Well you we're live right now too, sir, by the way. So you know we're being recorded so you know that. Yeah. [0:04:24, 0:04:27]: All right. So be it. We'll make sure we put out the appropriate notice for that. [0:04:27, 0:04:28]: All right, sure. [0:04:29, 0:04:36]: Okay, okay, I think we have a quorum now because Councilman Thomas, I see him, and Councilwoman Barber. [0:04:37, 0:04:38]: Okay. [0:04:38, 0:04:40]: So we're all online. [0:04:40, 0:04:44]: On that note I have a nine oh two. [0:04:45, 0:04:51]: So I'm gonna call our meeting to order 902. This is our council retreat day three in March 19th. [0:04:51, 0:04:57]: And uh I'd like to ask uh Councilman Blount if he'd give the invocation, please. [0:04:58, 0:04:59]: Yes, sir, ma'am. [0:05:00, 0:05:06]: Dear Heavenly Gracious Father, we come to you this morning. Thank you, Lord, first of all, for your grace and we thank you for your mercy. [0:05:07, 0:05:13]: We ask that you would be a part of this meeting today, Heavenly Father. Meet us at the point of our needs for the city of Stockbridge, Heavenly Father. [0:05:14, 0:05:20]: And continue to guide us, continue to order our steps that we would move and be about the citizens' business. [0:05:20, 0:05:24]: We thank you for staff and those have that have participated in this retreat. [0:05:25, 0:05:29]: That our minds are clear and our hearts are are clear that we're moving this city forward. [0:05:30, 0:05:35]: We thank you, Heavenly Father, for the citizens that you will continue to keep them safe during the midst of this pandemic. [0:05:35, 0:05:38]: That you fulfill and meet them at the point of their needs. [0:05:38, 0:05:41]: We thank you for all that you're doing. We thank you for everyone that are [0:05:42, 0:05:44]: That are on this call right now today. [0:05:44, 0:05:49]: That we are all doing everything that would glorify you. It's in Jesus' name that we pray. Amen. [0:05:50, 0:05:51]: They matter. [0:05:52, 0:05:55]: All right, uh stand if we can for the pledge. [0:05:57, 0:06:06]: I pledge allegiance to the flag, the United States of America, or Heslas, wrong. [0:06:11, 0:06:12]: Amen. [0:06:18, 0:06:20]: Excuse me. Uh roll call, please. [0:06:24, 0:06:25]: You muted Vanessa. [0:06:29, 0:06:30]: Romeo Ford. [0:06:30, 0:06:31]: Present. [0:06:31, 0:06:33]: Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. [0:06:33, 0:06:34]: Present. [0:06:34, 0:06:36]: Councilwoman Barber. [0:06:36, 0:06:36]: I see. [0:06:44, 0:06:45]: Pracy. [0:06:46, 0:06:47]: Councilman Blount. [0:06:48, 0:06:48]: Present. [0:06:49, 0:06:50]: Councilwoman Gantt. [0:06:51, 0:06:51]: Where is it? [0:06:52, 0:06:53]: Councilman Thomas. [0:06:54, 0:06:54]: President. [0:06:55, 0:06:56]: Mayor Ford, do you have a quorum? [0:06:56, 0:06:58]: Thank you, appreciate that. Um [0:06:59, 0:07:06]: For the day three agenda, um uh city manager, will you give a recap of day two before we go into day three, please? [0:07:21, 0:07:30]: All right. There we go. Yes, sir, Mayor Ford. We will provide the recap as necessary for [0:07:31, 0:07:32]: The [0:07:33, 0:07:34]: Second day. [0:07:34, 0:07:37]: Obviously, yesterday was uh I think very productive. [0:07:38, 0:07:42]: For all of us and certainly appreciate all of the council. [0:07:42, 0:07:44]: input which helped to direct [0:07:45, 0:07:48]: Uh some thoughts and some items forward. [0:07:48, 0:07:50]: Um briefly I would recap. [0:07:50, 0:07:51]: Um [0:07:52, 0:07:53]: Day two is this. [0:07:54, 0:07:56]: Um the [0:07:57, 0:07:59]: H. A. Russell, Kurt Vocal. [0:07:59, 0:08:07]: And Shirag uh Verksen came and provided an update on the amphitheater project, as uh many of you know and have been able to. [0:08:07, 0:08:13]: Um have been able to tour the amphitheater pro property. You know that it's been progressing well. [0:08:14, 0:08:19]: Um there was uh a conversation with respect to a couple of things. One [0:08:20, 0:08:25]: Um with respect to an additional sidewalk on the main internal road of the amphitheater. [0:08:25, 0:08:28]: Um, secondly about the type of [0:08:28, 0:08:33]: uh buffer and or barrier or fencing that would be along the back property line. [0:08:33, 0:08:37]: along uh the the properties that back up from Bryant Street. [0:08:38, 0:08:40]: uh to the amphitheatre property. [0:08:41, 0:08:54]: Um, they also, of course, uh discussed uh the ponds that are in play, the walking trails, the promenade area, um, and uh additional items as it relates to the amphitheater. [0:08:54, 0:09:14]: uh progress and of course showed videos and photos of the various components of the amphitheater. Next we had a discussion with uh Chief Grogan, a City of Dunwoody police chief, who gave us his experience, excuse me, his experience on starting a police department and developing one in the city of Dunwoody. [0:09:15, 0:09:22]: Back in the 2009 uh period, there were a number of things that he mentioned as recommendations and things that we should uh be [0:09:23, 0:09:28]: aware and conscious of as we move forward with the development of police department including [0:09:28, 0:09:32]: Um hiring command staff, uh, training, policy development. [0:09:32, 0:09:38]: Um vehicle acquisition was something that he emphasized doing that as soon as possible. [0:09:38, 0:09:43]: He also mentioned uh things such as um [0:09:44, 0:09:50]: Things that we could do to attract good quality uh talent, police officers, hiring bonuses, take home cars. [0:09:50, 0:09:54]: housing stipends things of that n those natures. And he also talked about [0:09:54, 0:10:01]: The military in the city of Dunwoody that was believed developed in uh enabling legislation when the city became [0:10:01, 0:10:02]: uh incorporated. [0:10:03, 0:10:10]: Uh other things that were mentioned was hiring matrix, mental health testing, camera readers. [0:10:10, 0:10:12]: Uh in those items as well. [0:10:12, 0:10:26]: Um we mentioned and then had discussion surrounding annexation, uh, showed a couple of different options potentially for annexed areas in and around the city. I think there was general consensus about [0:10:26, 0:10:27]: Uh [0:10:28, 0:10:30]: The annexing the whole areas option one. [0:10:31, 0:10:35]: And but also wanting to have c necessary conversation. [0:10:35, 0:10:39]: With citizens, property owners in those uh areas. [0:10:39, 0:10:44]: And also perhaps uh being able to develop some type of analysis. [0:10:44, 0:10:51]: um of the amount of commercial versus residential properties uh in those that section. [0:10:52, 0:10:59]: In addition, then we had a conversation with Falcon Design, uh discussed the amphitheater parking um [0:10:59, 0:11:01]: Сценариось і [0:11:01, 0:11:04]: Um we discussed the rides here. [0:11:04, 0:11:04]: Um [0:11:05, 0:11:07]: Locations and a couple of options were [0:11:08, 0:11:12]: Discussed and then it was uh determined that uh the municipal court. [0:11:13, 0:11:14]: parking area. [0:11:15, 0:11:17]: Що би экспідвли южфорши. [0:11:18, 0:11:21]: Um we also discussed um the [0:11:22, 0:11:30]: um Lee Street and East Atlanta Road uh projects and those are moving along uh at a very good clip. [0:11:30, 0:11:35]: We should be should receive all of the documents that would be needed for. [0:11:35, 0:11:37]: Um, placing it out on bid next week. [0:11:38, 0:11:44]: Um we also uh discussed again um the sidewalk on the main internal road. [0:11:46, 0:11:54]: And we discussed the um black mast arms for the um traffic signals on East Atlanta. [0:11:55, 0:11:56]: MD Street. [0:11:56, 0:12:01]: Uh, there were a couple of additional things that were mentioned with respect to [0:12:01, 0:12:03]: Um Falcon's discussion. [0:12:04, 0:12:14]: In particular, an area of about three acres on Lee Street that could be potentially used for additional parking spaces, which they're going to provide me with their concept plan that they've developed. [0:12:14, 0:12:17]: Also looking at the extension from [0:12:18, 0:12:23]: That point where the internal road comes into Lee Street, that point forward up to Bryant Street. [0:12:24, 0:12:29]: um for uh additional uh landscaping under sidewalks up to Bryant Street. [0:12:30, 0:12:33]: We also briefly discussed their wayfinding signage. [0:12:33, 0:12:39]: Um that they are completing design and and we'll be able to work off for cost estimates. [0:12:39, 0:12:45]: Um the alleyway item should be ready in about four weeks to be put out or in a position to be put out. [0:12:45, 0:12:46]: Um forbid. [0:12:47, 0:12:54]: Um and uh I think that uh pretty well captured uh Falcon Design's presentation to us. [0:12:54, 0:12:57]: Then we had a discussion the latter part of the day. [0:12:57, 0:13:03]: Regarding uh procurement um policies and items. Um Mr. Burr led that discussion. [0:13:03, 0:13:10]: Um and um presented that item and I think the general consensus of the [0:13:11, 0:13:12]: Um council was to [0:13:13, 0:13:15]: uh ensure that um [0:13:15, 0:13:21]: Um we continue to evaluate and continue to make improvements, efficiencies wherever. [0:13:21, 0:13:22]: Is needed. [0:13:22, 0:13:33]: Um the vendor database numbers were requested. We're working on getting um the count for those numbers for those businesses that were grandfathered interplaced into the system initially. [0:13:33, 0:13:36]: Um versus those who have joined since then. [0:13:36, 0:13:38]: with the NIGB code. [0:13:39, 0:13:47]: And I think uh mayor, I think that that uh pretty well captures uh the essence of our discussions for yesterday. [0:13:47, 0:13:49]: All right, sir. I appreciate that. Thank you. [0:13:50, 0:13:55]: On that note, then we'll move on in our on our agenda for architectural projects update. Um [0:13:55, 0:13:59]: from uh tunnels banger and welch and this Heather Hubble. [0:13:59, 0:14:15]: and uh her assistant or co-partners and on to give us a briefing today. Mr. Knight, do you need to say anything before she gives her briefing? Yes, yes I would. And I I would look forward to uh this discussion today. I think um there are a number of things that will be revealed that'll be very helpful. [0:14:15, 0:14:21]: And um uh very enlightening uh for other projects that we're working on. [0:14:21, 0:14:27]: As you know, TSW is our our architect, uh city architect, and we've been working on a number of projects for us. [0:14:28, 0:14:29]: In particular today. [0:14:30, 0:14:33]: We want to focus on um two things. One [0:14:33, 0:14:38]: Is the amphitheatre uh project itself and uh their involvement there. [0:14:39, 0:14:43]: And in particular, we're going to discuss an option for a splash pad. [0:14:44, 0:14:45]: Um at the empathy. [0:14:46, 0:14:50]: This is something that has been discussed before and has been mentioned before in different contexts. [0:14:51, 0:14:53]: Then also with uh the amphitheater. [0:14:54, 0:15:01]: If if in fact the council wants to earnestly consider a splash pad at the amphitheater, we've got to have this discussion now. [0:15:01, 0:15:05]: And um look at the options that may avail themselves. [0:15:06, 0:15:07]: Not to you. [0:15:07, 0:15:08]: Of of [0:15:09, 0:15:12]: Creating more opportunity for citizen. [0:15:13, 0:15:16]: Рекрещен і лежі аттіамфіатр. [0:15:17, 0:15:18]: property. [0:15:18, 0:15:21]: And so Miss Hubble will lead us in the discussion of uh [0:15:22, 0:15:25]: Of options that could exist for a splash pad again. [0:15:26, 0:15:30]: I think it's it's our responsible job to bring this to you now. [0:15:31, 0:15:36]: Um, in terms of where we are with the amphitheater, because if it's something that is going to be considered, we do need to have [0:15:37, 0:15:40]: some level of of direction with respect to it. [0:15:40, 0:15:43]: Second thing is primarily the cultural arts center. [0:15:44, 0:15:45]: Of course the council uh [0:15:46, 0:15:49]: A couple months ago committed to um [0:15:50, 0:15:52]: Fourteen milyen dollars for the Cultural Arts Center. [0:15:53, 0:15:58]: And based on previous iterations of the Cultural Arts Center, we had some cost estimates associated. [0:15:58, 0:15:59]: Um with it. [0:16:00, 0:16:08]: And in order to make sure that we are compliant with the council's desire of a fourteen million dollar facility. [0:16:08, 0:16:10]: fourteen million dollar turnkey. [0:16:11, 0:16:12]: Facility. [0:16:12, 0:16:15]: We want to make sure that we have conversation about. [0:16:16, 0:16:20]: What uh may need to be uh reduced or minimized or modified. [0:16:21, 0:16:25]: from some of the previous iterations that we had for the cultural arts. [0:16:25, 0:16:31]: And so uh Ms. Hubble is going to lead uh that discussion with several different options or items. [0:16:32, 0:16:37]: for you all to consider as it relates uh overall to um cultural arts center. [0:16:38, 0:16:45]: And um and and again we just want to make sure that um at this point uh we have some direction. [0:16:46, 0:16:47]: To go on these projects. [0:16:48, 0:16:51]: I would mention again uh from the outset that you know [0:16:52, 0:16:56]: The city obviously, as you know, um we are [0:16:56, 0:17:00]: Um, on the verge of really uh being able to [0:17:02, 0:17:08]: make some moves forward that have really been unprecedented in the city in terms of the civic projects that are on the horizon. [0:17:08, 0:17:12]: The police department and so forth. So as we continue to. [0:17:13, 0:17:23]: um make sure that we're functioning at the highest level and that we are addressing these matters in the most um efficient and cost um efficient manner. [0:17:24, 0:17:29]: That we have these conversations and that we're able to come to some level of understanding. [0:17:29, 0:17:40]: uh and determination. All right. Um so with that I will turn it over uh to Ms. Hubble and um we she will lead our discussion. [0:17:42, 0:17:43]: Good morning. [0:17:43, 0:17:44]: Morning. [0:17:44, 0:17:46]: Thank you for having us this morning. [0:17:46, 0:17:50]: Um, I do have Brian Bays with me. He's the other Heather Hubble on the phone. [0:17:50, 0:17:55]: Um and I think uh the last one is that Peyton Brian. Peyton, are you on the phone too? [0:17:57, 0:17:58]: Hey Heather, I'm on. [0:17:59, 0:17:59]: Great. [0:18:01, 0:18:03]: All right, I'm gonna share my screen. [0:18:15, 0:18:26]: Um so you know, I know we've worked together for a couple of years and I just want to iterate our gratefulness uh for being able to work with you and the pleasure it's been. Um I do understand that [0:18:27, 0:18:34]: Um you toured the amphitheater, I think, last Friday. Um I hope that went well. I hope you liked what you saw. [0:18:34, 0:18:38]: Um are there items specifically besides the splash pad that uh [0:18:39, 0:18:43]: need time for discussion or questions before we move on to the splash pad. [0:18:45, 0:18:51]: I I don't know of any at this point, I know I don't have any. I don't know if there's anybody from the council had any additional thoughts right now after their [0:18:52, 0:18:53]: Actual uh [0:18:53, 0:18:59]: concerns after actual in uh walkthrough. Um anybody at all uh right now [0:19:02, 0:19:08]: I I guess not this time. I guess you can go forward. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I didn't see you. Go ahead, Mayor Pro Tem. [0:19:09, 0:19:14]: I just want to thank uh Heather and T SW. They you know they are a preeminent firm. [0:19:14, 0:19:33]: uh in in in metro atlanta and the world because what they put together for us in terms of this amphitheater is is earth shattering it's magnificent it is the edifice of our dreams uh for our city and it will truly they're truly helping us to create [0:19:34, 0:19:41]: the vision that this council had uh to move the city forward and the community, you will be spellbound by. [0:19:41, 0:19:43]: The presentation today of the amphitheater. [0:19:44, 0:19:46]: The Kieran Mayhem Recultural Arts Center. [0:19:46, 0:19:47]: And the [0:19:47, 0:19:49]: future coming of the [0:19:50, 0:19:58]: Uh, Youth and Senior Recreational Center. There's been much talk in the community about well, what's what's going on with the Rec Center? Today you will see. [0:19:58, 0:20:18]: uh the renderings uh of uh our potential design uh for that facility. We've cleared the board of many other projects and hopefully we'll be able to move forward with this project uh with some exciting conversations uh next week between some organizations interested in to the city. So thank you all to TSW [0:20:18, 0:20:19]: Love you for [0:20:19, 0:20:23]: Doing what you do and bringing your magic to stop bridge. [0:20:24, 0:20:27]: Sure, our pleasure. Uh and I [0:20:27, 0:20:38]: Um, I'm glad that y'all walked through. I think there's uh a unique feel as you're walking through that facility and it's gonna create just a wonderful atmosphere for these outside events. [0:20:38, 0:20:49]: Um, I'm going to uh turn it over to Brian Bays, and he's gonna walk you through a couple of options for how a splash pad can be incorporated uh into the amphitheater. [0:20:49, 0:20:51]: the areas around the amphitheater. [0:20:52, 0:20:52]: Good morning. [0:20:54, 0:20:54]: Morning to you. [0:20:55, 0:21:00]: Um I just wanted uh just just really quickly talk a little bit about [0:21:01, 0:21:08]: about uh the two kind of locations that we looked at for the amphitheater or for the uh splash pad, which really is just uh [0:21:09, 0:21:29]: It's just another piece of this entire complex that uh that that you all are are putting together. And um we looked at an option that's uh north uh by the by the new parking lot that's being built, kind of overlooking that new park and pond complex. [0:21:29, 0:21:35]: And then we looked at also the option in that kind of central green area just in front of the amphitheater. [0:21:36, 0:21:38]: And I want to stress that uh [0:21:39, 0:21:48]: You know, we're in the early stages of ideas. We throw some ideas out there, but really the critical path item right now. [0:21:48, 0:22:06]: is picking a location. We can work through the design issues if y'all want decide you want to build uh this interactive water feature. Um so don't get too hung up on what it looks like. Uh the critical path is the location because that impacts potentially [0:22:06, 0:22:22]: um uh the construction that's currently ongoing. And we need uh if you decide to do it, especially in option one, uh, because that work is literally underway right now and they're getting ready to do some wall footings. Um [0:22:22, 0:22:40]: uh we'll need to get some things in place before they do that to avoid having to go back and tear things up that that y'all just spent money on. So just a just a little kind of just a little kind of intro that and I can I can uh answer any questions about that specifically, but why don't we flip to the next uh page. So [0:22:42, 0:22:49]: Option one, and this is that area that's adjacent to the the new parking lot that's being built. [0:22:50, 0:23:10]: Uh is really kind of uh stepped into the hillside. There's a hillside, the parking lot's on a hillside, it steps down and looks over the new kind of pond with the water fountain and then the the rest of the ponds uh as they chain down the hillside. And um there are already some walls there, uh or there are gonna be some walls. [0:23:10, 0:23:30]: Walls that are there as part of the current design. And what we're trying to do is really take advantage of those walls and integrate, you know, some spilling water features and also some kind of spray heads into those, and then maybe some boulders for kids to climb around on. It's a really subtle water feature, but I do think. [0:23:30, 0:23:50]: I think one of the things that that we hope to achieve with this location is this kind of layering of use from the road. As you look over the pond, you see at the top of the hill this kind of the active nature of this water feature and you know water kind of cascading down that uh upper wall. [0:23:50, 0:24:06]: into the lower area. It's very convenient. It's accessible. You can see to the left hand side. There's accessible parking right there. There's actually a plaza just to the right of that too that people could hang out and watch the activity at the fountain. [0:24:08, 0:24:22]: Um and uh I think that uh I think this is a a good location. So one of the one of the major constraints and just kind of backing up a little bit, um there are a couple different kinds of uh these [0:24:22, 0:24:28]: these uh interactive water features you can do but uh the the the key thing is [0:24:28, 0:24:48]: It's essentially like a pool. It's people in water, and you you can do one type that recirculates the water, and you can do one type where you just actually put the water into the storm or the uh sanitary sewer and don't recycle it. Obviously, the first option uh is more complicated as far [0:24:48, 0:25:08]: as the uh interworking and mechanicals go and you have to sanitize the water to reuse it it's a lot more like a pool the second option you bypass all that but you're spending a lot more money on water uh and other things like that and i can i can talk a little bit more about that but i wanted to just kind of just prime that because this local [0:25:08, 0:25:16]: Location in particular really only has the option to do the second one, which is a flow through, and that would not recirculate the water. [0:25:16, 0:25:21]: Um and and I think the key aspect of that is that. [0:25:21, 0:25:38]: The recirculating water, uh, interactive water feature has to have a restroom associated with it. And there's not a location out here to do a restroom that and and it's too far uh from the proposed ticket building and other restrooms for it to be viable. I think it's gotta be within 150 feet. [0:25:39, 0:25:40]: Of a restroom. [0:25:40, 0:25:42]: Um so [0:25:43, 0:25:56]: So let's click option two now because this op this option two does have a restroom. Um you can see down there, it's actually got a restroom and a little vending area. And we've we've actually closed off that. [0:25:56, 0:26:16]: uh road right adjacent to city hall to create a kind of plaza area where you can do food trucks or or other things uh to kind of help activate this space and have a launching point for people going into the space. The the concept here that um that we came up with is this kind of mini landing [0:26:16, 0:26:36]: Landscape that replicates some of the features, some of the local features in the county and near the city. Like I said, you know, this is one idea. There could be multiple, there could be multiple ideas if we uh if y'all decide to choose this location, but there's like a a kind of stream. [0:26:36, 0:26:42]: You can see the kind of topographic Alexander Lake. [0:26:42, 0:26:52]: uh piece there that uh could also have spray heads in it as well. And I think um one unique aspect of this because it's closer to the um [0:26:52, 0:27:12]: Because it's closer to City Hall and kind of the center of gravity of the amphitheater is the opportunity to do a pedestrian market there. You could do a small farmers market or art markets or just about anything uh that was outdoor uh up in that little kind of road that that we've closed off. And that can spill up. [0:27:12, 0:27:14]: Over into the larger [0:27:14, 0:27:34]: um amphitheater complex. So in this location, just because we have really good access to sewer uh and uh storm water and water, um you know it really lends itself to adding a small restroom and vending uh building. Uh you could also do the flow through uh version [0:27:34, 0:27:46]: of the water feature here as well uh and and uh forego building that that building uh you just have to deal with uh you know the trade-offs of doing that um [0:27:48, 0:28:08]: Uh and I didn't really talk about it on the last one, but I guess uh one of the one of the really great things about this location is that um this this splash pad and interactive water feature can be active during a concert and you can actually see into uh the venue, which is you know one of the kind of key uh one of the kind of key drivers of [0:28:08, 0:28:28]: That venue is just kind of having these perforated edges that help activate everything around it and create this kind of festive atmosphere. You're giving away free peeks of the show. Um, but I think uh it also kind of helps create a sense of community and gathering for folks to kind of be part of the action, even if they're not uh [0:28:27, 0:28:47]: uh you know uh inside the inside the gate. So I think this is really this location especially is really connected best to that venue. But the other the other location does have these as well. They're just kind of different. Um let's just flip the last slide. I already talked about this a little bit but just just so you [0:28:47, 0:28:50]: you know the recirculating system [0:28:51, 0:28:54]: Uses a municipal municipal water source. [0:28:55, 0:29:15]: The water comes to the splash pad, uh, goes to through a treatment system and a holding tank and then recirculates back around. I mentioned it's a lot like a pool. You don't have to have a fence around it uh because there's no actual standing water. Uh, but it does have all the things that a pool does. You have to have chemical storage. [0:29:15, 0:29:35]: Uh somebody has to come by, you know, on a regular basis and check the pH of the water uh to make sure that there's safe operating systems. Uh and then obviously more mechanicals means more maintenance and uh more stuff that that you have to keep up with and a little bit higher level of expertise for whoever [0:29:35, 0:29:39]: is charged with kind of maintaining that system. [0:29:39, 0:29:59]: the flow through system uh uses human the municipal water source the water goes directly to the splash pad and then um uh one thing that we that we really recommend is that we try and capture a good bit of that water in a cistern and use it for irrigation so we're at least getting two uses out of it. [0:29:59, 0:30:00]: Mm. [0:30:00, 0:30:20]: Um, and then that water will actually go, uh the water you used for irrigation will actually go back into the water table. Any excess or overflow wastewater beyond what's needed for irrigation uh would then just go into the sanitary sewer. Um I guess the other benefit of using the water for irrigation is we're not. [0:30:20, 0:30:23]: uh overloading your sanitary serum because uh these [0:30:24, 0:30:35]: Yeah, these uh these interactive water features can generate, you know, anywhere between 150 to 350 gallons of water uh per hour. [0:30:35, 0:30:37]: Um of uh of [0:30:38, 0:30:55]: of water so it's it can be really large volume of water because we have all kinds of strategies for minimizing that creating zones that are activated so the water's not running all the time but um you know if if y'all move forward this we can work through kind of strategies to mitigate some of those [0:30:55, 0:30:58]: uh in max. So that's kind of the quick primer. [0:30:58, 0:31:18]: Um I guess uh does anybody have any questions or comments about the locations? Yeah, I actually I'll start this. Yeah, I do. I just want clarification about the uh uh the two systems, the recirculation system and flow through system. Now the the option that is right next to City Hall, that was option two. [0:31:19, 0:31:28]: That's right. Okay. And so that option would be like a a pool. And most of us live in in a community that has a pool. Right. And um [0:31:29, 0:31:46]: Of course, you have to have a uh um a maintenance or a pool maintenance type of company that would you know keep it at the right levels, like I think the pH levels or things of that nature for that pool. Now and I'm thinking that you're telling me in reference or telling us in reference to the water itself, um [0:31:46, 0:31:53]: Now for the recirculation that is more economical than the flow through. Is is that correct in a sense? [0:31:54, 0:32:14]: Um well there's so for recirculation. So just for quantity of water use, the answer is yes. Um you will not use as much water for the recirculation, but there's a there's a much higher upfront capital cost and as you know, as you mentioned, there's more maintenance cost, I think. [0:32:14, 0:32:18]: more regular maintenance costs because you have to have someone service it very regularly. [0:32:19, 0:32:39]: All right. And then but the flow through process cannot be used at the the actual option two, which is next to City Hall. That that is it can't we can use flow through at either of these locations. Okay. Option two just has a better we we feel like it's a more reasonable area to use a recirculation because we [0:32:39, 0:32:42]: We have better access for restrooms. That's kind of the key driver there. [0:32:44, 0:32:49]: All right. Thank you. Appreciate it. That's all I have for right now. And Mayor Pro Tem, I think you had your hand up there. [0:32:50, 0:32:51]: Go ahead, sir. [0:32:52, 0:32:55]: Yes. Oh my shit, I got yo, can you hear me? [0:32:55, 0:32:56]: Yeah, we got to go ahead. [0:32:56, 0:32:59]: Yeah, I just want to make sure my computer's been acting up a little bit. [0:32:59, 0:33:06]: Uh I certainly uh like the idea of recirculating the water. It's conservation. [0:33:06, 0:33:11]: And that's one of the things that we certainly want to lean to and I would think, in my opinion, if you ask me. [0:33:12, 0:33:14]: Is the conserving water? А you know we've had uh [0:33:15, 0:33:19]: droughts here in the past and that kind of thing. And the last thing we want to do is to be [0:33:19, 0:33:20]: contributing to [0:33:21, 0:33:25]: uh you know, extra water usage. So recirculation certainly sounds like [0:33:26, 0:33:27]: Uh the way [0:33:27, 0:33:29]: Uh, in terms of conservation for water. [0:33:30, 0:33:33]: And l less water usage over time, obviously. [0:33:33, 0:33:36]: The cost saving would be dramatic in terms of [0:33:36, 0:33:38]: Рециркувати вода. [0:33:39, 0:33:42]: It wouldn't just be minimal because if you're talking about that volume of water. [0:33:43, 0:33:47]: uh on an hourly basis, those that's gonna be a tremendous amount of money. [0:33:47, 0:33:49]: Uh three hundred gallons an hour, I think you said. [0:33:50, 0:33:52]: Uh in some cases so [0:33:52, 0:33:58]: versus versus recyc recycling at three hundred gallons every hour. I mean in a in a twenty in a [0:33:58, 0:34:05]: twenty-four hour period, just multiply that three hundred gallons or or however long you eight hour period if you ran it for that long. [0:34:06, 0:34:10]: Just multiply that times three hundred gallons and you just understand the cost savings. [0:34:10, 0:34:13]: Uh let me make one thing perfectly clear. [0:34:13, 0:34:23]: Alexander Lake is not lake named after me. It is uh this is if you look at if you go up to Panola Mountain State Park. [0:34:24, 0:34:27]: Uh, there is a Alexander Lake feature, and I think they took this. [0:34:28, 0:34:30]: From uh the Alexander Lake. [0:34:30, 0:34:32]: Feature at Panola Mountain State Park. [0:34:33, 0:34:36]: If you go up the panola mountain, they have the South River. [0:34:37, 0:34:43]: Uh and then you would have the the actual Panola mountain itself. So it really kind of brings all of that right. [0:34:44, 0:34:47]: Into the city, and I hope at some point. [0:34:47, 0:34:49]: Is to extend our trail. [0:34:49, 0:34:51]: Uh, to the point where we can tap in. [0:34:51, 0:34:56]: and actually have wouldn't wouldn't think about that idea that folks could actually park here. [0:34:57, 0:35:02]: uh at the Panola Mountain display and then actually walk to Panola Mountain. [0:35:02, 0:35:05]: Uh from Stockbridge as a tourist attraction. [0:35:05, 0:35:11]: 'Cause right now when you go out there you gotta park at Panola Mountain and you have to actually pay a five dollar fee. [0:35:11, 0:35:13]: Whereas if you were able to park here. [0:35:14, 0:35:16]: You'd have a great walk up the village park. [0:35:18, 0:35:23]: Uh Panola Mountain State Park. I just wanted to make that clear. No, this is not related to me. [0:35:23, 0:35:24]: But in the end [0:35:24, 0:35:28]: I think I love this option and man the creativity. [0:35:29, 0:35:31]: That you guys put into this. [0:35:31, 0:35:33]: Option is amazing. [0:35:33, 0:35:34]: And just to think about [0:35:35, 0:35:36]: The idea of [0:35:36, 0:35:39]: This is the main entrance to the amphitheater, right? [0:35:41, 0:35:44]: So if if if you're coming through this side. [0:35:45, 0:35:49]: Imagine this and and the one thing about this flash pad. [0:35:49, 0:35:52]: It actually fits into the city's overall v uh [0:35:53, 0:35:55]: Project plan because we've had a splash pad [0:35:56, 0:35:58]: I I I wrote a a fountain splash pad. [0:35:59, 0:36:06]: uh on our plate for now since twenty sixteen, trying to decide where it's gonna go, what we're gonna do. [0:36:06, 0:36:08]: And to be able to add it here. [0:36:09, 0:36:21]: And the added feature is the amphitheater will only be able to be used for a couple of maybe three or four events a year. This can be used every single day. Talk about a tourist attraction. [0:36:21, 0:36:25]: And to be able to produce in the end, it's not about the water. [0:36:26, 0:36:30]: It's not about the amphitheater. It's about economic development. [0:36:30, 0:36:35]: So though that foot traffic in downtown will draw the coffee the coffee shop. [0:36:36, 0:36:40]: Uh withdrawal the restaurants that we're looking for because they need [0:36:40, 0:36:42]: foot traffic and they need people downtown. [0:36:43, 0:36:47]: So I actually l this particular version because it actually [0:36:47, 0:36:49]: Greets the Greeks. [0:36:49, 0:36:50]: Um [0:36:50, 0:36:53]: Visitors just like when you go to Centennial Park. [0:36:53, 0:37:03]: Uh so could you show a few pictures of the actual fountains themselves? Uh uh could you show a few pictures? I think you know the t the this the um [0:37:03, 0:37:08]: The presentation was very good and technical, but let's see some renderings of the actual fountains. [0:37:11, 0:37:12]: Options, yeah. [0:37:15, 0:37:35]: Yeah, I think that would definitely be next next steps would definitely be going would be going to that level of design for sure. Um, but thank you. And I want to give Peyton credit. This is his idea. And and you keyed in on his uh on Peyton's thinking, and that was the trails coming right by here. Let's connect these two things. Um [0:37:35, 0:37:45]: uh you know, physically connect these two things and drive uh activity, you know, from town. To the to the park. So that's that's good. You picked up on that. [0:37:47, 0:37:59]: Let me ask another question here. Um, say for instance we go up this option and we recirculate the water and this is right there in front of the amphitheater. Is there some type of security or or fence that we would have to have that [0:37:59, 0:38:05]: in this aspect is it's some decorative activity or wall or something along those lines that'll go around this as well. [0:38:07, 0:38:08]: Was it very simple open? [0:38:08, 0:38:28]: You these you know we do these we do these things all the time. They're open. Um, you know, you we now we do you can see we've got some stuff up by the road, uh some barrier plantings and the like. Uh we want to keep views open into it so people can see it. It's important because that will, you know, that will draw people into it. [0:38:28, 0:38:43]: Um, but there's there's no requirement to have fencing around it, uh, because that that is how it is, a little different from a pool because technically there's not standing water. Um and [0:38:43, 0:38:53]: I'm not really aware of any security issue on any of these that we've done elsewhere. We integrate them a lot into town centers. [0:38:54, 0:38:55]: Uh [0:38:55, 0:39:06]: projects and and even just regular park projects. And um, you know, once you turn the water off, there's nothing there for people to do. So uh you can kind of control activity that way. [0:39:07, 0:39:11]: All right, thank you. Uh council, any other questions at all uh about this uh [0:39:12, 0:39:15]: Uh about this. Uh Council Camp, go right ahead, please, Ms. Camp. [0:39:15, 0:39:26]: Oh thanks. Um actually this falls right online with the LCI. It does. So I'm really excited about that. It spalls right in the and we've been trying to get it for a while. [0:39:26, 0:39:27]: So [0:39:28, 0:39:39]: We've been trying to get it for a while. So I really appreciate this and I'm excited about it. I hope that we can, you know, that it fits within our budget and financials and everything works out perfect. [0:39:39, 0:39:43]: Um but it's it moves right on along with the LCI. [0:39:44, 0:39:45]: And I love it. [0:39:45, 0:39:46]: Good deal. [0:39:46, 0:39:48]: Awesome, you're right. It certainly does. [0:39:49, 0:39:53]: Okay, um any other comments from the council? Anyone else? [0:39:54, 0:39:56]: About this at all. Thoughts? [0:39:57, 0:39:59]: Go ahead, please. [0:39:59, 0:40:08]: So I like the uh idea and vision of this. Um just uh the look of this from the streets. [0:40:09, 0:40:12]: It is going to attract people um to the amphitheater. [0:40:13, 0:40:18]: I just I'm excited about all the new changes that are coming to the city. [0:40:18, 0:40:20]: This thing, um [0:40:20, 0:40:32]: one of the another area where kids can come and play free to be kids. Are you gonna also have the rock climbing displays as well? [0:40:33, 0:40:53]: Yeah, I mean I so one of the great things about this space is it's pretty big. So um, you know, we've got a number of other things like playworms, uh this um climbing boulder, the Penural Mountain climbing boulder. So all that is meant to be uh interactive, kind of naturally uh a natural focused kind of play area. [0:40:53, 0:41:00]: Yeah, and also some open space too. So it's really a park, it's really a a little parklet with uh an interactive water feature in a [0:41:02, 0:41:03]: Very very flexible. [0:41:04, 0:41:08]: I don't know. Um so will there be? [0:41:09, 0:41:13]: Sidewalk well, I guess there is sidewalks around this. [0:41:14, 0:41:18]: um if you wanted to come through downtown and ride a bike. [0:41:18, 0:41:19]: Was your game? [0:41:20, 0:41:40]: Definitely. Yeah, we have really good access uh to this. Um, you know, we upgraded a lot of the access with the amphitheater project as well, um, but there's a sidewalk all along East Atlanta Road. Um uh that that links to the railroad tracks, so [0:41:42, 0:41:43]: Um [0:41:45, 0:41:50]: I know there'll be sidewalks on East Atlanta Road. I mean um anywhere around the [0:41:51, 0:41:53]: vicinity of the splash pad. [0:41:54, 0:42:05]: Oh you mean in inside the yeah, um we haven't gotten to that level of detail, but the entire part will be accessible. So sorry, I didn't understand your question. [0:42:05, 0:42:14]: Okay. Brian, why don't you flip to the overall view really quick that shows the promenade, the amphitheater in this location with City Hall behind it. [0:42:17, 0:42:37]: So that's kind of external circulation and then and then internally everything. I mean, we're required to make everything accessible, but really one of our one of our design drivers just kind of as a firm is universal accessibility for exterior spaces. So that's something you can see that theme actually in the amphitheater. [0:42:37, 0:42:48]: as well. There are a lot of curveless areas. You know, we want as many people to be able to use these spaces, you know, with as many different modes of of uh modality as possible. So [0:42:52, 0:42:53]: Thank you. [0:42:53, 0:42:53]: Mm-hmm. [0:42:54, 0:42:57]: Anybody else, any other council members, any other comments about uh [0:42:58, 0:42:59]: The options one or two. [0:43:00, 0:43:02]: And your thoughts about Councilman Thomas, you're unmuted, sir. [0:43:03, 0:43:16]: Yes, um I I I'm going to concur with everyone else. I think this is a great feature. As uh Mrs. Gantt mentioned, you know, we have talked about this for a while going back um many years. [0:43:17, 0:43:20]: uh you know before twenty sixteen [0:43:20, 0:43:23]: Uh we also Charlot talked about a [0:43:23, 0:43:25]: seasonal skating rate. [0:43:26, 0:43:30]: Uh so you know these type of conversation have been going on for a while. [0:43:30, 0:43:33]: My only concern is and I know um [0:43:34, 0:43:37]: You know, we can operate this at at our will. [0:43:37, 0:43:40]: I I I just don't know um [0:43:41, 0:43:53]: if this should be operational doing concerts because as uh councilwoman barber mentioned you have to allow kids to be kids. Um it will be allowed. Uh I'm visioning um [0:43:54, 0:43:59]: The one in Savannah and I usually uh walk to that area and um [0:43:59, 0:44:02]: You know, kids and even adults too. [0:44:02, 0:44:09]: You know, they're out splashing, having a great time and it and it is very loud. So, but I know we do have that option. [0:44:09, 0:44:14]: uh to to operate at will but I think just on a everyday basis. [0:44:14, 0:44:18]: Uh when there are no concerts going on, I I think this would be great. [0:44:19, 0:44:22]: Uh originally I I did have some concerns about [0:44:22, 0:44:25]: Uh, option two as far as the location. [0:44:25, 0:44:37]: and uh obstruction to the amphitheater. But as we got into the discussion, I see where option two location is is is probably uh beneficial. [0:44:38, 0:44:41]: uh to to the whole overall scheme. [0:44:41, 0:44:46]: And the landscape of um you know City Hall and the amphitheater. So [0:44:46, 0:44:50]: Uh, I guess at some point in time we will get into [0:44:50, 0:44:51]: Cost. [0:44:51, 0:44:55]: And and I think that's what's going to uh drive [0:44:55, 0:44:59]: Um, you know, everything that um we want to accomplish today. [0:45:00, 0:45:01]: Thank you. [0:45:01, 0:45:05]: Thank you, sir. Anybody else? Any other council members and comments? [0:45:06, 0:45:09]: Mayor Mayor, can you hear me? Yeah, go ahead, Councilman Blount. Go ahead, sir. [0:45:10, 0:45:16]: Yes, we gotcha. Yeah, mayor, I just wanna say that, you know, when I came in uh first came into office in twenty sixteen, um [0:45:17, 0:45:23]: You know, there was a lot of talks about different projects and some of'em are now coming to fruition and they're we're moving things forward. [0:45:24, 0:45:39]: And you know, I I saw a drive such a and and I think you Councilwoman Gantt because I know that you was really harboring on, hey, let's get this splash, splash, splash, pan, you kinda even wanted some kind of combination. I think at one time uh during the uh holiday. [0:45:39, 0:45:41]: Um that year. [0:45:42, 0:45:50]: But this council is is is aggressively moving forward and I think it's a great thing that we're sitting here planning not only to see what we want and how we want it. [0:45:51, 0:45:53]: But to also come up with a um [0:45:53, 0:46:04]: a financial plan in order to not only sustain it, have sustainability, but but to actually make sure that when we lay these foundations that it that it's gonna be something that's [0:46:04, 0:46:11]: just great for the citizens and uh and it's just uh uh it's it's it's a it's it's a great day in city to stop bread and I just uh [0:46:11, 0:46:24]: Thank you all uh with TSW for uh the work and efforts that you all are doing, sta and and the work the staff is doing. And uh commend my council members, uh colleagues, if you will, for the work that uh that we're doing. [0:46:25, 0:46:28]: Good to appreciate that. Um [0:46:28, 0:46:30]: In the comments. Anybody else? [0:46:32, 0:46:40]: How about a Ms. Knight and sir? You have some comments at all uh as well. I think Councilwoman uh Barber is is has her hand raised. I'll defer I'll I'll [0:46:41, 0:46:41]: All right. [0:46:42, 0:46:43]: Councilman Barber, go ahead. [0:46:43, 0:46:49]: I wanted to ask and I don't know. So um from the East Atlanta Roadway. [0:46:49, 0:46:56]: Is there any kind of I know we're getting way fine, way fine signage, um, but is there [0:46:57, 0:47:01]: And I don't even know how to explain it, but um something [0:47:01, 0:47:02]: Uh [0:47:02, 0:47:06]: a call display or anything that's going to have [0:47:06, 0:47:07]: Um [0:47:07, 0:47:09]: the wording amphitheater. [0:47:10, 0:47:10]: Um [0:47:11, 0:47:14]: Any sign wall [0:47:15, 0:47:20]: Yep. I don't know if that's something that was included in the original plans or [0:47:21, 0:47:26]: Yeah, I I believe I believe what's happening that we had another um um [0:47:26, 0:47:37]: Falcon Design, I believe, is working out the wayfinding signs to give direction to the downtown area to aver to to s direct people to our area. I'm talking about something more of a um [0:47:38, 0:47:44]: monumental a monument or a wall uh [0:47:44, 0:47:46]: I don't know. [0:47:47, 0:47:58]: Councilwoman Councilwoman Barber, yes, there there's always been um and it's been delayed because of the roadwinding project primarily, but there's always been a plan for a large [0:47:58, 0:48:05]: essentially a video board uh sign um near the corner of East Atlanta near the fountain. Right. [0:48:06, 0:48:08]: And that and and part of the [0:48:09, 0:48:19]: Delay of putting that up was because of the roadway project, having that right turn lane uh constructed and making sure that the dimensions were right and so forth. And and actually TSW was working on [0:48:19, 0:48:23]: have been working on that for us. So there would be a sign there that would [0:48:23, 0:48:28]: um advertise uh obviously events at the amphitheater but but general [0:48:29, 0:48:42]: um general meetings uh that the city council is holding or city is holding as well as uh pointing people to um hopefully our our our amphitheater entrance splash pad so forth. [0:48:45, 0:48:46]: Okay, thank you. [0:48:46, 0:48:47]: Mm-hmm. [0:48:48, 0:48:49]: All right. [0:48:49, 0:49:03]: Um any other comments or questions? Oh Mr. Knight, did you I'm sorry, back to you, sir. You have some additional you anything you needed to add or talk about. I just want to make sure that uh council had had uh uh finished uh any any questions or comments they had and [0:49:03, 0:49:11]: I assume that uh this option number two, it I guess it is, is what the council would like to see is option two. Is that what I'm hearing? [0:49:11, 0:49:20]: I would say so. Yes. Okay. So we're planning then to move forward with option two as the location for this interactive water feature. [0:49:23, 0:49:23]: Right. [0:49:24, 0:49:28]: Okay. So mayor Yes, sir. Councilman Blaunt, go ahead. [0:49:29, 0:49:38]: Yeah, um I I totally one hundred percent concur with what uh councilwoman barber is saying. Um, because we s I still talk to citizens that don't [0:49:39, 0:49:43]: Creaking that area stop bridge and and they have no idea. [0:49:44, 0:49:53]: uh how beautiful things are happening with this amphitheater or even Pat being able to go in that area and look at it. So I I think that [0:49:54, 0:50:02]: the wayfinder signage to the amphitheater, I think that should be up now. Uh what's inevitable is that the amphitheater is going to be there. [0:50:03, 0:50:03]: Uh [0:50:04, 0:50:10]: And I think that when you come out the interstate, if if just like when you go to i other places, when you come up the interstate, it's important. [0:50:10, 0:50:13]: Which way to go get your driver's license? I think that we should have [0:50:14, 0:50:17]: Sign is already pointing showing which way the amphitheater is and that's [0:50:17, 0:50:19]: That's beside the uh [0:50:20, 0:50:40]: the uh electronic board that we're talking about by uh city hall, that should already be right now. I mean it's inevitable. So why don't we already have a sign and so people say, oh amphitheater, let me drive over there. Even though it's closed and they know that at least people can have an opportunity to know that something's going on over there and they can drive by and see it and see [0:50:40, 0:50:41]: Say, wow, I can't wait on that. [0:50:42, 0:50:44]: You know, w we got we gotta do things that just [0:50:45, 0:51:00]: tweet the citizen and give them excitement just like we are. And I think wayfinder signage uh for the amphitheater should should be right like right now. Uh even if it's something we say, hey, we want this unified signing throughout the city, but something should be out, I believe, right now. [0:51:01, 0:51:12]: Okay, sir. Thank you. We'll have to follow up on that with with Falcon Design as well. Uh okay, Councilman Thomas. I'm sorry. Go ahead. I wanted to know from Mrs. Hubble. [0:51:13, 0:51:14]: Um [0:51:14, 0:51:27]: When will we get into cost analysis? Um, and Mr. Night, I defer to you. Is this something that we would discuss today or we would discuss discuss finance at a later time? [0:51:28, 0:51:34]: I think probably when they design it, but I can give you a scale of magnitude. I can give you a broad estimate right now. [0:51:34, 0:51:36]: Okay, that'd be great. [0:51:36, 0:51:37]: Okay. [0:51:37, 0:51:41]: And I'll I'll also defer to TSW, but in my conversations with them. [0:51:41, 0:51:45]: You would probably be looking at and I can't remember which option. [0:51:45, 0:51:47]: Uh may have been [0:51:47, 0:51:51]: Between the two, but I believe you're looking at about five hundred thousand dollars. [0:51:52, 0:51:53]: So [0:51:53, 0:52:13]: So there so the that's the option one, of course. The option everybody likes is the right now is uh I I'm thinking and this is a ballpark number, so there's a lot of work that has to go into this uh into figuring this out for real. This is about [0:52:13, 0:52:18]: What we're looking at on the sheet right now, we're thinking is maybe about 1.7 million. [0:52:18, 0:52:21]: One point what? About seven point seven million. [0:52:22, 0:52:27]: Okay, option one. I'm waiting. Let me go back. Option one was about 500. [0:52:27, 0:52:35]: Option option one is about is about a half a million dollars. And here's why. Option one really is just [0:52:36, 0:52:48]: Just I mean really it's just the splash pad there are already walls in place and some of that. A lot of the infrastructure over there already exists. And if you're just talking about the the interactive water feature component. [0:52:50, 0:53:00]: void of everything else that you're looking at on this sheet, which really is a park. Um, you know, the the actual water feature part it's probably about a half million dollars. [0:53:00, 0:53:01]: Um but [0:53:02, 0:53:11]: But with the ri you know, with the researchation uh comes a restroom and then all the other modifications we'd have to make to make this a park. [0:53:11, 0:53:31]: Um, you know, there's a lot there. So I mean, we can at the next level design, we can work through all that and break it down so that everybody can understand where the money's going. We can also change design. I mean, you know, uh I think I think one key aspect, you know, the the the really important aspect. [0:53:31, 0:53:51]: is if you're gonna do it deciding where you're gonna do it right now, that impacts construction. The other side especially uh impacts construction potentially. So um so the good news is the size that you like most actually has the least impact on the current construction, which buys us a little bit of time. [0:53:51, 0:53:56]: to kind of work through some of the um design program issues and budget [0:54:00, 0:54:10]: Well you well then no, I mean that's it's it's good to know'cause, you know, um for planning purposes and for the council to understand in terms of the scale of magnitude. [0:54:11, 0:54:15]: I I want to mention one other thing, but I see Mayor Proteum Alexander's hand. [0:54:16, 0:54:24]: All right, sir. I mean, do you want to uh finish your comment, Ms. Knight, or you uh defer I'll I'll I'll after after Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. Mayor Pro Tem Alexander, go ahead, please. [0:54:25, 0:54:35]: Yeah, the first thing that I would say is is I think you're looking at that building structure, which is the restroom and the vending area, how expensive how how expensive is that? [0:54:36, 0:54:38]: And that i is that even necessary? [0:54:38, 0:54:42]: That I would start right there when you talk about paring down the cost'cause you have [0:54:42, 0:54:46]: uh restrooms right there in the amphitheater building right behind it. [0:54:46, 0:54:49]: So that building in itself probably is. [0:54:50, 0:54:53]: Maybe five or six hundred thousand dollars it by itself so [0:54:54, 0:54:57]: That that we can start right. I think maybe we want to start right there. [0:54:58, 0:54:59]: Yeah. [0:54:59, 0:55:19]: And and one of the things I mean I totally agree. And one of the things that was really attractive about this location uh for the design team originally was the fact that y'all just made a major investment in restrooms not too far away and and figuring out there are some uh there are some uh issues or I guess [0:55:19, 0:55:39]: guess barriers to getting access there right now because of the way the the gates are and and the like and there's limited access to interior that. Um and I think we just would have to study how that might happen. But I agree um both both access to that and I'm not even really sure what's what's in City Hall. [0:55:39, 0:55:59]: uh on that side too there might be an opportunity there we just haven't studied it in detail but i think that's the lowest hanging fruit uh from a budgetary standpoint because you're right that's a half million dollar building uh you know we build those you know we build those all the time and that's about how much that building's gonna cost so right so we we can take a half a million dollars out of the [0:55:58, 0:56:02]: project, I think. Let's start right there. Yeah. [0:56:02, 0:56:20]: Well, I will tell you, um I'll tell you in this case, I have to disagree with that. I think if you're gonna have a park, you need to have a restroom on there because you're dealing with young kids. And you're talking about if you have young kids that need to use a restroom, you'd rather them go to a facility close by versus going fifty or almost a hundred yards away to [0:56:20, 0:56:22]: get to something at the amphitheater. [0:56:22, 0:56:27]: And uh being familiar with a a a pool, a large pool in my community. [0:56:27, 0:56:33]: having access to a restroom close by is is I think is a needed uh n necessity. [0:56:33, 0:56:34]: Yeah, I'll grab it. [0:56:34, 0:56:45]: I mean, that's my opinion, you know, in this aspect. But I think we would need to have uh some active restrooms close by. Because if you don't, if young folks, unfortunately, it could even be adults. [0:56:45, 0:56:52]: you know, would would do something in the water and then you have to shock it and then you have to analyze it and and cleanse it and then that means it shuts everything down. [0:56:53, 0:56:54]: So um [0:56:54, 0:56:56]: I I recommend keeping uh restrooms on site. [0:56:57, 0:56:59]: Yes, I really agree. [0:56:59, 0:57:19]: with your assessment, how far is the West Building? I mean, how many literal literally, how many feet is it? It's just right across the sidewalk. Yeah, but the the one concern, if I may, uh mayor, the one concern one concern with that is the the restroom buildings that are part of the amphitheater are going to be basically closed off. [0:57:20, 0:57:20]: Uh [0:57:21, 0:57:21]: You know. [0:57:21, 0:57:26]: Okay. Ninety percent of the time because they're they're internal to the amphitheater. [0:57:26, 0:57:33]: And if we're looking at uh this water feature splash pad, that's gonna be something that people will utilize basically on a daily basis. [0:57:34, 0:57:42]: And so you don't want, I don't think we would want people traversing thr or trying to get through the amphitheater, because I don't I think we wanna keep the amphitheater secured when it's not being used. [0:57:43, 0:57:45]: People coming back and forth that way. So [0:57:46, 0:57:47]: Yep, then five things. [0:57:49, 0:57:54]: Okay. Let me ask you one other question then. Do we have we have park money in Splas Five? [0:57:55, 0:57:56]: We do, yes. [0:57:57, 0:58:02]: Okay. So we do have some we've got a little bit of spots by that is correct. Yes, we do. Okay. All right. Thank you. [0:58:03, 0:58:09]: Uh councilman Thomas, go ahead, please, sir. Um in in this estimated cost. [0:58:09, 0:58:12]: Is the uh design cost built into [0:58:13, 0:58:19]: um the quotes that we've heard thus far as costs uh for the past. [0:58:21, 0:58:25]: Well, I I first want to just reiterate that is a [0:58:25, 0:58:43]: back and napkin number that I gave you. Um and we also haven't really done a detailed design on this. So so the answer is no. Those that's an estimate of what I think the hard cost is based on our experience uh building things like this. Um so their design costs would be on top of that. [0:58:44, 0:58:47]: Wow. Okay. Thank you. [0:58:48, 0:58:50]: Mayor. Yes, ma'am, go right here, please. [0:58:51, 0:58:57]: I would like to um remind council also [0:58:58, 0:59:08]: Um myself and Michael Harris at one time when he was the city manager, we looked at other options to help fund as far as grants were concerned to cons including the C D BG. [0:59:09, 0:59:16]: Um, I don't know if there will be eligible at this point, but at that time there was some uh possibility of being eligible for that. [0:59:16, 0:59:30]: um to help fund some things and I also um uh what councilman thomas was stating I also we also talked to people about a converted water feature which converted to an ice rink in the winter and a um [0:59:30, 0:59:31]: uh [0:59:31, 0:59:33]: Splash pad in the summer. [0:59:33, 0:59:37]: So those are things that we've looked at and there should be some records of it somewhere. [0:59:41, 0:59:41]: Okay. [0:59:42, 0:59:48]: Uh any further comments from the council before we go back to Mr. Knighton at all? [0:59:49, 0:59:56]: I would just say that this thing, I mean, it's it's a dream come true if you could actually put it together and we could find the financing. [0:59:56, 1:00:01]: uh for in splash five or as uh councilwoman Gantt suggested. [1:00:01, 1:00:04]: Now you wedded our appetite. It's like [1:00:04, 1:00:07]: We went on a shopping spree on uh [1:00:07, 1:00:27]: uh choose this on HGTV and we seen the the uh Maybox we can't go back to the Pinto after we seen the Maybach. You know what I mean? So this is the Maybach. So let's let's kind of take a look at it. And now my appetite's with it now just like wow [1:00:27, 1:00:31]: Wouldn't this be amazing? Now we just gotta figure out how to do it. [1:00:32, 1:00:35]: But good deal. Mr. Knighton, sir, you have some final comments? [1:00:36, 1:00:53]: Yeah, thank you. I I I do think uh the water feature there, the interactive water feature would be a tremendous complement to the um to the amphitheater property itself. I really do um obviously the cost uh matter is something to be considered, which we'll need to dive down on a little bit more. [1:00:54, 1:00:55]: Um but but [1:00:56, 1:00:59]: Will will continue to move forward in terms of [1:01:00, 1:01:05]: uh trying to get uh more detailed numbers on this location as mentioned by the council. [1:01:06, 1:01:13]: Um, the one other thing I wanted to mention before we left the amphitheater property was something I began to think about a little bit more last night. [1:01:14, 1:01:15]: Um and looking at these. [1:01:16, 1:01:19]: Locations and designs, one thing that had been considered [1:01:20, 1:01:22]: Was some type of [1:01:23, 1:01:24]: facility or building [1:01:25, 1:01:26]: for management company. [1:01:28, 1:01:28]: When we [1:01:29, 1:01:34]: When I started thinking about this, um, and then had a further conversation with Heather actually this morning. [1:01:35, 1:01:37]: The will call building itself. [1:01:38, 1:01:44]: has um the window that faces city hall. I'm talking about one of the four buildings that are currently [1:01:44, 1:01:46]: uh been constructed there. [1:01:46, 1:01:48]: And it has um [1:01:48, 1:01:50]: We have two offices in it. [1:01:51, 1:01:53]: That one right there that Heather's showing you. [1:01:53, 1:01:53]: Mm-hmm. [1:01:54, 1:02:00]: It has two offices in it, one uh a general office, then it has another kind of a slash security office in it. [1:02:01, 1:02:05]: Вич, квайт Онесли, домой бабат і проблікин суфіс фор. [1:02:06, 1:02:07]: A management company. [1:02:08, 1:02:13]: uh personnel to operate out out of. It also has a very large storage area, has two storage areas. It has one [1:02:14, 1:02:18]: It's right there near the ticketing window and has a much larger storage area. [1:02:18, 1:02:21]: Um in the building itself and so [1:02:21, 1:02:23]: As I think about this more. [1:02:24, 1:02:26]: I'm not sure that we really need another building. [1:02:26, 1:02:29]: That the management company could operate. [1:02:29, 1:02:33]: out of that building um as it's currently designed and constructed. [1:02:34, 1:02:35]: And so [1:02:36, 1:02:36]: Um [1:02:37, 1:02:38]: I wanted to mention that. [1:02:39, 1:02:41]: Um, because [1:02:42, 1:02:45]: Again, when we look at functionality and we look at [1:02:45, 1:02:51]: overall cost, I think we may have our answer there already with respect to any [1:02:51, 1:02:52]: Um [1:02:52, 1:02:56]: management company function out of that particular or uh on the location. [1:02:58, 1:02:59]: So that's good, mayor. [1:03:00, 1:03:01]: Yeah, go write it, sir. [1:03:01, 1:03:06]: So that that building was actually uh factored into the amphitheater costs. [1:03:07, 1:03:18]: It's already built. Yeah, it's one of the ones that's already built. I'm saying uh a the the secondary proposed building for oh oh it was it was not originally. No okay, okay. [1:03:20, 1:03:40]: All right. Well, that's a that's a good thought, uh Mr. Night. That's that that maybe that'll that'll really work for us in that aspect as well. If that's a case of saving us from saving us from spending a certain amount of money and maybe you analyze or utilize that money for somewhere something else. Okay. Um before we move on, uh any other comments in reference to the splash pad? And [1:03:40, 1:03:42]: uh thoughts or comments before we move on. [1:03:43, 1:03:44]: No one else. [1:03:46, 1:03:51]: All right. Well let's uh move on to the next uh project that you want to highlight for us. [1:03:51, 1:03:52]: But uh Heather? [1:03:53, 1:03:55]: That would be the cultural arts center. [1:03:55, 1:03:55]: Sure thing. [1:03:56, 1:03:58]: Um so let's get into this discussion. [1:03:59, 1:04:03]: Um so this is the perspective we've y'all seen before. [1:04:03, 1:04:04]: Of kind of [1:04:04, 1:04:06]: what the cultural arts center could look like. [1:04:07, 1:04:15]: Um, and I just wanted to talk quickly about kind of the iterations we've gone through uh in the past years. So we started with kind of a rough concept. [1:04:16, 1:04:26]: um in 2018, then we went to what I'm calling the wish list concept, which you know greatly increased kind of from that original concept what the square footage could be. [1:04:26, 1:04:28]: Had classrooms. [1:04:28, 1:04:29]: Um [1:04:29, 1:04:32]: A full blown kind of uh black box theater. [1:04:33, 1:04:39]: I had a lot of bells and whistles. So we went from that plan because that obviously increased the price of this project. [1:04:39, 1:04:40]: Uh [1:04:40, 1:04:50]: and you know, based on council feedback to a reduced program, which was really about highlighting or maintaining the functionality inside of the theater, which are the um [1:04:50, 1:04:55]: blue component so that it could be community theater or it could be a traveling show. [1:04:55, 1:04:58]: That that um theater really could handle. [1:04:58, 1:05:00]: А лов different performance types. [1:05:00, 1:05:05]: And then also keeping a focus on kind of the um assembly spaces. [1:05:05, 1:05:10]: So uh the museum, the gallery, as well as the ballroom. [1:05:10, 1:05:18]: uh which are rendered uh in red. These are just the first floor plans, but I kind of wanted to recapture kind of where we've been with this project. [1:05:20, 1:05:31]: Um, so last time we um did a council workshop that I presented on this, there was just a a couple of pieces of feedback. One was to make sure that we could get over [1:05:31, 1:05:36]: three hundred seats inside of this theater. So we do have uh currently now [1:05:37, 1:05:37]: Um [1:05:37, 1:05:47]: three hundred and twenty-one seats. So those are selling seats and that includes the floor seating, the box seating, the balcony seating, and the balcony box seating. So all of that. [1:05:49, 1:05:57]: Uh and then there was also feedback that we want to make sure that the ballroom itself could handle over or at least 300 folks. [1:05:57, 1:06:08]: So that is the one change you see in these plans is that we've extended the ballroom out over the gallery space so that we can actually get now about three hundred and twenty folks. [1:06:08, 1:06:20]: um sitting at round tables for a sit-down dinner. This is tight at uh 320. I think a 300 will feel much better uh you know taking a few of those seats out. [1:06:20, 1:06:21]: Um so [1:06:21, 1:06:27]: You know, these are these are the program components that were asked for in the feedback. So I wanna make sure that um [1:06:27, 1:06:28]: I talked about that. [1:06:30, 1:06:30]: Um [1:06:31, 1:06:31]: So [1:06:31, 1:06:41]: You know, when this budget was presented or when this project was presented uh in March twenty twenty, um we gave you a order of magnitude cost from thirteen million [1:06:42, 1:06:43]: Um to [1:06:44, 1:06:45]: uh twenty six milyen. [1:06:46, 1:06:51]: And council has approved uh what I understand is the fourteen million project uh construction. [1:06:52, 1:06:54]: So all in budget. [1:06:55, 1:06:56]: So [1:06:56, 1:06:58]: Randy, of course, reached out to me about [1:06:58, 1:07:02]: the approved budget and wanting to move forward. Um [1:07:02, 1:07:08]: He and I both thought together that uh before we head down and start spending professional fees, uh [1:07:09, 1:07:14]: manipulating this building and kind of moving it forward that we should have a detailed cost estimate done. [1:07:14, 1:07:17]: Um so we brought in ADE uh [1:07:17, 1:07:20]: cost consultings who are part of our on call [1:07:20, 1:07:21]: Um group. [1:07:21, 1:07:26]: ADE all they do is construction cost estimates, uh detailed estimates. So [1:07:27, 1:07:35]: They provided a very detailed estimate. Um, and I'm not sure if everyone uh on the council has seen it. Rand uh Mr. Knighton does have it. [1:07:35, 1:07:37]: Um so you can achieve it. But I wanted to kind of [1:07:38, 1:07:40]: Capture what that is. So [1:07:40, 1:07:43]: We had a rough order of magnitude anywhere from thirteen million to um [1:07:43, 1:07:45]: uh twenty six milyen [1:07:45, 1:07:47]: Council approved fourteen. [1:07:47, 1:07:52]: We've had this uh detailed cost estimate to make sure that we were capturing all the cost. [1:07:52, 1:07:59]: Um and what AD um what ADE has turned around to us is a hard cost of this current design. [1:07:59, 1:08:06]: Um at eighteen point four million with an additional soft cost of uh two million. [1:08:07, 1:08:14]: Then kind of furnishing it an owner contingency, those are wrapping about three million with a total project budget of [1:08:15, 1:08:19]: uh twenty three million, twenty three point five million. So it falls into the [1:08:19, 1:08:25]: order of magnitude cost range that I gave, but it's more than what's been approved by council. [1:08:26, 1:08:27]: Um so [1:08:27, 1:08:36]: What we need to do is go into a VE stage of kind of pulling this these project costs, these uh cost of construction in. [1:08:36, 1:08:39]: So your soft cost, your contingency, your furnishing. [1:08:40, 1:08:45]: Um all of those are multipliers on the hard cost, the cost of construction. [1:08:45, 1:08:46]: So we can pull down [1:08:47, 1:08:51]: The hard cost of construction, um, which is sitting at eighteen million. [1:08:51, 1:08:53]: Uh, and get it down below two million. [1:08:54, 1:08:56]: I'm sorry, uh twelve million, excuse me. [1:08:56, 1:09:00]: Um, then you know, everything else will reduce as well. [1:09:00, 1:09:08]: So what I'm gonna talk to you about now is we need to basically pull about six point four million dollars out of the [1:09:08, 1:09:14]: construction cost to get the other numbers to shrink down within the budget. [1:09:16, 1:09:17]: Questions about that? [1:09:18, 1:09:20]: That's a humdinger. [1:09:20, 1:09:24]: Yeah. Okay. Councilman Thomas, go ahead. I saw your hands. [1:09:27, 1:09:32]: I don't know, Mrs. Hubble, have you actually completed that, but I I wanted to get into [1:09:32, 1:09:42]: A discussion how we could reduce um to try to reach that 14. Uh, I wanted to ask questions uh centered around some of the landscaping. [1:09:43, 1:09:48]: Uh I know we need all the parking that we could get, but uh at some point in time in the discussion. [1:09:48, 1:09:58]: You know, we we want to try to talk about how we can get down. Uh Mr. Knight, let me ask if uh Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Peterson, are they available? [1:09:58, 1:10:00]: Are they here this morning? [1:10:02, 1:10:03]: You muted Mr. Knight. [1:10:07, 1:10:10]: You muted, sir. Miss Knighton, you're muted. [1:10:11, 1:10:13]: Sorry about that. They are not on the call. [1:10:13, 1:10:19]: Right now, council. At some point I I wanted to emphasize [1:10:20, 1:10:23]: The the significance and the importance of [1:10:24, 1:10:25]: Cultural arts. [1:10:25, 1:10:29]: Um, you know, here in the city of Stockbridge and and how [1:10:30, 1:10:31]: Um, you know [1:10:32, 1:10:34]: The whole entity of of the arts. [1:10:35, 1:10:39]: And economic development, how it meshes, how it go hand in hand. [1:10:39, 1:10:42]: Uh but even with that discussion. [1:10:42, 1:10:44]: I think realistically, um [1:10:45, 1:10:48]: We'll have to talk about how we get down to to the fourteen. [1:10:49, 1:10:51]: And so we need some options. [1:10:51, 1:10:55]: uh, you know, cutting options. But I will say too that the [1:10:56, 1:11:01]: Um, you know, this facility is also a revenue. [1:11:02, 1:11:05]: generating facility, you know, which we hadn't talked about. [1:11:05, 1:11:07]: Um much. [1:11:07, 1:11:09]: Uh the um [1:11:10, 1:11:11]: The barroom. [1:11:13, 1:11:14]: Um [1:11:14, 1:11:16]: And the theater. [1:11:16, 1:11:17]: In particularly [1:11:18, 1:11:20]: Uh those um [1:11:20, 1:11:21]: Components. [1:11:22, 1:11:24]: uh that are revenue generating. [1:11:25, 1:11:27]: Uh, we talked about being able to compete. [1:11:28, 1:11:34]: Uh not with our own Mermandus uh in in this case, but there are other venues. [1:11:34, 1:11:37]: uh within Henry County and neighboring counties. [1:11:38, 1:11:41]: That we want to be able to uh compete with as far as [1:11:41, 1:11:42]: Um [1:11:43, 1:11:45]: This facility being available. [1:11:45, 1:11:51]: Um and we know that you know with this three hundred and twenty some art numbers. [1:11:51, 1:11:55]: uh for the uh ballroom and we know how [1:11:55, 1:12:01]: Uh with some activities at the Mural Maners Conference and we know how that sort of packs out, but [1:12:01, 1:12:03]: I I just don't want us to lose sight of [1:12:04, 1:12:07]: potentially, you know, the revenue. [1:12:07, 1:12:14]: generating aspect uh of this, uh even though uh you know we will be offering cultural arts. [1:12:14, 1:12:15]: Um [1:12:15, 1:12:23]: type of uh society um amenity but uh I just want to get into that and and realistically as I stated earlier. [1:12:23, 1:12:26]: We do have to look at how we can get down to that fourteen. [1:12:28, 1:12:29]: Correct. [1:12:29, 1:12:43]: Uh I'd just like to add in, Councilman Thomas, uh I and maybe we haven't thoroughly discussed this, but as we look at the this uh building, this art center, um I was thinking that we probably have to have some type of full-time staff dedicated to [1:12:43, 1:13:03]: managing this as well. So even though we'll reduce it down and could reduce it down, we have that discussion obviously, and that we would um look at uh gener generating revenue from uh from the banquets or from the theater, there was also going to be a cost involving personnel and this thing to the [1:13:03, 1:13:06]: have to run this, I would say, uh on a daily basis per se. [1:13:07, 1:13:08]: Who forgot? [1:13:08, 1:13:17]: Let me mention one other thing real quick, Mayor, in reference to Councilman Thomas' question. Actually, Mr. Peterson has been listening on Facebook Live. He's listening to the conversation. [1:13:17, 1:13:20]: We'll get him a panelist link uh to be uh here. [1:13:21, 1:13:23]: on the panelist uh forum. [1:13:23, 1:13:31]: Uh as well. But yes, we were planning to as part of Miss Ms. Hubble has not gone through her complete convers or the presentation. [1:13:31, 1:13:36]: But there are things here that we want to discuss in terms of any cost reduction reductions. [1:13:37, 1:13:38]: Associated with the cultural arts. [1:13:41, 1:13:45]: So um so time to roll up our sleeves. Um [1:13:46, 1:13:51]: So here is just a snapshot of kind of the cover page of this cost estimate. [1:13:52, 1:13:54]: Uh so you can see the kind of different [1:13:54, 1:13:56]: Хард кост [1:13:57, 1:13:58]: divisions of construction. [1:13:59, 1:14:00]: Um so [1:14:00, 1:14:01]: Just to point out a few. [1:14:02, 1:14:07]: Um, you know, there's over two million dollars in demolition and site work. Uh there's obviously [1:14:08, 1:14:08]: Uh [1:14:09, 1:14:10]: Okay. [1:14:10, 1:14:14]: структур'зов [1:14:14, 1:14:23]: uh kind of in-place retaining walls, all of those things need to be kind of taken out and cleaned up to you know even start kind of the start the project. [1:14:24, 1:14:26]: So that's you know, there's a lot of [1:14:26, 1:14:33]: money in the site. And the site is quite huge. Uh there you know, there's big parking expanses. There's kind of a park in the front. [1:14:33, 1:14:38]: Um there's also a water feature. So there's a lot of co uh monies. [1:14:38, 1:14:40]: or pieces to that side. [1:14:40, 1:14:49]: Um there's also a lot of masonry shown in our design, uh both in the horizontal surface and in the vertical surface. So that's coming in around two million dollars. [1:14:49, 1:14:53]: Uh you know, your metal is primarily the structure of the building. [1:14:53, 1:14:57]: Um all of those pieces that are holding it up, the floors, the roof, the walls. [1:14:57, 1:15:01]: Um so you know there's there's a cost associated with that. [1:15:01, 1:15:03]: Um and then you know [1:15:03, 1:15:04]: Um [1:15:04, 1:15:06]: kind of the waterproofing of the building. [1:15:06, 1:15:10]: How we keep it safe from water coming inside. [1:15:10, 1:15:14]: Uh and then there's a big cost to the windows. We're showing a lot of windows, so [1:15:14, 1:15:20]: We can pick we can pick on we can start to pick on some of these components and reduce them, in other words. [1:15:21, 1:15:22]: To start bringing cost down. [1:15:23, 1:15:32]: So masonry is one place that we can do it. Windows is another place. Uh finishes are really all the things on the interior. So that's coming in at about uh, you know [1:15:33, 1:15:37]: one point four million. So we can pick on that number as well and kind of reduce it out. [1:15:38, 1:15:58]: Uh but this is where you see the cost. Um this large electrical cost at the bottom, um about half of that is just kind of the theater special features. So the rigging and the lights and the catwalks and all of those kind of things that uh are kind of what you have to have to have a functioning theater. Uh so that's the [1:15:58, 1:16:01]: reason for that kind of big number there. [1:16:02, 1:16:08]: Uh so all of that kind of har uh you know actual construction cost is about fourteen point nine. [1:16:08, 1:16:18]: And then you have uh the general conditions, the bonding, there's an escalation number in here because it's at least uh, you know, we're probably talking end of the year construction starting. [1:16:19, 1:16:19]: Um [1:16:20, 1:16:28]: So there's an escalation cost here, the you know, the contractor's fee, and then there is a design contingency. So we're just a concept. [1:16:28, 1:16:33]: Um and monies are gonna fluctuate or up and down budget. [1:16:34, 1:16:51]: as far as you know as things start to design, there might be some unforeseen costs. So this is a design contingency that as you move forward in the design will go away as we as unknowns are no longer existing. But there is a hold in number here uh for that kind of uh [1:16:52, 1:16:52]: Work. [1:16:53, 1:16:58]: Uh,'cause you don't wanna all of a sudden be over your budget again just because of that we're doing this cost at the beginning. [1:17:01, 1:17:14]: So uh we need to VE about six point four out of the project and that will start to reduce um the kind of back end cost as well, since those are percentages on top of the hard cost. [1:17:15, 1:17:16]: So [1:17:16, 1:17:34]: Uh item number one, there's two breakouts here. Um so this is kind of picking on some of the things that we can lose from the design and still have functionality. So one thing we can kind of either reduce or take take off is this front hood structure. So there's obviously a cost to that. It's beautiful. [1:17:34, 1:17:42]: Um, but we can, you know, take that out of the project. So that would be what you see here uh as one thing that we can lose from the building. [1:17:42, 1:17:45]: Um another thing we can start to lose is the masonry. [1:17:45, 1:17:47]: А со іт сюди. [1:17:47, 1:17:56]: I know it's wanted, but the first place we can pick on that is take it off the back of the building. Instead of doing brick on the back of the building, we can do uh a stucco. [1:17:56, 1:18:02]: uh or an EFIS, uh folks aren't gonna see the back of the building. So that's the first place we can kind of start to cut costs. [1:18:02, 1:18:13]: Uh the the next iteration of that is kind of to take all the brick off of the building uh and just do an ephus or a stucco instead of brick. So there's cost savings there. [1:18:13, 1:18:19]: Um a another one is to kind of start to take off some of the precast that you see wrapping around the bottom. [1:18:20, 1:18:22]: Uh that's another place you can save money. [1:18:22, 1:18:23]: Um [1:18:24, 1:18:41]: The item four here is there's, you know, this kind of beautiful double height space above uh the gallery in the museum. It is beautiful, uh, it makes it eight plus, but we can get rid of that space and save construction cost. Uh so that's another place we can start to save money. [1:18:41, 1:18:48]: Um and then it starts to get a little more drastic. We do start to lose start to lose some programming. Uh, but these are thoughts I want to put in front of you. [1:18:49, 1:18:52]: Um we can remove the gallery in the museum. [1:18:52, 1:19:11]: So right now in the plan, there's kind of sectioned off spaces for those. And then there is an open kind of gathering space. So we can basically combine those two spaces. So instead of having kind of an enclosed gallery, a museum, those kind of displays could happen in the kind of gathering waiting area. [1:19:11, 1:19:12]: for going into theater. [1:19:13, 1:19:15]: Uh, you can't section them off and secure them separately. [1:19:16, 1:19:19]: Um but you could still have display space and we can save some money. [1:19:20, 1:19:24]: quite a bit money of money by kind of removing that from the building. [1:19:25, 1:19:39]: Um so and Heather screw before you go on to next slide, could could you go back please? Yeah. I know it's a small uh cost here or you take away. Could you repeat what the water table seal, what what is that? What once what is that once again? [1:19:39, 1:19:57]: So yes, that is the kind of precast element around the bottom of the building. Uh you can't see it very well right now because we've vegetated it, but there's a basically a gray strip, uh if you can see in the background that goes around and it's a masonry piece. So we're talking about losing that from the building uh to kind of start to bring cost down. [1:19:57, 1:20:07]: Okay, now is that typically there to keep from water coming into the building or moisture? Is that what that does? Uh in the same no, it's really just an aesthetic uh preference. Um [1:20:07, 1:20:18]: the water resistance will happen behind uh those masonry pieces. So this would be removing some masonry and doing again uh more like a stucco finish. [1:20:19, 1:20:28]: Okay. And number four here, remove the double heights. Otherwise uh you would have a ceiling. Instead of double height, you how you the first floor would be sealed off and then you just have the second floor. Is that what you mean there? [1:20:29, 1:20:35]: It means we w the building would start to look different. So right now you have kind of a straight wall in front. [1:20:35, 1:20:38]: Uh that's creating a double height space above the gallery. [1:20:38, 1:20:46]: Uh so instead of a double height space above the gallery, we'd just have a single height space. So we basically lose wall wall construction. [1:20:46, 1:20:55]: uh that's making that grander and we'd bring it down. You'd still have a gallery, still have a museum, but it would just be a single story space instead of a two story space. [1:20:55, 1:21:01]: And when you talk about removing the gallery, that's the open space the open space when you come in gets smaller. Is that what you mean by that? [1:21:03, 1:21:11]: Yes. So these uh this is the gallery over here and this is the museum. So what I'm talking about here is that we actually [1:21:12, 1:21:20]: Take this space out. Uh, and the white space behind, as well as the main red space here, the entry space. [1:21:20, 1:21:32]: you would start to do displays and art in those areas to display the same things, but we're actually losing square footage from the building um to kind of reduce cost. That's what that one item is saying. [1:21:34, 1:21:35]: Okay, thank you. [1:21:36, 1:21:36]: Mm-hmm. [1:21:36, 1:21:38]: Yes, sir. Go ahead, please. [1:21:38, 1:21:39]: Let's see. [1:21:39, 1:21:44]: I I I understand this is a certainly is a worthwhile exercise, but I think [1:21:44, 1:21:46]: Uh more in tune than anything else. [1:21:46, 1:21:58]: Um, I'm not I mean, if you take I I was certainly wouldn't even consider taking all the brick off the building and those kind of things. I mean, can we just kinda cut to the chase and just say, Well, maybe we'll [1:21:58, 1:22:00]: Reduce the size of the building. [1:22:00, 1:22:04]: But if we're gonna take away all of this, we're losing the whole building. [1:22:06, 1:22:22]: Well, okay. Uh the museum removing the museum were possible of course, uh we're do reducing the square footage, but I mean to produce the same product that we see and then reducing uh the actual size of the building would probably be something [1:22:22, 1:22:25]: Uh maybe you don't get three hundred seats. Maybe you get [1:22:25, 1:22:30]: two hundred seats uh you know, instead. But I would so much rather do that. [1:22:31, 1:22:34]: Then talk about uh changing the building in totality. [1:22:35, 1:22:37]: removing this uh you know the brick. [1:22:37, 1:22:40]: The design uh that we all love so much, so [1:22:40, 1:22:44]: Uh it that those that's my initial thoughts. But I certainly wouldn't want to [1:22:44, 1:22:47]: remove the brick and that kind of thing. [1:22:48, 1:22:49]: Oh mayor. [1:22:49, 1:22:50]: Yes, sir. Go ahead, please. [1:22:51, 1:23:01]: Uh those are my sentiments exactly. I have to agree with Ms. Alexander. It's uh when when you when you look at uh and I don't know if the you're talking about stucco on the top of wood base. [1:23:02, 1:23:05]: Oh, you're talking about stucco plastering on top of concrete. [1:23:05, 1:23:08]: Um, but I know that when you start to [1:23:08, 1:23:18]: make the drastic changes that are being said here. It just changes the whole um vision of what what we wanted to see in a cultural art center. So [1:23:19, 1:23:26]: Um and I and I agree. We we just need to cut through the chase and say, Hey, do if we need to go back to the drawing board and and and [1:23:26, 1:23:41]: see how we can identify funding or however that needs to happen. But what's being described right now is is way off base on what we wanted to see in our city. We bringing up this beautiful amphitheater and we are looking at so many other things and to [1:23:42, 1:23:45]: have so much t and and here's and and here's something else to think about. [1:23:46, 1:23:56]: w uh we're we're not that far from a rock quarry. So who's to say that elevated costs are still gonna happen because you can hit rock. There's different type of equipment [1:23:56, 1:24:00]: Needed for digging for rocks. Who to say we're not gonna hit and we've all learned. [1:24:00, 1:24:03]: Uh, the hard way about unsuitable souls. [1:24:03, 1:24:07]: Uh, there's so many un unforeseen costs that could be [1:24:07, 1:24:08]: Interjected on top. [1:24:09, 1:24:10]: Oh what? [1:24:10, 1:24:12]: We're reducing two. [1:24:13, 1:24:14]: But when we [1:24:15, 1:24:16]: Those unforeseen costs. [1:24:17, 1:24:27]: elevate the cost that we're reducing too, we're still gonna be paying quite a bit of money if that happens. And we're still not getting what we really want to see. So I think that we need to um [1:24:28, 1:24:32]: We need to kind of you know, pump out breaks and say, Hey, how you know, how do we make [1:24:33, 1:24:36]: uh something happen that we really want to see in the city of Stockbridge. [1:24:37, 1:24:40]: Okay. Well my recommendation. [1:24:40, 1:24:51]: My recommendation and thoughts is allow Heather to at least go through the entire uh briefing as and and see what she's talking about and and have further discussion as we go through this briefing itself. [1:24:51, 1:24:53]: In this aspect. Mr. Nine, go ahead, sir. [1:24:53, 1:24:57]: No, I uh that's fine. I'll I'll reserve my comments until she finishes. [1:24:58, 1:24:59]: Sure. [1:24:59, 1:25:01]: Um so y you know. [1:25:01, 1:25:02]: I think um [1:25:03, 1:25:15]: I mean like council make all the decisions. Uh me as a a designer, it's just my job to kind of bring you these options so that you know we can get in the fourteen million uh if possible. [1:25:15, 1:25:28]: So um then it then things start to become a little bit more drastic. Um, you know, we can remove the balcony, uh, which deletes the elevator. Um, we do lose some seats in the theater, but there's cost savings with that. [1:25:28, 1:25:30]: Um, we can also remove the ballroom. [1:25:30, 1:25:35]: Um and there's you know some substantial cost savings there as well. [1:25:35, 1:25:49]: Uh another thing we can do on the site is delete the the the water feature out front. Uh there's a thought now that you are gonna have a splash pad potentially um near the amphitheater. So maybe that's not needed and that's a way we can cut out some cost. [1:25:50, 1:25:53]: Uh we could also change any kind of pavers on the site. [1:25:53, 1:25:55]: uh from paving to concrete. [1:25:55, 1:26:03]: Um and there's you know good savings there as well. Uh and then a couple of other thoughts about how to reduce costs. [1:26:03, 1:26:19]: Um we can there are a lot of windows. We're showing um some some very beautiful big windows. Those can, you know, as I mentioned, they're 1.5 million. So we can reduce a portion of those uh and save some money. And then also the last thing we can do. [1:26:20, 1:26:27]: is uh look at the finishes on the interior. So we have planned for some beautiful large pieces of tile on the floor. [1:26:27, 1:26:34]: um and you know things of that sort so we can you know pull some cost out of those finishes and say [1:26:34, 1:26:37]: But with all of these VE [1:26:37, 1:26:42]: We're gonna be about around three million. Now these are you know, um kind of uh [1:26:44, 1:26:51]: uh estimated numbers, but you know, we can pull about doing all of these about three million dollars out of the project. [1:26:56, 1:26:57]: What is that your last slide? [1:26:58, 1:27:01]: Uh yes, for the Cultural Arts Center. [1:27:01, 1:27:10]: Okay. All right. So additional c uh councilman Thomas, go ahead, sir. I see you're unmuted. Yeah, I I'm I'm just sort of having a problem with reducing [1:27:11, 1:27:15]: the ability for revenue um [1:27:16, 1:27:31]: gaining um having a little problem with that. But Mrs. Hubble, would you go back to the um you don't have to go back to the slide, but let's let's talk about the the demolition that you talked about. I know um that is I guess a [1:27:32, 1:27:35]: concrete slab on the ground. [1:27:36, 1:27:39]: Is that the demolition that you're talking about? [1:27:39, 1:27:48]: Um, so there are some structures on the front, uh, half of the site. And let me I think I believe I do have a site, uh yes. [1:27:49, 1:27:57]: Um so there are some uh structures down here and road components as well as um walls that all will have to be. [1:27:57, 1:28:00]: demolish, but there is also in that number [1:28:01, 1:28:05]: All of this site construction, and there's a lot of site construction here. [1:28:05, 1:28:19]: Um so you know, I do think that two point three-ish number is accurate for what it's gonna take on the site. We also have to get some utilities uh to this building. Uh so all of that's wrapped inside of that cost. [1:28:20, 1:28:20]: Yeah. [1:28:20, 1:28:21]: All right, thank you. [1:28:22, 1:28:23]: Okay. Here. [1:28:24, 1:28:31]: Yes, sir. Go ahead, please. I mean, yeah, real quick. And obviously, and you hear the sentiments of the council members with respect to some of the things being presented here. [1:28:32, 1:28:37]: One thing I'd mention is of course the the council approved fourteen million dollars for the cultural arts center. [1:28:38, 1:28:41]: And in order to meet that figure. [1:28:41, 1:28:45]: Um, this is the kind of exercise that needs to be undertaken. [1:28:45, 1:28:49]: Of course, if council is expressed, does not want to. [1:28:49, 1:29:00]: um make these drastic changes and may look at reducing the overall building itself and keeping all of the features or the balance of all of the features, then obviously that's something that can be [1:29:01, 1:29:07]: can be done, it would of course require some reductions in certain areas in terms of in square footage I'm talking about, the overall building. [1:29:08, 1:29:13]: in some of the meeting rooms and and maybe even theater and and ballroom and so forth. And so [1:29:14, 1:29:15]: Again this this [1:29:16, 1:29:22]: This discussion is necessary in order to get us to that place. Now, one thing that Heather did mention, of course, was [1:29:22, 1:29:29]: In the overall construction cost, there we placed in certain contingencies, soft cost furnishings. [1:29:29, 1:29:33]: Um, you know, an all in we're looking to try to get an all-in figure here. [1:29:34, 1:29:39]: For what it would take to actually um build, construct, furnish. [1:29:39, 1:29:43]: uh everything for the cultural arts center and again [1:29:43, 1:29:48]: You know, if the charge is to to make it fourteen million dollars, it's either [1:29:48, 1:29:56]: uh taking out some of the components or reducing uh the square footages overall for the building that would need to be done. [1:29:59, 1:30:13]: Okay, Mr. Knight, I just want to make note be known, you probably already know this along with the council that Mr. Peterson now is joined us. So if there are any questions or thoughts, I guess concerns uh for him and his his input of thoughts, uh he's online now. Um [1:30:14, 1:30:19]: Anybody any other council member? I thought I saw Councilman Gan. I thought I saw you unmuted earlier. [1:30:20, 1:30:22]: Uh so [1:30:22, 1:30:26]: Well no my I got booted out and I came back in. [1:30:26, 1:30:28]: Okay, all right. [1:30:28, 1:30:29]: No problem. [1:30:30, 1:30:32]: Anybody else? Any other thoughts, uh council members? [1:30:33, 1:30:34]: Lots of concerns. [1:30:35, 1:30:38]: So Ms. Barber, go ahead, please. One of the questions. [1:30:38, 1:30:39]: It's [1:30:39, 1:30:40]: Classrooms. [1:30:42, 1:30:44]: What were those supposed to be for? [1:30:45, 1:30:47]: I know it's been mentioned a few times. [1:30:48, 1:30:49]: What was the purpose of those classrooms? [1:30:51, 1:30:54]: So yes, uh there were and I can flip back to that slide. [1:30:54, 1:30:55]: Uh there were [1:30:55, 1:30:59]: Back in two thousand nineteen, uh, there were classrooms. [1:30:59, 1:31:08]: Um there were two art classrooms, one digital media classroom, and then there was a dance kind of uh [1:31:08, 1:31:10]: dance movement yoga kind of classroom. [1:31:11, 1:31:12]: Um in [1:31:12, 1:31:18]: Those were all taken out. Uh they're in green here. And then you can see that in the current program. [1:31:18, 1:31:30]: um the twenty twenty program, there are no classrooms. So uh those were deemed as being a less priority by the council. Um so the focus was really to be kept on [1:31:30, 1:31:31]: The фітер [1:31:32, 1:31:32]: Um [1:31:32, 1:31:34]: The museum [1:31:34, 1:31:40]: um the gallery and the ballroom. There is a kind of a practice flex room. [1:31:40, 1:31:48]: um in the program and it's this square room over here that is really needed uh for the functionality of the theater. [1:31:48, 1:31:49]: Um [1:31:50, 1:31:57]: And so it has been kept in the program, but that is the only kind of flex space that could be potentially used as a classroom. [1:31:57, 1:31:58]: Okay. [1:31:59, 1:32:00]: Um [1:32:01, 1:32:04]: So I I do support [1:32:05, 1:32:06]: Reducing. [1:32:06, 1:32:07]: Um [1:32:07, 1:32:08]: The square footage. [1:32:09, 1:32:10]: Of this entire project. [1:32:11, 1:32:12]: Um [1:32:13, 1:32:17]: Also, the water feature, I can support removing that as well. [1:32:18, 1:32:19]: Um [1:32:23, 1:32:25]: So but that's all I have. [1:32:26, 1:32:29]: Okay. Anybody else? [1:32:30, 1:32:31]: Thoughts or concerns. [1:32:34, 1:32:35]: Well, Mayor. [1:32:35, 1:32:37]: Yeah, go right in this guy. Thomas was [1:32:37, 1:32:41]: I would just want um councilwoman barber to know the reason why [1:32:42, 1:32:42]: Um [1:32:43, 1:32:55]: I don't know about the additional um the square footage was to make sure that we have professional shows that we're able to bring in shows that you can actually sell tickets for. [1:32:56, 1:32:58]: Some professional shows. [1:32:58, 1:33:00]: And we needed more seating for that. [1:33:00, 1:33:04]: We also because we no longer have the Ted Strickland. [1:33:05, 1:33:08]: Um needed another place for community gathering. [1:33:09, 1:33:12]: And so we we asked for a ballroom. [1:33:12, 1:33:14]: And some of those classrooms [1:33:14, 1:33:16]: The reason why we reduce that [1:33:17, 1:33:19]: Is because we are also [1:33:20, 1:33:22]: Planning on getting a community center. [1:33:23, 1:33:23]: So [1:33:24, 1:33:26]: You know, there can be classrooms in that. [1:33:27, 1:33:29]: But um I just wanted to kind of [1:33:29, 1:33:31]: You know, let me know what the thoughts were. [1:33:32, 1:33:37]: Um and why we why we are where we are right now. Now, me personally. [1:33:38, 1:33:39]: If we are spending [1:33:39, 1:33:40]: Um [1:33:40, 1:33:42]: Money on something. [1:33:42, 1:33:47]: I don't want us to just reduce things just to make it fit. I feel like [1:33:48, 1:33:52]: We we have this amphitheater that to me is best in show in Georgia. [1:33:53, 1:33:55]: And we would shortchange ourselves. [1:33:56, 1:34:04]: By you know, doing certain things. I think we need to think about, you know, go back not necessarily to the drawing board. [1:34:04, 1:34:16]: But look at our financials, look at our finances, look at other funding opportunities, um, and see what can be done to make sure that we have a a a nice theater. [1:34:19, 1:34:22]: Okay. Thank you. Councilman uh Councilman Thomas, go ahead, sir. [1:34:23, 1:34:30]: Yeah, uh I I'm going to uh concur with those sentiments, Mrs. Gantt. I wanted to ask Mrs. Hubble uh incrementally. [1:34:31, 1:34:32]: If we reduced [1:34:33, 1:34:37]: uh say the theater and the ballroom [1:34:37, 1:34:42]: So it you know, if you start at uh fifty increments. [1:34:42, 1:34:44]: How how [1:34:45, 1:34:48]: How does that reduction calculate uh financially? [1:34:49, 1:34:53]: Um we we all know with with demural, I think it's [1:34:53, 1:34:54]: Mr. Nine is about [1:34:54, 1:34:55]: To aid it. [1:34:56, 1:35:04]: Uh we we get 300 in there uh all the time. And it you know, y'all know that the African American Heritage Celebration. [1:35:04, 1:35:06]: No, we were always um [1:35:06, 1:35:11]: You know, just I mean, folk just coming out of the workwork with that and that just one activity. [1:35:12, 1:35:15]: So when we're looking at revenues. [1:35:15, 1:35:17]: Um I'm I'm foreseeing [1:35:18, 1:35:20]: The uh the ballroom [1:35:20, 1:35:24]: in a a hot potato where you're gonna have [1:35:25, 1:35:30]: folks coming out of the woodwork trying to um rent that space. [1:35:30, 1:35:32]: Um so I see [1:35:33, 1:35:38]: you know, revenue coming back in and as Mrs. Gantt alluded to for the theater. [1:35:39, 1:35:42]: You know, there is no cultural. [1:35:42, 1:35:47]: type of activities that I know of. I I haven't heard anyone talk about [1:35:47, 1:35:51]: Going over to uh Clayton County or De Cab County. [1:35:52, 1:35:53]: Фо театр. [1:35:53, 1:35:54]: Um [1:35:55, 1:36:02]: I know we had the uh Academy Theater that was up in Hayville and I attended some of those and and uh it it [1:36:02, 1:36:08]: It it sold out pretty well. It w it was a small venue, but we're talking about [1:36:08, 1:36:10]: Bring in um [1:36:11, 1:36:13]: A total total new [1:36:14, 1:36:17]: um entity here uh in Stockbridge for us [1:36:18, 1:36:24]: uh the enrichments, you know, the the cultural activities and and and remember now. [1:36:24, 1:36:28]: Um when we start talking about youth development. [1:36:28, 1:36:44]: You know, we schools, uh, churches, nonprofits, um, all of those community uh engagement would just would just gather, would you know, this would just be a a magnet for all of those kind of activities. So [1:36:44, 1:36:47]: Um going back to Mrs. Gantt as far as let's [1:36:47, 1:36:50]: Trying to identify other funding sources. [1:36:51, 1:37:02]: Uh I I I I think that's where we probably need to try to go. I know it's hard. I know we have pretty much exhausted all of that already, but I just don't want us to lose sight of what this [1:37:02, 1:37:05]: А фасиліті рилі оферс. [1:37:05, 1:37:12]: not only did the Stockbridge community, but surrounding uh communities and cities. [1:37:12, 1:37:15]: Because we know at one point how the mirror manders [1:37:16, 1:37:18]: Always that that that [1:37:18, 1:37:21]: a facility that folks just wanted to rent it. [1:37:21, 1:37:26]: But now we you know, we it it it it lost some of its um glamour, if you will. [1:37:26, 1:37:30]: But this being a new facility, I just foresee folk would [1:37:30, 1:37:34]: We'll just be, you know, breaking our doors now to be able to rent this facility. [1:37:35, 1:37:38]: Especially the uh the the ballroom and [1:37:38, 1:37:41]: I can really see folks attending uh theater productions. [1:37:43, 1:37:46]: Right, sir. Anybody else? [1:37:46, 1:37:54]: Well, uh Mayor, i i if I may, I I wanted the reason I asked about Mr. Peterson is when I met with him uh recently. [1:37:54, 1:37:58]: We talked about um economic engines. [1:37:59, 1:38:02]: and uh cultural arts and if any of you are familiar with [1:38:03, 1:38:05]: The trend is this um [1:38:05, 1:38:19]: It's going nationwide, you know, that is a correlation between the arts and economic development. And I wanted um uh Mr. Peterson sort of to to speak on that because that sort of was a conversation that he and I had. [1:38:21, 1:38:22]: Uh Mr. Peterson, sir. There you go. [1:38:23, 1:38:42]: Can y'all see me and hear me now? Yes, sir. Go right in. All right. Great. I was I was listening on on Facebook Live. Thanks. Thank you, Councilmember, Councilman Thomas. Yeah, we spoke about this uh a few weeks ago. This uh we're using arts as economic development, as an economic development tool is something we can capitalize on. Um more specifically. [1:38:43, 1:38:44]: Uh Main Street. [1:38:44, 1:39:00]: as well and this falls in line right in line with the amphitheater. We can have um people rent this facility out. We can also have companies come in to to put on plays and this is just another tourism tool. So um I think it's a great project. [1:39:00, 1:39:07]: Um but I'll I'll sidetrack for a minute once we get the amphitheater up and and this and this going up. [1:39:07, 1:39:09]: Oh, we need some connectivity. [1:39:09, 1:39:19]: Um with these coming up, we're trying to attract restaurants to the Main Street area, our our downtown area. What we want is uh we want people. [1:39:20, 1:39:26]: to come to Stockbridge before a concert or before an event at the Cultural Arts Center. We want them to stay. [1:39:27, 1:39:28]: Uh go to that event. [1:39:28, 1:39:46]: um get something to eat after the event if they have it before the event. So we we want that downtown area to be an all-day attraction. Uh I love what I heard about the splash the splash pad uh with the amphitheater, but um arts as an economic development uh tool is [1:39:46, 1:39:55]: Is um something council member Thomas and I spoke about a few weeks ago and it and we're we're going in the right direction with this project and all of them because they're [1:39:55, 1:40:00]: They they all follow that that theme. We just need to work on the the connectivity aspect of it. [1:40:00, 1:40:01]: Um [1:40:01, 1:40:03]: And um I I think we are. [1:40:06, 1:40:26]: And thank you, thank you, Mr. Peterson. If I may just continue that train of thought, you know, we're looking at two anchors here, you know, the amphitheater on one end, the cultural arts on the other end, and all of this is in is is in in in walking distance. So we're talking about uh magnets that's going to spur. [1:40:25, 1:40:40]: development um on ML King, on uh Burke Street, uh across the street from the um Culture Arts on North Henry. So you're talking about something that's gonna spur [1:40:40, 1:40:48]: Growth, if you will. So we definitely need to be able to uh look at the cultural arts with a wide lens. [1:40:49, 1:40:51]: To see how this is going to spur. [1:40:52, 1:41:12]: uh our development because if we know when we talked about the aquatic center uh being located in that particular area, we we already know uh that that the aquatic center is going to be a magnet for all types of development. So and this is how we have to look at uh these these uh facilities. [1:41:12, 1:41:12]: Yeah. [1:41:13, 1:41:18]: Thank you, Mayor. Yield back to other uh councils comments. Okay, appreciate it. Thank you. [1:41:18, 1:41:20]: Uh Mayor Potem, Alexander, go ahead, sir. [1:41:20, 1:41:27]: Yes, sir. I think uh all of us are saying pretty much the same thing. We want quality. We don't want to sacrifice on the quality. [1:41:27, 1:41:28]: So I think um [1:41:29, 1:41:30]: I would make a suggestion that [1:41:31, 1:41:34]: uh TSW would go would uh bring us back. [1:41:34, 1:41:37]: Uh some renderings of a building. [1:41:37, 1:41:42]: Uh very similar to what we see uh with reduced [1:41:42, 1:41:55]: uh cost based on the square footage uh of the building, but not sacrificing the key elements that we see uh in this rendering and reduce the costs as much as they can. [1:41:55, 1:42:04]: It might not make it all the way down to 14 million, but at the same time, bring us back something similar to what we see uh in the renderings with some of the components. [1:42:05, 1:42:08]: Бунафиси [1:42:09, 1:42:12]: vision of what has been presented here. [1:42:13, 1:42:33]: May I suggest then that if that's the case, uh do we need to go back to all the things that she mentioned and get a consensus on all those items that you yeah, this I right. These two yeah, two slides like this that you you want certain things gone, certain things you don't want gone. So that help her in redesigning this and how small, how much short uh I guess if you're reducing the [1:42:33, 1:42:43]: the the the actual square footage, how how um how how much is that you need to take off? You still want to keep a theater, but how do you how do you uh do that and what do you cut back? So [1:42:44, 1:42:50]: I was just wondering whether or not we need to get it somewhat of consensus with these uh these items in front of us, if we were yay or nay with that or not. [1:42:51, 1:42:55]: I think it would be I think it would be helpful if we could just that's what I'm saying, if they [1:42:55, 1:42:57]: came back and showed us some pictures of what [1:42:57, 1:43:05]: removing these items look like, then that would be very helpful. But again, you know, we gotta make some of the tough choices. [1:43:05, 1:43:20]: Right, but I think all these items, I don't think there's a consensus for all these items to be gone. That's what I'm getting at as well. I mean uh just to make sure that she's she we lead her around the right direction. I think some items on here that you all as a collective group will want to keep still. [1:43:20, 1:43:22]: That's what I thought. Right. [1:43:23, 1:43:24]: So [1:43:24, 1:43:34]: So in in reference to uh well, uh Heather, if you don't mind, um so we got uh you got uh A one and A two, so [1:43:34, 1:43:37]: Um mayor, if you don't mind. Yeah, go ahead, sir. [1:43:38, 1:43:44]: Well well, Mayor, she's she's already given us a list of everything it would be to reduce. [1:43:45, 1:43:45]: The cause. [1:43:46, 1:43:48]: Um, and just my opinion. [1:43:49, 1:43:54]: Then give us a s uh give us something showing all those reductions that get us down to fourteen. [1:43:54, 1:43:55]: Million. [1:43:56, 1:44:02]: And then I think it'd be more advantageous for the the council to say what we want to add back because it also gives us a chance. [1:44:03, 1:44:05]: to sit back and try to figure out how we can [1:44:05, 1:44:14]: Funding on it by the time she brings it back, and we'll say, Hey, we've we've identified this funding, that funding, and now we can add this back and add that back. [1:44:15, 1:44:15]: But [1:44:16, 1:44:20]: The reducing the reducing the cost at this point hasn't changed. It won't change. [1:44:21, 1:44:41]: Well, I got it, but I guess what I'm getting at is that I've well, I think there's some items on here and maybe you know, that say like remove the gallery and museum. I uh do we have a consensus that that you want those items? It says three hundred thousand dollars, but I'm not sure if everybody's in agreement with removing the gallery and the museum itself. I wasn't sure if you're gonna go. Yeah, but mayor, but but but mayor, what I'm saying [1:44:40, 1:44:42]: What I'm saying is that the same thing is that I'm [1:44:43, 1:44:47]: At this point if we start to say, No, don't remove that, don't remove that. [1:44:47, 1:44:53]: Then before they get off this phone today, we may be past 14 million. We budgeted 14 million. [1:44:54, 1:45:00]: So let them bring us I just think it's if they could bring us something down on a reduction to fourteen million, let us then [1:45:00, 1:45:02]: Identify funding. [1:45:02, 1:45:08]: If we start to itemize what's not moving [1:45:09, 1:45:13]: gonna find ourselves on this phone going beyond the fourteen million. [1:45:15, 1:45:16]: Okay. [1:45:16, 1:45:17]: All right. [1:45:18, 1:45:30]: And if that's the case and all the things, I'm uh my my assumption is all the all the things that you see on these pages, just take all those things off and get get down to fourteen less than fourteen million or less and then bring back a product. [1:45:30, 1:45:37]: I mean that okay, Councilman Thomas, go ahead, you had your hand. I wanna ask Mrs. Hubble, w we didn't really talk about [1:45:38, 1:45:43]: Um landscaping, I don't believe, especially uh in the back. [1:45:44, 1:45:45]: Um [1:45:46, 1:45:48]: Shrubberies, plantains, greeneries. [1:45:49, 1:45:55]: Um and and those uh are any of those figures uh included in in in these numbers? [1:45:57, 1:46:06]: We've looked at hardscape, so a couple of hardscape reductions, but we can um go back and see kind of what we can reasonably pull out of the landscape. Yes. [1:46:06, 1:46:11]: Okay. And uh question for Mr. Knight. And um I know Mr. Wiggins was [1:46:11, 1:46:14]: Um going into the splash funding. [1:46:15, 1:46:19]: Um, so uh are there anything available where we can sort of [1:46:20, 1:46:21]: Um [1:46:21, 1:46:25]: subsidize uh uh any of this this cost. [1:46:25, 1:46:27]: Yeah, well, well. [1:46:27, 1:46:31]: Right. Uh you know, there may be a little bit, but r well, let me take that back. [1:46:32, 1:46:35]: Much of the splash funding was tied up in [1:46:35, 1:46:45]: the bonding that we were doing, which includes the fourteen million dollars for the Cultural Arts Center for civic projects. I think it was nine point [1:46:45, 1:46:50]: seven million dollars in splost five total for civic projects. [1:46:51, 1:46:53]: And much of that um [1:46:54, 1:46:56]: much of that, if not nearly all of it. [1:46:57, 1:47:01]: was designed I think we left a little bit, but was designed for the [1:47:02, 1:47:04]: pay back bonds on the um [1:47:04, 1:47:07]: Amphitheater and and the other items. [1:47:07, 1:47:08]: And so [1:47:08, 1:47:13]: You know, Splash five, you know, has pretty well been committed in the civic project area. [1:47:14, 1:47:21]: Um, you know, there could be some couple of other options if there's an in increase that we may anticipate in terms of [1:47:22, 1:47:27]: Uh fund balance for this year, uh, as we talked about on Monday, or I'm sorry, Wednesday. [1:47:28, 1:47:41]: and you know using some of those funds for capital projects. There probably may be a little bit of an opportunity as well in SWAST5 in terms of parks, parks and recreation. There may be a couple of things we can do there. [1:47:41, 1:47:51]: and supplementing um in those areas. Um, but you know, of course the ultimate determination is, you know, what the council wants to see. [1:47:52, 1:47:56]: Um with respect to the overall vision for the Cultural Arts Center. And I and I hear clearly that [1:47:57, 1:48:00]: You wanna make sure that this is a top notch building. [1:48:00, 1:48:01]: Meet your vision. [1:48:02, 1:48:06]: Um and you know, we're charged with bringing something back that may [1:48:06, 1:48:07]: Be a smaller footprint. [1:48:08, 1:48:13]: but still incorporates the vast majority of the components that have already been determined. [1:48:13, 1:48:17]: as being appropriate and needed in the cultural arts center. That's what I'm hearing. [1:48:18, 1:48:22]: Let me ask a hypothetical if I may, Mayor. Um [1:48:24, 1:48:26]: In our um [1:48:27, 1:48:29]: Твоті твенті чу. [1:48:29, 1:48:30]: Budget. [1:48:32, 1:48:32]: If [1:48:33, 1:48:37]: If that was a reduction or if that was a cut. [1:48:38, 1:48:41]: А на серпс осей один мільй. [1:48:41, 1:48:42]: Um [1:48:42, 1:48:44]: In that budget. [1:48:44, 1:48:46]: How would that [1:48:46, 1:48:49]: Fall into the calculation of [1:48:49, 1:48:51]: Everything that we're talking about here today. [1:48:53, 1:48:56]: And and as it relates to um [1:48:57, 1:48:57]: Uh [1:48:57, 1:49:05]: meeting the um binding payment, but just because you know what Mrs. Gantt sort of talked about other sources. [1:49:05, 1:49:09]: And I know, you know, last year when we talked about the budget. [1:49:09, 1:49:11]: You know, there were some [1:49:12, 1:49:23]: uh areas that we could reduce. And I personally I saw at least a million dollars myself. Now we didn't act on it, but uh I saw that uh myself. [1:49:23, 1:49:26]: And and things that I consider were just sort of just uh [1:49:26, 1:49:28]: uh waste but um [1:49:29, 1:49:37]: So I'm just sort of sort of trying to look, I'm trying to turn over some rocks here to try to see where uh some other fund is may may be able to come from. [1:49:40, 1:49:41]: All right. [1:49:42, 1:49:47]: Councilwoman uh Barber, I believe you had you you had a comment did you want to make earlier? [1:49:52, 1:49:54]: Yes, okay. So um [1:49:55, 1:50:00]: If we are to go through this list, um starting with number one A or number [1:50:01, 1:50:02]: Uh one B. [1:50:02, 1:50:05]: I don't want to completely remove the entry hood. [1:50:05, 1:50:06]: No. [1:50:08, 1:50:11]: I'd say reduce the depth of the entry hood. [1:50:11, 1:50:15]: Um and as far as number two A or two B. [1:50:17, 1:50:17]: Uh [1:50:19, 1:50:22]: I would say change the exterior skin. [1:50:22, 1:50:24]: of the building from brick to stucco. [1:50:25, 1:50:26]: But not the complete. [1:50:27, 1:50:27]: Building. [1:50:29, 1:50:29]: Um [1:50:30, 1:50:31]: Number three. [1:50:31, 1:50:32]: Um [1:50:34, 1:50:38]: I guess I I don't know exactly what a water table seal is. [1:50:38, 1:50:40]: If I could see a picture of it, then [1:50:41, 1:50:42]: Um maybe. [1:50:43, 1:50:49]: That's something we might want to keep, but I don't know what that is and what the purpose is. [1:50:49, 1:50:55]: Number four, remove the double height space at the galler gallery and museum. [1:50:56, 1:50:56]: Um [1:50:59, 1:51:01]: I kind of like that. [1:51:02, 1:51:03]: Pacher. [1:51:03, 1:51:04]: Um [1:51:04, 1:51:08]: But I want to keep the gallery and museum. [1:51:08, 1:51:10]: Even if we have to reduce [1:51:10, 1:51:12]: Um the size of it. [1:51:15, 1:51:17]: Um, I just don't want us to go. [1:51:18, 1:51:20]: over budgeted with this. [1:51:21, 1:51:23]: As we saw with the amphitheater. [1:51:23, 1:51:24]: Yes. [1:51:24, 1:51:25]: As much as we can. [1:51:26, 1:51:27]: Keep costs at a minimum. [1:51:28, 1:51:29]: I'm fine with it. [1:51:30, 1:51:30]: Yeah. [1:51:32, 1:51:52]: All right, but that's uh one council's thought process. Wasn't sure what the rest of the council thinks about those ideas on in reference to this reduction piece. That's what I was trying to get at before, whether or not uh we need to kind of go down that and get a consensus so we get an idea but uh of how to direct uh Hut Heather on doing this besides making a smaller uh smaller building. [1:51:52, 1:51:55]: and come back with smaller building there as well. But anyway. [1:51:56, 1:52:11]: Is there another page to this? Yes, there is a there's a second page. Well if I if I could respond to this page before you move, uh yes sir, go ahead, please. I think that's the question that you was asking. I was sir. Go ahead. [1:52:11, 1:52:26]: I think Mrs. Hubbard did indicate what the uh table seal was and I can sort of see it now on this rendering. So I'm in agreement with uh removing that. Uh but let me just say the the the gallery and the museum. [1:52:26, 1:52:31]: Uh, when you talking about uh what's going to drive folks [1:52:31, 1:52:33]: Ту десь фесиліті. [1:52:34, 1:52:37]: Those are two entities that there's definitely [1:52:37, 1:52:41]: It's going to drive and when we start talking tourism [1:52:41, 1:52:43]: When we start, you know. [1:52:43, 1:52:47]: uh propping up, you know, uh ML King Sr. [1:52:47, 1:53:07]: Um, you know, the these are going to be driving forces right here. So I just want to just throw that out. Uh, but I'm going to agree with some of the things that um uh councilwoman barber uh sort of mentioned. Uh and the table seal is one, the water feature would be one. Uh I do like the fact of the [1:53:07, 1:53:27]: uh the entryhood, I think that actually that attraction that actually makes makes this building. Um councilman Councilman uh Thomas, uh when you say entryhood you're talking about you want to reduce half of it or of course No no no I I would like it if that if that is the structure that I'm seeing right now that's on the front or the exterior [1:53:27, 1:53:28]: of this building. [1:53:29, 1:53:30]: Is that correct, Mr. Tuppel? [1:53:31, 1:53:32]: That's correct. [1:53:32, 1:53:35]: Okay. I mean that's that's the attraction that sort of [1:53:36, 1:53:38]: Just rhyme by looking at that. I mean, you know. [1:53:38, 1:53:43]: We are we are visionary and and and the public are visionary, so we sort of go on what we see. [1:53:44, 1:53:48]: Uh but I think that we could on the exterior, even though [1:53:49, 1:53:56]: Coming in, entering this facility from the Berk Street side, which is considered the back side. [1:53:57, 1:54:00]: Um, I I do think that we may can [1:54:00, 1:54:02]: uh reduce um [1:54:03, 1:54:04]: The look [1:54:04, 1:54:14]: on the back side, I think we probably can reduce some of the uh the landscaping and some of the shrubbery. We do have a public works department that actually could [1:54:14, 1:54:18]: could actually do some of this. You know, we do have um [1:54:18, 1:54:21]: uh a landscaping company that that could sort of [1:54:22, 1:54:28]: fill in in in some of these areas. And and some of this could be done even at a at a later time as far as uh planning. [1:54:29, 1:54:30]: And landscaping. [1:54:30, 1:54:34]: But I just think the uh the hardcore of the building itself. [1:54:35, 1:54:38]: Um and we can try to keep as much as we can, but [1:54:39, 1:54:55]: I you know, I do have an issue with uh diminishing the capacity of the theater and the ballroom, but if you know, if we have to do that, we just have to do that. But I just think that, you know, when we cut those, we also cut in revenue. I I just want to sort of throw that out. But [1:54:55, 1:54:58]: Um that's out of my my my two cents for for now. [1:54:59, 1:55:05]: Any uh uh comments about this slide, counsel. Any further comments at all before we move on? Yeah, go right in, sir. [1:55:05, 1:55:13]: I I agree with those assessments. Uh if you take away the hood on the building, you take away the building. We we can't do that. [1:55:13, 1:55:16]: And then again as was stated the [1:55:16, 1:55:21]: The uh back of the building may be stucco, but that still gives us the same look. [1:55:21, 1:55:23]: Uh which is up front. [1:55:24, 1:55:25]: And then uh [1:55:25, 1:55:28]: The double height, I certainly like that. [1:55:28, 1:55:30]: Uh and then again just to [1:55:30, 1:55:38]: uh the reduced size. I think again we would look for some additional fund. I would rather spend more money than to sacrifice the project. I just [1:55:38, 1:55:40]: In i in in cutting. [1:55:40, 1:55:44]: Maybe we don't get all like I said, I don't think we might be able to get all the way down. [1:55:44, 1:55:49]: to fourteen. So we may have to increase the budget uh somewhat, but I would rather do that. [1:55:49, 1:55:53]: Than to sacrifice the key elements on the build. [1:55:55, 1:55:58]: Okay, thank you. Any other comments about this particular slide? [1:55:59, 1:56:02]: And if not, go go could you go to the next slide, please, Heather? [1:56:04, 1:56:16]: Okay, what about this one? Thoughts about this slide and and what do you think you can you'd be live you'd like to reduce, follow follow those guidelines. What what uh you think you can uh help out and reduce the price. [1:56:18, 1:56:22]: Mayor. Yeah, yeah, go ahead. Um Councilman Gantt, go ahead, please. Did I heard you? [1:56:22, 1:56:28]: That was not me. Well that was me. And that's what I was going to ask Mayor. Is if I if if um [1:56:28, 1:56:30]: Councilwoman Gantt or Blount. [1:56:31, 1:56:35]: We're going to chime in on the keeps and the removes from page one. [1:56:36, 1:56:42]: All right. I think they already did, I thought, but maybe not. Go ahead if you need to add something about this this particular page. [1:56:43, 1:56:43]: No. [1:56:45, 1:56:46]: Okay. [1:56:47, 1:56:52]: Okay, let's go. No, uh look for me, uh like I said before Mary's it's premature to act [1:56:52, 1:56:57]: to add uh what we want to keep or want because we've already said a budget. [1:56:57, 1:57:01]: And it makes to me it makes no sense to say what we want to keep. [1:57:02, 1:57:07]: Because we know the reductions that already been laid forth is what's gonna bring it below fourteen million. [1:57:08, 1:57:09]: So I mean [1:57:09, 1:57:10]: What's the purpose of saying, Hey? [1:57:11, 1:57:19]: Go ahead and give me go ahead and give me uh a few more thousand dollars back, uh a few hundred thousand dollars back on it right now, whatever. I think that's premature to say that now. [1:57:19, 1:57:20]: Right. [1:57:21, 1:57:24]: All right, I understand. Next next slide, please. Okay. [1:57:25, 1:57:30]: Thoughts and concerns here. Mayor. Yes, go right here, Mr. Thomas. I'm a castle. [1:57:31, 1:57:35]: I I I'm in favor of of moving the the elevator for sure. [1:57:36, 1:57:44]: Um, you know, we we we can walk up some some some stairs if if we have to. Uh I'm not sure about the the the balcony. [1:57:44, 1:57:45]: Um [1:57:46, 1:57:48]: I think we can uh delete the water feature. [1:57:50, 1:57:50]: Um [1:57:51, 1:57:55]: I know uh Mayor Pro Tem Alexander love uh [1:57:55, 1:57:56]: Pavers [1:57:56, 1:58:01]: Um I don't know how the concrete sidewalk will look. Um [1:58:02, 1:58:06]: Um, you know, maybe even you know, reducing some of the windows even [1:58:07, 1:58:08]: Um [1:58:08, 1:58:15]: I don't I'm not sure what reduced finishes, I'm not sure what that is. I know it's 250,000 on the right end. [1:58:16, 1:58:17]: Um [1:58:17, 1:58:31]: But you know, that's that's that's some of my take. But I I I'm in agreement with with Mayor Pro Tem. We're talking about getting this down uh to to fourteen. I know I think uh Mrs. Hubble said that we had to trim [1:58:32, 1:58:35]: Was it six million or three million that we needed to trim? [1:58:36, 1:58:37]: We need to trim about six million. [1:58:38, 1:58:52]: Okay. Um so these are imprecise calculations. So based on this feedback, we'll take the building and reduce it and then we're gonna reprice it. Uh and see it's it's an exercise of getting it to within that. [1:58:52, 1:58:53]: Legend. [1:58:53, 1:58:57]: So ev even if we uh concretely sort of [1:58:57, 1:59:07]: software we could actually, you know, reduce three million and then look for some other sources. Uh I I'm all in favor of that. Um [1:59:07, 1:59:23]: I I I I think we're gonna have to, you know, continue to work, but uh I I just think there are some fundings uh out there, funding sources is out there. I think we just gonna have to work a little harder to to try to make this happen because I think in the long run. [1:59:23, 1:59:28]: Uh I think we'll be able to realize the benefits of [1:59:29, 1:59:41]: uh this entity being in the city of Starkman when when all of the attractions start coming toward this this building uh as a magnet, I think we're going to realize [1:59:41, 1:59:43]: Uh is worth [1:59:43, 1:59:44]: Um [1:59:44, 1:59:47]: financially and and and otherwise so [1:59:48, 1:59:51]: Um, you know, we we have our work cut out for us, but [1:59:51, 2:00:04]: Uh I just say let's keep let's keep digging and look for some funding source, see where we can um, you know, find some other funding. But I think legitimately we may be able to trim two to three million off that six for sure. [2:00:05, 2:00:22]: Councilman Thomas, I want to mention this. You talk about getting rid of the uh the elevator. I guess my concern is we need to probably have the building somewhat handicapped accessible. So if if if if we take out an elevator, how do you get people Well that's I I didn't I didn't think of that, but you're correct. You're correct. [2:00:22, 2:00:26]: If if I can respond to that, um let me show you that piece. [2:00:27, 2:00:27]: So [2:00:28, 2:00:28]: Um [2:00:30, 2:00:33]: Uh we do have a commercial elevator. [2:00:34, 2:00:35]: Okay. [2:00:36, 2:00:36]: Um [2:00:37, 2:00:44]: It is right here in the in the project. Uh so that is your kind of ADA accessibility to the second floor. [2:00:44, 2:00:45]: Um [2:00:45, 2:00:47]: For the balcony itself. [2:00:48, 2:00:55]: Um, you actually have to have ADA access to that balcony. So there is a small, you'll see the small blue elevator right here. [2:00:55, 2:01:08]: Uh it's a lighter grade elevator. Uh those have been acceptable for kind of ADA access just to this balcony. So those two things go together, the balcony and that elevator uh in that one item. [2:01:09, 2:01:11]: So it'd be removing both of those. [2:01:11, 2:01:15]: Well let me ask what what's what's the seating numbers uh in the balcony? [2:01:16, 2:01:22]: Sure, there's eighty seats currently in the balcony. So you'd be reducing the theater down to um [2:01:23, 2:01:24]: Two hundred and forty one. [2:01:25, 2:01:27]: All right. Yeah. All right. Thank you. [2:01:28, 2:01:38]: Okay, so make sure I understand if we if we take out the if we take out this elevator, you're talking about those two elevat I thought you said okay, surface elevator r would remain, correct? [2:01:39, 2:01:42]: And then this other elevator that's off the balcony. [2:01:42, 2:01:57]: Would also remain or not? Make sure I understand. So the in that line item, what is being removed is this balcony and this elevator that serves the balcony. So the the commercial elevator that is for the rest of the building would stay. [2:01:57, 2:02:00]: Okay, got it now. Okay, understand. Appreciate it. Thank you. [2:02:01, 2:02:03]: Yeah, could you go back to the previous slide, please? [2:02:03, 2:02:03]: Mm. [2:02:05, 2:02:08]: There we there we go. Okay. Any other comments on this slide, Council? [2:02:09, 2:02:11]: Uh Ms uh Mr Mayor. Yeah, go ahead, sir. [2:02:11, 2:02:20]: Mr. Knight currently Henry County is looking at C D B G right now. So I had a presentation. What what is what is um [2:02:20, 2:02:23]: The city is entitled to for this present cycle. [2:02:24, 2:02:29]: Uh well, I think it's a couple of hundred thousand dollars, maybe a little bit more. [2:02:29, 2:02:32]: That we're entitled to in this ki cycle. I I I [2:02:35, 2:02:36]: I think honestly that [2:02:37, 2:02:37]: Um [2:02:39, 2:02:43]: We can bring back a reduced square footage of the [2:02:43, 2:02:45]: Of the building itself. [2:02:45, 2:02:48]: And let the council know what that looks like. [2:02:48, 2:02:50]: And um and being determined. [2:02:51, 2:02:53]: You know what you want to uh [2:02:53, 2:02:57]: maintain or keep and then look at any additions that need to be made. [2:02:58, 2:03:01]: Um, I think that that probably is the most prudent thing to do. [2:03:02, 2:03:07]: Um in in the meantime, of course, look at uh other available funding sources, of course. [2:03:07, 2:03:08]: Um [2:03:08, 2:03:12]: You know, I think what again what I'm hearing is trying to maintain [2:03:13, 2:03:18]: the vision that you that you as council members want and and want to see for the cultural arts center. [2:03:19, 2:03:25]: And making sure that it creates the environment for economic development opportunities for people to be able to come here. [2:03:26, 2:03:30]: And the residual impacts, it's always the residual impacts. [2:03:30, 2:03:35]: of the type of building that you that you that you um ultimately construct. Residual impacts meaning. [2:03:36, 2:03:37]: The additional um [2:03:38, 2:03:41]: Investments that private sector entities will take a look at. [2:03:41, 2:03:43]: Афо, Ситті о Stockbridge. [2:03:44, 2:03:48]: What businesses that will emerge as a result of a cultural arts center being [2:03:49, 2:03:51]: And those benefits that come along. [2:03:51, 2:03:52]: Um to the city. [2:03:53, 2:03:57]: Um and then of course the the quality of life um [2:03:57, 2:04:02]: offerings that would be in the cultural arts center is as some have have mentioned that are currently not [2:04:02, 2:04:08]: provided here and and there's no there's no cost that you can affix to that in terms of how it enhances [2:04:09, 2:04:10]: A community. [2:04:10, 2:04:14]: Um obviously we're looking at these hard costs, but um you know there are other [2:04:14, 2:04:15]: Спілвер [2:04:15, 2:04:19]: Residual impacts that that can be ver very, very positive for [2:04:20, 2:04:22]: A venue suchazis and so. [2:04:22, 2:04:23]: You know, uh [2:04:24, 2:04:28]: Trying to make some reductions in terms of overall square footage and maintaining all of the [2:04:29, 2:04:33]: Um different components, I think, is what I'm hearing the council. [2:04:33, 2:04:34]: Wants to do. [2:04:35, 2:04:38]: And and so we'll we'll take a look at it take a look at doing that. [2:04:40, 2:04:44]: May Mayor, if I may, and go ahead, please. Mr. Knight can check on this. [2:04:44, 2:04:48]: I'm not sure if uh block grant funds [2:04:48, 2:04:53]: will be eligible for this bill or this location. [2:04:53, 2:04:57]: Uh, you know, as we know those funds are sort of geared for [2:04:57, 2:05:14]: uh low income uh communities but mr nine you can check on that yeah and and and a lot of infrastructure some infrastructure items that we've we've done as well but we'll we'll take a look at some available or other options funding options that might be applicable to the to this uh project [2:05:16, 2:05:22]: Okay. Uh Mayor Potem, you're unmuted. I don't know if did you need something else you need to say or No, no, I'm sorry. [2:05:22, 2:05:32]: That's quite right, quite alright. Uh anybody else? Uh any other council member comments about this? Okay, Councilman Barber, go ahead. Councilman Councilwoman Barber. I'm sorry, go ahead, please. [2:05:32, 2:05:35]: Yes, um Miss Hubber. [2:05:35, 2:05:37]: Okay, so I'm gonna try to explain this. [2:05:38, 2:05:41]: So you know, in in lieu of an elevator. [2:05:41, 2:05:44]: You know how there may be a slope. [2:05:44, 2:05:47]: That will take you to the next level. [2:05:48, 2:05:50]: Would that be more costly if it [2:05:51, 2:05:53]: Would that be more cost efficient than an elevator? [2:05:55, 2:06:07]: Um unfortunately, no. Uh it it would be a very, very, very long ramp. Um, it would take a lot of space. So elevator is the way to go. Um now one thing that we [2:06:07, 2:06:08]: Could do. [2:06:08, 2:06:11]: Is look at a scheme that is all one level. [2:06:12, 2:06:19]: Um, it would start to look like the Southwestern Arts Center that I think um a couple of the council members toured. [2:06:19, 2:06:20]: uh a while back. [2:06:21, 2:06:25]: uh where you would see actually the benefit of a two story building. [2:06:27, 2:06:30]: Uh a couple of benefits is that it's compact. [2:06:30, 2:06:33]: on the site so we can get them out of parking we need. [2:06:34, 2:06:42]: Um but it's also it hides the large space of the theater. Uh so when you go to a single story building. [2:06:42, 2:06:52]: you'll see kind of like a wrapped ribbon building and then you'll see this pop up in the background that's actually the theater itself. So if you're familiar with the with the southwestern [2:06:52, 2:06:53]: Um [2:06:53, 2:06:54]: Art Center. [2:06:54, 2:06:57]: Not. Not. Where is it? [2:06:58, 2:06:58]: No. [2:07:00, 2:07:16]: So it's uh it's southwest of Atlanta proper. Um if you Google it you can see it. Um they they basically um have kind of these strip gallery spaces around the bottom and then you see the large theater space in the background and I think they've [2:07:16, 2:07:23]: They put a stucco on it and they've done some decorating to it, but um it it's not rightly attractive. [2:07:25, 2:07:30]: But it is uh, you know, value engineered, right?'Cause you don't need that elevator. [2:07:31, 2:07:32]: Okay. [2:07:32, 2:07:33]: Thank you for that. [2:07:34, 2:07:40]: I would generally say is, you know, but uh that's not gonna make or break the project. And then I would wanna do [2:07:41, 2:07:49]: Uh do it right. I mean, this$118,000, ADA compliant. I would rather keep the elevator than go in that other direction. So [2:07:50, 2:07:55]: I I just think that's kind of where we are right now. The em if you ask me, I just would not want to do that. [2:07:57, 2:08:06]: Okay, anybody else? Councilman Thomas, you're unmuted, sir. Did you have I just want to ask Mr. Knighton, uh is there any wiggle room? Let me under underline wiggle. [2:08:07, 2:08:10]: uh room to bar against [2:08:10, 2:08:13]: uh in the uh the the sparse. [2:08:16, 2:08:28]: Um there is a component in the SPOS to bring items forward to bond projects, part of which which is part of what we're doing. Um in terms of SPLOST five. Um, you know, the [2:08:29, 2:08:39]: There there may be some room. There probably is some room, some room in splot five. I think we were, if I remember right, I think we were we were leaving a little bit. [2:08:39, 2:08:43]: Um for the civic for civic projects, but the bulk of it. [2:08:43, 2:08:51]: Um is coming out for the bond issuance. There may be, I have to remember, I have to look back, maybe a million dollars or so. [2:08:51, 2:08:55]: Something like that, um, in civic civic buildings that we kept out. [2:08:56, 2:08:57]: But um [2:08:57, 2:09:00]: You know, uh we'll we'll continue to look at [2:09:00, 2:09:04]: current um the funding sources that we have uh to be able to [2:09:05, 2:09:11]: Determine what needs to be done. I think the main thing is to try to make the reductions that council has mentioned. [2:09:11, 2:09:19]: And bring that back to you, see what that cost is. And then if there is something that um meets your consensus. [2:09:19, 2:09:25]: And you know, it may be a little bit more than fourteen million, for instance. We'll know how we need to address it at that point. [2:09:26, 2:09:31]: If it's if it's, you know, within 14 million, then we know, but if it's more than that, we'll see how much more. [2:09:31, 2:09:35]: Um, and then be able to address it from a financial standpoint. [2:09:38, 2:09:40]: Okay. Any other comments, Council? [2:09:43, 2:09:45]: Anybody else? [2:09:45, 2:10:00]: All right, Heather, I guess that is it or comments. I guess you have a good idea how to adjust this smaller building, some of those reductions and come back and uh see what we have and further discussion on this um in this aspect. [2:10:01, 2:10:04]: Anything else with your briefing, ma'am, that you need to talk about? [2:10:04, 2:10:10]: Sure. Um I do have an update to the Youth and Senior Center if you'd like to see that. Absolutely. Go ahead, please. [2:10:15, 2:10:24]: Um so in two thousand, um was asked to do a kind of quick concept of what a youth and senior center might be. Um it [2:10:24, 2:10:30]: contained a gymnasium, locker room, small office, a couple of classrooms and a community room. [2:10:31, 2:10:38]: Um I presented to uh the council and um there was a quest to add to that program uh indoor pool. [2:10:39, 2:10:40]: Aerobics. [2:10:40, 2:10:42]: uh fitness, um [2:10:42, 2:10:44]: You know, items of that sort. So [2:10:44, 2:10:46]: And we went back to the drawing room. [2:10:46, 2:10:47]: Or drawing board. [2:10:48, 2:10:53]: Oh well let me talk about this real first. So this concept that was done, we gave uh [2:10:53, 2:10:57]: Rough order of magnitude between about ten million and twenty million. [2:10:58, 2:11:01]: So I wanted to give that a small piece of [2:11:02, 2:11:05]: um information. So we did go back to the drawing board. [2:11:06, 2:11:09]: uh to kind of come up with a building that had um all of the [2:11:10, 2:11:17]: program request from the council. So in um the building increased uh in square footage and it also went two stories. So [2:11:17, 2:11:23]: just to walk you through uh what this looks like. Uh we do have a full size gymnasium still in the program. [2:11:24, 2:11:28]: We also added a swim center. Um the swimming pool is um [2:11:28, 2:11:35]: College length. I think it actually meets um Olympic standard length for short swims. [2:11:36, 2:11:44]: Um, it also has uh locker rooms that are associated to support that swim center. So the big two kind of double height uh [2:11:45, 2:11:51]: pieces of program or kind of bookended on each side of the plan. And there's a kind of a central [2:11:51, 2:12:00]: um commons area or access line um that connects these two large pieces of program and then everything starts to function around them. [2:12:01, 2:12:09]: Um so on the right side is kind of the back of the site and then the the left side of the plan um is the f the front street. [2:12:09, 2:12:10]: Access. [2:12:11, 2:12:15]: Uh so parking is around the back of the building. Um so [2:12:15, 2:12:16]: Uh [2:12:16, 2:12:20]: Folks who are uh driving will more likely come in this back set of doors. [2:12:21, 2:12:28]: There is a cafe space and lounge over to the right side, as well as kind of the office space here in purple. [2:12:28, 2:12:35]: Um there, you know, there is a cafe bar um where uh snacks and health drinks could be served. [2:12:35, 2:12:40]: Um there's also one elevator here uh kind of right after the entry. [2:12:41, 2:12:46]: Um and the front of the plan is a community room. [2:12:47, 2:12:51]: Um that can be rented out or have activities in it. [2:12:51, 2:12:55]: Um and from there you can um go up a set of stairs. [2:12:55, 2:12:57]: А то секід флор. [2:12:57, 2:12:59]: Um which does have uh your fitness room. [2:13:00, 2:13:08]: Um, over here, and there would be windows to the outside. So people on treadmills or ellipticals could see out. There's also space for weight. [2:13:09, 2:13:22]: um and other um kind of uh training devices or equipment. There are two studio spaces. Uh there's one here at the top of the plan and then one here at the bottom that could overlook uh the pool space below. [2:13:22, 2:13:24]: There's a smaller set of bathrooms. [2:13:25, 2:13:28]: Up here, as well as two classrooms that were. [2:13:28, 2:13:29]: Asked for. [2:13:29, 2:13:33]: Um there is an outside terrace space as well in this plan. [2:13:33, 2:13:40]: The thought is this is that those classrooms can open out to the space. So if you want to do some sort of outdoor yoga. [2:13:40, 2:13:51]: or class of that sort or even a meditation sort of class that could be done on kind of in one of these classrooms and then outside on the terrace as kind of functionality. And that terrace is covered. [2:13:52, 2:13:57]: Um there's also a suspended walking track that was talked about. You can see it here in yellow. [2:13:58, 2:14:10]: It is connected to this white common space so that there could be even an extended walking path that came not only around inside, but it could come out and around the stair and back. [2:14:11, 2:14:23]: Um, so square footage increased, this is sitting at um uh 58,000 square feet in total. You can see that list out here uh to the right of the page and how that all works out. [2:14:24, 2:14:25]: Um [2:14:25, 2:14:33]: I I did produce kind of three different renderings of this. Um, this plan is a little bit different from um [2:14:33, 2:14:37]: A lot of buildings, a lot of buildings hold the corners tightly. [2:14:37, 2:14:49]: this building sitting across from some single family home. So we've chosen to kind of pull the corner back away from the intersection and create, you know, kind of a a nice plaza in front. We could have [2:14:50, 2:14:57]: um community art here. It also could be functional art. Some of the training equipment looks very sculptural and beautiful. [2:14:57, 2:15:06]: Um, I'm thinking of there's a four-sided kind of seesaw component that both adults and kids like, that could be something that could be pos positioned here. [2:15:07, 2:15:12]: Um, so you see this kind of community room has been given prominence up front. Um, there can be signage. [2:15:13, 2:15:14]: uh placed on that volume. [2:15:15, 2:15:24]: Up above you see the kind of outdoor terrace that could be outdoor uh yoga and stretching and things like that uh attached to those classrooms. [2:15:25, 2:15:31]: Um there here's that kind of spine space that's accentuated on the outside and how that kind of will welcome you in. [2:15:32, 2:15:39]: And then the two large volumes of uh both the gym on the left side and the pool on the right side. [2:15:40, 2:15:44]: Um this is kind of a cont a very contemporary expression. [2:15:44, 2:15:45]: Um [2:15:45, 2:15:46]: The second [2:15:46, 2:15:51]: uh rendering softens it by kind of showing you that structure that's holding it up. [2:15:51, 2:16:01]: And then the last one kind of takes it back to a little bit more traditional aesthetic with very structure and kind of reducing that hood element. [2:16:01, 2:16:05]: Um so these are the three aesthetics uh that were um [2:16:06, 2:16:07]: Produced [2:16:08, 2:16:13]: Uh and then cost. So we have come up in square footage, square footage equals coming up in cost. [2:16:14, 2:16:21]: Uh so redoing all that cost, this now comes between about 27 million and 35 million. [2:16:22, 2:16:28]: Um there is escalation. Uh you know, if I believe this would be at least four years out in the future. [2:16:29, 2:16:29]: Uh [2:16:30, 2:16:38]: Potentially, so there is escalation built into that number, and you're kind of seeing that about two percent escalation per year for construction. [2:16:41, 2:16:41]: Okay. [2:16:43, 2:16:44]: Well, thank you very much. Um [2:16:46, 2:16:55]: And maybe I missed something here and I guess uh to Mr. Nighting or the Council, uh the budgeted amount that we agreed to for this was what? [2:16:55, 2:17:02]: We did not agree to a budgeted amount for this uh facility. This is something that the council charged us to take a look at. [2:17:03, 2:17:08]: This is just the next iteration of that. I think that this is something um that um [2:17:09, 2:17:10]: We hold [2:17:10, 2:17:16]: Um and know that uh it's out there, it's been discussed and something that we can [2:17:16, 2:17:18]: Address more definitively. [2:17:19, 2:17:23]: Um as the other civic projects uh unfold and uh are completed. [2:17:24, 2:17:28]: Um that's my thought. Obviously we follow the council's direction. [2:17:28, 2:17:45]: But when we were charged to take a look at this, this is what was first developed and then the second iteration of it. And now we're looking at what would be, I guess, the third iteration or understanding of what that could look like in the future. [2:17:46, 2:17:50]: Okay. Food with thought I guess to the council would be uh [2:17:50, 2:18:10]: Youth and senior center, do we still want a pool here, even though we know that there is going to be a pool that's going to be at the more southern part of Stockbridge? I mean some distance obviously from this immediate location. That's just kind of curiosity question, actually. It's always good to be self-contained, but uh just wondering what your thoughts may be. Anyone on [2:18:10, 2:18:11]: Yeah. [2:18:14, 2:18:17]: Anybody else? Any thoughts at all about the project this particular project? [2:18:21, 2:18:28]: Yes, sir. Uh all right, please. And turn uh obviously this was the wish list of everything that we wanted. [2:18:29, 2:18:37]: Uh to see in these in this element. Uh the community is deserving of a project like this. I'm not sure whether or not uh [2:18:37, 2:18:43]: Again, that budgetary number is i is ri wow. It's uh near thirty million dollars. [2:18:43, 2:18:45]: For the facility. [2:18:45, 2:18:49]: You know, maybe uh there's some uh partners out there who might be willing to. [2:18:50, 2:18:52]: uh come to the county or enter the county. [2:18:53, 2:18:55]: And those are the discussions that we might be able to have. [2:18:56, 2:18:57]: Uh down the line. [2:18:57, 2:19:05]: But I I do think it's worthwhile to have two pools uh in certain in the city, not just depending upon one. [2:19:05, 2:19:08]: But uh the size and scope of the project uh [2:19:08, 2:19:13]: Obviously this is again a dream wish list of what we were like in the project. [2:19:13, 2:19:15]: But in the end uh we [2:19:15, 2:19:17]: Have to uh know what we can actually afford. [2:19:18, 2:19:20]: budgetary wise. So [2:19:20, 2:19:27]: Uh maybe that's again, maybe around around fourteen to twenty instead of thir uh instead of thirty million. [2:19:27, 2:19:29]: Because when we do the project. [2:19:29, 2:19:32]: Uh, we want to do it right, and we do understand. [2:19:32, 2:19:35]: Uh, this is going to be a little ways out, so it might be [2:19:36, 2:19:37]: Uh possibly. [2:19:37, 2:19:40]: uh financed on the next flocks so [2:19:40, 2:19:41]: If you have um [2:19:42, 2:19:44]: Unable to do that on the next flask. [2:19:45, 2:19:53]: Uh it uh fifteen or twenty million dollars is certainly not out of the question, but the financing would be the be the key element. But in the end, [2:19:54, 2:19:59]: the community is deserving of this project. It's just whether or not uh how we would be able to pay for it. [2:20:02, 2:20:06]: Councilman Thomas Gray, please. I I I do just want to add that [2:20:07, 2:20:10]: This facility and this neighborhood. [2:20:10, 2:20:15]: uh would be no doubt eligible for those block grant fund. [2:20:16, 2:20:19]: So Mr. Nine, I I think we probably need to [2:20:19, 2:20:23]: uh start now looking into that and I don't know what um [2:20:24, 2:20:25]: Intervals [2:20:25, 2:20:37]: uh or you know yearly uh or you know that we can actually apply for those funds. But uh without a doubt, this this community will be eligible for those block grant funds. [2:20:40, 2:20:42]: Any other council members comments? [2:20:43, 2:20:44]: Questions, concerns at all. [2:20:46, 2:20:48]: Council Councilwoman Barber, go ahead, please. [2:20:49, 2:20:53]: So yeah, I do support a youth and senior center. [2:20:53, 2:20:54]: Um [2:20:54, 2:21:00]: And Mayor Pro Tem did mention about partnerships. I think that will be important for us. [2:21:00, 2:21:01]: Um [2:21:01, 2:21:07]: And I'm glad Councilman Thomas mentioned about the CDBG eligibility. [2:21:08, 2:21:10]: to help fund this. So [2:21:12, 2:21:14]: Yeah. Thank you. All right. [2:21:15, 2:21:16]: Anybody else? [2:21:17, 2:21:19]: Yeah, Mayor. We've got right here, Catherine Blood. [2:21:20, 2:21:40]: Yeah, I I think that um and I, you know, I I definitely concur with quite a bit that's been said. I think that once we get this amphitheater up and going and we really bring some recognition to the city of Stockbridge and people come and start to visit and see the put so much potential and so much uh vibrancy in in in the community that they w wanna [2:21:40, 2:21:55]: to come and invest. And I think the anchor to all of this would be the uh well once we get this amp amphitheater up, uh for those people come in and invest, then it would definitely make our uh economic development director job a lot easier. Um but I think that those would [2:21:56, 2:21:59]: That would bring investors into the city. So I think that [2:21:59, 2:22:01]: You know, um [2:22:02, 2:22:03]: Time [2:22:03, 2:22:12]: Time for the city is gonna tell the tale on uh future growth when it comes to funding and all of these things. And I and I commend the council for [2:22:12, 2:22:31]: uh looking at how we would go about doing these things because if we could do them right now I'm pretty sure we all would uh go ahead and jump on those uh opportunities and and just make uh Stockbridge a more livable and fun place to live for our citizens. But I think that we we we all recognize that we have to identify [2:22:31, 2:22:38]: uh the fund is to make all of this stuff uh that we want for the city and the city needs and that would enhance the city come to fruition. So [2:22:39, 2:22:40]: Um, that's my two cents. [2:22:42, 2:22:44]: Appreciate it. Good. Anybody else? [2:22:45, 2:22:55]: Alrighty. See nothing else. Okay. Well Heather, thank you for the brief. Um anything else you need to add? Okay, that's the anything else you need to add. [2:22:56, 2:22:59]: Thank uh just thank you for your time this morning. [2:22:59, 2:23:02]: Um and I look forward to continue to working with you. [2:23:02, 2:23:07]: Good deal. Appreciate it. [2:23:08, 2:23:09]: Uh to Hitler while we're looking. [2:23:10, 2:23:12]: This is this modern look. [2:23:12, 2:23:17]: With the with the short setback is exactly what we implemented on the highway one thirty eight. [2:23:18, 2:23:20]: uh overlay. And that was something that we wanted to [2:23:21, 2:23:23]: To move forward uh with is making sure that [2:23:24, 2:23:27]: Uh, this is something that we gave it a more modern and [2:23:27, 2:23:28]: City Field with the setbacks. [2:23:29, 2:23:31]: Well, the parking was in the rear. [2:23:31, 2:23:33]: uh of the building. So this is in line with [2:23:34, 2:23:37]: uh what we want to do with uh most projects coming forward. [2:23:40, 2:23:41]: All right. Sounds good. [2:23:41, 2:23:42]: Right. [2:23:42, 2:23:47]: All right, thank you, Heather, for your time. Appreciate it. And I know we'll continue to work together to get these things done. [2:23:47, 2:23:50]: Thank you. Take care of yourself now. Bye bye. [2:23:51, 2:24:08]: Mr. Knighton, uh we're behind schedule, but I know you have a T C Plus uh discussion. Well, let me let me do this and I may offer this to the council. I think the information on T S Plus I could probably send to the Council uh via email. I know that um there are a couple of things that uh probably need some attention. [2:24:08, 2:24:13]: um in executive uh session. There's actually one other item I need to let the council know about. [2:24:14, 2:24:16]: It should only take a few minutes in executive session, but [2:24:17, 2:24:17]: Um [2:24:18, 2:24:23]: Um I'm I'm willing to forego that given the time and I believe some time constraints that may be present. [2:24:23, 2:24:27]: Um so uh I can I could probably communicate that via [2:24:27, 2:24:34]: um via email. There is a a joint meeting of the cities and counties on April 6th, I believe it is. April, no, I'm sorry, April 15th. [2:24:35, 2:24:37]: April fifteenth. That's the standard [2:24:38, 2:24:38]: Call. [2:24:39, 2:24:45]: In other words, that uh in order for a T spas to go forward or spas to go forward, the county has to make that call or have this joint meeting. [2:24:46, 2:24:52]: Uh and then subsequent to that, there'll be conversations with the cities and counties about an ultimate project list. [2:24:53, 2:24:57]: And so I think uh given given the timing of all of that, we've got a little bit of time. [2:24:57, 2:25:01]: uh with with that and I can probably communicate by email on that item. [2:25:01, 2:25:05]: uh given where we are uh right now in the uh retreat sessions. [2:25:06, 2:25:12]: All right. Any any any questions right now w or concerns about what Mr. Nighting uh just mentioned. [2:25:13, 2:25:14]: Uh our first sir. [2:25:15, 2:25:16]: Go ahead, sir. Go ahead. [2:25:16, 2:25:21]: Well, personally, I don't mind going over on the time. I think it's a worthwhile discussion because [2:25:21, 2:25:24]: Transportation is all we ever hear about. [2:25:24, 2:25:28]: Out in the community every single day is traffic, traffic, traffic. So [2:25:28, 2:25:32]: I I I I don't mind going over on on the time. [2:25:32, 2:25:37]: To have this discussion because uh T-SPLOST is something that Henry County certainly needs. [2:25:37, 2:25:42]: And we need as a city and the citizens need to hear that we're talking about traffic. So [2:25:43, 2:25:47]: I I certainly w think it's a worthwhile discussion and I don't mind staying over on the time. [2:25:48, 2:25:49]: Okay, no problem. No problem with me. [2:25:51, 2:25:55]: All right, any other comments from the council. And if not, Mr. Knight, go ahead, please. [2:25:55, 2:25:58]: All right, give me just one moment. [2:25:58, 2:26:00]: Mayor, I want to bring something up. [2:26:01, 2:26:03]: Let's see here. [2:26:05, 2:26:06]: Mm. [2:26:11, 2:26:12]: Right. [2:26:13, 2:26:15]: All right, let me share screen. [2:26:21, 2:26:22]: Test the one. [2:26:25, 2:26:27]: Alrighty. [2:26:37, 2:26:39]: All right. Can everybody see that? [2:26:39, 2:26:41]: Yes, we can. Okay. All right. [2:26:42, 2:26:48]: Couple things I wanted to mention here is um Splash five, first of all. [2:26:48, 2:27:01]: Civic projects course is forty-eight percent and then twenty-three percent for sewer and road projects, park improvements, and total of hundred percent. That's spLOS five. That's going really what we have splots five, which we should be collecting here fairly soon, uh, in April, May. [2:27:02, 2:27:03]: Same. [2:27:04, 2:27:09]: Again, SWAST five, I'm talking about uh civic projects at nine point eight million dollars. [2:27:09, 2:27:15]: And I did confirm that um the that was used as a part of our bond issuance, that total amount. [2:27:16, 2:27:20]: um for civic projects. And we have road projects of four point seven. [2:27:20, 2:27:23]: Sewer water stormboard infrastructure at four point seven. [2:27:24, 2:27:31]: And then park improvements at one point uh two three one for a total of twenty point five in splost five. [2:27:33, 2:27:38]: All right, uh the city county joint meeting, as I mentioned, April fifteenth, twenty twenty-one. [2:27:38, 2:27:40]: At six o'clock PM. [2:27:40, 2:27:46]: Um the total for Splost or T Splost would generate about two hundred and forty million dollars. [2:27:46, 2:27:48]: For that project. Now obviously there has to be [2:27:48, 2:28:04]: conversation with uh the cities and the counties uh to determine allotments. But more importantly, when it comes to transportation, it is necessary to make sure you have the right projects. And by what I what I mean by right projects is you really have to [2:28:04, 2:28:05]: Of it. [2:28:05, 2:28:08]: forego much of the thinking about jurisdictional boundaries. [2:28:09, 2:28:11]: And the reason is of course roads don't [2:28:11, 2:28:12]: Um [2:28:12, 2:28:14]: Roads are concerned. [2:28:14, 2:28:16]: with jurisdictional boundaries. [2:28:16, 2:28:21]: Roads a new road projects are intended to relieve traffic congestion. [2:28:22, 2:28:23]: And to allow for [2:28:23, 2:28:28]: Citizens to move about and provide the necessary mobility. [2:28:28, 2:28:38]: involved in track transportation projects. So although there will be uh should be allotments for each one of the cities respective jurisdictions, a certain amount. [2:28:38, 2:28:42]: Uh, we have to look globally, and I'm talking county and cities. We have to look go globally. [2:28:42, 2:28:45]: What are the best projects and to move people around? [2:28:46, 2:28:48]: Um to relieve congestion. [2:28:48, 2:29:03]: And also to some degree provide economic development opportunities because companies and businesses that look to move to Henry County, Stockbridge, et cetera. Of course, one of the things that they have on their list is how do you get people to and fro? How do you provide opportunities? [2:29:03, 2:29:06]: for goods and services to be able to move. [2:29:06, 2:29:10]: Throughout that jurisdiction. And so I just point that out because [2:29:11, 2:29:13]: All of us involved, county and cities. [2:29:13, 2:29:14]: Have to be very [2:29:15, 2:29:16]: Aware of [2:29:16, 2:29:19]: The types of projects that should be on a list. [2:29:19, 2:29:22]: That provides that type of mobility. [2:29:22, 2:29:24]: Um, throughout the entirety of the county. [2:29:25, 2:29:26]: All right. [2:29:27, 2:29:28]: We'll move this one over. [2:29:31, 2:29:33]: I'm sorry, I'm trying to move this out of the way. [2:29:34, 2:29:40]: All right, back in February February, last fall, when there was or actually actually last summer, when there was some conversation. [2:29:41, 2:29:44]: About T Splost that point in time, as you recoл. [2:29:45, 2:29:49]: The county was contemplating moving forward with a T Splost in November. [2:29:50, 2:30:00]: And we were on a rapid um ascent to try to get all of these items together, have some conversations with our respective jurisdictions. I'm talking about the cities now. [2:30:00, 2:30:03]: And begin to talk about those things that would be important for. [2:30:04, 2:30:19]: um projects that would be on a T Splos list for a potential vote in November. Off obviously that was that did not happen. And um now the vote will be in November for a transportation spLOS, that additional one cent [2:30:19, 2:30:21]: Uh people would pay. [2:30:21, 2:30:23]: Um to fund [2:30:23, 2:30:31]: All of these civic projects based on different formulas. Right now we're receiving about$20.5 million on the traditional SPLAST 5. [2:30:32, 2:30:37]: If that were to increase some to about 30%, that would be about$25 million. [2:30:37, 2:30:42]: The list you see here is uh right at twenty nine, just over twenty nine. [2:30:42, 2:30:44]: million dollars and again [2:30:45, 2:30:51]: City of Stockbridge, as well as McDonough, Hampton, Locust Grove, and County would need to really put these projects. [2:30:51, 2:30:54]: In a pot to determine which projects [2:30:54, 2:31:00]: Um, should be funded. Much of this has to do with what I think we would receive. [2:31:01, 2:31:05]: uh in terms of an allotment, uh in terms of overall [2:31:06, 2:31:07]: Uh yeah, an overall a lotment. [2:31:08, 2:31:10]: Which now this list is more than that, obviously. [2:31:11, 2:31:15]: But um for discussion purposes and for pup purposes [2:31:15, 2:31:22]: Of moving uh these items forward for consideration, I think we need to have a very strong and robust list on here. [2:31:23, 2:31:30]: As you'll see, starting with the top, there are some items here with respect to curb and gutter sidewalks and widening, Wilson Nolan. [2:31:30, 2:31:31]: Charles, um [2:31:32, 2:31:40]: Walker Street, et cetera. Those items have been discussed before. I went to public works list at 4.5. [2:31:40, 2:31:47]: Davison Parkway resurfacing in sidewalks 3.6, Old Atlanta Road resurfacing resurfacing in sidewalks 2.5. [2:31:48, 2:31:50]: Past street sidewalks two point two [2:31:50, 2:31:55]: Davis Road Curb and Gutter sidewalks from Shields to Clark Park 4.35. [2:31:56, 2:31:57]: Рез Крик Трайл. [2:31:58, 2:32:03]: Um two point eight, Brush Creek, two point four, MLK Senior Heritage Trail. [2:32:03, 2:32:07]: A Spurs four twenty five, uh, and then another section. [2:32:07, 2:32:09]: Greenfront Cafe 355. [2:32:10, 2:32:16]: Continuation of MAK MLK Senior Heritage Trail 625, Trailhead Location at Reeves Creek Trail 500,000. [2:32:17, 2:32:21]: And I would mention that all of those virtually all of those projects that I just mentioned in that section. [2:32:22, 2:32:24]: came from the um [2:32:24, 2:32:28]: Bicycle pedestrian trail plan that the city adopted. [2:32:28, 2:32:31]: In twenty seventeen. So those were extracted directly. [2:32:31, 2:32:33]: From that trail plan. [2:32:34, 2:32:35]: Part of implementing the trail plan. [2:32:36, 2:32:38]: Um country club drive. [2:32:38, 2:32:39]: Country club. [2:32:40, 2:32:41]: Uh drive. [2:32:41, 2:32:47]: As you all recall, um we have placed up some speed signs on Country Club Drive. [2:32:47, 2:32:49]: That particular stretch. [2:32:50, 2:32:52]: Has a number of ingress and egress points. [2:32:53, 2:32:56]: And you'll remember we we had some level of discussion before. [2:32:56, 2:33:02]: about what could be done and we're approached by some some uh businesses there about what could be done about [2:33:03, 2:33:08]: Um the traffic conflicts, if you will, on Country Club Drive. That's why there's one one million dollars. [2:33:09, 2:33:11]: was placed there as potential. [2:33:12, 2:33:12]: Um [2:33:13, 2:33:15]: Opportunities for improvement on country club drive. [2:33:16, 2:33:22]: Burke Street sidewalks, pedestrian improvements, five hundred thousand. Love Street Sidewalks, pedestrian improvements at five hundred thousand. [2:33:23, 2:33:30]: Those items in particular I suggested be put in in order to provide more connectivity in the downtown area. [2:33:30, 2:33:34]: With the advent of the amphitheater, just talked about the amphitheater, talked about [2:33:34, 2:33:35]: Cultural Arts Center. [2:33:36, 2:33:39]: Триати вокабилі. [2:33:39, 2:33:45]: in the downtown area to connect these civic projects and also s to provide opportunities. [2:33:45, 2:33:48]: For what we would like to see in terms of business development. [2:33:48, 2:33:50]: uh in our traditional downtown area. [2:33:50, 2:33:56]: And then Walt Stevens Road Trail, another item at three million dollars. And that total adds up to just over 29. [2:33:57, 2:33:58]: million dollars. [2:33:58, 2:34:00]: As we begin to approach plus five. [2:34:02, 2:34:07]: Excuse me, is we or T Splash, the T S PLOS and in developing a T S PLOS list, which I would imagine [2:34:08, 2:34:11]: Would need to be done by mid summer, July or so. [2:34:11, 2:34:18]: Um to have a I would think that uh the county and cities would want to have a pretty solid list at that point to be able to [2:34:18, 2:34:20]: Провад то. [2:34:20, 2:34:23]: А форд і надерні. [2:34:23, 2:34:25]: as we approach a November election. [2:34:26, 2:34:46]: Um and so as we as we look at this list, um, one of the things that we need to consider is is this list solid? Is this a list that um uh the council would uh endorse uh for consideration as a part of the uh overall T Splost? And if there are any other [2:34:46, 2:34:50]: Um items that uh should be included. [2:34:50, 2:34:51]: Um on this list. [2:34:52, 2:35:06]: and um or or anything that uh there's a question about or anything that needs to be added or included. So with that, um I would I would yield uh Mr. Mayor and uh see if there are any comments from uh council members. [2:35:06, 2:35:12]: All right. Uh I see the MariPort Tim is unmuted, so so you must have something that you need to say at this time. [2:35:12, 2:35:22]: Yes, I do, Mayor. Thank you. I think this is a very worthwhile discussion and to understand. Our citizens talk about traffic every single day. Why? Because we're stuck in it. [2:35:23, 2:35:27]: And in order for us to move forward with appropriate funding. [2:35:27, 2:35:31]: The big l the big number here is two hundred and forty million dollars. [2:35:32, 2:35:35]: And again, uh I talked to all my property owners. [2:35:36, 2:35:36]: You know [2:35:37, 2:35:40]: Because we don't have a lot of industry in the city and in the county. [2:35:41, 2:35:43]: You're you're over taxed as it is now. [2:35:44, 2:35:45]: Uh with Henry County. [2:35:46, 2:35:49]: Uh being what it is and as we drive economic development. [2:35:50, 2:35:53]: We hope to drive those uh county wide tax numbers. [2:35:53, 2:35:54]: Down for you. [2:35:54, 2:36:01]: But in we need uh two billion dollars to close the transportation gap in Henry County. [2:36:02, 2:36:06]: Now there's three hundred and thirty eight million dollars in projects. [2:36:06, 2:36:09]: coming to our coming to our doorstep [2:36:09, 2:36:29]: uh through GDOT and we thank uh our representative uh Dana Lemon uh for doing an excellent job in bringing a number of projects uh to our area. Those projects uh include the widening of Highway 42 from from Stockbridge all the way to McDonough. Highway 42 is very [2:36:29, 2:36:30]: hot w hot travel. [2:36:30, 2:36:32]: uh projects uh [2:36:32, 2:36:34]: Funding for Rock Quarry Road. [2:36:35, 2:36:37]: uh uh widening wa funding [2:36:37, 2:36:40]: uh for various areas like there's a new [2:36:40, 2:36:43]: Highway that's coming from Hudson Bridge Road. [2:36:44, 2:36:52]: Uh it will start at Hudson Bridge Road where the McDonald's is, and it will proceed south uh all the way to Jonesboro Road. [2:36:52, 2:36:54]: And it will bisect the Jodico. [2:36:54, 2:36:58]: uh development, the new mixed use development, whether where the um [2:36:59, 2:37:00]: aquatic center will be located. [2:37:01, 2:37:16]: as well. So citizens should understand that we're doing everything that we can uh to bring road projects uh to the city, to get rid of a lot of these bottlenecks, understand how way 20, highway 81 is being widened uh as well. [2:37:16, 2:37:20]: uh down in McDonough. Uh then G Dot's bringing [2:37:20, 2:37:22]: uh a billion dollar project [2:37:22, 2:37:25]: That will uh help with the truck truck traffic. [2:37:25, 2:37:28]: Uh, from Savannah all the way to [2:37:28, 2:37:31]: Uh, Henry County where there will be truck only lanes. [2:37:31, 2:37:35]: uh from that uh from that corridor relieving the pressure [2:37:35, 2:37:36]: Uh awful. [2:37:36, 2:37:41]: The network, but we have to do our part and we have to be able to provide. [2:37:41, 2:37:45]: А дан сайтак аз а матч. [2:37:45, 2:37:47]: I'm very, very hopeful. [2:37:48, 2:37:51]: That in the Henry County version of this blossom list. [2:37:51, 2:37:56]: that they will be inclusive of Walt Stevens Road and Flippin' Road. [2:37:56, 2:37:57]: We deserve that. [2:37:58, 2:38:00]: Бікас Евробаді і не с каунті. [2:38:01, 2:38:09]: When traffic gets backed up on I seventy five, every person in this county has got off at highway one hundred thirty eight. [2:38:09, 2:38:10]: Took Spear Road. [2:38:11, 2:38:31]: To Walt Stevens Road to Flipland Road. So everybody in the county needs to be supportive of improve improving these corridors. And with this T Sploss, I'm very hopeful that no T Splos on the county level will go forward without significant funding for Walt Stevens Road. [2:38:31, 2:38:34]: Widening, uh spear roll and flipping roll. [2:38:35, 2:38:55]: To be inclusive in all of these projects to make sure that we work on overall traffic uh improvements for the city. Uh, this one this is a one-cent sales tax, ladies and gentlemen. It's one cent that you will pay uh in addition to what you're paying now, uh, to bring 240 million dollars. And the best thing about the T-Splot. [2:38:55, 2:39:15]: Us is it has to be spent on traffic improvement. It has to be. It's traffic related. And that's all we hear from you all every single day. What are we going to do about traffic? If you look at the cities list here, it's uh based on connectivity uh and improvement, the way to get around. Because so many times in [2:39:15, 2:39:23]: In various neighborhoods. We don't have sidewalks. In this plan here, I know many of you all uh right now because the Reeves Creek. [2:39:24, 2:39:33]: Uh trail has been closed, venture over to Clayton International. That's a beautiful park over there with pedestrian access. [2:39:33, 2:39:36]: If you look at the two projects that we have here. [2:39:37, 2:39:40]: Uh on this list the flipping rope the the um [2:39:41, 2:39:47]: the trail extension, the Reed Street Trail extension for two miles, and then the Walt Stevens Trail. [2:39:47, 2:39:50]: We hope in this vision to be able to connect. [2:39:51, 2:39:56]: the Reese Creek Trail in Stockbridge to the Clayton International Lake Spoy Trail. [2:39:57, 2:39:59]: Imagine how wonderful that would be. [2:39:59, 2:40:02]: For you to be able to take uh park at Flippin' Road. [2:40:02, 2:40:05]: and venture all the way out to Clayton International if they're new. [2:40:06, 2:40:08]: Uh, Red Center and Park area. [2:40:08, 2:40:11]: To be able to go all the way to our stop ridge amphitheater. [2:40:11, 2:40:13]: Amazing connectivity. [2:40:14, 2:40:16]: would be inclusive in all of these projects here. [2:40:17, 2:40:19]: But again, this is a county wide. [2:40:20, 2:40:26]: effort in addition to the city. So it is incumbent upon us to work very closely [2:40:26, 2:40:40]: With Henry County to make sure that there are projects that affect the area of Stockbridge, primarily Walt Stevens and Flippin, uh to be able to prove those and to make sure that we get some additional funding to actually uh [2:40:41, 2:40:42]: A fund of widening. [2:40:42, 2:40:44]: uh of rock core rope. [2:40:44, 2:40:49]: Those projects which citizens have been calling for for extended period of time. [2:40:49, 2:41:02]: can be accomplished right here if we can get support uh for this T splot vote. It's very critical, ladies and gentlemen. The state wants to see us put up some skin in the game. We can't go to D dot [2:41:02, 2:41:07]: And say we want all of this funding and then we're not doing our part on the local level. [2:41:07, 2:41:12]: But if we can go to G Dot with cash in hand, it's two hundred and forty million dollars. [2:41:12, 2:41:15]: I I trust and believe that our representative will [2:41:15, 2:41:18]: Ворі гарфос та секьюри. [2:41:19, 2:41:26]: uh one point five billion dollars that we need to correct the transportation infrastructure here in her county. [2:41:27, 2:41:34]: All right. More to follow obviously on on all this in this aspect. Mr. Knighton, um, I mean it may be uh [2:41:35, 2:41:53]: too premature, but uh it the meeting with the county and other cities on the fifteenth, do you realize uh if that's going to be virtual or is that going to be in yes, I understand it's virtual, virtual meeting. It is a virtual meeting. Good meeting. Okay, good deal. Uh any further comments, uh counsel on this uh T S Plus piece here at all? Anyone else? [2:41:54, 2:42:02]: Anybody else? Okay. Anything I don't see any other uh anything else. Okay. Anything else, Mr. Knight, you need to add before we [2:42:02, 2:42:10]: You and portion no, but no, no, sir, but but as we as we continue to progress, as I mentioned in the next couple of months. I'm in a meeting. [2:42:11, 2:42:14]: In the next couple of months. [2:42:15, 2:42:25]: Um in the next couple of months as we continue to progress, um, we'll need to finalize or refine this list uh for consideration uh with the other [2:42:25, 2:42:29]: um items with the county and other cities and we'll keep you apprised of that. [2:42:29, 2:42:30]: Okay. [2:42:31, 2:42:33]: All right. Good job. [2:42:33, 2:42:49]: So on on that note, then uh what we have, sir, is a Zegler session that we need to go into and to talk about a few things, whether it's personal litigation or real estate matters with the entire council, and then we'll come out of that, do the recap and then adjourn. [2:42:49, 2:42:50]: Okay. [2:42:50, 2:42:53]: So on that note, uh [2:42:53, 2:43:01]: On that note, oh yes, Vanessa Halda. Yes, I just want to apologize for my open mic. I'm not touching it. It's doing that. And I it's unfortunate that. [2:43:03, 2:43:08]: There was two times when I was speaking. I apologize for that. No, no problem. Okay. Apology accepted. [2:43:09, 2:43:20]: Appreciate it. Uh so but we need to go to exactly session. So uh Vanessa, could you send everybody a connectivity to do that? And um [2:43:20, 2:43:28]: in this aspect and I would imagine uh we can be in executive session uh probably within the next what ten minutes five minutes, ten minutes? How how long do you think you need? [2:43:30, 2:43:35]: Just a couple of minutes, certainly not that long. Five minutes, I'll see ya you all as everyone. Yes. [2:43:36, 2:43:41]: I sent you an email about someone else who's joining the executive session. Just want to make sure you saw that as well, please. [2:43:44, 2:43:44]: Thank you. [2:43:47, 2:43:48]: Okay, we'll do. Thank you. [2:43:49, 2:44:06]: And uh I would think we don't we don't necessarily need a motion to go to Zagos session anyway. Uh I mean normally we do, but this is uh this is a retreat, so I think we just go just like we've just been adjourning the meeting. So I'll just uh if that's the case and uh we'll just we'll see you right in Zego session here in a few minutes. All right. [2:44:08, 2:44:10]: All right. Thank you. [2:44:11, 2:44:17]: I guess we need to leave this particular venue and and then open up a new one and then come back. I would suggest leaving and especially [2:44:17, 2:44:19]: I would suggest leaving. [2:44:19, 2:44:24]: You would you suggest what, ma'am? Just leaving I would suggest leaving. Altogether. Okay. Good deal. Thank you. [2:44:25, 2:44:25]: I'll see you on a bit. [2:47:06, 2:47:09]: And this link should have really been the same link we had earlier today is what it amounts to. [2:47:40, 2:47:40]: Yeah. [2:52:28, 2:52:29]: Mayor, I came on in here. [2:52:38, 2:52:39]: You're muted, Mr. Mayor. [2:52:42, 2:52:47]: Yeah, that does happen to me from time to time. Yes. I'm I'm I'm looking for uh Mr. Knight to join back in. [2:52:49, 2:52:49]: As well. [2:52:50, 2:52:56]: As well as b as well as uh oh there we go. Now we okay. And [2:53:01, 2:53:03]: Hi, Miss Knighton. I'll see you back in. [2:53:05, 2:53:06]: Yes, yes, Mayor. [2:53:06, 2:53:10]: Okay, let's go through a recap from the day day three. [2:53:10, 2:53:12]: Okay. All right. [2:53:13, 2:53:27]: Okay. Um we started out uh in the morning with respect to um oh Vanessa. I was just asking, is Miss Gantt not coming back? She's coming back. She's c she'll be back. Okay. I'm just making sure for the record. Yeah, I called her. She she she'll be back here shortly. [2:53:27, 2:53:28]: Okay. [2:53:28, 2:53:35]: Excuse me. All right. Uh we began the day um with a recap of um yesterday and the items discussed there. [2:53:35, 2:53:41]: And began the day with uh Heather Hubble from uh TSWR architect going over the [2:53:42, 2:53:50]: Uh amphitheater initially the amphitheater items first, primarily the issue related to splash pad or interactive water features. [2:53:50, 2:53:51]: There were two options shown. [2:53:52, 2:53:58]: Uh the council decided that preferred would be option number two, which was uh the property here or or [2:53:58, 2:53:59]: First. [2:53:59, 2:54:03]: Proximity right here uh um uh against City Hall. [2:54:03, 2:54:12]: And we went through uh that item discussed the various uh features of the um interactive feature and it seemed that all council members were supportive of that. [2:54:13, 2:54:16]: However, uh there was a cost estimate that was mentioned. [2:54:17, 2:54:28]: Uh that was well over uh one million dollars. And there were some things discussed there with respect to the restrooms um and any other cost saving measures that could be given. Again, that was a very, very broad estimate. [2:54:28, 2:54:39]: uh one point seven million I believe it was. But the thought is that the uh location is what was important at the moment and CSW would go back and um [2:54:40, 2:54:41]: Have a more specific cost. [2:54:42, 2:54:43]: Assessment. [2:54:43, 2:54:49]: Um and look at uh obviously cost reductions for um that particular item. [2:54:49, 2:54:52]: But overall it seemed to resonate with the council. [2:54:53, 2:54:54]: The second [2:54:54, 2:54:59]: uh item that uh uh we spent extensive time on was a cultural arts center. [2:54:59, 2:55:01]: uh item specifically. [2:55:01, 2:55:12]: And uh Ms. Hubble presented a presentation and went through various iterations that have taken place since 2019, 2020, and now where we sit in terms of the overall cultural arts center. [2:55:12, 2:55:17]: And discussed um the current estimated costs. [2:55:17, 2:55:22]: Of the cultural arts center, which range as I remember from thirteen to twenty six million dollars or so. [2:55:23, 2:55:27]: For the current configuration. She then showed a list of items. [2:55:27, 2:55:35]: That could um perhaps allow this the city to realize cost reductions uh throughout um. [2:55:36, 2:55:38]: uh the current configuration. [2:55:39, 2:55:46]: uh of the cultural arts center. Um and the council members expressed some various thoughts about those different items. [2:55:46, 2:55:54]: Um, and concern about losing the overall vision of the Cultural Arts Center, um, as has been previously discussed. [2:55:55, 2:55:57]: with a ballroom with the [2:55:58, 2:55:59]: Theatre. [2:55:59, 2:56:02]: With the various other rooms in particular. [2:56:02, 2:56:03]: Uh, the museum. [2:56:04, 2:56:09]: um as well. And so those were of of great concern to council members. [2:56:10, 2:56:11]: And the [2:56:11, 2:56:13]: overall discussion. [2:56:14, 2:56:16]: did um further [2:56:16, 2:56:21]: some perhaps some other cost saving measures that could be employed, but overall [2:56:21, 2:56:30]: Um, council um stated that uh you wanted to look at some reductions and reducing the footprint, the overall square footage. Keep the main features. [2:56:31, 2:56:33]: There but look at square footage reductions. [2:56:34, 2:56:39]: or the amphitheater itself and s or I'm sorry, the cultural arts center, proposed cultural art center. [2:56:39, 2:56:46]: And so um uh with that, uh Ms. Hubble and and of course myself are charged with going back. [2:56:46, 2:56:48]: And looking at a different [2:56:49, 2:56:52]: Press smaller reduced configuration. [2:56:52, 2:56:55]: Of the um cultural arts center. [2:56:56, 2:57:08]: um and bringing back that back to the council to ensure that it meets with your desires for the all of the appropriate features and needed features with some level of cost reduction there. [2:57:08, 2:57:13]: Also there was discussion about SPLOSS funds and other funding sources that perhaps could be leveraged. [2:57:14, 2:57:17]: to um meet the cost of the uh [2:57:17, 2:57:18]: Cultural Arts Center. [2:57:18, 2:57:21]: As it relates to what's already been approved in terms of [2:57:22, 2:57:24]: uh financing through b bonding issuance. [2:57:25, 2:57:28]: And so um that uh pretty much uh [2:57:29, 2:57:30]: Summarizes [2:57:30, 2:57:33]: І оворал культур арт центра ідом і цел. [2:57:34, 2:57:38]: With respect to uh that discussion, which was very involved and and good comments from [2:57:39, 2:57:40]: Uh the council. [2:57:40, 2:57:45]: The net the the the last item that was discussed by Ms. Hubble was related to the senior and youth center. [2:57:46, 2:57:56]: Obviously this is something that uh has been viewed a couple of times. There was an initial one-story facility, then uh proposed two-story facility with an indoor track, pool, et cetera. [2:57:56, 2:57:59]: And um that has been refined. [2:57:59, 2:58:06]: Uh with Miss Hubble, she showed uh some renderings of the exterior layout of the interior. [2:58:07, 2:58:09]: That incorporated all of these different features. [2:58:10, 2:58:14]: And then um provided a very broad cost estimate that was in the [2:58:15, 2:58:21]: 27 to 35 million dollar range, understanding that that is a wish list as it was mentioned. [2:58:21, 2:58:24]: Of all of the things that could be incorporated into a [2:58:25, 2:58:26]: Senior and youth center. [2:58:27, 2:58:36]: And understanding that that may be something that is for future years. There were discussions again about looking at different options for funding sources. [2:58:36, 2:58:48]: Um and partnerships with other entities that may be maybe interested, or it'd be proper to have those partnerships that would help to leverage some of the costs. [2:58:48, 2:58:51]: that might be associated with um a facility. [2:58:52, 2:58:53]: Uh such as that type. [2:58:55, 2:59:00]: Um then we had a further discussion about T Splost. [2:59:00, 2:59:07]: transportation splash which is expected in uh to be voted on in November uh by voters here in Henry County and the cities. [2:59:08, 2:59:18]: Um I went over a presentation of uh not only our SPLOST five numbers, but then what's projected for T SPLOST overall, two hundred and forty or so million dollars. [2:59:18, 2:59:23]: And then looking at pr potential allocations for the city of Stockbridge. [2:59:23, 2:59:32]: Uh I did provide you with a list of several projects. Many of them had been identified before as being needed and also identified in our. [2:59:32, 2:59:33]: Um [2:59:33, 2:59:35]: bike trail and pedestrian plan. [2:59:36, 2:59:43]: that has already been approved to further implementation of that plan with those potential [2:59:43, 2:59:46]: uh funding from uh the transportation splots in addition [2:59:47, 2:59:50]: There were other road projects that had been identified. [2:59:51, 2:59:53]: Uh country club draft, for instance. [2:59:54, 3:00:03]: Um, Berk Street, Love Street, this area to provide support, funding support for connectivity in our downtown area. Understanding the amphitheater is nearing completion. [3:00:03, 3:00:09]: as well as cultural arts center and to facilitate movement among pedestrians uh downtown. [3:00:09, 3:00:15]: And so that totaled just over$29 million. There will be a joint meeting of the city and counties. [3:00:16, 3:00:23]: or the the county and cities on April 15th at 6 o'clock PM uh virtually. That is something that has to be formally done. [3:00:24, 3:00:37]: And then subsequent to that, there will be further discussions with the county and city about projects, road projects overall, and then uh allocations for the cities where we would need to uh provide uh project lists. [3:00:37, 3:00:42]: Um for the projects that the mayor and council deem to be appropriate from the city of Stockbridge's perspective. [3:00:43, 3:00:45]: Excuse me. [3:00:45, 3:00:49]: Um and then we uh mentioned um [3:00:51, 3:00:53]: I think we wrapped up there with a T Splased. [3:00:54, 3:00:59]: Um and mentioned um or obviously went went into executive session at that point. [3:01:00, 3:01:01]: Come out of the executive session. [3:01:02, 3:01:06]: And we are nearing uh completion of what I think has been [3:01:06, 3:01:09]: Productive two and a half days with respect to [3:01:10, 3:01:13]: uh the projects that we've discussed, the other items that we've discussed. [3:01:14, 3:01:16]: Try to move the city forward, including the [3:01:16, 3:01:18]: The advent of a police department. [3:01:19, 3:01:22]: uh for the city and so I think it's been a fairly productive [3:01:23, 3:01:28]: uh period of time, uh thank the council for their extensive input, direction. [3:01:28, 3:01:32]: uh in many areas and the conversations that's been had and hopefully [3:01:32, 3:01:39]: Uh many citizens have been benefited and uh informed about uh the city's plans. [3:01:39, 3:01:41]: Um uh for the future. [3:01:42, 3:01:48]: I appreciate the recap the Mr. Knight and I will say ditto to the the comments you just made in reference to the two and a half day [3:01:48, 3:02:00]: process of uh winning retreat, I think has been very productive as well, spirited conversations as well as a uh uh uh continuing our path forward to to improve our great city and make it even greater in this aspect as well. [3:02:00, 3:02:01]: So I think that's great. [3:02:01, 3:02:03]: Uh Mr. Thomas, you're unmuted, sir. [3:02:04, 3:02:13]: Yes, I just wanted to ask Mr. Mr. Night if he would give me another copy of a hard copy of his uh T sp splash. [3:02:13, 3:02:17]: I'll send that to everybody here shortly. Yes. Thank you. Uh [3:02:18, 3:02:19]: Great retreat. Great. [3:02:20, 3:02:20]: Right. [3:02:20, 3:02:24]: So on that note, if there lets no other comments at this time, uh [3:02:24, 3:02:28]: Uh you may pretend you're on okay, you're you're mute. Do you want me to say? [3:02:28, 3:02:31]: I just wanna say echo the same words and just say [3:02:31, 3:02:34]: Хистори прогресс мет і Стокбид і не пас. [3:02:35, 3:02:38]: year to two. We we we really done some things that [3:02:38, 3:02:42]: Set the city, it will history will be very kind. [3:02:42, 3:02:46]: Uh to this council for the progress that has been made, Mary Council. [3:02:46, 3:02:50]: For this progress that has been made. It is monumental. [3:02:50, 3:02:54]: And we're setting the standard extremely high. So thank everybody for participating. [3:02:55, 3:03:02]: Absolutely. Absolutely. On that note, uh if there's nothing else, I would tell you we'll be adjourned. I'll tell you have a great weekend. Miss the mayor, real quick. [3:03:04, 3:03:05]: Yeah, okay, you got [3:03:05, 3:03:22]: Yeah, if you don't uh get marked. Uh Mr. Knight, uh if you're still on, uh I know we have the uh El Meg list for twenty twenty one and they said that we're gonna finish up the one for twenty twenty. I think you said something about country club drive. Uh we talked about a um [3:03:22, 3:03:25]: When we did the road um [3:03:25, 3:03:28]: study for what roles need to be done. We also did the sidewalks. [3:03:29, 3:03:35]: Do you have a list uh showing what sidewalks was on that list or or is that even in existence? [3:03:35, 3:03:39]: Okay, I'll I'll get that from Deshus and provide it to you, what we have. [3:03:41, 3:03:43]: Okay, to the council. Right to the council. Yes. [3:03:44, 3:03:45]: Mm is solid. [3:03:46, 3:03:50]: No problem. Thank you, sir. Miss Holliday, you had something on your mind then. Okay, good. All right. [3:03:50, 3:03:51]: On that note. [3:03:51, 3:03:54]: It's been a long two and a half days, but very productive. [3:03:54, 3:03:56]: Have a great weekend, folks. God bless y'all. [3:03:57, 3:03:57]: Bye bye now. [3:03:59, 3:04:00]: Thank you.

--- title: Council Retreat Day 1 date: 2021-03-17 source: 2021-03-17_Council_Retreat_Day_1.wav --- [0:00:29, 0:00:32]: And Vanessa said this is going to be on Facebook Live. Is that correct? [0:00:36, 0:00:41]: I'm sorry, I was muted. Yes, the answer is yes. Okay, sounds good. I said that then. Thank you. Appreciate it. [0:00:50, 0:00:51]: Good morning. [0:00:51, 0:00:52]: Yeah, morning, Vanessa. How you doing? [0:00:53, 0:00:59]: Well, how are you today? I I guess we got uh Councilwoman Barber and Councilman Blount online as well. Good morning to you all. [0:01:24, 0:01:27]: Councilman Blount, sir. [0:01:30, 0:01:31]: Good morning. How are you? [0:01:31, 0:01:32]: I'm sorry, about yourself. [0:01:33, 0:01:38]: I uh yeah, I'm gonna I'm gonna be joining, but I'm gonna be mostly um without video, so [0:01:39, 0:01:50]: Okay. I will tell you that uh I I uh listened to the meeting last night. It kinda went in and out a few times on me. Um, but uh seems as though that uh [0:01:50, 0:01:53]: Uh we didn't get our particular wish there. [0:01:54, 0:01:55]: And reference. Yeah, yeah. [0:01:57, 0:01:58]: So um [0:01:58, 0:02:07]: So I don't know what I'm not sure exactly what's going to be happening next, but this aspect. We are recording, sir. Oh, I'm sorry. Sco okay. It just happened. [0:02:07, 0:02:15]: All right. I'll I'll be quiet. Morning, everyone. Morning. Thank you. Good morning. Okay. Thank you for that, Vanessa. Appreciate it. Let me be quiet. [0:02:15, 0:02:24]: I m do something wrong. Um yes, sir. Yeah. I'm gonna go on mute you guys, but I I am here uh listening and I'll be able to interject whenever I need to. Um [0:02:25, 0:02:27]: Um, you got that Vanessa? [0:02:28, 0:02:31]: Ms. Holiday, I'm sorry. Okay, thanks. Appreciate you. Thanks. [0:02:56, 0:02:58]: Morning, Councilman Thomas. How you doing, sir? [0:02:59, 0:03:02]: Ms. Gantt, how you doing? Good morning. Morning to you. Morning. [0:03:02, 0:03:10]: Are we we're not Facebook Live, are we? Are we going live? We are. We are, yes. We are? Yes. [0:03:10, 0:03:11]: Oh God. [0:03:12, 0:03:13]: Okay. [0:03:14, 0:03:16]: Yeah. Uh [0:03:17, 0:03:20]: All right, I'll be in and out. I'm helping my daughter virtually. [0:03:21, 0:03:25]: But I'll I'll be the phone will be on, good Lord. [0:03:25, 0:03:27]: I didn't know we were going live. [0:03:27, 0:03:28]: Uh yes ma'am. [0:03:30, 0:03:45]: Who's the bright idea with that? Well, I mean, this is what we we well typically I have we have these retreats we're off site, but uh um I guess in a sense it was I was just asked about that and of course the answer is yes, that we're going live. It's reporting. We're we're we're live now. [0:03:45, 0:03:49]: Yes, sir. We are live now. That's correct. We are live now. That's correct. [0:03:49, 0:03:51]: That is correct. Okay. [0:03:52, 0:03:52]: Thank you. [0:03:52, 0:03:53]: You're welcome. [0:03:56, 0:04:05]: Let me know if I need to stop again. No, no, you're good. You're good, sir. You're good. We're this is fine. We're uh it's all part of process of uh [0:04:05, 0:04:12]: Being an elected body and showing transparency and and doing the good work of the citizens. That's what we're elected to do. [0:04:12, 0:04:13]: Sound good. [0:04:13, 0:04:14]: Yeah, so [0:04:16, 0:04:17]: Mr. Knighton, and morning to you, sir. [0:04:19, 0:04:21]: Good morning, hello to all. [0:04:21, 0:04:22]: Okay, so I actually [0:04:23, 0:04:27]: Oh geez, let me think. I'm still missing uh [0:04:30, 0:04:31]: Okay, Ness. [0:04:38, 0:04:41]: Good morning. Good morning. Good morning to you. [0:04:43, 0:04:47]: All right. So in our actuality then we actually have [0:04:48, 0:04:50]: A corn and we have everybody. [0:04:51, 0:04:52]: All right. [0:04:53, 0:04:55]: So I have [0:04:55, 0:04:57]: And I have nine o'clock. [0:04:58, 0:05:05]: Hi ladies and gentlemen, we're uh we are live recording and on Facebook Live and we might as well get started with our council retreat. [0:05:05, 0:05:18]: March 17th, uh, 2021. It is nine o'clock. And uh Miss Holiday, could you please um well I like to call meeting order, obviously, this aspect, but uh uh could you do a roll call, please? [0:05:21, 0:05:21]: Mayor Ford. [0:05:22, 0:05:22]: Present. [0:05:23, 0:05:25]: Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. [0:05:26, 0:05:27]: President. [0:05:27, 0:05:28]: Councilwoman Barber. [0:05:29, 0:05:30]: President. [0:05:31, 0:05:32]: Councilman Blount. [0:05:35, 0:05:35]: Present. [0:05:36, 0:05:38]: Councilwoman Gantt. [0:05:38, 0:05:39]: Present. [0:05:40, 0:05:41]: And Councilman Thomas. [0:05:42, 0:05:43]: Present. [0:05:43, 0:05:44]: Mayor Ford, do you have a quorum? [0:05:45, 0:05:46]: Thank you, ma'am. Appreciate it. [0:05:46, 0:05:48]: And I'll give the invocation for for today. [0:05:48, 0:05:49]: Please bow your hand. [0:05:50, 0:06:10]: Lord, thank you for bringing us together once again as we start our three-day retreat, as we continue to have conversations and make logical decisions in reference to our city as we move it forward. A lot of presentations be worthwhile and and and the fact that we have good conversations and discussions and spirited ideas and thoughts. And be as always, Lord, as we continue. [0:06:10, 0:06:16]: To do the best we can for our citizens and move the city forward and make the city of Stockbridge even greater than it is today. [0:06:16, 0:06:21]: We need you in all time, Lord, to guide us the right path. Your name. Amen. [0:06:22, 0:06:24]: Okay, uh Stanford of Pledge Allegiance. [0:06:27, 0:06:30]: Pledge allegiance to the flag. [0:06:30, 0:06:32]: Of the United States of America. [0:06:32, 0:06:35]: To the republic for which it stands. [0:06:35, 0:06:36]: One nation. [0:06:37, 0:06:38]: I don't know if that's [0:06:38, 0:06:42]: Indivisible with liberty and just as well. [0:06:45, 0:06:52]: And I realize Vanessa that I kind of probably did that a little bit out of order in a sense, but um, but we all got it, we got it done. [0:06:52, 0:07:11]: We got it done, sir. Yeah, got it done. Absolutely. Uh what it amounts to, ladies and gentlemen, uh with us besides the council being present, of course the clerk is present. Uh Mr. Peterson is online. Good to see you, sir. This aspect, our um economic director and Mr. Washington and Mr. Berry, our attorneys are online as well today. [0:07:11, 0:07:31]: Of course, we can't make this happen without our IT support. So this is great in this aspect. Look forward to uh a great uh retreat as we once again discuss the issues and concerns of the city and make a path forward for success uh for us all in this aspect. On that note, oh and also uh as you well know we have plenty of presentations. [0:07:31, 0:07:41]: And so those individuals will be introduced as they come up on the agenda within the next couple of days. On that note, Mr. Knightong, I hand it to you, sir, for your retreat overview. [0:07:41, 0:07:45]: Yes, thank you, uh Mayor Ford and to the mayor and council. [0:07:45, 0:07:47]: Uh good to see you this morning. [0:07:47, 0:07:52]: Um we do have uh fairly stocked uh uh sessions and retreats over the next [0:07:53, 0:08:13]: Uh several days, and we want to make sure that we are able to address all of the items that are on the retreat. We'll do our very best to stay on task and on time. I'm sure that uh Ms. Holiday will keep us uh in a good place in terms of time, making sure we transition one to another, but we certainly want to be able to provide ample. [0:08:13, 0:08:13]: time. [0:08:14, 0:08:22]: To discuss the matters that are before us because they are significant and important for the vision of the city as we progress forward. [0:08:23, 0:08:38]: A couple things I would uh as a matter of course, of course, uh Mayor Ford um being the presiding officer will essentially facilitate uh much of the retreat in terms of transitions from one to another. One of the things that um I know that is [0:08:38, 0:08:39]: Um [0:08:39, 0:08:57]: Paramount is the fact that um uh everybody brings something new um and different to the table in terms of skills, experience, and knowledge. And I think forums like this allow us to be able to share those knowledges and experiences and help. [0:08:57, 0:08:58]: Uh cultivate. [0:08:59, 0:09:03]: good decisions that can be made uh when those are uh those [0:09:03, 0:09:05]: uh opinions and thoughts. [0:09:05, 0:09:08]: are shared with one another and respected by everybody. [0:09:09, 0:09:25]: And we have a great chance of ultimately coming to uh some good decisions, some good thoughts as it relates to the city. So we look forward to the sharing of ideas today, um, mayor and council along with uh the staff members and the speakers that we'll have present. [0:09:25, 0:09:26]: Uh, for today. [0:09:27, 0:09:31]: Uh we will have a financial update, uh brief financial update from [0:09:31, 0:09:34]: The treasurer John Wiggins um in addition to that. [0:09:35, 0:09:41]: Uh once he completes his financial update, I would like to just briefly go over the American Rescue Plan. [0:09:41, 0:10:01]: Uh the direct aid to cities of about$130 billion. That's something that has come about just last week, and more information has been flowing to us related to that. In fact, we've got some information just as late as yesterday, more information about that. There's still some things that are unclear, but there are uh some very significant ideas. [0:10:01, 0:10:03]: Items in that uh uh plan. [0:10:04, 0:10:10]: that uh certainly can benefit and uh impact local government. So I want to be able to try to go through that. [0:10:10, 0:10:16]: Um just based on some information um we received as late as yesterday afternoon or yesterday, I should say. [0:10:17, 0:10:23]: Uh secondly, um, we're gonna go through uh we got Mr. Uh uh Judge McCord, excuse me. [0:10:23, 0:10:28]: A municipal court. One of the decisions, of course, that was made by the council recently relates to [0:10:28, 0:10:40]: The beginnings of a police department. We have gone ahead and looped forward with a job description, which I shared with you all related to a police chief position. [0:10:40, 0:10:45]: But there are other implications for um the beginning of a police department. [0:10:45, 0:10:53]: That we want to make sure that we understand now as we plan for ultimate implementation. One of those is the impact to municipal court. [0:10:54, 0:11:09]: um and how uh the prospect of a police department uh and the associated um uh connection between uh police department and the courts uh could impact the courts. So we want to hear directly from [0:11:09, 0:11:12]: Uh Judge McCord um about that. [0:11:13, 0:11:16]: Uh then um later in the morning we have Bill Stark. [0:11:16, 0:11:19]: Um leader Dove who is a facilitator. [0:11:19, 0:11:39]: And uh an organizational consultant. He'll lead us uh in a component of a strategic planning process. This is a a one part of a uh longer process to complete a strategic plan, but a very important one, which is a SWOT analysis, uh strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. And then um [0:11:39, 0:11:44]: In the early part of the afternoon, we'll have uh consultants um [0:11:44, 0:11:47]: Um who are working on the unified development code. [0:11:47, 0:11:56]: Give you an update on where they are in that process. And then also get some additional thoughts from you as council members related to. [0:11:56, 0:12:01]: uh unified development code, uh zoning ordinances, uh things of that nature. [0:12:01, 0:12:04]: And then um the latter part of this afternoon we will [0:12:05, 0:12:15]: Go into the aquatic center uh discussion. Um uh myself and Mr. Berry and Mr. Washington did meet with [0:12:15, 0:12:22]: Um Miss Matthews, the county manager, and um uh their attorney, Patrick Jock Stetter on Friday. [0:12:23, 0:12:24]: Had a conversation with them. [0:12:25, 0:12:28]: We also have of course the resolution that was passed by. [0:12:28, 0:12:30]: Henry County last week. [0:12:30, 0:12:33]: Авич, ви воді говорю with you. [0:12:33, 0:12:38]: uh in terms of your feedback and comments as it relates to um the aquatic center. [0:12:38, 0:12:40]: Um and that completes um [0:12:41, 0:12:42]: The balance of day one. [0:12:43, 0:12:48]: Uh day two, uh we're going to get into uh some other items as well, including having [0:12:49, 0:12:54]: guest speaker chief grogan from the city of Dunwitty police chief there who started a police department several years ago. [0:12:54, 0:13:00]: from the ground up. So he'll uh be very important for our conversation as it relates to police. [0:13:01, 0:13:04]: We'll have an update uh on the amphitheater from Kurt Russell. [0:13:05, 0:13:08]: Kirk Russell. Kirk Vocal with HJ Russell. [0:13:08, 0:13:10]: Um, we'll also discuss annexation. [0:13:11, 0:13:25]: Um and then have project uh updates from uh Falcon Design, as well as discuss um um some overarching thoughts on procurement policies, primarily led by Jeremy Berry, who has some extensive knowledge. [0:13:25, 0:13:26]: Uh in that area. [0:13:27, 0:13:29]: And then on Friday we'll have um [0:13:30, 0:13:35]: TSW here with us. Primarily the discussion will center around the Cultural Arts Center. [0:13:36, 0:13:39]: We need to have some discussions there. [0:13:40, 0:13:42]: en en hopfully finalize [0:13:43, 0:13:48]: concept or or or go a long way into finalizing the concept for the final concept for [0:13:48, 0:13:50]: The cultural arts center. [0:13:50, 0:13:56]: uh within the parameters of the financial budget that's established or has been established by the council. [0:13:57, 0:13:59]: Then we're gonna have a brief discussion about T Splost. [0:13:59, 0:14:05]: Um, because there will be a call, um, a formal meeting, joint meeting of all of the county and the cities. [0:14:06, 0:14:11]: Uh I believe for April fifteenth. I believe it's proposed for April fifteenth at six o'clock is our call. [0:14:12, 0:14:32]: For T Splost. And then we want to talk about work off of the project list that we discussed last fall or last summer, I guess it was, when uh T S PLOST initially was discussed. And um we do have a section on for executive session on Friday, late Friday morning as well for any matters. [0:14:31, 0:14:35]: that uh uh need executives disc session discussion. [0:14:36, 0:14:40]: So um we got a number of things that we uh want to discuss. [0:14:40, 0:14:42]: Or need to discuss with the council. [0:14:42, 0:14:45]: Um as we move forward to um [0:14:46, 0:14:51]: uh completing uh several of these capital projects, formation of police department, et cetera. [0:14:51, 0:15:02]: So we look forward to discussion um uh for today and uh the next couple of days, and um uh I'm sure that we will have very substantive [0:15:03, 0:15:04]: And productive. [0:15:04, 0:15:08]: uh feedback. So with that I'll I'll turn it back to to Mayor Ford. [0:15:09, 0:15:15]: Well, actually, thank you, sir. I appreciate it. But uh I would tell you go right to Mr. Wiggins for a financial update. Mr. Wiggins, please. [0:15:16, 0:15:23]: Yes. Good morning, Mayor and Council and um fellow staff members. Uh I wanna start out [0:15:24, 0:15:25]: Uh let me [0:15:25, 0:15:27]: I need to um share the screen. [0:15:28, 0:15:29]: So give me a moment, please. [0:15:45, 0:15:46]: Okay. There we go. [0:15:49, 0:15:51]: This is financial update for the council retreat. [0:15:54, 0:15:57]: Start out talking about this the mission. [0:15:57, 0:16:00]: For finance. The finance department provides professional oversight. [0:16:01, 0:16:05]: Consultation to the CD programs and services regarding financial accounting. [0:16:05, 0:16:10]: And budgetary practices. Our focus is to ensure compliance to all relevant [0:16:11, 0:16:12]: Why not show in budgetary relations? [0:16:13, 0:16:15]: regulations, including Georgia budget law. [0:16:16, 0:16:19]: And state statutes governing financial information. [0:16:20, 0:16:23]: Brief description of the department, what we do. [0:16:23, 0:16:28]: Prime finance department provides financial management services to the city departments. [0:16:29, 0:16:30]: And the city council. [0:16:31, 0:16:31]: Parliament. [0:16:32, 0:16:36]: Oversees the preparation and monitoring of the city's annual budget, revenue collection. [0:16:37, 0:16:38]: And coordinates. [0:16:38, 0:16:40]: The annual audit. [0:16:43, 0:16:44]: Next slide. [0:16:45, 0:16:46]: This one I hear. [0:16:47, 0:16:53]: It's the 2020 general fund unaudited statement of revenues, expenditures, and net changes. [0:16:54, 0:16:55]: It uh [0:16:55, 0:16:57]: Starts out with the revenues. [0:16:57, 0:16:59]: uh the budget to actual [0:17:00, 0:17:00]: Actually we [0:17:02, 0:17:02]: Twenty twenty. [0:17:03, 0:17:03]: We [0:17:05, 0:17:05]: We see [0:17:06, 0:17:06]: Twelve [0:17:07, 0:17:10]: Twelve million seven hundred and forty four thousand six forty seven. [0:17:12, 0:17:13]: Expenditures. [0:17:15, 0:17:16]: We s we expend it. [0:17:19, 0:17:23]: Eight milyen nine hundred seventy nine thousand nine seventy nine. [0:17:23, 0:17:25]: It gave us a difference between [0:17:25, 0:17:27]: Revenue and expenditures or three [0:17:28, 0:17:29]: Point eight million. [0:17:30, 0:17:31]: With that. [0:17:33, 0:17:35]: We had a few sales of assets. [0:17:35, 0:17:36]: Think it was [0:17:37, 0:17:38]: Two or three trucks, I think. [0:17:39, 0:17:41]: From uh Public Works. It was um [0:17:42, 0:17:43]: Six thousand three hundred eighty. [0:17:45, 0:17:46]: A transfer is out. [0:17:46, 0:17:50]: Which this is for um our loan that we pay on the building. [0:17:51, 0:17:52]: to one point two milyen [0:17:53, 0:17:55]: It gave us a difference of [0:17:56, 0:17:58]: One point two million. [0:17:59, 0:18:00]: And then it gave us a net change. [0:18:01, 0:18:04]: An excess of revenue over expenditure is two point [0:18:05, 0:18:05]: Six million. [0:18:09, 0:18:09]: Next slide. [0:18:12, 0:18:13]: It talks about I guess those [0:18:14, 0:18:16]: A snapshot of the FY twenty. [0:18:16, 0:18:20]: General Fund Revenues comparison to FY nineteen. [0:18:21, 0:18:21]: Um [0:18:22, 0:18:24]: Like I say in the previous slide, our revenues [0:18:25, 0:18:26]: Ві [0:18:27, 0:18:28]: Right in twelve point [0:18:28, 0:18:29]: Seven million. [0:18:29, 0:18:31]: Last year was nine point eight. [0:18:32, 0:18:34]: They gave us a difference of about um [0:18:35, 0:18:35]: Three million. [0:18:37, 0:18:39]: Only thing about that we only had um [0:18:40, 0:18:43]: Or as uh our investment income was probably the biggest uh [0:18:44, 0:18:44]: Change in that. [0:18:46, 0:18:49]: That basically was due to some um [0:18:50, 0:18:50]: Oh [0:18:53, 0:18:57]: It it wasn't that significant. It's just it's you you can tell by the amount. [0:18:57, 0:18:59]: Of investment that we receive. [0:19:00, 0:19:00]: For his income. [0:19:03, 0:19:04]: Next slide. [0:19:05, 0:19:06]: This is the um [0:19:07, 0:19:09]: FY twenty general fund expenditures. [0:19:11, 0:19:12]: This year we was uh [0:19:13, 0:19:13]: Eight. [0:19:14, 0:19:15]: Eight point nine million. [0:19:16, 0:19:18]: Last year was eight point seven. [0:19:19, 0:19:21]: Give us a difference of uh [0:19:21, 0:19:24]: Two hundred and ninety nine thousand six twenty. So we've pretty much on [0:19:25, 0:19:28]: We spent a pretty much the same as we did last year. [0:19:33, 0:19:40]: This is a um next slide is 2020 enterprise funds on our statement of revenues and expenditures. [0:19:40, 0:19:45]: This shows the water and sewer fund, solid waste fund, and stormwater farm. [0:19:46, 0:19:47]: Uh revenues. [0:19:48, 0:19:50]: Warner Sewer came out to be [0:19:51, 0:19:52]: Four point eight. [0:19:53, 0:19:55]: Thought the waste was one point two. [0:19:56, 0:20:01]: Stormwater was uh one million. It was a total of about seven point one million. [0:20:02, 0:20:03]: Expenditures. [0:20:06, 0:20:07]: We had um [0:20:08, 0:20:09]: For Warren Soul. [0:20:09, 0:20:12]: Came out to be about four point four point three. [0:20:13, 0:20:16]: Solid waste was about one point six. [0:20:16, 0:20:17]: And that's stone water. [0:20:20, 0:20:21]: Expenditures was five hundred [0:20:22, 0:20:23]: And fifty eight thousand three oh seven. [0:20:24, 0:20:26]: Give us a total of expenditures for enterprise. [0:20:27, 0:20:28]: That's six [0:20:29, 0:20:31]: Million three hundred eighty eight thousand eight fifty two. [0:20:32, 0:20:33]: So [0:20:33, 0:20:36]: With their operating income loss. [0:20:36, 0:20:37]: Yeah, um [0:20:40, 0:20:41]: Five hundred. [0:20:42, 0:20:45]: Fifty four thousand seventy three for Warner Seur. [0:20:46, 0:20:47]: A lot of ways. [0:20:49, 0:20:51]: The spinach is a little more than uh [0:20:52, 0:20:56]: Uh revenue was a negative three hundred and thirty seven. [0:20:56, 0:20:57]: Two thirty five. [0:20:58, 0:21:01]: A stormwater was four hundred and sixty six thousand five seventy. [0:21:02, 0:21:04]: Give us a a total of six hundred and eighty three. [0:21:05, 0:21:07]: eighty three thousand four nine. [0:21:14, 0:21:15]: Graph shows um [0:21:18, 0:21:19]: The vision of um [0:21:20, 0:21:26]: The slide before it just shows the water and sewed, solid waste and storm storm water just gives you a visual look of. [0:21:27, 0:21:28]: Of um [0:21:29, 0:21:31]: of of of this um [0:21:32, 0:21:34]: Water sure in a solid waste and [0:21:35, 0:21:36]: Stonewall. [0:21:37, 0:21:38]: Just a comparison. [0:21:39, 0:21:41]: From FY twenty to FY nineteen. [0:21:44, 0:21:45]: Twenty twenty nine major [0:21:46, 0:21:48]: Enterprise funds unaudit statement. [0:21:48, 0:21:50]: of revenues and expenditures. [0:21:50, 0:21:56]: This shows our community center, which is the Ted Ted Strickland, and then our conference center, which is the Murr Manners. [0:21:57, 0:21:58]: Uh, because of the covet. [0:22:01, 0:22:02]: Uh community center. [0:22:02, 0:22:05]: Revenue was negative. [0:22:06, 0:22:07]: Four point nine. [0:22:08, 0:22:08]: uh [0:22:08, 0:22:10]: Four thousand eight hundred and ninety two dollars. [0:22:11, 0:22:14]: And then a conference center was just twenty two thousand. [0:22:14, 0:22:15]: Mm thirty eight. [0:22:16, 0:22:19]: Gave us a total revenue for [0:22:21, 0:22:23]: At seventeen thousand one forty seven. [0:22:24, 0:22:26]: Expenditures for the community center was [0:22:28, 0:22:29]: Forty four thousand. [0:22:30, 0:22:31]: One fifteen. [0:22:32, 0:22:35]: And the conference center was six hundred forty seven thousand four hundred fifty two. [0:22:37, 0:22:41]: So that gives us a uh operating income loss of in total. [0:22:43, 0:22:46]: A negative six hundred and seventy four thousand four twenty one. [0:22:50, 0:22:52]: Twenty twenty splash four update. [0:22:55, 0:22:56]: Capitator. [0:22:57, 0:22:57]: Row [0:22:59, 0:23:00]: We actually spent a hundred and thirty four [0:23:02, 0:23:04]: Thousand seven hundred seven dollars. [0:23:05, 0:23:07]: A bounce left on that to complete that. [0:23:07, 0:23:10]: That particular project is two point eight million. [0:23:11, 0:23:13]: A public works facility, we spent about [0:23:14, 0:23:18]: One point six million. We have about nine hundred eighty three thousand seven sixty three left. [0:23:19, 0:23:21]: To complete our public works facility. [0:23:23, 0:23:25]: A new parts equipment for Rees Creek Bridge. [0:23:26, 0:23:30]: We in twenty twenty we actually spent four hundred and forty six. [0:23:30, 0:23:32]: Thousand six fifty eight. [0:23:32, 0:23:36]: We have a balance left to complete that project, seven hundred. [0:23:36, 0:23:38]: Ninety five thousand four thirty seven. [0:23:40, 0:23:42]: Rest of our splash for expenses [0:23:44, 0:23:45]: On various projects. [0:23:46, 0:23:48]: We actually spent eight hundred thirty seven. [0:23:48, 0:23:50]: Thousand four twenty five. [0:23:50, 0:23:52]: We have one point [0:23:52, 0:23:53]: Три мільян лев. [0:23:53, 0:23:54]: To spin for just [0:23:55, 0:24:03]: Other splash expenses. A lot of that is some of the um amphitheater expenses. [0:24:07, 0:24:09]: So it gives us a total of actually twenty, twenty [0:24:10, 0:24:11]: We spent three three million. [0:24:12, 0:24:13]: And we have a balance left. [0:24:14, 0:24:15]: That's five point six million. [0:24:16, 0:24:17]: I mean I'm sorry, five point nine million. [0:24:22, 0:24:27]: Looking at this year, we're only looking at um two months up to February of this year. [0:24:31, 0:24:32]: We have um [0:24:35, 0:24:40]: Not ha we have not spent that much, but we've looking at the general fund, the revenue. [0:24:41, 0:24:42]: versus expenses. We had [0:24:44, 0:24:45]: Uh budget remaining. [0:24:47, 0:24:49]: We have a difference of eight hundred, seven thousand. [0:24:50, 0:24:51]: Fifty eight. [0:24:52, 0:24:52]: A sour. [0:24:53, 0:24:54]: Is it eighty eight thousand? [0:24:55, 0:24:56]: Eight sixty four. [0:24:57, 0:24:58]: Water revenue. [0:25:00, 0:25:01]: Difference of one thirty eight. [0:25:02, 0:25:02]: Four eight. [0:25:03, 0:25:05]: Stormwater revenues forty five. [0:25:07, 0:25:08]: Thousand one thirty eight. [0:25:09, 0:25:10]: Saw the ways. [0:25:11, 0:25:12]: Two hundred thirteen thousand [0:25:13, 0:25:14]: Eight sixty eight. [0:25:16, 0:25:17]: Conference center revenue. [0:25:18, 0:25:19]: Yeah, the difference. [0:25:19, 0:25:21]: eighty four thousand two fifty five. [0:25:23, 0:25:27]: Community centers at two thousand six oh f six o five. [0:25:28, 0:25:30]: Нітеатр комплекс. [0:25:31, 0:25:31]: Um [0:25:33, 0:25:35]: Uh fine which is new. [0:25:36, 0:25:38]: Is still at um zero. [0:25:38, 0:25:43]: Uh we have not spent anything because we have not completed that project. Uh this would be the fund. [0:25:43, 0:25:44]: There will be [0:25:45, 0:25:45]: Oh [0:25:45, 0:25:52]: doing some of the uh doing a lot of the expenses. Everything far as dealing with the amphitheater after the project's completed would be [0:25:53, 0:25:56]: Our revenue and expenditures will be coming from this particular fund. [0:26:00, 0:26:03]: And that concludes the financial update. [0:26:05, 0:26:07]: Hey, hey John, uh Mayor Ford here. Um [0:26:08, 0:26:12]: As I look at the uh the general fund expense expenditures. [0:26:12, 0:26:26]: In twenty twenty seems as though that the there we spended more money in twenty twenty than we did in uh two thousand nineteen on several different categories. And I'm I guess I'm just trying to figure out how how did that how did that come about if we had [0:26:26, 0:26:30]: our facilities closed down for most well mostly year. [0:26:31, 0:26:40]: This is I think that what the show what it shows is, and I'll let John answer the question, but what it shows is a surplus. [0:26:40, 0:26:50]: It shows a surplus in fund balance overall. That number, that last number, that 2.5. Now these are unaudited. I wanna just say that. Okay. It shows a surplus in fund balance. [0:26:51, 0:26:58]: Yeah, that yeah, you you're you're right. That that two point five, I I I stopped it, you know, when looking at the statement. [0:26:59, 0:27:00]: Um [0:27:01, 0:27:03]: John Farn statement of revenue and expenditures. [0:27:04, 0:27:11]: I stopped it at net changes. I didn't take it all the way to uh to what actually the fund balance would be because that would be the difference between. [0:27:12, 0:27:13]: Last year and this year. [0:27:14, 0:27:17]: plus whatever this um the amount of the net change would be. [0:27:18, 0:27:19]: Uh I know uh [0:27:20, 0:27:20]: With [0:27:21, 0:27:22]: And that change. [0:27:23, 0:27:27]: I stopped it there so it can stay on audited until we can finish the audit in June. [0:27:28, 0:27:33]: Because I know some of that two point five, two point six million, we're gonna have to take care of uh [0:27:33, 0:27:35]: A conference center in a um [0:27:36, 0:27:37]: In a um [0:27:38, 0:27:39]: The community center. [0:27:41, 0:27:42]: They are tied to the um [0:27:43, 0:27:44]: to the general phone. [0:27:44, 0:27:47]: And we need Jennifer helps out that that that [0:27:47, 0:27:49]: those non major enterprise funds. [0:27:50, 0:27:56]: Let me make sure I want to make sure I answer Mayor Foy's question. If we look at the expenditure lines or the expenditure bucket there. [0:27:57, 0:27:59]: General government shows [0:27:59, 0:28:01]: А бюджет три по. [0:28:02, 0:28:05]: But it's but actual expenditures at three point three. [0:28:05, 0:28:17]: Yes. Okay. So that that shows that we budgeted a certain amount but spent less than that. Is that correct, John? That's that's correct. And that's that's that's and that's due to the um [0:28:18, 0:28:20]: to to covert that's due to [0:28:21, 0:28:21]: Uh [0:28:23, 0:28:26]: not spending normally what we would have spent um [0:28:26, 0:28:29]: Certain probably buying certain items or um [0:28:30, 0:28:30]: Oh. [0:28:31, 0:28:31]: Oh no. [0:28:31, 0:28:33]: But for buildings and stuff. So um [0:28:34, 0:28:36]: That's why it was a look it's it's on the budget. [0:28:38, 0:28:45]: So the total budget, the total budget shows a surplus in terms of more revenue. [0:28:45, 0:28:47]: than expenditures. [0:28:47, 0:28:51]: Again, this is unaudited. The pro the auditors are going through their process right now. [0:28:52, 0:28:53]: That's good. [0:28:53, 0:28:57]: And that and and and and that's due to when you look at the revenues. Um [0:28:58, 0:29:00]: We had about [0:29:01, 0:29:04]: I'd say about five five million for uh the loss. [0:29:05, 0:29:09]: So it's about a f that's about four hundred and thirty some thousand um monthly for the loss. [0:29:10, 0:29:12]: Um we got um [0:29:13, 0:29:15]: George Powell [0:29:15, 0:29:17]: uh electric franchise check in. [0:29:17, 0:29:25]: That was uh a little over, um not as much as we anticipated, but it was it was over the amount that was budgeted. So that was good. [0:29:26, 0:29:26]: Yeah. [0:29:27, 0:29:32]: We had a little uptick on some of the occupational tax um revenue. [0:29:33, 0:29:33]: Which is [0:29:34, 0:29:36]: Which we anticipate it. [0:29:36, 0:29:40]: But uh we didn't hit the mark that we we thought that's because of the covert. [0:29:41, 0:29:42]: But overall [0:29:43, 0:29:46]: twelve point twelve point seven revenue. [0:29:46, 0:29:49]: Over what was budget eleven, eleven, six? [0:29:51, 0:29:59]: Okay. I got something else. Maybe I missed this. The CARES funding that we received, how is that identified in here or is it identified? [0:29:59, 0:30:00]: That's the in and out. [0:30:01, 0:30:02]: 'Cause you have to remember we um [0:30:03, 0:30:05]: We brought in one point three. [0:30:05, 0:30:07]: We paid about [0:30:09, 0:30:09]: Well, it's a little bit. [0:30:10, 0:30:11]: More than one point three. [0:30:12, 0:30:13]: Uh [0:30:13, 0:30:15]: We paid about two hundred. [0:30:16, 0:30:18]: Two hundred and fifty thousand for um [0:30:19, 0:30:22]: covert related IT um [0:30:23, 0:30:27]: related items and then we we move one point three out. [0:30:28, 0:30:31]: to the um Henry County uh Chamber of Commerce. [0:30:31, 0:30:33]: For them to take care of um [0:30:34, 0:30:34]: Oh. [0:30:36, 0:30:38]: I'm trying to remember the the committee um [0:30:39, 0:30:46]: Well we had we had a whisper right it was a third party entity that we had to use the Henry Chanty Chamber of Commerce in order to [0:30:47, 0:30:50]: facilitate the funds for small business support. [0:30:50, 0:30:55]: And then also uh some funds for individual support via. [0:30:55, 0:30:57]: адишно нон профит [0:30:58, 0:31:04]: Um in in in the CARES Act funds, there were about a hundred and eight small businesses. [0:31:05, 0:31:11]: That received funds from the city of Stockbridge at a maximum of ten thousand dollars. [0:31:11, 0:31:15]: Resulting in about one point one million dollars. That was actually [0:31:15, 0:31:16]: uh provided. [0:31:17, 0:31:20]: to local business support from the CARES Act funds. [0:31:20, 0:31:21]: That's correct. [0:31:21, 0:31:25]: And when that came in, it came in, we we had created a uh [0:31:25, 0:31:29]: The Karees that he tr the Care Z has his own funds. It was like a [0:31:29, 0:31:31]: Passed through. So we use that. [0:31:31, 0:31:33]: particular fund to pass the money through. [0:31:35, 0:31:37]: I think Councilman Alexander, I'm I'm seeing, I'm sorry. [0:31:38, 0:31:44]: Yeah, I can't s I can't see him. Is is he he has a thing Councilman Alexander had a question or a a comment. [0:31:44, 0:31:45]: All right. [0:31:46, 0:31:59]: Uh thank you. Uh uh Mayor Pro Tem. I'm sorry, Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. Thank you, um Mayor and uh Mr. Knight and thank you for recognizing me. I think uh Mr. Wiggins, I thank you for your report. [0:31:59, 0:32:02]: And your confirmation that the city is growing. [0:32:02, 0:32:05]: Uh which indicated that we received [0:32:05, 0:32:09]: Over a мільйон долар ревеню. [0:32:09, 0:32:12]: growth over what our projection was. That says [0:32:13, 0:32:16]: Definitively that the city is growing, revenue is growing. [0:32:17, 0:32:18]: Uh you also stated [0:32:18, 0:32:20]: That um you know we [0:32:20, 0:32:23]: are moving in the right direction in accomplishing [0:32:24, 0:32:41]: uh certain task uh for the city. And it was great as the mayor indicated that we were able to act as a pass-through for the$1.3 million, which helped out 108 uh businesses uh in the city, as well as nonprofits, because our citizens [0:32:41, 0:32:43]: or or hurting in the community. So [0:32:44, 0:32:46]: We we overall we executed. [0:32:46, 0:32:48]: Uh, those programs at a very [0:32:49, 0:32:50]: Hi, right. Hi, uh [0:32:51, 0:32:52]: Rate and we were able to move. [0:32:53, 0:32:56]: through uh some of the things that we needed to move through. [0:32:56, 0:32:59]: What I would like to know is uh [0:33:00, 0:33:01]: The actual balances. [0:33:02, 0:33:05]: Uh in the splaster counts. Do you have those? [0:33:09, 0:33:11]: Um I would have to [0:33:17, 0:33:18]: Mm-hmm. [0:33:20, 0:33:20]: Yeah. [0:33:23, 0:33:43]: So you want to know the balance of each of uh the the county? Right. Starting with splot three, just maybe you can get it back to us, splash three, splash four, splash five. Yeah, uh, you know, even of what we've collected through uh this period now that the county has started collecting. And at this point, Mr. Knight, the year has already passed. So what the city should be [0:33:43, 0:33:50]: collecting at this point is that correct in well the probably in April or so April and April I believe April [0:33:50, 0:33:58]: Okay, so we're about to start. We're at the precipice of about to start splash, correct. Right, splash five. So additional. [0:33:58, 0:34:00]: uh revenue will be coming in toward the city. [0:34:00, 0:34:02]: Найшн ає. [0:34:02, 0:34:06]: And I'm gonna point this out because I say it every single year. [0:34:06, 0:34:07]: Ви [0:34:07, 0:34:10]: Again, these numbers are very much unaudited. [0:34:10, 0:34:14]: But we're looking at yet another two million dollar surplus. [0:34:15, 0:34:18]: After the numbers are audited, I'm sure that could go down a bit. [0:34:18, 0:34:21]: Never know, it might actually go up a bit. [0:34:21, 0:34:31]: But it indicates once again sound financial management. And uh based on uh Mr. Knight's comments, which are three point eight to [0:34:31, 0:34:33]: Uh was actually um [0:34:33, 0:34:34]: The difference between the actual [0:34:35, 0:34:36]: Expenditures and then [0:34:36, 0:34:38]: Uh, what we actually [0:34:38, 0:34:43]: um you know the actual expenses then you know we're looking [0:34:43, 0:34:43]: Straight [0:34:44, 0:34:45]: Yeah. [0:34:45, 0:34:46]: in in things that we're doing. [0:34:46, 0:34:49]: And we are able to move forward executing. [0:34:50, 0:34:55]: additional projects that we have uh online, such as the Bringing the Culture Art System. [0:34:56, 0:35:01]: uh uh a center here the carry mehamery cultural arts center here next is our going project [0:35:02, 0:35:02]: And also [0:35:03, 0:35:05]: This is the perfect time. [0:35:05, 0:35:07]: To start the Start Bridge Police Department. [0:35:08, 0:35:10]: Now we've been talking about well, what would we do? [0:35:11, 0:35:12]: But how would it work? [0:35:12, 0:35:13]: And [0:35:13, 0:35:17]: I'm not one of the people that's gonna uh you know have the skies falling. [0:35:17, 0:35:37]: We have to do this or we have to do that to impact the citizens because I see this every single year that we have uh a two million dollar surplus. Mr. Wiggins, again, that was 2.6 million uh unaudited at this point that uh you had seen properly uh in your um an [0:35:37, 0:35:46]: Analysis. Give us the top number again, which is the actual revenue, and then the bottom number, which is the expenses, so folks can understand the spread. [0:35:46, 0:35:47]: But uh clearly. [0:35:48, 0:35:49]: Yes, the um [0:35:50, 0:35:51]: The revenue [0:35:51, 0:35:52]: Stands at twelve. [0:35:53, 0:35:56]: Twelve twelve million seven hundred and forty four thousand six forty seven. [0:35:57, 0:35:57]: Mm-hmm. [0:35:58, 0:35:59]: And then you have your expenses coming in. [0:36:00, 0:36:00]: Yeah. [0:36:01, 0:36:04]: Eight million nine hundred seventy nine. [0:36:04, 0:36:09]: Nine seventy nine. And then they gave us a difference there of about three point eight million. [0:36:09, 0:36:11]: And with that. [0:36:11, 0:36:13]: difference between the revenue and expenditures. [0:36:14, 0:36:15]: Uh [0:36:15, 0:36:19]: We put in, we we always, you know, take out, you know, you transfer out. [0:36:19, 0:36:20]: At this point, which is [0:36:21, 0:36:23]: The one point two, which is for our loan for the um [0:36:23, 0:36:25]: Payment of the city hall. [0:36:26, 0:36:26]: Mm-hmm. [0:36:26, 0:36:27]: And [0:36:28, 0:36:30]: You also have your proceeds from the sale of assets. [0:36:30, 0:36:32]: It's not much, but [0:36:32, 0:36:33]: Um [0:36:33, 0:36:34]: You have to put that in there. [0:36:35, 0:36:37]: That gives us about two uh two point six million. [0:36:38, 0:36:42]: Absolutely. And Mr. Knighton, what was the actual city budget this year? [0:36:45, 0:36:53]: The bot the the top line the re the uh for twenty twenty? Twenty for twenty twenty for the the projection for this year. [0:36:54, 0:37:01]: Uh twenty twenty one budget was twelve was it twelve point six? Yes, twelve twelve point twelve, twelve. [0:37:01, 0:37:05]: Twelve million seven hundred and fifty nine thousand thirty seven. That's for job. [0:37:06, 0:37:08]: For twenty fiscal year twenty one. [0:37:08, 0:37:28]: Yes. Right. So in actuality, uh uh the it shows the work that was put into the budget was very sound because we are, you know, we didn't uh uh we didn't aggressively put an aggressive number out there to pursue the new projects and new developments. This is a actual number that came [0:37:28, 0:37:33]: in that we know that twelve point seven million actually came in. [0:37:33, 0:37:34]: So this year's budget. [0:37:35, 0:37:40]: even though it shows an increase from the previous year is perfectly in line. [0:37:40, 0:37:44]: uh with what uh our city budget is this year. [0:37:44, 0:38:01]: And as growth continues to arrive in the community, these numbers continue to reflect aggressive growth in the city. So this council being very aggressive in terms of the police department, the Kerry Mayhemric Cultural Arts Center, the Amphitheater Project are all [0:38:02, 0:38:06]: backed by solid financials. So tell us again what the uh [0:38:06, 0:38:09]: W do you have a ending number for the fund balance for the year? [0:38:12, 0:38:13]: For for twenty twenty. [0:38:13, 0:38:18]: Yeah the the the the g the the the uh the fund balance [0:38:18, 0:38:22]: for the city uh in our accounts at the end of the year. [0:38:24, 0:38:26]: Where's it staying now as far as being [0:38:27, 0:38:31]: Of course I would stay on either is it's two point six. [0:38:31, 0:38:34]: Yeah. [0:38:35, 0:38:38]: He's talking about the total. He's talking about the total fund balance. [0:38:39, 0:38:43]: from uh what what would have been last year's number. Oh, okay. [0:38:44, 0:38:47]: plus what would be this year's number, presumably. [0:38:48, 0:38:49]: Right. [0:38:52, 0:38:53]: No [0:38:54, 0:38:58]: I have to try to look it up, but I fun bats from last year, I mean it's about [0:38:59, 0:39:02]: stands at it was standing at about nineteen nineteen million. [0:39:03, 0:39:07]: So with this, this'll take you up to about twenty one million if if you [0:39:08, 0:39:10]: If this was the actual number. [0:39:11, 0:39:12]: А не чан. [0:39:12, 0:39:17]: You would you would add that to the fund balance from last year, which is about nineteen million. [0:39:17, 0:39:18]: Yeah, about twenty one million. [0:39:19, 0:39:25]: Well, I think again, uh, this council has made uh it needs to have a discussion as we talked about. [0:39:26, 0:39:28]: To actually not put the money. [0:39:28, 0:39:48]: uh in fund balance, but we're actually pursuing projects uh in the city. And that's something that the council would have to decide. So instead of putting this extra money into fund balance, taking the fund balance actually uh up, we had talked about uh putting start putting this money uh in capital in a [0:39:48, 0:39:50]: Capital improvements budget. [0:39:50, 0:39:56]: uh for the city. So you know, the question is always we're gonna deplete our fund balance. Well [0:39:56, 0:40:02]: It it's pretty clear that we have excess funds in the fund balance. [0:40:03, 0:40:10]: And those funds could be used uh ru wisely because if we have a twelve million dollar city budget. [0:40:10, 0:40:12]: We got one year in the bank. [0:40:12, 0:40:13]: So even if we took [0:40:14, 0:40:15]: Um [0:40:15, 0:40:21]: Our eighty nine million dollars out of the fund balance, we would still have a yearly budget. [0:40:21, 0:40:31]: in the bank. Most cities would be happy with three to six, three months to six months, having 12 months. That is unheard of in some instances. And for us to do that. [0:40:31, 0:40:36]: We have to start planning to move these projects out like we've been able to do. [0:40:36, 0:40:56]: And then again, moving this money to the capital improvements budget allows us to more effectively use these dollars as the improvements uh for the city continue. So I certainly would like for this council to go ahead and act and move forward with instead of just throwing money in the fund balance, being proactive, putting [0:40:56, 0:41:09]: the money in the capital improvements budget so that we can actually execute these projects without uh it being said, oh, they're taking it out of fund balance. They're taking it out of fund balance, which is has excess money in it. [0:41:10, 0:41:18]: Let me mention let me mention also though that um of course there was commitment of yes, yes out of the for the amphitheater, the five million. [0:41:18, 0:41:26]: The amphitheater from fund balance. So that's we we have to calculate that in as well. Um and then of course, you know, as we go forward. [0:41:27, 0:41:31]: Um with bonds, those items are going to be coming out of starting in August or so. [0:41:32, 0:41:35]: Um we have to budget for that uh in um [0:41:36, 0:41:37]: Uh August of twenty [0:41:38, 0:41:38]: One. [0:41:40, 0:41:44]: Obviously twenty two, excuse me. [0:41:44, 0:41:49]: So in this coming budget as we go through that, we'll have to plan for that as well. But the [0:41:49, 0:41:53]: The amphitheater commitment was out of fund balance and so that needs to be calculated as well. [0:41:54, 0:42:10]: And the thing is is as well is that uh obviously in the next couple of days we'll be talking about these particular projects, getting briefings from our professionals on that, and then further discussion of of how we want to finance things and what we wanna do as a collective group. So there'll be more discussion about it in the next couple of days as well. [0:42:10, 0:42:16]: Well, I just I just want to finally say, but I just want to thank the staff and everybody for guiding us through. [0:42:16, 0:42:20]: Uh Mr. Knight for doing an excellent job guiding the city through [0:42:20, 0:42:22]: This pass uh through the pandemic. [0:42:23, 0:42:27]: And just doing such an excellent job on the financials. We are strong as ever. [0:42:27, 0:42:30]: And that's because of the work of the staff. So thank you. [0:42:32, 0:42:37]: Mayor, I like that. If if anybody hasn't raised a hand, I like that. [0:42:37, 0:42:40]: We'll go right there. I I'll go right here, sir. [0:42:41, 0:42:47]: Uh yeah, I would I would hope that uh when we give when we're giving a um presentation by [0:42:48, 0:42:52]: our finance is that we're giving accurate numbers and not what [0:42:53, 0:42:55]: Not ball part figures. [0:42:55, 0:43:00]: Because we didn't take into account the five million dollars that has been a uh [0:43:00, 0:43:04]: has been allotted to for the amphitheater. [0:43:04, 0:43:20]: And when we talk about a budget that was set for twelve point uh whatever million it was, and then we got about it wasn't a two point something million dollar gain. I wish our finance person, because when I look when I'm hearing the numbers and looking at what we're what we have there. [0:43:20, 0:43:23]: I'm trying to figure out in and [0:43:23, 0:43:32]: Where is the two million dollars that Mr. Alexander had just just alluded to? Um, so I I would like for those figures to be. [0:43:33, 0:43:36]: point on figures that we get from our finance because [0:43:37, 0:43:55]: roundabouts and almost and could be's and all of that. That's not how I would like for us to operate. I would like for us to operate on specifics. Now I do agree that we do do need to start moving monies over to capital improvement uh project uh uh um [0:43:55, 0:43:56]: Um [0:43:57, 0:43:59]: A category for that versus [0:44:00, 0:44:13]: continue to move in money from fund balance itself, that those that any any funds that over over expenditures that come into the city um any funds that come into the city that we do move those over. And I think we all had a discussion on that. [0:44:14, 0:44:21]: But for me, when it comes to understanding where we stand, those to to to accurately project. [0:44:22, 0:44:27]: Where we need to go because we just came out of twenty twenty, which was an interesting year as it was. [0:44:27, 0:44:28]: And [0:44:29, 0:44:36]: Those numbers aren't as great as I thought they would be, but I still would like accurate numbers, specific numbers. [0:44:36, 0:44:44]: Uh not around nineteen thousand or nineteen million of this and that accurate numbers in order that we as a council can see. [0:44:44, 0:44:51]: And understand what we project out and where we move with capital improvement projects and all this, that we're dealing with sound numbers. [0:44:52, 0:44:59]: not approximates. So and that's that's my take on it that we can get some sound numbers uh in order to make uh [0:45:00, 0:45:03]: uh sound decisions on how we how we move forward with our budget. [0:45:04, 0:45:05]: Thank you. [0:45:05, 0:45:06]: Right. [0:45:06, 0:45:08]: Um uh Councilman Thomas, go ahead, please, sir. [0:45:08, 0:45:09]: Uh thank you, Mayor. [0:45:10, 0:45:16]: Uh Mr. Wiggins, uh I wanna commend you as well as um other council members. [0:45:16, 0:45:20]: Uh I do have a question for you and Mr. Nine as far as [0:45:20, 0:45:24]: uh timeline for the audit and and I think what [0:45:24, 0:45:28]: Uh, mayor pro tem Alexander and Councilman Blount indicated. [0:45:29, 0:45:30]: I think a really true. [0:45:31, 0:45:32]: Uh comment. [0:45:32, 0:45:44]: But I I would imagine that uh as far as the movement of uh fund balance funds to capital improvement project, I would imagine this would not happen until [0:45:45, 0:45:55]: uh until the audit until we know uh real numbers. So Mr. Knight, can you respond to the process as far as if you know a date for the audit and and and speak to [0:45:56, 0:45:58]: That process as to [0:45:58, 0:46:02]: when we probably would be able to to do that. [0:46:03, 0:46:11]: Yeah, the the audit is is under underway right now typically and and they go through extensive process, probably [0:46:11, 0:46:15]: We probably would know by probably May, you think, John? [0:46:16, 0:46:27]: June June 30th is June 30th is a deadline, but yeah, we we did receive we did receive an extension, but um we're pretty much on target, yeah, to uh uh [0:46:28, 0:46:32]: Turn up I audited in on June thirtieth. Uh by May [0:46:32, 0:46:34]: We should know um [0:46:35, 0:46:37]: We should know a better uh account. [0:46:38, 0:46:41]: Oh, where the archer archer is going with the numbers. [0:46:41, 0:46:51]: And and and to that extent, you know, and and of course, you know, typically we have the whole presentation and we'll you know, once the audit is completed, of course we'll provide information to you. We receive the report from [0:46:52, 0:46:53]: Maldon and Jenkins. [0:46:53, 0:46:59]: As we go through these numbers here, these are numbers based on uh the accounting principles. [0:47:00, 0:47:05]: And and basically expenditures and revenues is what we're looking at right here. The auditor will go through. [0:47:06, 0:47:07]: We'll verify everything. [0:47:07, 0:47:12]: But generally these numbers are fairly close, but I would caution and wait until the audit is completed. [0:47:12, 0:47:14]: Because that is the official document. [0:47:14, 0:47:20]: to make some determination about um what amount should be shifted into a capital improvement. [0:47:20, 0:47:22]: Um bucket, if you will. [0:47:23, 0:47:31]: Uh Mayor, I I just wanted to thank um Mr Mr. Wiggins and Mr. Knight for that comment. I I would not want us to get hung up today. [0:47:32, 0:47:34]: Um when and how much [0:47:34, 0:47:37]: Uh you know, we we move from one [0:47:38, 0:47:44]: uh financial to the other, but I think it's a good conversation and I think these are great answers. But [0:47:44, 0:47:47]: Uh let's not get caught up on that just yet. [0:47:47, 0:47:49]: I think uh today. [0:47:49, 0:47:51]: Uh receiving information is good. [0:47:51, 0:47:52]: And um [0:47:53, 0:48:06]: So I I would just recommend, you know, we wait until the audit. I think the council then will come back and have those kind of discussions as far as um, you know, cap and improvement projects. Um, Mayor, I yield back. [0:48:06, 0:48:11]: Oh thank you, sir. Appreciate it. Any other comments from Mr. Wiggins here before we move on to the next topic? [0:48:11, 0:48:13]: Anybody else? [0:48:14, 0:48:20]: Okay. Yes, Mayor, if I would to understand I I concur with uh Councilman Thomas. My [0:48:21, 0:48:25]: My indication early was not to actually move any funds at this point. [0:48:25, 0:48:31]: It was just to indicate that that was the thinking and uh the direction that we needed to go in. [0:48:31, 0:48:36]: once uh the numbers are confirmed. So yes, that's the case. I I agree with that. [0:48:36, 0:48:41]: Appreciate it. Okay, good deal. Another comments, Mr. Wiggins, thanks a lot for your presentation. We appreciate it. [0:48:41, 0:48:43]: And we'll move on to uh [0:48:43, 0:48:47]: Our judge, Judge Matt McCord, sir. Uh are you online? [0:48:50, 0:48:53]: I do not see uh oh there he is. Okay, there he is. [0:48:53, 0:48:53]: Okay. [0:48:55, 0:48:58]: There you go for outstanding. Sure is good to be with y'all. [0:49:00, 0:49:01]: Outstanding. Appreciate it. Good to see you. [0:49:02, 0:49:11]: Good to see you. Thank you, Judge McCor. Thank you for joining us this morning. Um, obviously uh we wanted to certainly have a conversation with you and you share your thoughts. [0:49:12, 0:49:14]: With respect to um [0:49:14, 0:49:15]: The municipal court. [0:49:16, 0:49:21]: Um, obviously you all have have been able to to operate in this covet environment as we all have in a different way. [0:49:22, 0:49:25]: Uh, but with the advent of a police department. [0:49:26, 0:49:28]: Uh which is on the horizon now. [0:49:28, 0:49:33]: We wanted to make sure that at this point, um, in terms of our overall planning. [0:49:34, 0:49:39]: for the city and the beginning of a police department that we had a conversation with you and you were able to [0:49:39, 0:49:45]: um uh directly share your thoughts based on previous experience. [0:49:45, 0:49:54]: Um and also uh any thoughts you have with respect to establishing the peace police department and then overall for the city and then all on obviously [0:49:54, 0:49:57]: How you see that impacting municipal court? [0:49:58, 0:49:59]: Um [0:49:59, 0:50:19]: Sure, thank you for letting me come. And and I didn't get to say this the night that I was sworn in. I I'm uh I I'm I didn't want to waste anybody's time that night, but I'm so grateful to be a part of uh what you do and and to be affiliated with you and to be a part of of serving the the people in Stockbridge. Uh I I I think very highly of each of you uh and I want you to know. [0:50:19, 0:50:25]: know that you have in me one of your biggest cheerleaders uh in this county uh everywhere I go. So [0:50:25, 0:50:33]: Uh I'll start there. I um and and also it's good to see my old friend Quentin Washington uh from Governor's Honors in nineteen ninety when he and I were [0:50:34, 0:50:36]: uh in high school uh [0:50:36, 0:50:43]: back back in the same place and and working together. So uh having said that, let let me let me first [0:50:43, 0:50:50]: uh say this. I'm so excited that that we're talking about having a police department uh department. It's something that I I think we've needed. It's something that I have wanted [0:50:51, 0:50:54]: to happen and have been been kind of quietly waiting. [0:50:54, 0:50:56]: Um I what I [0:50:56, 0:51:16]: propose to do is to sort of give you my thoughts and then answer any questions you may have for me. The first one is this. I think if we're going to do it, we need to do it well and we need to make sure that we do it at full force. I think halfway doing the job is dangerous because we we frankly we don't know what kind of cooperation we're going to have from the county going forward. And so we need to be able to do this and do it well and do it full [0:51:16, 0:51:22]: full capacity uh because once we start down this road there really isn't any uh doing it halfway. [0:51:23, 0:51:32]: Uh with that said, I have done some research and reached out to some other agencies that have handled similar uh issues, you know. [0:51:33, 0:51:35]: And and and um [0:51:36, 0:51:40]: In two tausend fourteen, when our court was at full capacity. [0:51:41, 0:51:46]: Uh, that year we we the county had issued six thousand twenty-seven tickets. [0:51:47, 0:51:49]: Uh by the end of that year the [0:51:50, 0:51:51]: Total fees paid. [0:51:52, 0:51:56]: uh based out of those tickets was one miljon one hundred seventy seven thousand dollars [0:51:56, 0:52:02]: I had in the courthouse at that time four clerks uh at full capacity. [0:52:03, 0:52:06]: Uh, and we had one part-time solicitor. [0:52:07, 0:52:08]: And we had a [0:52:09, 0:52:11]: An investigator that was working with our solicitor. [0:52:12, 0:52:12]: Um [0:52:13, 0:52:27]: So that gives you some perspective. Today we have narrowed that down to uh one and a half clerks basically. Uh our probation department is basically gone, uh, and we're still relying on the county for an investigator. So [0:52:28, 0:52:38]: For some perspective, the city of Lawrenceville has its own police department. They are similar to us in size. And last year they were writing uh over ten thousand tickets per year. [0:52:38, 0:52:43]: So if we assume that we have our own police department and that they're going to do something similar to that. [0:52:44, 0:53:04]: Uh I anticipate as far as municipal court expansion goes, we to to handle that volume, uh necessarily we're going to need to go back to four full time clerks to manage that volume of tickets and the processing of all of those. Uh I anticipate going forward, there may be a day, I don't know that we need it now, but [0:53:03, 0:53:14]: We may need more than one payment window. That's that's a fairly simple solution of renovating one of the rooms in the building to have two payment windows with bulletproof glass to to protect our folks. Um [0:53:15, 0:53:21]: We we were doing it with one when I w when we started in two thousand fourteen and I think we may be able to keep doing that at least for a little while. [0:53:21, 0:53:30]: Uh, we won't need an investigator anymore because we'll have one from our own police department. So I think we can we can have somebody there on court days from our own PD. [0:53:30, 0:53:30]: Um [0:53:31, 0:53:36]: One of the things I had not thought about that Dana reminded me of this morning is that be [0:53:36, 0:53:47]: Before I became judge, the the two guys that were judges before me had restructured the pay scale for the judge so that instead of it being an annual salary, we were paid by the court session, which has made me [0:53:48, 0:54:05]: uh an incredibly cheap purchase over the last couple of years because I reduced the number of court sessions, which means that I'm not being paid what I was before. If we ramp that back up, then necessarily the judge's salary becomes something to consider as well. And and I I'm not going to get into that. I I I will leave that to you. But [0:54:05, 0:54:08]: Right now it's at$400 a session. Um [0:54:08, 0:54:09]: I I move [0:54:09, 0:54:14]: calendars very quickly so I don't sit around worrying that that's gonna be some huge expense for you. [0:54:14, 0:54:23]: Um, when I took the bench we had four and five hundred people on a calendar at nine in the morning and then the same number again at one thirty in the afternoon and I would get it done because I'm not we don't waste time. [0:54:24, 0:54:30]: Um, so I can I think I can keep the number of sessions right about where they were before, which was four or five per month. [0:54:31, 0:54:31]: Um [0:54:33, 0:54:42]: One of the issues we have is that we have planning and zoning people upstairs now in the courthouse. If you if you if you've ever been over there, uh if you haven't come see me or [0:54:42, 0:54:48]: Give me a call and we'll make a time when we can go together. But the upstairs used to be where the judge's office was. I don't know that I ever really [0:54:49, 0:54:53]: need that space because I I would rather somebody else be able to use that space. [0:54:53, 0:55:03]: But uh the personnel were up there, our clerks were up there and all the ticket payments were up there. And then I came down a back hallway, a back stairway to get on the bench. [0:55:03, 0:55:07]: Um as it is now, we're completely downstairs. So if we go back to full capacity. [0:55:08, 0:55:22]: We're going to either need to move the court across the street to the police department, which I I I will tell you I think is probably expensive because you've got to do a massive renovation to get a court over there. If we stay where we are, which I think is probably the more feasible option. [0:55:22, 0:55:31]: Uh, we need to move we we're gonna need to move back upstairs at some point, which then creates a problem with the planning and zoning personnel and where are we gonna put them? [0:55:31, 0:55:32]: Uh so [0:55:34, 0:55:37]: One last thing that I will tell you is that by way of [0:55:40, 0:55:46]: Just looking at best practices going forward, one of the changes that's happened in the last few years is that marijuana. [0:55:46, 0:55:54]: Posi possession of marijuana prosecution has changed in Georgia. And now most cities are prosecuting that under a city ordinance. [0:55:55, 0:56:00]: uh violation and treating it differently than we used to. We used to treat it as a state code violation. [0:56:00, 0:56:01]: Um [0:56:01, 0:56:15]: Stockbridge does not have a viable city ordinance right now under which we can prosecute marijuana possession. And so if we're going to go back to full capacity, we need to have a new ordinance that we can do under which we can prosecute those cases in the city. [0:56:16, 0:56:16]: Um [0:56:17, 0:56:21]: Along those lines, the city of Hampton uh [0:56:21, 0:56:36]: Almost everything prosecuted in Hampton is under a city code violation. Anything they can make fit within the city code, they do. That's significant because the any monies that are paid under a city code violation, my understanding, I'll have to go to the research again. [0:56:36, 0:56:40]: Is that that money is not shared with the state, that money stays with the city. [0:56:41, 0:56:42]: Um and so [0:56:43, 0:56:43]: Uh [0:56:43, 0:57:03]: If we expand our our code right now is not one that we can really use for criminal prosecutions very effectively. Uh if we revise that code, that makes it much easier to keep those things in-house rather than binding them over to state court or prosecuting them as state code violations. Uh so I think that's one significant change we may need to look into. [0:57:03, 0:57:06]: [3426.3, 3426.8]: Uh [0:57:07, 0:57:09]: The criminal part of the municipal code. [0:57:10, 0:57:13]: Uh so that we can use that more effectively. [0:57:13, 0:57:13]: Um [0:57:14, 0:57:34]: One of the great things that I see happening here that I don't know that anybody's thought about is that when this court goes back to full capacity, uh, we can do so many good things in the community rather than just putting people in jail or making people pay fines. Now we have the opportunity to do restorative justice, rehabilitative justice. [0:57:34, 0:57:53]: One of my great friends from South Georgia just got a grant for his court where he's using the court to improve the community and he's getting federal and state funding to do that. So, so very many good programs that can be put in place when we have a court running at its at its fullest capacity. So [0:57:54, 0:58:00]: I I I I don't know how to tell ya how much it excites me to be able to get my hands on something like that and to be able to [0:58:00, 0:58:01]: To do [0:58:01, 0:58:02]: Uh so much good. [0:58:03, 0:58:07]: uh with a court running uh in in the way that it could be so [0:58:07, 0:58:11]: Having said that, I will leave that there and and answer any questions you may have from me. [0:58:12, 0:58:13]: If I made Mayor Four I'm sorry. [0:58:13, 0:58:20]: Go ahead, sir. Go ahead. I I was gonna make just one comment uh before uh counsel uh uh asked questions of judgment court. [0:58:21, 0:58:26]: Judge McCord and myself, uh, and uh Dana Biles' clerk and my assistant uh [0:58:27, 0:58:27]: Chris M. [0:58:28, 0:58:32]: Went over to the police department uh on Monday of this week. [0:58:32, 0:58:39]: Met with ch uh Captain Maddox and uh Deputy Chief Ireland happened to be there because we wanted to look, really view the facility. [0:58:40, 0:58:52]: um from a space allocation standpoint. And it is um uh much larger than it probably looks uh from the exterior there there are [0:58:52, 0:58:57]: Not only do I believe that it certainly can handle the police department of the size that we project. [0:58:59, 0:59:10]: of the size that we project, but um also there are two fairly large unfinished rooms in uh the police department building. [0:59:10, 0:59:15]: Now, as we will continue to have conversations about space allocation and what that looks like for municipal court. [0:59:15, 0:59:19]: Given the volume that's anticipated for the court building. [0:59:20, 0:59:22]: Um, I've got some thoughts about that. [0:59:22, 0:59:28]: But I just wanted to mention that the building there does have quite a bit of space. Now some of it will need to be [0:59:29, 0:59:43]: finished out. It's almost like having an unfinished basement. It needs to be finished out. And that's just, you know, some some renovation costs. But it's a very large building with ample space for uh other offices if needed. [0:59:45, 1:00:05]: All right, uh okay. Thank you, Mr. Knight. Appreciate it. Uh stand by one, please. Um Judge McCourt, thank you for your briefing. I appreciate it. You gave us a lot to think about. I'm glad you're very excited about the the future here, this aspect. So you can be compliment and do your your full capacity for for the city of Starburden's citizens. Uh you gave us a lot to think about, obviously. And and [1:00:05, 1:00:25]: to to really kind of work with to make sure that uh we do the right thing instead of things properly so and as glad i'm glad that you're our judge because uh that's fantastic i want to remind everybody as well that uh we are recording and we are on facebook live so just so you know that and uh just uh make sure that you [1:00:25, 1:00:39]: you understand that uh this is being recorded as well and it's live. Um on that note, McCord uh Judge McCord, thank you very much. Mirapal Tim Alexander, go ahead, please. Yeah, Judge, thank you. I appreciate uh your update for us and uh [1:00:39, 1:00:59]: You know, I think I concur with a lot of the remarks that you made, especially in in the new way that um marijuana cases are being prosecuted here in Georgia. Uh some municipalities have gone to a seventy-five dollar ticket versus an arrest uh in that case. Uh that's a [1:00:59, 1:01:06]: A discussion that the council uh would need to have that I'm fully in support of. I think they call that decriminalizing, but it still is. [1:01:07, 1:01:07]: A ticket. [1:01:08, 1:01:09]: War versus [1:01:09, 1:01:20]: an arrest in terms of the way that's going to just to stop the courts from being clogged up uh with cases uh below one ounce. So I think um [1:01:20, 1:01:25]: Uh that is what you were referring to and the and there are different ways to actually [1:01:25, 1:01:26]: Uh look at [1:01:27, 1:01:29]: uh the marijuana process and I think [1:01:29, 1:01:31]: Uh in the inn [1:01:31, 1:01:33]: We wind up with a lot of people who [1:01:34, 1:01:39]: uh are are caught into the system and they are into the system in the perpetual will of it. [1:01:39, 1:01:41]: causing uh [1:01:41, 1:01:46]: filling up the the jails and prison terms for non violent offenses. So [1:01:47, 1:01:49]: I think uh this city. [1:01:49, 1:01:53]: It's something that I I personally would advocate. Obviously that's up to the will. [1:01:53, 1:01:55]: Uh, the council, but I certainly would [1:01:56, 1:01:58]: Супорт докриміналізацій. [1:01:58, 1:02:00]: And uh the ticketing. [1:02:00, 1:02:02]: of this offense versus an arrest. [1:02:04, 1:02:09]: Any other qu thank you? Any other questions for uh judge McCord? Comments, concerns, recommendations? [1:02:12, 1:02:15]: Uh yeah, I'm sorry, uh Ms. Kent, go here please. [1:02:15, 1:02:21]: Thank you. Um I want to thank Judge McCord for that presentation. Also [1:02:21, 1:02:27]: Um, I agree. Um, I've spoken uh several times on decriminalizing marijuana. [1:02:28, 1:02:31]: And you know, it's showing all over the state of Georgia. [1:02:32, 1:02:47]: Um, and I'm hoping that it it too is done here in Henry County. I've seen some changes even with the uh Henry County solicitor's office. Um, you know, Pam Bevis has done some things to make sure that that takes place as well. [1:02:49, 1:02:49]: Um [1:02:49, 1:03:09]: I am looking forward to our courts. I remember being the solicitor and I can tell you, Judge McCord, that and well you already know um you were there too. Um we would have 200 cases in the day in the morning and 200 cases after lunch. So this um, you know, in general. [1:03:09, 1:03:22]: uh those type of you know speeding tickets and uh shoplifting cases and things like that would pop up and you know tag expiration dates every single day. [1:03:23, 1:03:26]: And we just had a really packed schedule. [1:03:26, 1:03:27]: Um [1:03:27, 1:03:47]: Judge McCourt, what are your plans on making sure that our court runs smoothly when that happens? Would you have one court kind of like we did back then when I when I was a solicitor? Will you do um court twice a month, you know, in AM and PM hours? Um, you know, there of course there's new [1:03:47, 1:03:49]: Updated software. [1:03:49, 1:04:03]: At the time, again when I was solicitor, there were times where I would use the code because I didn't want um our citizens to have a record for some of these offenses. Um and it's a it's a way of doing things. [1:04:04, 1:04:06]: to say yes you're wrong, but it doesn't [1:04:07, 1:04:07]: Um [1:04:07, 1:04:09]: I you know. [1:04:10, 1:04:18]: It it doesn't go to the extent or level where it needs to be on a person's record. So what are your plans on making that smooth a smooth transition? [1:04:18, 1:04:19]: Well, so [1:04:20, 1:04:26]: Ms. Gantt, I I don't know if you remember this, but when you got elected and I I took the bench the next year. [1:04:26, 1:04:27]: Uh there was a [1:04:28, 1:04:34]: I think because of some issues with the court, there was somewhat of a backlog. And so we actually there were days when I would have [1:04:34, 1:04:38]: four hundred or more cases on a nine AM calendar and that would repeat itself at one thirty. [1:04:39, 1:04:52]: Uh and so I without meaning to had jumped into a situation where I had to learn how on the spl on the fly how to be very efficient. And so we figured that out. I think at the time we were doing court four days a month. [1:04:52, 1:05:04]: Um, and I I structure those calendars, especially with the pandemic, we're gonna have to be cognizant of this, but we layer the calendars so that we're not packing the courtroom like we used to. Uh and [1:05:05, 1:05:09]: We we we do arraignments two days a month and then two days a month we handle uh [1:05:10, 1:05:22]: probation, revocations, and trials. Um, with now so so that's the the efficiency piece of the of of what of the question that you just asked. Um with regard to what you were talking about using the code and [1:05:22, 1:05:25]: sort of expanding how do we treat people. [1:05:25, 1:05:43]: uh so that they don't have criminal histories. I expanded the use of the pretrial intervention program when I took the bench so that we could take people who had committed minor violations, it was their first offense, and we could rehabilitate those folks or get them into some kind of good program without them having a criminal record. And we made use of that on a much broader [1:05:44, 1:05:55]: really broader basis than we had before. Uh and so what I do from the bench is weed out those cases early on that I think need to meet with the solicitor or investigator so that we can put them on side. Um [1:05:57, 1:06:00]: Those are decisions that we make in court, but uh [1:06:00, 1:06:19]: You know, I I I understand that we are a court. I understand these people have violated the law, but I also understand that we are a city court and a lot of these people, this is their first time ever in court. And we have the opportunity to change their lives for the better and to keep them out of the system rather than making them a permanent part of it. And so we we already have in place those mechanisms to make sure those things happen. [1:06:21, 1:06:25]: Fantastic. Council. Thank you so much. Excellent. [1:06:25, 1:06:26]: Uh Mr. Washington. [1:06:27, 1:06:42]: Hi Judge McCourt, good to see you again. Uh just a quick question. If we're going to be expanding with the police department, how much additional judicial capacity do you think would be necessary if they're going to be if the city's going to be issuing warrants on a 24 hour basis? Or do you think that there would need to be a 24 hour basis to issue? [1:06:42, 1:06:55]: You know what, if they need me, they they they can have my cell phone number. I think we'll be fine. And and and here's the deal, Quentin, if I get overwhelmed and I see that it's gonna be a whole lot more than I thought, then I think we can have that discussion then. But at this point, I don't think that's gonna be an issue. [1:06:56, 1:06:59]: On Judge McCord, hi, this is Jeremy Berry. Uh [1:06:59, 1:07:07]: Outside city attorney with with Quentin as well. What about s I assume same with failures to appear? I assume those will probably start increasing as well. Yep. [1:07:10, 1:07:18]: All righty. Um anybody else? Mayor Pool Tim, go ahead, please. Yes, uh I a question that has often come up is the community service work. [1:07:19, 1:07:23]: I've often wanted that uh I know it's a burden on the [1:07:24, 1:07:31]: defender, but when you commit a crime in Stockbridge, that the community service should be should take place in the city. [1:07:32, 1:07:36]: We have a little problem in the city. We have several other things that need to be done. [1:07:36, 1:07:40]: So I I I want to encourage the court to [1:07:40, 1:07:53]: move forward with making sure that uh those of those offenders actually perform the community service here uh for the benefit uh of the entire county. So I certainly would like to encourage the court [1:07:53, 1:07:54]: Uh to move. [1:07:54, 1:07:56]: Uh in that direction. [1:07:56, 1:07:58]: uh exped as expeditiously [1:07:58, 1:08:01]: uh as possible for the benefit [1:08:02, 1:08:04]: of of of the entire community. [1:08:04, 1:08:05]: Um [1:08:06, 1:08:09]: Council, if I may real quickly, I don't mean to interrupt you, I want to respond to that. [1:08:09, 1:08:20]: I that's something I agree with you on. Uh, but one of the things we've got to make sure that we have is that we've got somebody who can effectively supervise those folks because I it doesn't work for me to send somebody [1:08:21, 1:08:38]: just o down to the to the city and say, hey, you're gonna go do community service with the city today, because that's imposing a burden on our city folks who then have to deal with somebody who may not want to be there. Uh and I the best example I have of that, I'm not gonna call the young man's name, but there was a young man that I put on probation, sent him down to do community service work. [1:08:39, 1:08:41]: He was really difficult to deal with. [1:08:41, 1:08:43]: They sent him back to me. [1:08:43, 1:08:50]: Uh, and I ended up revoking his probation, but he ultimately, this young man ultimately, while on probation with us, ended up being charged with murder. [1:08:51, 1:09:01]: uh in a really awful case. Uh and that's the kind of every now and then that's the kind of case you get. So I wanna make sure if I'm gonna send somebody to our city folks to do [1:09:01, 1:09:03]: community service work that that [1:09:04, 1:09:08]: the folks that we're sending them to can manage that and that we've got the proper people in place to to handle that. [1:09:09, 1:09:21]: Well, I'm certainly sensitive to that. And to make sure that we're done right and there's always gonna be the exception to the rule. I just try to operate by the rule most of the time, but again, there's gonna be exceptions. [1:09:21, 1:09:23]: And this statement is for the public. [1:09:24, 1:09:40]: Okay, there's been a lot of talk about ticketing, a lot of talk about revenue. That is not the purpose of our stopridge police department. That is uh something that actually uh prop obviously uh ticketing revenue, but the idea is not to over police. [1:09:40, 1:10:00]: It is to do what's necessary to keep the community safe. So, you know, 10,000 tickets in Largeville sounds like a lot. I'm not aiming for that. I'm aiming to just keep the community safe and to do what's necessary to do so. And as the town halls continue, the public will tell us what uh type of policing that they want. So it'll be a [1:10:00, 1:10:14]: partnership and us determining the level of enforcement in the community. So thank you. And I will tell you that I refuse to let our court be that. I have protected our court from becoming that since I became the judge. I I give you those numbers just so that we can have some understanding of what the [1:10:14, 1:10:19]: volume and and the quantity of work could be uh for a port of our size. [1:10:19, 1:10:20]: Thank you, Jeff. [1:10:20, 1:10:38]: Hey Judge McCord, you mentioned about a supervisor, someone that would be over overseeing individuals that would do some type of community support. Would that individual be someone that we would hire on a part on a on a uh part-time or full-time basis that would be assigned to the court that would have that specific duty? How how would that work? [1:10:38, 1:10:54]: Mayor, we need to have a conversation about that and kind of look into it. It it isn't something that I've had since I became a judge. So I need to look at other jurisdictions where they do have that uh and see what works best and talk to some of my friends in the judiciary who have really good uh community work programs. [1:10:55, 1:10:55]: Uh [1:10:56, 1:11:01]: So that we can make sure we do it right. I let's look into that together. I don't have a good answer for you right now. [1:11:01, 1:11:07]: I appreciate it. Typically right. And I I appreciate that judgment court. Typically it may be a po post certified [1:11:07, 1:11:12]: Um either officer or former officer or someone like that who has that type of [1:11:12, 1:11:19]: of skill set to be able to supervise. Um it's something obviously that other communities do and can be done. And I think we great benefit [1:11:20, 1:11:22]: Or outcome as Judge McCord alluded to for [1:11:23, 1:11:25]: Coro says the police department is established in uh [1:11:26, 1:11:26]: court. [1:11:26, 1:11:28]: As a result, it is is expanded. [1:11:30, 1:11:32]: Council, any other question for uh Judge McCord? [1:11:33, 1:11:34]: Anybody? [1:11:35, 1:11:37]: Councilman Thomas, you got anything, sir, at all? [1:11:42, 1:12:02]: Had to get myself off of mute. Uh I no, I do not um specifically. Uh I just want to uh thank the judge for those comments. Uh I think we are moving in the right direction um and creating our police department. And I think all of the uh components and everything that will be affiliated, you know, with with the project. [1:12:02, 1:12:18]: process, I think eventually will happen. I do appreciate that, uh judge, and and I'm surely there will be many conversations uh offline, off script, uh, that we will need your expertise in. And but I'm so happy and glad that we are moving forward. [1:12:20, 1:12:22]: Councilwoman Barber, do you have any comments at all? [1:12:24, 1:12:29]: Okay. Co councilman Blount, sir. You have anything from Miss McCord, Judge McCord, excuse me. [1:12:33, 1:12:39]: Okay, I guess not. All right. I sort of [1:12:40, 1:12:40]: American. [1:12:41, 1:12:43]: Okay, thank you. Mr. Knight. [1:12:44, 1:12:45]: Okay, good deal. [1:12:45, 1:12:53]: Mr. Knights. Yeah, I'm sorry if I missed this judgment cord, but what what do you anticipate the volume to be for the number of sessions you'll have? [1:12:54, 1:12:56]: Based on expect based on expected volume. [1:12:57, 1:12:59]: Ah per month, for instance, per month. [1:12:59, 1:13:14]: I talked to Dana uh today and it I think we can get it done with four to five days of court. You know, we define a session as a half a day. So that would be eight to ten sessions, uh, but that comes out to four or five days per month. Um that's what we were doing before. [1:13:15, 1:13:19]: Uh I I think we can probably I think we can still get it done with that many. [1:13:22, 1:13:26]: Lor you know, I I say that. Y'all y'all, I let me be really clear. I [1:13:27, 1:13:32]: I don't know how other courts run. I know how mine ran. I know how I was doing it and and I know that we work to be [1:13:33, 1:13:38]: extremely efficient and we move very fast while at the same time trying to protect people's rights and do the right thing. [1:13:38, 1:13:45]: I there are some courts that are our size that run, you know, sixteen sessions. They they are they they go half a month. [1:13:46, 1:13:51]: uh in court days. I I have never been somebody that thought I needed to do that. Yeah, so I I'm [1:13:51, 1:13:57]: I'm a little bit guarded when I say we can do it in four or five days, but I feel like we can. That's what we did before, and I don't know why that would change. [1:13:58, 1:14:07]: One one other question, if I may, in terms of of jail transport with that many sessions, I assume jail transport would increase. [1:14:08, 1:14:10]: Accordingly. Do you see any challenge with that at all? [1:14:10, 1:14:12]: No, you know it [1:14:12, 1:14:32]: The obviously the worst days for that are going to be your probation revocation days. Uh those are the days when people are more likely to have committed a new offense or something along those lines. But uh I can go back and look at what we were doing in 2013, 2014 and probably give you a good answer. But I mean, will jail transport increase over where it is now? Yes, because right now there's almost none. [1:14:32, 1:14:35]: Uh, but it'll be back to what it was in two thousand fourteen. [1:14:37, 1:14:37]: Okay. [1:14:41, 1:14:41]: Okay. [1:14:42, 1:15:02]: Any other questions? I know I I don't have any other questions. I look forward to a bright future as we go down this road and for development of police department as well, uh Judge McCord of you being a full up uh court in this aspect and uh doing your thing along with your staff. And uh sounds good. That's it's very promising. We're making forward to it and I I [1:15:02, 1:15:10]: I welcome your phone calls. You all of you, I think, have my cell phone number. If you need it, uh, ask ask anybody for it. Call me when you have questions. I'd be happy to answer those. [1:15:11, 1:15:15]: Uh Mr. Mayor, yes sir. If I may it just [1:15:15, 1:15:18]: Uh just a curiosity. Uh the judgment court when [1:15:20, 1:15:24]: And I think I know the answer, but I'm gonna ask this question. Uh when the city of Stockbridge [1:15:24, 1:15:28]: had their own uh police department um [1:15:29, 1:15:32]: I don't want you to reveal your age, but um [1:15:33, 1:15:33]: Mm. [1:15:34, 1:15:40]: Um I because I think I know the answer. Uh I'll I'll I'll stop there and see if you want to respond to that. [1:15:41, 1:15:55]: I think the last time the city of Stockbridge had its own police department, I was at at Morrow Senior High School. Uh and to give you some to give you some time frame reference, we called it Morrow Senior High School back then. Today it's Morrow High School. So [1:15:55, 1:15:58]: Uh I you know, I I'm I'm far, far disconnected from that. [1:15:59, 1:16:09]: Yeah, I I I sort of figured that I figured you were sort of a youngster, but I I I remember those days. But I I just wanted to put a laugh in there during that time. But uh thank you, sir. I appreciate it. [1:16:09, 1:16:10]: Yes, sir. [1:16:10, 1:16:30]: Good deal. Well, I will tell you, uh, Councilman Thomas, uh I wasn't I was a senior in high school myself back in that time frame when when it was disbanded. So it and I got us gray hair. So you know that's a few years ago. Right. All right, thank you, sir. Good deal. Good deal. If there's another question for Miss McCord, excuse me, once again, Judge McCord, excuse me, Judge. [1:16:30, 1:16:42]: does McCord, uh then I would guess say sir, appreciate your briefing your time and and we look for a bright future. And uh we'll move on to our next topic, sir. Okay. Yes sir. Thank you. Y'all have a good day. Too sir. Bye bye. [1:16:44, 1:16:46]: Well, actually we're ahead of schedule at this point. [1:16:47, 1:17:03]: So the uh yes sir, go right ahead, please. Please go ahead, Mayor. I was gonna say well, I was gonna say we could we can if if the if the next Bill Spark is available, I guess we can move on and have his frequent if he's available. If yeah he can be he can be available a little bit earlier, but if if the council [1:17:03, 1:17:15]: Um is amenable. I wanted to go over the American Rescue Plan. Just a little bit more information about American Rescue Plan. I didn't get a chance uh uh right after uh Mr. Wiggins' presentation due to Judge McCord's [1:17:16, 1:17:23]: Schedule, but if that's okay with the council, I think that may be a worthy discussion. Oh, absolutely. Please do. Please do. I'm pretty sure everybody wants to hear this. [1:17:24, 1:17:30]: All right, let me see if I can share my screen from IT. Let's see here. [1:17:33, 1:17:38]: All right, can everybody everybody see that? Let me let me briefly explain. Um yesterday [1:17:38, 1:17:40]: GMA had a session. [1:17:41, 1:18:01]: And the American Rescue Plan Act was discussed. They had a representative from the National League of Cities. And as I think I mentioned in some correspondence, similar to the CARES Act previously, now that this legislation has come forward, everybody now is trying to figure out exactly what it means and how funds can be spent. [1:18:01, 1:18:04]: And typical uh as through the CARES Act, there was some [1:18:04, 1:18:08]: uh information that became more clear. [1:18:09, 1:18:18]: As the weeks progressed. Uh, this information uh that I have on the screen here was provided yesterday, and given the timing of it, I wanted to make sure I shared this with [1:18:20, 1:18:24]: the council because I do think that based on the information that we have at the moment. [1:18:24, 1:18:35]: That there seems to be more latitude with respect to the uh American Rescue Plan Act as it what as uh more latitude than the CARES Act previously. [1:18:35, 1:18:41]: The CARES Act primarily was a look back of expenses that you had already expended. [1:18:41, 1:18:52]: to deal with the pandemic. And then you had a fairish fairly short window, basically from August to the end of December, to spend those funds, which, as I mentioned earlier, [1:18:52, 1:18:56]: We did primary primarily in the areas of small business support. [1:18:56, 1:19:04]: And then also some nonprofit support as well. It seems to be more latitude here with the American Rescue Plan Act. [1:19:04, 1:19:06]: And um [1:19:07, 1:19:10]: Will probably uh will be, I think, a tremendous benefit. [1:19:10, 1:19:13]: uh to local government. So I'll try to go through this. [1:19:13, 1:19:16]: As best I can explain what I understand at the moment. [1:19:16, 1:19:36]: With re with respect to this plan and how it uh impacts us specifically. And also the estimated amount for Stockbridge based on the distribution is about$9.4 million. That's the estimated amount. And I say estimated amount because there is somewhat of a caveat about [1:19:36, 1:19:37]: Uh [1:19:37, 1:19:47]: not allowing more than 75% of your previous annual budget, something to that effect. So [1:19:48, 1:19:59]: There's kind of that caveat in there, but basically we're looking at that$9.4 million as the allocation as it's been listed for the city of Stockbridge. [1:20:00, 1:20:01]: Excuse me. [1:20:03, 1:20:05]: All right, let me see if I can do this here. [1:20:08, 1:20:09]: All right, let's do it that way. [1:20:11, 1:20:21]: All right. Um sixty-five billion for funding for all cities, towns, et cetera. That was that was some of the CARES Act information. [1:20:21, 1:20:30]: Uh the CARES Act relief fund went directly to cities with populations greater than fifty five hundred thousand and so forth. I'll skip down here just a moment. [1:20:32, 1:20:43]: Course, our CARES Act allocation was about uh one point five in the range of one point uh five million dollars. This is a r that's this right here is a review of the uh overall CARES Act. [1:20:45, 1:20:47]: Let me go down here. [1:20:48, 1:20:52]: Okay, for state and local government emergency relief funds. [1:20:52, 1:20:54]: You see the total of three hundred and fifty billion. [1:20:55, 1:21:02]: States um 195 and then localities 130.2 billion. That is the pot that we fall into. [1:21:03, 1:21:10]: There's$130.2 billion, which our allocation uh would be about$9.4 billion. [1:21:14, 1:21:15]: This is a little bit [1:21:15, 1:21:18]: difficult to maneuver here, so forgive me for that. [1:21:28, 1:21:41]: Okay, the use of the funds are essentially this. Um obviously to provide for emergency and emergency and address economic impacts of COVID to households, small businesses, nonprofits. They're different portions of this pot of money. [1:21:42, 1:21:43]: For different entities [1:21:44, 1:21:48]: Um and paying essential employees, um [1:21:48, 1:21:50]: A certain amount as well. [1:21:50, 1:21:53]: State and local governments cannot use the funds toward pensions. [1:21:54, 1:21:55]: Or [1:21:55, 1:21:56]: to offset [1:21:57, 1:22:02]: Revenue resulting from a tax cut enacted since March third, twenty twenty one. [1:22:03, 1:22:06]: State and local governments can transfer funds to private nonprofit groups. [1:22:07, 1:22:13]: Public benefit corporations involved in passenger or cargo transportation and special purpose units of state and local government. [1:22:13, 1:22:21]: So the funds could be used in a similar fashion that we did before with respect to business support, nonprofits, et cetera. [1:22:25, 1:22:35]: We expect to receive the funds in two what's two tranches or two different pots, if you will. Um one we should receive fairly soon. [1:22:36, 1:22:44]: And then we'll receive another one about a year later. Funds can be used through December 31st, 2024. [1:22:45, 1:22:50]: The funds distributed by Treasury within 60 days to metropolitan cities, generally those 50 uh [1:22:51, 1:22:52]: thousand and above. [1:22:53, 1:22:59]: And then the others should receive those funds shortly thereafter. So the funds should be coming up to us. [1:23:00, 1:23:05]: basically when about I would venture to say within about sixty to ninety days from what we understand. [1:23:10, 1:23:14]: I'm sorry, that's this is a little bit difficult to maneuver. [1:23:16, 1:23:20]: Let me go back because there's one piece in here I want to make sure we we look at. [1:23:26, 1:23:38]: These funds are to um again respond to the coronavirus emergency pandemic, anything that we needed to do to address those different things that we need to retrofit buildings, all of those different things. [1:23:39, 1:23:44]: Also, it allows a municipality to provide up to thirteen dollars per hour above regular wages. [1:23:45, 1:23:49]: Um and then it provides for um [1:23:53, 1:24:03]: support that received that we received prior to the emergency or things that we had to account for prior to the emergency. There's one thing I want you to show here in item D. [1:24:05, 1:24:09]: To make necessary investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure. [1:24:10, 1:24:13]: Is a means by which these funds can be used. [1:24:14, 1:24:15]: Same. [1:24:15, 1:24:17]: Those are some capital items. [1:24:17, 1:24:23]: The other thing that I wanted to mention was because we talked about the Merrill Manders Conference Center and we talked about Ted Strickland. [1:24:24, 1:24:28]: Obviously, those were revenue losses this past year due to the COVID vaccine. [1:24:29, 1:24:31]: Based on the information provided yesterday. [1:24:31, 1:24:33]: We can identify. [1:24:34, 1:24:37]: The expected revenues that we would have received. [1:24:37, 1:24:40]: From Ted Strickland and Merrill Manders. Um [1:24:41, 1:24:46]: Rent for rental of those facilities and I assume any other facilities we have, pavilions, things of that nature. [1:24:47, 1:24:49]: Those revenues that were lost. [1:24:50, 1:24:54]: Based on our budget, we can recoup those revenues. [1:24:56, 1:24:59]: From last year, based on what was discussed yesterday. [1:25:07, 1:25:27]: This again is an overall view of the bill, direct payments,$1,400 per person at a certain amount of eligibility, tax credits, employee retention credits, pay leave credits, unemployment benefits extension. [1:25:27, 1:25:40]: PPP funding increases. There's there's a lot in here for local businesses or for businesses, restaurant revitalization funds. That I'm talking about this is the entire bill now, not just uh affecting the local government issues. [1:25:41, 1:25:52]: And then health and human services, there are a number of things related to other vaccinate vaccine testing grants, uh childcare block grants, those types of things that are beneficial to the uh community overall. [1:25:55, 1:25:57]: Obviously, there's a lot with respect to education. [1:25:58, 1:26:00]: Um in educational support. [1:26:03, 1:26:06]: universities uh the lost funding [1:26:12, 1:26:20]: Uh recipient governments can transfer funds to private nonprofit organizations, et cetera, as we mentioned before. Can't be used for pension funds. [1:26:21, 1:26:21]: Um [1:26:22, 1:26:26]: And that's that phrase I've mentioned before. Non-entitlement cities may not receive more than seventy five percent. [1:26:28, 1:26:29]: Of these cities most recent. [1:26:31, 1:26:32]: Budget. [1:26:33, 1:26:35]: And again, here's a summation of [1:26:35, 1:26:39]: The um amount of funds per different categories. [1:26:41, 1:26:45]: I know that was was somewhat hasty, but I did want to at least go over it. [1:26:46, 1:26:48]: There's a lot in here. [1:26:48, 1:26:51]: Um there's a lot to uh consider. [1:26:52, 1:27:01]: Um and I think as we gain more information over the next several days um with respect to how these funds can specifically be used. [1:27:02, 1:27:03]: Um [1:27:03, 1:27:16]: staff and I were probably making some uh recommendations to the council with respect to these funds. I think the bottom line is there is a number of uh different funding opportunities here that have been provided via the local government. [1:27:17, 1:27:20]: And it's something that obviously can help to benefit cities. [1:27:20, 1:27:24]: In the future, and um obviously the city of Stockbridge. [1:27:27, 1:27:29]: Um this night. [1:27:29, 1:27:49]: Uh I would venture to say that this briefing is outstanding. I would like for uh you if you can send that to the entire council so you can have that on hand. We can go through that. I'd uh uh I would imagine that uh something like this possibly uh leave it to your discretion, sir, of course, whether or not the shows on a website to educate the the public as well, if that's make makes sure, sure. That's fine. [1:27:49, 1:27:51]: Not a problem. Not a problem. [1:27:51, 1:28:11]: I noticed that you said 130.2 billion for cities that is in this bill. And there's roughly about 19,000 cities across the country that will be getting these direct payments to help them out. And I think there's well over 3,000 counties that also will have direct payment to help them out as well. [1:28:11, 1:28:22]: Um fantastic. This is this is very promising. Okay, that's that's all I have to say. I just wanted to say that, sir. Appreciate it. Anyone else? Any other council member? Uh Mayor Pro Tem uh Alexander, go away, please. [1:28:22, 1:28:30]: Yeah, uh sir, I I just want you to say that one more time for people that really tuned in. How much funding is the city expecting? [1:28:30, 1:28:33]: Uh, we expect to receive nine point four miles. [1:28:34, 1:28:46]: Nine point four million dollars. What is the city's the city annual budget this year is$12 million. Now 12.7, yes. Right. So in essence, uh there are winners and losers. I mean. [1:28:46, 1:28:49]: Because of how the pandemic worked out. [1:28:50, 1:28:53]: Our revenue has actually increased uh for the city. [1:28:53, 1:29:08]: So, you know, if you're a center hub like the city of Atlanta, you probably suffer this money or go right in. But at the same time, we need to understand the the advantages of this. Now, the First CARES Act uh allowed for reimbursement of public. [1:29:09, 1:29:12]: Um uh public safety. Does this one allow the same thing? [1:29:12, 1:29:16]: That that is correct, uh Mayor Pro Tem Alexander, it did. [1:29:17, 1:29:25]: I believe that this one will as well, and and I understand where you're going with that as well, which I've kind of thought about and want to make sure we get clarification on. [1:29:25, 1:29:26]: For instance [1:29:27, 1:29:32]: If this is a look ahead, so to speak, and there are funds here available that can help support. [1:29:33, 1:29:34]: uh public safety. [1:29:35, 1:29:55]: Obviously, we'll be starting the police department. These funds have to be expended by 2024. And obviously, we would have uh certainly well before then uh begun a police department. And so the question is um what if any funds can be utilized to help support public safety? I believe there is [1:29:55, 1:29:59]: uh would be an opportunity uh for that support. I would only [1:30:01, 1:30:07]: Place one caveat is, as I mentioned, you know, some of the some of the details of this still are unfolding. [1:30:07, 1:30:12]: But it seems that we'll have some opportunities perhaps to provide some level of support. [1:30:12, 1:30:14]: With respect to [1:30:14, 1:30:19]: The necessary items for public safety in the CARES Act, public safety in fact in the CARES Act. [1:30:20, 1:30:24]: Налив safety um departments able to [1:30:25, 1:30:29]: uh realized funds for the um [1:30:29, 1:30:42]: uh different forms of protection that they needed during the pandemic, the normal things of sanitizer, um, gloves, masks, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera, they actually were able to pay salaries with the CARES Act funding. [1:30:42, 1:30:44]: Actual salaries from the CARES Act. [1:30:45, 1:30:48]: Funding were were able to be realized. [1:30:48, 1:30:51]: by those governments that had those public safety. [1:30:52, 1:30:53]: Um entities. [1:30:53, 1:30:55]: I'm not sure that that it goes that far. [1:30:56, 1:31:02]: Um, but certainly um is something that I have certainly been thinking about over the last couple of days to [1:31:02, 1:31:08]: see how this um would impact the advent of a police department for the city of Stockholm. [1:31:08, 1:31:16]: Absolutely. So thank you for that. And to understand, you know, this is a great time. It is really a great time. And sometimes [1:31:17, 1:31:22]: Things are just meant to be. When this falls in your lap, you gotta take advantage of it if a if allowed [1:31:22, 1:31:33]: And uh to be able to start the police infrastructure with these additional fundings will certainly bless our city. So I'm I'm fully in support of that. Hopefully the rest of the council is too. Thank you. [1:31:34, 1:31:36]: Councilman Thomas, sir, you are unmuted. [1:31:37, 1:31:43]: Yes, um I I did have a public safety question, but I think Mr. Nighting uh answered that. [1:31:43, 1:31:46]: My other questions uh relates to [1:31:47, 1:31:49]: Um outfitting [1:31:49, 1:31:54]: uh the various uh buildings that we have here in the city. [1:31:55, 1:32:03]: the the city chamber. I know there are some plexiglass there. I think I think it's it's it's a little bit more that that needs to be done there. [1:32:03, 1:32:05]: Uh you know, the the the courts [1:32:06, 1:32:07]: Uh all of [1:32:07, 1:32:11]: feeling I I hope there is a plan and I I I guess [1:32:11, 1:32:14]: can respond to that you know you don't have to get into [1:32:14, 1:32:15]: Yeah, but. [1:32:15, 1:32:19]: I I would hope that uh there is a plan being worked out where we will [1:32:20, 1:32:24]: Uh even retrofit all of our building to make sure that [1:32:24, 1:32:27]: We are safe when uh all of us. [1:32:27, 1:32:30]: As well as all of the employees uh come back to work. [1:32:31, 1:32:39]: Right. No, yes, uh Councilman Thomas, thank you for that. Yes, we've done some things already so far with respect to plex glass and separations. [1:32:39, 1:32:42]: And in certain areas open more open areas. [1:32:43, 1:32:48]: um of our buildings um and we'll continue to look at ways to [1:32:48, 1:32:51]: Safeguard staff um going forward. [1:32:51, 1:32:54]: And and to that end, obviously if the [1:32:54, 1:32:59]: Police department building obviously at some point will be utilized for Stockbridge Police Department. [1:33:00, 1:33:03]: As we go in to renovate areas of that building. [1:33:03, 1:33:05]: We will have that in mind. [1:33:06, 1:33:09]: Of how we make separations. [1:33:09, 1:33:14]: uh even though hopefully we'll we'll be hopefully in a much better place in terms of pandemic. [1:33:14, 1:33:19]: But we have to keep those things in mind um as we go into retrofit a new building. [1:33:19, 1:33:20]: A new building, so to speak. [1:33:21, 1:33:23]: And how we provide the necessary separation to protect. [1:33:24, 1:33:24]: Um [1:33:25, 1:33:25]: Protect the state. [1:33:27, 1:33:29]: Uh thank you. Uh I yield back, uh Mayor. [1:33:29, 1:33:30]: Okay. [1:33:30, 1:33:36]: Council, any other questions, concerns uh from this briefing that Mr. Knighton just gave? Anyone else? [1:33:39, 1:33:52]: Okay, I see none. All right, sir. I appreciate that. Uh appreciate the briefing. And then I know you'll send the information to the entire council so we can review it and take notes. And I'm pretty sure we'll have questions as time goes on as as well. [1:33:53, 1:34:07]: Okay. I'll send that to you shortly. All right, sir. Appreciate that. Uh on that note, uh, we're still ahead of schedule, it seems like. Uh Mr. Ms. Holliday, we're we're almost what, 20 minutes or so ahead, seems like. Um [1:34:08, 1:34:16]: So I will tell you, uh, I don't know if we need to get uh Mr. Stark online now, if he's available, or you want to take any type of break. Uh we seem to be moving right along. [1:34:17, 1:34:24]: Um if if I can make a suggestion uh to the council, if we can um get Mr. Stark on at eleven o'clock. [1:34:25, 1:34:27]: And we start at eleven. If we take a break. [1:34:28, 1:34:29]: Let's see here. [1:34:30, 1:34:30]: That works. [1:34:31, 1:34:33]: Take a break now and then have him come on at eleven. [1:34:34, 1:34:38]: Is that okay? And and a break we're taking is uh right now it's it would be a half an hour. [1:34:40, 1:34:41]: Class I thirty. [1:34:43, 1:34:47]: Close, yeah, it would be a half an hour. I I think actually he can come out a little bit sooner. [1:34:48, 1:35:06]: That's what you want to do. If you all want to do I don't I don't know if we need a half, I don't know if we need a half hour break, sir. Uh in this aspect. I think I can get them on at 1045 if you all want to do 1045, 1050. 1045. Get them on then. 1045, hopefully it would work for the council. That way we might want to take a little slightly longer, maybe uh [1:35:06, 1:35:11]: Well, lunch is already scheduled for an hour as well, anyway. But okay. How about 1045, Council? Will that work for you? [1:35:12, 1:35:13]: Okay. [1:35:13, 1:35:16]: Good. Any comments? Yes. Yes. [1:35:16, 1:35:22]: All right, so we'll look at ten forty five, we'll take a break, and then uh Mr. Stark, if you can get on to that point and we'll start with the strategic plan. [1:35:23, 1:35:24]: And SWAT analysis, all right. [1:35:25, 1:35:32]: Yeah, that that uh yeah, that um does lend itself to to having some time to work through. So that that should work out fine. [1:35:32, 1:35:38]: Good deal. All right, I'll see folks at ten four. Could ask everyone to mute their systems and stop their video. [1:35:51, 1:35:51]: Miss Holiday? [1:35:56, 1:35:56]: Yes. [1:35:56, 1:35:58]: I'm just gonna leave and come back. [1:35:59, 1:36:00]: Okay. [1:36:00, 1:36:01]: Is that gonna be all right? [1:36:02, 1:36:03]: Yes, okay. [1:36:03, 1:36:04]: Are you on? [1:40:08, 1:40:20]: I actually have 1045. Okay. And I see the Mr. Dark is online. Okay. Okay, everybody, the council. [1:40:20, 1:40:22]: Yeah let's see here. [1:40:25, 1:40:37]: I don't see Ms. Ganttz, Ms. Barber's here, Mr. Potem, okay. Well, all right. Give it another minute here, I guess in a sense uh Thomas comes back into the screen. [1:40:39, 1:40:40]: Excuse me. [1:40:44, 1:40:47]: Good morning, Mr. Stark. We're gonna get started just a second with your presentation, sir. [1:40:48, 1:40:50]: Good morning. Nice to be with you. [1:40:50, 1:40:51]: Absolutely. [1:40:52, 1:40:53]: Absolutely. [1:40:54, 1:40:59]: All right. Yeah, okay. Premier Potem is back and Thomas is coming back. Okay, good deal. All right. So [1:41:00, 1:41:17]: Mr. Knighton, I'll leave it up to you, sir. All right. We we the Ms. uh Councilman Thomas is online. He hears everything. And um I know that uh Councilwoman Gantt was going to sign back in. And so she'll be joining us shortly. Uh so we have a consensus here. So let's move out. [1:41:18, 1:41:19]: Ms. Nine, please. [1:41:20, 1:41:26]: Yes, uh thank you, Mayor and Council. Um this is Bill Stark. Uh he'll introduce himself more uh formally in just a moment. [1:41:27, 1:41:30]: He's an organizational consultant and uh has worked with [1:41:30, 1:41:32]: uh several jurisdictions, including our own. [1:41:33, 1:41:37]: As we worked through uh some uh staff matters to help strengthen. [1:41:37, 1:41:40]: And enhance um our staff and ability [1:41:41, 1:41:49]: Uh, to uh further our vision, uh, work on efficiency and interaction and things of those natures. And so we appreciate him joining us today. [1:41:50, 1:41:54]: And uh obviously a strategic plan is something that is vital to [1:41:55, 1:41:58]: Any organization certainly to a local government like ours. [1:41:58, 1:42:01]: Uh this is a a step or a component. [1:42:01, 1:42:05]: Of that strategic planning process, which Mr. Stark will kind of give an overview. [1:42:05, 1:42:11]: of strategic planning uh and uh then facilitate the discussion that uh we'll have [1:42:11, 1:42:31]: Uh for a SWOT analysis, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. That is very important, especially coming from the mayor and council, to identify those things that you believe fit into those categories so that we can utilize that as a foundation to springboard forward in uh working on the other components of this. [1:42:31, 1:42:32]: strategic plan. [1:42:32, 1:42:35]: And ultimately uh completing that process. So [1:42:36, 1:42:42]: Uh Mr. Stark, um I will leave it to you to go ahead and um [1:42:42, 1:42:46]: uh go forward with uh this session. [1:42:47, 1:42:51]: Very good. Absolutely. Thank you very much. It's uh great to be with everyone. Good to s [1:42:51, 1:43:03]: Good to see you all again. Um, and uh thank you for that uh that uh setup, uh Mr. Knighton. Yes, our company Intercom, we work with a number of local governments in Georgia and outside gov Georgia. [1:43:04, 1:43:14]: uh in this area of strategic planning um as well as professional development. So we're happy to be here and and have an initial discussion about strategic planning for the city of Stockbridge. [1:43:14, 1:43:27]: Uh in terms of just broad broad strokes, you know, most cities that um that we work with either have a plan, have part of a plan, or need to refresh a strategic plan. And of course the strategic plan [1:43:28, 1:43:30]: Gives the citizens of Stockbridge. [1:43:31, 1:43:33]: Gives the elected officials, gives the staff. [1:43:34, 1:43:35]: Direction. [1:43:35, 1:43:38]: It gives them a sense of focus and purpose. [1:43:38, 1:43:41]: In terms of where the city is going. [1:43:41, 1:43:46]: uh in the future and um there's some components to a strategic plan that [1:43:46, 1:43:54]: You all are going to want to consider and spend a lot of time on in the next few months. One of them is your vision and mission, which you already have. You may want to relook your vision. [1:43:55, 1:43:59]: Vision is a long term twenty year view. Where do you want to go in the next twenty years? [1:44:00, 1:44:02]: From a aspirational perspective. [1:44:03, 1:44:09]: Um, we often encourage and most cities and counties do engage the public in this process. So you get public input. [1:44:10, 1:44:14]: terms of where where they see challenges with the city, what opportunities citizens [1:44:14, 1:44:20]: think uh should be developed within the city. So that's an important part of the strategic planning process. [1:44:21, 1:44:31]: Another big part is what we call an environmental scan. And that's kind of what we're doing today. We're gonna talk about the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within the county, what within the city. [1:44:32, 1:44:39]: And so we need your input on that today. We may not finish this process today, but we're definitely gonna get it started. [1:44:39, 1:44:44]: Uh, because we need to get your feedback. You all are obviously very close to the citizenry. [1:44:44, 1:44:57]: And so you're going to be able to represent what you hear out in the city. And we want to hear that today. So a SWOT process, a a pestle analysis, all those sort of environmental scans are an important part of the strategic. [1:44:57, 1:44:59]: Планів процес. [1:44:59, 1:45:14]: So yeah, so today we we want to focus on a SWOT analysis. And uh normally this is something that might take two or three hours to do, uh, where we can flesh things out, uh have a little more time time for debate. [1:45:14, 1:45:16]: Uh so we're on a little bit more of a [1:45:17, 1:45:23]: uh uh time constrained process today, but we we can we can make some progress today on this. [1:45:23, 1:45:31]: Uh Mr. Knighton sent out earlier, I think, Monday or maybe yesterday a SWAT document. It was a two page document. [1:45:31, 1:45:37]: uh to allow you to begin to think about what are the strengths that you see within the city. [1:45:37, 1:45:42]: What are the internal strengths? What are the internal weaknesses within the city? [1:45:43, 1:46:01]: What are the external opportunities and what are the external threats? And I don't know if you all had a chance to to think about this uh before today. I know you've had a lot on your schedule the last few days. You may not have had a chance to uh to actually uh give consideration to [1:46:01, 1:46:04]: This SWAT document that was sent to you. [1:46:04, 1:46:12]: So what I'd like to do is just quickly review what the SWOT is, and then I would love for you all just to take [1:46:12, 1:46:14]: Maybe five minutes. [1:46:14, 1:46:15]: Um [1:46:15, 1:46:20]: uh in independently by yourself and make some notes [1:46:20, 1:46:23]: In each of these areas, S W O T. [1:46:24, 1:46:25]: So if you have a [1:46:25, 1:46:27]: piece of paper and a pen handy. [1:46:28, 1:46:34]: Uh I would love for you to to help track along with this and make notes as I'm kind of going over this overview. [1:46:34, 1:46:48]: And kind of gather your thoughts, begin to think about what are our strengths, what are some weaknesses in the city? What are some opportunities in the city of Stockbridge? And what are some threats? What are some things we need to pay attention to and be careful of? [1:46:49, 1:46:55]: So here's here's what we're here's what we're after. We'd like to start with the S. So if you would as as council members. [1:46:56, 1:47:07]: Um, so let's let's think about strengths for a minute. And when we say strengths, we're talking about internal to the city of Stockbridge. It could be that we have engaged citizens, that could be a strength. [1:47:08, 1:47:11]: It could be that we have a good balance sheet, a good uh [1:47:11, 1:47:14]: Um, you know, uh rainy day account financially. [1:47:14, 1:47:16]: Could be that we have engaged staff. [1:47:17, 1:47:19]: Uh it could be that we're on [1:47:19, 1:47:25]: a major transportation corridor. That that's a strength for the city of Stockbridge. It could be that we have [1:47:25, 1:47:27]: Some historical relevance to our city. [1:47:27, 1:47:35]: uh the Martin Luther King heritage, his family that's a part of Stockbridge. That could be a street of the city of Stockbridge. [1:47:36, 1:47:36]: And so [1:47:37, 1:47:40]: These are these are strengths or things that you can leverage. [1:47:41, 1:47:43]: to take you where you want to go in the future. [1:47:44, 1:47:45]: And so um [1:47:46, 1:47:52]: Uh I would just ask that that that you would as again, as I'm kinda going over this S W O T, if you all would [1:47:53, 1:47:56]: begin to make notes and thoughts yourself. [1:47:57, 1:47:59]: What do you think the strengths are? [1:47:59, 1:48:00]: Of the city. [1:48:01, 1:48:04]: of stop bridge. What are your what are your thoughts? So I'm gonna [1:48:04, 1:48:12]: I'm going to keep talking here to give you all time to kind of process some of this, make some notes. What do you see as the strengths? [1:48:13, 1:48:19]: So next is uh weaknesses. And we're gonna I'm gonna go through all four of these. [1:48:19, 1:48:27]: And then what I'd like to do is circle back and get all of you to actually share what you're writing down. I wanna I would love to hear from you today and have you voice. [1:48:27, 1:48:32]: what you're what's on your mind in terms of this area. So at strengths is s [1:48:33, 1:48:34]: W is weakness. [1:48:35, 1:48:38]: Now these are internal weaknesses. So you may say, um [1:48:39, 1:48:42]: One of the weaknesses we have is that we don't communicate very well. [1:48:43, 1:48:49]: Uh another weakness might be is that we don't um have a good system to listen to our citizens. We don't have a good [1:48:50, 1:48:55]: structure or process to get citizen feedback. That could be a weakness of the city of Stockbridge. [1:48:56, 1:49:00]: Uh it could be that there's a disconnect between the council and the staff in terms of priorities. [1:49:01, 1:49:04]: Uh, you could have a weakness that says um [1:49:04, 1:49:08]: You know, financially, uh, we're not as strong as we need to be. We need [1:49:09, 1:49:10]: X number of months of [1:49:11, 1:49:15]: reserves and we only have Y reserves. So that would be a weakness. [1:49:15, 1:49:18]: Um so these are internal [1:49:18, 1:49:22]: Weaknesses, these are deficiencies that we have as a city. [1:49:23, 1:49:26]: That could hurt us, that we need to work on, that we need to [1:49:27, 1:49:31]: spend time and and think about and and work on. So you've we got to have strengths. [1:49:31, 1:49:33]: We got our weaknesses. [1:49:33, 1:49:34]: Um [1:49:36, 1:49:41]: Uh it it could be a weakness that we don't have enough industry in Stockbridge. [1:49:41, 1:49:43]: Or we're too reliant on [1:49:44, 1:49:47]: property tax or we're too reliant on [1:49:47, 1:49:49]: Um lost revenue. [1:49:50, 1:49:55]: Uh we don't have enough retail venues. A weakness could be that our downtown is not vibrant. [1:49:56, 1:50:02]: Um a a number of things could be it in your estimation, and we want your thoughts on this. What do you see? [1:50:03, 1:50:07]: As areas where the city has weaknesses or deficiencies. [1:50:07, 1:50:09]: That we need to work on. [1:50:11, 1:50:12]: So that's [1:50:12, 1:50:13]: Yes for strength. [1:50:14, 1:50:15]: W for weakness. [1:50:16, 1:50:26]: So now what we want to do is kind of shift over and talk about opportunities. And when we think of opportunities, we really want to think of external opportunities. [1:50:27, 1:50:28]: External. [1:50:28, 1:50:33]: So these would be opportunities for you all to reach out into other [1:50:33, 1:50:39]: uh other areas outside of stock bridge, this might be an external opportunity might be [1:50:39, 1:50:40]: Um [1:50:40, 1:50:45]: Спіквит work with Universтіa Georgia system. [1:50:45, 1:50:53]: to to put a uh a remote campus, a learning campus in Stockbridge. That would be an external opportunity. [1:50:53, 1:51:00]: In other words, it's an opportunity to work with a party outside of Stockbridge to bring something into Stockbridge. [1:51:01, 1:51:10]: It could be that you want to develop better partnerships with state officials, or maybe you want to develop better partnerships with [1:51:10, 1:51:16]: business entities outside of Stockbridge. So they can bring something to Stockbridge. [1:51:16, 1:51:17]: So [1:51:17, 1:51:21]: Opportunities are things that you see [1:51:21, 1:51:25]: Uh, it could be tourism. It could be, you know what, we really need to [1:51:25, 1:51:26]: Um [1:51:26, 1:51:28]: uh leverage some of our [1:51:28, 1:51:32]: Um Martin Luther King hсhistorial presence. [1:51:32, 1:51:37]: And and that's an opportunity to bring in resources from outside of Stockbridge. [1:51:38, 1:51:41]: to benefit our city, to create more of a tourism. [1:51:41, 1:51:42]: So when we think about [1:51:43, 1:51:48]: opportunities we're thinking about who can we partner with, what can we do externally. [1:51:49, 1:51:50]: With external stakeholders [1:51:51, 1:51:52]: To benefit [1:51:52, 1:51:54]: The city of Stockbridge. [1:51:55, 1:52:02]: So we wanna be creative here. We we we don't wanna uh be constrained. Let's pretend for a minute like we've got unlimited funds. [1:52:03, 1:52:07]: Uh we don't have unlimited funds, of course, so we're gonna have to have that conversation later. [1:52:07, 1:52:11]: But let's let's think creatively. Who can we partner with externally? [1:52:12, 1:52:15]: Who can we team up with? Who can we talk to, work with? [1:52:15, 1:52:17]: To bring opportunities. [1:52:18, 1:52:21]: to the city of Stockbridge. And and it could be economic development. [1:52:22, 1:52:27]: could be any number of uh could be tourism as I mentioned earlier. So those are opportunities. [1:52:27, 1:52:29]: And those are external. [1:52:29, 1:52:33]: The last section is threats. [1:52:34, 1:52:40]: So threats are things that can spoil your plans, right? Threats are [1:52:40, 1:52:45]: Things like well, covet is a threat, uh a health crisis is a threat. [1:52:45, 1:52:46]: Um [1:52:47, 1:52:48]: The economy. [1:52:48, 1:52:55]: turns south this summer, this fall. That would be a threat to the city of Stockbridge because it would affect [1:52:56, 1:52:58]: Your tax revenues, if um [1:52:58, 1:53:04]: if if the economy were to to uh to uh not perform well, the national economy, the local economy. [1:53:05, 1:53:08]: So threats are things that can come along. [1:53:08, 1:53:12]: And hurt your plans and take away from your plans. [1:53:12, 1:53:16]: Um it it could be really anything, as I say, from a from a health [1:53:17, 1:53:19]: crisis to a financial crisis. [1:53:20, 1:53:24]: Uh could be a technology crisis. It could be that um [1:53:24, 1:53:27]: The city is із хелд хстач ба. [1:53:27, 1:53:31]: you know, uh hackers and and these that that's an external threat. [1:53:31, 1:53:33]: to the city of Stockbridge. [1:53:33, 1:53:37]: Uh, that's happened to a lot of communities in Georgia, as you all know. And [1:53:37, 1:53:42]: And that's an external threat that the city's vulnerable potentially. [1:53:42, 1:53:47]: And once we know what the threat is, then we need to have a discussion about how to minimize that threat. [1:53:48, 1:53:56]: So that's that's kind of the overview. That's what we're trying to to do today. Strengths, internal strengths. [1:53:57, 1:53:59]: Internal weaknesses. [1:54:00, 1:54:02]: Екстена опонтії. [1:54:02, 1:54:04]: Ан екстерно треть. [1:54:05, 1:54:09]: Those are the four areas. Um, if you would like [1:54:09, 1:54:09]: Um [1:54:10, 1:54:11]: This is a question for [1:54:12, 1:54:14]: Elected officials. If you need a few minutes. [1:54:15, 1:54:15]: I've just [1:54:16, 1:54:19]: being silent and thinking about this. [1:54:20, 1:54:25]: If you need a few more minutes to process on this and think about it and make some notes, that's fine. Let's take a few minutes of [1:54:26, 1:54:27]: Quiet and do that. [1:54:28, 1:54:31]: Or if you've got some notes and fonts prepared now. [1:54:32, 1:54:45]: Um we can we can move forward because I would like to go through this and actually hear each of you contribute in these four areas. What what would you all like to do? Mr Mr. Mayor, you have any a sense? Should we spend a few more minutes on this? [1:54:45, 1:55:00]: Well, we probably could spend a few more minutes, but I I I went through while you were talking, I went down and wrote down um uh some bullet comments and each of the four categories as you were talking. So I'm ready to go now, but rest of the council may not be. Uh, but uh I've got something for each category. [1:55:00, 1:55:02]: To share what outcomes personally. [1:55:03, 1:55:09]: Okay, well let me just ask uh uh Councilman Thomas, uh Barber, Alexander, Gantt, others [1:55:09, 1:55:10]: А блон [1:55:10, 1:55:14]: Uh could should we go ahead and go now or do y'all need a few minutes to to process on this? [1:55:15, 1:55:19]: Well I I this is Councilman Thomas. I I think we could go forward. [1:55:20, 1:55:21]: As one [1:55:21, 1:55:30]: elected person speak, the other probably could finish up their writing and probably could come in. I think all of us that wishes to speak. [1:55:30, 1:55:37]: Uh we'll probably have an opportunity to write and then actually come back and comment. I'm okay with the mayor starting it out. [1:55:38, 1:55:38]: Okay. [1:55:39, 1:55:40]: My [1:55:40, 1:55:41]: Anybody else? [1:55:42, 1:56:02]: All right, well, I can start it out. I have no problem. My yes, sir. We want to start with strengths, right? Since it's first yes, sir. Okay. We've uh as we discussed already earlier, we a strength would be to me would be great financial stability. We're financially stable in a sense. Uh we talked about that earlier. I have I I would say we have a great professional staff uh that executes uh our [1:56:02, 1:56:13]: our legislative decisions. Uh and and uh I I really think we got compliment them and and and we selected some great people to to do the heavy lifting uh daily. [1:56:14, 1:56:26]: Uh you mentioned about the historical aspect of the King family. That is a that is a strength definitely because no other city in the country can claim that other than Atlanta where the King family settled, but it's all started right here in Stockbridge. So we're connected. [1:56:26, 1:56:31]: It internally, uh, to Atlanta, of course, and then to the King family and that legacy there. [1:56:31, 1:56:37]: And I'll say the future future uh potential future developments of the strength. I mean our downtown area. [1:56:37, 1:56:39]: It has a potential. [1:56:39, 1:56:59]: uh to grow and with the with the uh the the actual amphitheater being an anchor the redevelopment process and starts everything going and uh i think that that's excellent uh and then then of course we have our bridges of johtico mixed use development at uh on the small southern part of starbridge at uh highway 75 and jodico [1:56:59, 1:57:19]: road and uh we've got a very bright future there and uh i mean even here recently i know we'll talk about this uh here a little later on in uh normal retreat but the movement that's going on that and of course the decision to uh put the the the aquatic center there um is a great uh great thing and uh we have nothing but potential to [1:57:19, 1:57:24]: to grow, to be prosperous. So I think those are all strengths. And that's why I wrote down those comments. [1:57:24, 1:57:35]: Very good. Very good. I've I think let's let's do this one at a time. We'll do the S's first and let everybody go around the horn and share their strengths and then we'll do weaknesses next. Uh Councilman Thomas, looks like you might be ready. [1:57:36, 1:57:37]: Well yeah. [1:57:38, 1:57:43]: Damit saltar I I think what you're gonna find here, uh many of us are probably going to [1:57:44, 1:57:51]: Indicate some of the very same thing, but I'm going to sort of just talk about one of the things that the mayor did not for the strength. [1:57:51, 1:57:55]: I I think one of our biggest assets is our um [1:57:55, 1:58:09]: community engagement. You know, we have a number of um historic churches. Uh we have a lot of uh nonprofits, a lot of uh civic organizations, and and I think, you know, for me, [1:58:09, 1:58:13]: uh the value of your citiz of your city is in your citizenry. [1:58:14, 1:58:20]: And I I think that and I think all of the council probably will agree that we do have great citizens, we have great organization. [1:58:20, 1:58:23]: Uh we partner quite a bit with um [1:58:23, 1:58:41]: many of the the businesses uh the fraternities and sororities but um i i just really want to sort of harp on the churches we have a number of uh historic churches that was established back in the 1860s and um you know they're a great part and i know the mayor has a [1:58:42, 1:58:59]: um round table, clergy round table where they feed into uh the city expect. So I think that's one of the great strengths that we have in the city of Stockbridge is our ability to engage in our citizens and they sort of feed back into [1:58:59, 1:59:08]: um you know some of their community concerns. So I think that is a great strength of ours. Nice. Yeah, that's good. Thank you. I I appreciate that. I figured [1:59:08, 1:59:13]: Y'all may have a lot of duplicates. So anything you wanna add? Yes, ma'am, Councilwoman Barber. [1:59:17, 1:59:19]: Um for the streams. Um [1:59:20, 1:59:24]: I think our close proximity to I seven five. [1:59:24, 1:59:27]: downtown Atlanta and the airport. [1:59:27, 1:59:31]: Um is a great strength of ours. Just wanted to add that. [1:59:31, 1:59:33]: Um, I think the mayor already [1:59:33, 1:59:36]: Um spoke about our good financial position. [1:59:36, 1:59:39]: Um DML K senior heritage. [1:59:39, 1:59:40]: Um [1:59:40, 1:59:42]: And those were a couple of things I could come up with. [1:59:43, 1:59:46]: Excellent. Yes, thank you very much. I appreciate that. I think you're right. You're [1:59:46, 1:59:48]: Geographical location. [1:59:49, 1:59:52]: Definitely can play to your advantage as a strength. Absolutely. Thank you. [1:59:59, 2:00:03]: Anyone else uh wanna add to that? Maybe something that wasn't covered, uh [2:00:04, 2:00:05]: Yes, ma'am, Ms. Gantt. [2:00:06, 2:00:08]: I think that the um [2:00:08, 2:00:26]: Uh I agree with all of those statements. And I also think that the mayor and council are pretty much when it comes to different projects on the same page. Everyone's forward thinking in regards to wanting to do more for the citizens. Um, and I think we we all have agreed. [2:00:26, 2:00:31]: on those things, on the capital projects and and come up with a plan in the way that we want to do them. [2:00:32, 2:00:32]: Mm-hmm. [2:00:33, 2:00:35]: Absolutely. Yes. Thank you. [2:00:38, 2:00:43]: Anyone else, uh Councilman Blount, Alexander, any any final thoughts or or you they pretty much covered everything. [2:00:44, 2:00:51]: Well, I just simply concur with everybody. You know, we we can go down the line of many strengths and I think that uh [2:00:51, 2:00:57]: Um just coming together as a council and realizing and uh recognizing how to [2:00:57, 2:00:58]: Um [2:00:59, 2:01:03]: how to you know exploit those strengths and and benefit the citizens. [2:01:03, 2:01:10]: Um is what we, you know, need to stay in in line and continue to do. So I just concur with everything everybody's saying. [2:01:11, 2:01:11]: Good. [2:01:12, 2:01:13]: Thank you, and I uh uh [2:01:13, 2:01:14]: Well [2:01:15, 2:01:18]: Mayor Pro Tem, Alexander, I saw your thumbs up, so you're you're good. You're good on this. [2:01:19, 2:01:20]: I think uh [2:01:20, 2:01:27]: You know, the idea of us all getting behind and coalescing behind these strengths is very important for morale. [2:01:28, 2:01:32]: Um that's for the staff, citizens, council. So I think [2:01:33, 2:01:35]: uh as we write this these [2:01:35, 2:01:37]: things up in the next few days. [2:01:37, 2:01:42]: Uh th these things these streets can really act as a as a way for us to coalesce around [2:01:42, 2:01:43]: The good. [2:01:44, 2:01:47]: Uh all right. So let's talk about weaknesses, internal weaknesses. [2:01:48, 2:01:50]: Um uh Mayor Ford, would you like to start us off? [2:01:50, 2:02:10]: Sure. What I have a couple of bullet comments. And one is uh not having a con not have a consistent or controlled message uh out to the public or the citizenry. Obviously we're all citizens, we all have a freedom to speak, but when it comes to decisions that are made by the council as a body, we can need to have a controlled central message that we all buy into. And so [2:02:10, 2:02:30]: So I think that that's a must. We speak with one voice once we have our debates and discussions, and then we move out with a consistent message. And the other thing I had is that as we grow and as we get larger with our citizenry, as we as we large get larger to serve our community, we need to make sure we have a proper amount of space for our professionals. [2:02:30, 2:02:41]: professional staff that they feel comfortable, they feel uh uh needed, wanted, and they and they have a good office space and able to communicate properly. And we kind of touched base on that earlier in our conversation when it came to the [2:02:42, 2:02:49]: Uh police discussion in reference to the allocation of planning and zoning folks potentially moving them to another location. So we got to make sure we have enough space. [2:02:50, 2:02:55]: for professional staff so they'd be comfortable daily on doing their jobs. I just had two bullet comments on that. [2:02:55, 2:02:56]: Okay. [2:02:57, 2:02:57]: Very good. [2:03:03, 2:03:04]: Yes, sir, Mr Thomas. [2:03:05, 2:03:06]: Um [2:03:07, 2:03:08]: W one of the [2:03:08, 2:03:11]: glaring weaknesses I think in [2:03:12, 2:03:15]: Really sort of disturbs me. Um [2:03:15, 2:03:19]: Has to do with um organizational distractions. [2:03:20, 2:03:21]: Um [2:03:23, 2:03:33]: I've you know, I've been an e elected official for a while. I've been involved in a number of uh organizations, um, civic organizations. [2:03:33, 2:03:35]: uh church organization [2:03:36, 2:03:39]: uh college organizations and I do understand [2:03:39, 2:03:42]: uh the process of of voting [2:03:43, 2:03:46]: I I think something that we miss here as an elected body. [2:03:47, 2:03:51]: Um the process of of agreeing and not agreeing. [2:03:52, 2:03:52]: Um [2:03:53, 2:03:59]: You know, we we are tasked with um, you know, legislation. Oftentimes, you know, some of us [2:03:59, 2:04:03]: agree with the legislation, sometimes we oppose [2:04:03, 2:04:05]: But what what my orientation is [2:04:06, 2:04:07]: Well, I may [2:04:08, 2:04:15]: disagree or I may oppose uh the consensus of whatever that vote is. [2:04:15, 2:04:17]: But I do understand that [2:04:17, 2:04:20]: You know, there's there's a level of respect. [2:04:21, 2:04:21]: Um [2:04:22, 2:04:22]: To the vote. [2:04:23, 2:04:29]: Now, even though again, you know, you can be on the opposing side and I've been on the opposing side many times. [2:04:29, 2:04:30]: Мені там. [2:04:31, 2:04:33]: But I I think we have to learn how to [2:04:34, 2:04:35]: Респект [2:04:35, 2:04:40]: uh the vote. And I I I think that's sort of a distraction. [2:04:40, 2:04:43]: That that takes us away from [2:04:43, 2:04:45]: Our true potential. [2:04:45, 2:04:48]: Uh in and moving forward because [2:04:48, 2:04:50]: It it takes on a [2:04:51, 2:04:52]: Um a [2:04:53, 2:04:54]: Personal [2:04:54, 2:04:58]: uh persona, which I don't think is good for [2:04:58, 2:05:00]: Um, you know, morale. [2:05:00, 2:05:11]: uh as well as you know the morale of staff even even the the morale of a citizen because um i i I read the comments and and I hear the feedback [2:05:11, 2:05:15]: And and our citizens are really just disturbed with [2:05:16, 2:05:17]: That [2:05:17, 2:05:21]: Uh, disagreement that we have on legislation. [2:05:21, 2:05:25]: Yeah. [2:05:25, 2:05:26]: I I have [2:05:26, 2:05:28]: Лерн хаути. [2:05:29, 2:05:32]: Um the decision, whether I'm in favor or against. [2:05:32, 2:05:37]: Um and and that that's the nature of organization. It's always gonna be a vote. [2:05:38, 2:05:42]: There's always gonna be a time when you're in favor, there's gonna be a time when you're against. [2:05:42, 2:05:44]: But we have to not poison. [2:05:45, 2:05:51]: uh you know the the the drinking water of the citizens and and staff we have to just learn how to move forward. [2:05:52, 2:05:52]: Yes, sir. [2:05:53, 2:05:59]: Yes, sir. Well well said. And I I you know, I I I see that as a challenge in a lot of cities and counties. [2:05:59, 2:06:06]: Um, but it is something that that obviously we we want to improve on. It it's just um it's pretty basic. So [2:06:07, 2:06:11]: Yes, sir. Very good. Uh who wants to go next? Uh Ms. Barber? [2:06:16, 2:06:25]: Um okay, so I actually asked Mr. Knighton about a SWOT analysis because I wanted to understand um the city's [2:06:25, 2:06:28]: Short term and long term plans. [2:06:28, 2:06:29]: Um [2:06:29, 2:06:31]: So I'm glad we're doing this exercise. [2:06:32, 2:06:32]: Um [2:06:33, 2:06:35]: One of the areas of improvement. [2:06:35, 2:06:38]: Written policies of procedures. [2:06:38, 2:06:41]: uh from a staff perspective, the staff level. [2:06:42, 2:06:42]: Um [2:06:44, 2:06:51]: Communications, um, not just as um the elected body, but also with staff. [2:06:51, 2:06:52]: There's a lot of [2:06:53, 2:06:53]: Follow up. [2:06:54, 2:06:57]: That I know just for me, I'm constantly having to do [2:06:58, 2:07:01]: Um just to find out where we are with certain things. [2:07:01, 2:07:02]: Um [2:07:02, 2:07:08]: Community engagement is actually something I think we need to work to improve. [2:07:08, 2:07:09]: Um [2:07:10, 2:07:18]: I know all of us is sharing information cr across social media, but actually getting the public involved. [2:07:18, 2:07:23]: actively involved and engaged in the discussions is something I'd like to see us improve. [2:07:24, 2:07:33]: Um, our marketing strategies is something that we definitely need to improve upon. We have an amphitheater that's gonna be coming live in just a couple of months. [2:07:34, 2:07:35]: Um [2:07:35, 2:07:40]: yet we are not doing any advertisement for it, um, just to kind of get the word out. [2:07:40, 2:07:42]: That this amphitheater will be coming on board in the future. [2:07:44, 2:07:44]: Um [2:07:45, 2:07:54]: Oh, lack of human service programs. Through the pandemic, we know that there were a lot of people who were financially affected. [2:07:55, 2:08:01]: Um by the pandemic. The homeless. There was an increased homeless population. [2:08:01, 2:08:01]: And [2:08:02, 2:08:03]: The city doesn't have [2:08:03, 2:08:11]: human service programs. So that's something I'd like for us to improve upon or try to implement in some way. [2:08:11, 2:08:12]: Yes. [2:08:13, 2:08:14]: Okay, and that's it. [2:08:15, 2:08:18]: Yeah, that's great. That's a great list. Thank you. [2:08:18, 2:08:22]: Uh th this this list normally is pretty long, you know, so uh [2:08:23, 2:08:26]: Yeah, uh we we may spend the next twenty minutes finishing up this list, which is fine. [2:08:27, 2:08:30]: We'll take it as it comes. But thank you. Those are great those are great thoughts. [2:08:38, 2:08:40]: Whoever else would like to go next. [2:08:44, 2:08:51]: Well, I'll go next. Um I have um of lack of planning. Basically. [2:08:52, 2:08:53]: You know, we will [2:08:54, 2:08:57]: Uh jump to the gun, a person wants to [2:08:57, 2:08:57]: Um [2:08:58, 2:09:00]: do something without planning it out. [2:09:01, 2:09:06]: first and then have you know eras in between. So I think that we can improve on that. [2:09:07, 2:09:07]: Um [2:09:08, 2:09:09]: You know. [2:09:09, 2:09:12]: Less lawsuits. I'm glad that we no longer [2:09:12, 2:09:26]: um that we're pretty much settling um all the lawsuits. But as much as we can reduce in regards to lawsuits, I think that would help the city out a lot. They're very costly. [2:09:27, 2:09:27]: Um [2:09:28, 2:09:31]: negative media attention. [2:09:31, 2:09:33]: Um or immediate. [2:09:33, 2:09:35]: Unwanted media attention. [2:09:35, 2:09:52]: I think that oftentimes, if you notice, stop bridge is always in the media, whether the news is small or or large. At some point, I I understand that's a great way of getting communication out to citizens, but we need to be mindful. [2:09:52, 2:09:53]: Um [2:09:53, 2:10:04]: of that we have a house which leads me into our PIO officer. We have someone as our PIO officer and therefore we need to [2:10:04, 2:10:05]: Um [2:10:07, 2:10:15]: Utilize our staff, utilize our PIO officer, and allow them to speak on behalf of Stockbridge in one voice. [2:10:16, 2:10:23]: Um and I think we always reiterate that pretty much every single retreat or all the time in regards to that. Um [2:10:24, 2:10:27]: I also have here [2:10:27, 2:10:44]: Um racing to be first. Oftentimes I think and that this is not just Stockbridge, but I I see it throughout the all government entities a lot here in Henry County. Instead of getting it right or working and acting as a team. [2:10:45, 2:10:46]: Um, you know [2:10:46, 2:10:50]: I see a lot of people or see incidents where people [2:10:51, 2:11:01]: hurry up, want to get it out first. And then you have to come back and reverse and and make it right. Um so racing to be first to me. Um [2:11:01, 2:11:06]: can be a weakness of ours instead of acting as a team. Um [2:11:06, 2:11:11]: The lack of communication between all mayor and council. [2:11:11, 2:11:12]: Um [2:11:12, 2:11:28]: And I'm guilty of that myself, even in the past. There's been some incidents where I would send an email to one particular person or not want to send to all. That can be a problem and arise out of a problem. And I agree with [2:11:28, 2:11:36]: Everything Councilman Thomas stated in regards to, you know, respect the vote once we vote on an issue or topic. [2:11:37, 2:11:42]: Um the other council members who voted against or if things didn't go your way. [2:11:43, 2:11:49]: No one should be ridiculed about it. That's the democra uh democrat democracy. [2:11:49, 2:11:50]: Um uh [2:11:51, 2:11:54]: our government. You appreciate the vote. [2:11:54, 2:12:01]: and you move on, but to mislead or misguide the citizens um is at issue. [2:12:02, 2:12:03]: And that's pretty much it. [2:12:04, 2:12:05]: Yeah. [2:12:05, 2:12:06]: Very good. [2:12:06, 2:12:07]: Thank you. [2:12:07, 2:12:08]: Thank you very much. [2:12:08, 2:12:11]: Uh those are those are very good comments. [2:12:13, 2:12:17]: All right. Who sh uh uh Councilman Blount, uh Alexander? [2:12:31, 2:12:34]: Gentlemen, anybody have any comments at all? Additional comments? [2:12:36, 2:12:40]: No, I'm fine. Uh I I'm concerned with everything everybody's saying on that. [2:12:41, 2:12:46]: Uh in my in my estimation, uh what we have a weakness on is zoning. [2:12:46, 2:12:51]: Uh it's killing us because uh we have one residential subdivision. [2:12:52, 2:12:54]: Under construction in the city. [2:12:54, 2:12:58]: And the council is inexperienced on zonings, which cause [2:12:58, 2:13:01]: chaos in terms of zoning cases. What we need to be able to do [2:13:02, 2:13:05]: Is then we need to familiarize ourselves, take some classes. [2:13:06, 2:13:07]: Or actually take notes. [2:13:08, 2:13:09]: uh in terms of what we're doing. [2:13:10, 2:13:15]: Uh, as far as zoning cases come and understand what the customary practices are. [2:13:15, 2:13:17]: Uh in terms of zoning. [2:13:17, 2:13:18]: And to also [2:13:18, 2:13:20]: Understand the law. [2:13:20, 2:13:22]: And you know, in in [2:13:23, 2:13:28]: And one thing we have to be able to do, we have to have the courage to tell this the courage. [2:13:28, 2:13:33]: To vote for the law, right or wrong versus when you're under political pressure. [2:13:33, 2:13:37]: Uh, there's gonna be a lot of that coming because our city is very [2:13:37, 2:13:42]: Uh we've built out the city's built out. There's not a lot of available land in there. [2:13:42, 2:13:45]: And we preach that we want growth. [2:13:45, 2:13:49]: And we say that over and over and over again, but when it comes to having growth. [2:13:49, 2:13:51]: It requires density. [2:13:51, 2:13:53]: And it requires [2:13:53, 2:13:55]: Uh new development. [2:13:55, 2:13:58]: Sometimes there's going to be controversy when it comes to [2:13:58, 2:14:04]: a particular zoning case or or that being established. So we might have make sure that we [2:14:04, 2:14:16]: uh uh uh uh familiarize ourselves with zoning process uh and procedures. We gotta know the rules before the game starts and then when those rules are being enforced we need to move forward with that. [2:14:17, 2:14:18]: Uh in terms of um [2:14:19, 2:14:34]: uh you know the appearance of our city is a weakness. We have a lot of second and third generation buildings that need to be replaced. And that requires uh an active economic development presence in Mr. Peterson. [2:14:34, 2:14:40]: And it also requires that we move forward with the citywide development authority, which has been on the board. [2:14:40, 2:14:45]: For as long as I can remember, but the members still haven't been appointed yet. [2:14:45, 2:14:48]: So those are the kind of things where [2:14:48, 2:14:51]: Great cities move nimbly. [2:14:51, 2:14:54]: You make quick decisions because [2:14:55, 2:14:57]: Time is money and we have to be nimble. [2:14:58, 2:14:59]: And what we do. [2:14:59, 2:15:00]: Uh as a community. [2:15:01, 2:15:02]: Sometimes you can [2:15:02, 2:15:05]: uh pontificate things to death. [2:15:06, 2:15:07]: And not [2:15:07, 2:15:10]: Uh miss out on the opportunity that is right before you. [2:15:11, 2:15:11]: So [2:15:12, 2:15:12]: Іно [2:15:12, 2:15:14]: Quick, efficient. [2:15:14, 2:15:17]: Uh operations mean making decisions. [2:15:17, 2:15:18]: And [2:15:18, 2:15:19]: In my estimation. [2:15:20, 2:15:25]: And I'm gonna say this to this council is that you you if you were elected by the citizens. [2:15:26, 2:15:32]: If you have to poll the citizens for every time something comes up. [2:15:33, 2:15:34]: You failed at this job. [2:15:35, 2:15:45]: because you can't do if you don't are if you're not connected to them, you already kind of know and you have that conversation. Because I talk with people every day and all of us do. [2:15:45, 2:15:47]: And then when I hear somebody say at a meeting [2:15:47, 2:15:55]: That I don't want I I we need to go talk to the citizens. Why aren't you talking to the citizens already? [2:15:55, 2:16:06]: Five that come to the podium are not gonna move me because I already talk to the citizens every single day, as we all should, and we allow that political pressure. [2:16:06, 2:16:08]: Uh to keep the city from growing. [2:16:09, 2:16:12]: uh efficiently in making wise decisions. [2:16:15, 2:16:15]: Excellent. [2:16:16, 2:16:23]: Thank you. Thank you very much. One of the things I'm gonna do as a result of this with Mr. Knight and just to let you all know, all this will be written up, typed up, documented. [2:16:24, 2:16:28]: What we're not doing today, what we don't have time to do today is to debate [2:16:29, 2:16:40]: which of these is the most important, right? We've got a nice long list of weaknesses. These are all legitimate issues that need to be talked about, debated, uh um discussed. [2:16:40, 2:16:48]: We need some healthy conflict around these issues to to try to get to the three or four that are the most pressing, most urgent. [2:16:49, 2:16:53]: That's a discussion we can't have today just because we don't have the time, but we wanna have that discussion. [2:16:54, 2:17:01]: uh down the road with you all to get some priorities from all of these. But thank you very much. This is a great, great list. All right. [2:17:01, 2:17:05]: We're gonna start back up with the mayor, uh opportunities, external. [2:17:05, 2:17:07]: Opportunities. [2:17:07, 2:17:27]: Well, my my first note that deals with establishing uh a better cooperative relationship with our county leadership. There are three uh, which is twofold, which it comes from them as well as us. We have three of the commissioners touch base on the city of Stockbridge itself. And so there's they have a uh and and so the same citizens that they that they [2:17:27, 2:17:45]: that they serve or the citizens we serve as well. So just establish a better relationship with them. And like I said, that's twofold. It it it means that uh we need to work with them and vice versa, need to work with us as well. So that's that's an opportunity, I think. And and if we can work do that, we can work better together and for the betterment of all our citizens in our immediate area. [2:17:46, 2:18:06]: uh public-private partnerships is an opportunity once again to to help build our downtown area and help make it thrive, make opportunities for those business leaders and entrepreneurs to help build up the downtown area, as well as working with our developer and and and the mixed-use development of Jodeco South. And those those are opportunities for the growth of the city. [2:18:06, 2:18:26]: And it make the city a really star, a really bright star in Henry County in the particular region itself. Um we talked about M.L. King Sr. So otherwise just establishing a better relationship uh with the King Center itself, and uh since we're we're connected to them uh because of the [2:18:26, 2:18:46]: ancestry and heritage that we we jointly serve and just kind of work with them on on establishing a a better relationship and establishing more of a historical and a tourism type of uh relationship and uh and growth and growth potential there. And my last bullet comment actually deals with the uh working with uh Northworth Southern [2:18:46, 2:19:06]: uh for because that's very key for us to work with Northwest Southern and work on a quiet zone for the future development of downtown area. And uh that would help make it make things thrive in this aspect. So uh and we we had some things going on, but the pandemic knocked us off track here. So it was something that we need to get back on. And I think [2:19:06, 2:19:26]: I think that is um very key uh for future and growth of our downtown area to kind of work with them and work through the process of a quiet zone and um allow the the the which help attract the the uh private uh uh businesses or partnerships and entrepreneurs into an area if we were able to solve that as well. [2:19:26, 2:19:29]: Thank you. Absolutely. Yeah. Thank you. That's awesome. [2:19:30, 2:19:30]: Um [2:19:31, 2:19:31]: Very good. [2:19:31, 2:19:33]: All right, who who would like to go next? [2:19:34, 2:19:34]: Um [2:19:35, 2:19:39]: I I'd just like to speak briefly about opportunities. [2:19:39, 2:19:40]: And as we um [2:19:42, 2:19:46]: Notice in our financial report by uh Mr. Wiggins. [2:19:46, 2:19:47]: Um [2:19:48, 2:19:51]: I don't think there are many cities. [2:19:51, 2:19:52]: Um [2:19:53, 2:19:55]: that are in financial [2:19:55, 2:19:56]: Um [2:19:57, 2:20:03]: stability shape that that we are in here in the city of Stockbridge, would give which gives us [2:20:03, 2:20:07]: uh um a low uh latitude [2:20:08, 2:20:09]: An improving [2:20:10, 2:20:11]: Um [2:20:12, 2:20:13]: Our infrastructure. [2:20:14, 2:20:17]: uh being able to um [2:20:17, 2:20:20]: create uh capital and and city projects. [2:20:21, 2:20:27]: And and and and and all of the things that we do, I I think one of the mandates of our municipalities. [2:20:27, 2:20:28]: Is to create [2:20:29, 2:20:30]: A better [2:20:31, 2:20:34]: um environment a better [2:20:34, 2:20:36]: uh life or living [2:20:37, 2:20:51]: um environment for all citizens that wishes to move to the city of Star Grid. So I think because of this opportunity that we have, I I think we are in a better position to be able to [2:20:51, 2:20:57]: uh you know, make these kind of improvements. And if you notice this is why one of the reasons why [2:20:57, 2:21:05]: Uh, we have an influx of folks actually moving to the city of Startbridge because they also recognize the opportunities. [2:21:05, 2:21:11]: that are here uh in the in this region. So I just think because of our financial uh outlook. [2:21:12, 2:21:19]: that you know, we we do have these opportunity to be able to uh to make these certain improvements here in the city of Stockbridge. [2:21:21, 2:21:29]: Yeah, uh the I I hear what you're saying. And um again, we don't have time today to unpack that fully. I think at another date it would be worth [2:21:30, 2:21:31]: Asking the question [2:21:31, 2:21:36]: What are those improvements specifically? Are they sidewalks? Are they trails? Are they [2:21:36, 2:21:40]: uh uh sewer sewer uh upgrading sewer system [2:21:41, 2:21:48]: You know, street lighting. What are those quality is it is it is enhancing our parks? I mean, there is any number of things, right, that could [2:21:48, 2:22:00]: improve quality of life. We don't have time to dig into that today, but you bring up a really good point. You could also say that what you're talking about, sir, are also weaknesses, right? These are areas where we're deficient. [2:22:00, 2:22:02]: But because we have financial strength. [2:22:03, 2:22:11]: We we can overcome some of these weaknesses because we do have some financial stability. So that's that's really great. I I love what you're saying there. Thank you. Thank you very much. [2:22:15, 2:22:16]: Who's next? There we go. [2:22:18, 2:22:23]: The uh I'll speak up next. The uh opportunities are limitless. [2:22:23, 2:22:26]: Because of our location and proximity. [2:22:26, 2:22:28]: Uh to the city of Atlanta. [2:22:28, 2:22:31]: Uh you know that connection really uh [2:22:31, 2:22:36]: Is an economic boom for us as was stated earlier, the I seventy five. [2:22:36, 2:22:36]: Um [2:22:37, 2:22:41]: uh running right through the middle of our city is such a blessing that some people just [2:22:42, 2:22:45]: Some cities just don't have that and we take it for granted. [2:22:45, 2:22:48]: You know, just like last night when the East Floss passed. [2:22:49, 2:22:54]: You know, uh those travelers moving through here generate three hundred and fifty million dollars a year. [2:22:55, 2:22:57]: For education, and uh we certainly need [2:22:58, 2:22:59]: Those improvements. [2:22:59, 2:23:00]: Uh right here. [2:23:01, 2:23:02]: uh in our community. [2:23:02, 2:23:05]: And another I mentioned that um [2:23:06, 2:23:11]: A wit uh one of the weaknesses was the second and third generation built businesses. [2:23:11, 2:23:17]: uh buildings that we have in the city along North Emory Boulevard and certain appearances in the city. [2:23:17, 2:23:20]: But there's also an opportunity at the same time. [2:23:20, 2:23:24]: Because if we move forward with the city wide development authority, [2:23:24, 2:23:29]: Mr. Peterson is successful and our community development director comes in and put in [2:23:29, 2:23:32]: solid uh we do do the ULDC correctly. [2:23:32, 2:23:43]: Uh we have a slate that of some of these buildings because the market is surging with uh that those whole dilapidated structures could be demolished. [2:23:44, 2:23:53]: creating a new slate to build modern buildings along this corridor and the traffic counts and the access to I-75 dictates. [2:23:53, 2:23:55]: That is exactly what's gonna happen. [2:23:55, 2:23:58]: So those second and third generation buildings. [2:23:58, 2:24:01]: That we consider eyesores right now. [2:24:01, 2:24:05]: will actually be disappearing as new development comes to the city. [2:24:05, 2:24:09]: They knocked them down and they put in new development. [2:24:09, 2:24:12]: But in order to take advantage of that. [2:24:12, 2:24:14]: You have to be willing. [2:24:14, 2:24:18]: to rezone the property and you have to be willing to embrace [2:24:19, 2:24:26]: Density because along those commercial corridors, you're going to have to have multifamily if you want to. [2:24:27, 2:24:38]: uh advance those properties. If you want an investor to come in and invest in those, you gotta do that because the multifamily is a a component that helps fuel it. [2:24:39, 2:24:41]: Because when you do a mixed use development. [2:24:42, 2:24:47]: They want the res they want concentrated residential to be able to pay for the commercial portion. [2:24:48, 2:24:50]: They can't build a mixed use development. [2:24:51, 2:24:54]: With only single family homes and actually turn a profit. [2:24:54, 2:24:56]: So there must be some town homes. [2:24:56, 2:24:58]: And some rentals in order to go with it. [2:24:59, 2:25:01]: You just have to make sure that they're zoned right. [2:25:01, 2:25:04]: And that the apartments are at appropriate price point. [2:25:04, 2:25:06]: That people coming in. [2:25:06, 2:25:07]: Uh are brought going to be. [2:25:08, 2:25:08]: Um [2:25:09, 2:25:10]: uh sustaining them [2:25:10, 2:25:14]: And that they're going to not detract from the appearance of your city going forward. [2:25:14, 2:25:16]: But the same weakness. [2:25:16, 2:25:19]: uh in those second and third generation buildings. [2:25:19, 2:25:20]: But actually [2:25:20, 2:25:22]: An opportunity for the city. [2:25:22, 2:25:26]: To move forward with the city wide development authority. [2:25:26, 2:25:29]: And also with uh Mr. Peterson. [2:25:29, 2:25:33]: Let me say that again. The citywide development authority. [2:25:33, 2:25:33]: Thank you. [2:25:35, 2:25:43]: Yeah, thank you. Uh there's an analysis called a toes and we're doing SWAT today, SWOT. There's another analysis called TOES, TOWS. [2:25:43, 2:25:46]: Where you you try to overcome weaknesses. [2:25:46, 2:25:50]: to take advantage of an opportunity. And that's exactly what you were just talking about. How do we [2:25:51, 2:25:52]: How do we overcome a weakness? [2:25:52, 2:25:57]: the dilapidated buildings to take advantage of an opportunity, potential growth. [2:25:57, 2:26:02]: So very, very good comments. Thank you, sir. Appreciate that. Who who would like to go next? [2:26:13, 2:26:14]: Yes, ma'am, Miss Miss Barber. [2:26:16, 2:26:17]: Um [2:26:17, 2:26:18]: So [2:26:19, 2:26:22]: few of the things that I've written down have already mentioned. [2:26:22, 2:26:24]: Partners is important. [2:26:25, 2:26:25]: Um with [2:26:26, 2:26:28]: County and state legislatures. [2:26:29, 2:26:32]: um partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. [2:26:32, 2:26:33]: Also [2:26:33, 2:26:34]: Um [2:26:34, 2:26:37]: Find ways to increase our tourism. [2:26:37, 2:26:38]: Um [2:26:38, 2:26:42]: Annexations is also a great opportunity for us to help grow. [2:26:42, 2:26:43]: Our community. [2:26:44, 2:26:45]: Grow our economic [2:26:45, 2:26:47]: Um based. [2:26:47, 2:26:50]: Um and prioritize public safety. [2:26:50, 2:26:51]: Um [2:26:52, 2:26:54]: Also uh YMCA. [2:26:55, 2:26:57]: That is an opportunity as well. [2:26:58, 2:27:00]: Is there a YMCA currently in in the city? [2:27:01, 2:27:02]: No, there isn't. [2:27:02, 2:27:03]: Okay. [2:27:04, 2:27:04]: Okay. [2:27:05, 2:27:12]: Uh tourism, Fortune. Yes. Okay. Very good. So so partnerships, county and state, Fortune five hundred tourism annexation. [2:27:13, 2:27:14]: And YMCA. [2:27:14, 2:27:15]: Yeah. [2:27:15, 2:27:16]: And very nice. [2:27:16, 2:27:17]: Oh, excellent. [2:27:18, 2:27:21]: Pu oh sorry, public safety. Yes, yes, yes. [2:27:24, 2:27:26]: Yes. Very good. [2:27:26, 2:27:27]: Thank you. [2:27:27, 2:27:28]: Appreciate that. [2:27:31, 2:27:32]: Anybody else? [2:27:32, 2:27:33]: Ms. Gantt. [2:27:33, 2:27:33]: Blount. [2:27:37, 2:27:39]: Well, we have the opportunity to [2:27:40, 2:27:40]: Um [2:27:41, 2:27:45]: gain new small businesses. We have a lot of growth here in Henry County in general. [2:27:46, 2:27:49]: Um and we have the opportunity to [2:27:50, 2:27:53]: Develop better relationships with our small businesses. [2:27:53, 2:27:54]: Um that are in the area. [2:27:55, 2:27:55]: Um [2:27:56, 2:27:56]: are the [2:27:58, 2:27:59]: Business that [2:28:00, 2:28:01]: Owner [2:28:02, 2:28:03]: B. [2:28:04, 2:28:05]: Buildings. [2:28:06, 2:28:08]: Uh the locate [2:28:09, 2:28:23]: the opportunity to work with Henry Canada and brought the first German manufacturing company here in Stockbridge. So we have great opportunities to continue on those type of relationships and build off of those. [2:28:23, 2:28:26]: Um, I I wanna go back to small business. I think that's really [2:28:28, 2:28:30]: important our support. [2:28:30, 2:28:32]: Um as council um [2:28:32, 2:28:34]: Whether it's policing services uh [2:28:35, 2:28:37]: Making sure that we let [2:28:37, 2:28:39]: Hear their concerns. [2:28:39, 2:28:41]: Um, you know [2:28:41, 2:28:44]: They may have some neighbors or different things of that nature that [2:28:45, 2:28:45]: Um [2:28:45, 2:28:47]: They're requesting help with. [2:28:48, 2:28:50]: And we have those opportunities so that our [2:28:51, 2:28:53]: businesses that we do have that [2:28:54, 2:28:55]: Or the backbone of our community. [2:28:56, 2:28:56]: Stay. [2:28:57, 2:28:57]: And then [2:28:57, 2:28:58]: To grow and show that [2:29:00, 2:29:02]: We're open for business for others to come. [2:29:02, 2:29:08]: Um, there's a lot of development, a lot of developers that are interested. We have the opportunity to work with them. [2:29:08, 2:29:10]: And to provide. [2:29:10, 2:29:11]: Affordable housing. [2:29:11, 2:29:12]: Um [2:29:12, 2:29:13]: Mm and [2:29:14, 2:29:16]: Nice housing, right? [2:29:16, 2:29:18]: To accommodate the community in general. [2:29:19, 2:29:19]: Um [2:29:20, 2:29:22]: We had the opportunity. [2:29:22, 2:29:26]: to work again, I agree with our our state legislators. [2:29:27, 2:29:27]: Um [2:29:28, 2:29:28]: Our [2:29:29, 2:29:30]: And Henry County. [2:29:30, 2:29:31]: Which we're doing. [2:29:32, 2:29:34]: In regards to this aquatic center, which is the great news. [2:29:35, 2:29:35]: Um [2:29:35, 2:29:36]: And so [2:29:36, 2:29:40]: I think those are some of the pluses in what we have. And it's all [2:29:41, 2:29:45]: Not all of it, but the majority of it's based off of our location. [2:29:45, 2:29:46]: Um so [2:29:47, 2:29:51]: We have those we have the opportunity. We've had plans before also. [2:29:51, 2:29:55]: Um, there was a one hen raid that we discussed in the past. [2:29:55, 2:30:01]: Where Stockbridge was targeted as a technology hub, a place for white call workers. [2:30:02, 2:30:04]: We still have that opportunity. We had the opportunity be [2:30:04, 2:30:06]: Because we have the hospital. [2:30:06, 2:30:09]: Located here in Henry County, right in our [2:30:09, 2:30:09]: Um [2:30:10, 2:30:12]: In Scott Bridge, in the vicinity here. [2:30:12, 2:30:13]: And so [2:30:13, 2:30:13]: [9014.5, 9016.0]: We th there's some [2:30:16, 2:30:17]: I mean there's just [2:30:17, 2:30:18]: It's unlimited. [2:30:18, 2:30:19]: Basically. [2:30:19, 2:30:20]: Yeah. [2:30:20, 2:30:21]: Absolutely. Thank you. [2:30:22, 2:30:26]: I I I like I like where you're going there. Let's leverage leverage what's here. [2:30:27, 2:30:28]: uh as an opportunity. [2:30:30, 2:30:36]: Very good. Uh not sure if we heard from Councilman Blount. Would you like to share anything or we kinda covered everything? [2:30:42, 2:30:42]: All right. [2:30:42, 2:30:44]: Well, this last section [2:30:45, 2:30:45]: Uh [2:30:45, 2:30:47]: Just m may [2:30:47, 2:30:48]: Make go [2:30:49, 2:30:49]: Yes. [2:30:51, 2:30:52]: Mr Stark. [2:30:52, 2:30:53]: Yes, ma'am. [2:30:53, 2:31:07]: I do have one other one to add to my and that's just improving the quality of life initiatives. I'm a huge um supporter of walking trails, so I'd like to see us use that as an opportunity to improve. [2:31:07, 2:31:08]: The quality of life here. [2:31:08, 2:31:13]: Absolutely. Yes. Completely, completely get that. And I think uh [2:31:14, 2:31:19]: Next time we connect on this, we're gonna have to go a little deeper on that one because um [2:31:19, 2:31:25]: There's so many aspects, things that that we could say quality of life, uh and like trails. [2:31:25, 2:31:29]: But yes, thank you. I'll I'll definitely make a note of that. I appreciate that. [2:31:30, 2:31:39]: Uh Mr Mayor, how about how about threats? What are some threats that are out there looming that if we don't pay attention to them they could really derail our efforts? [2:31:40, 2:32:00]: Well, I'll tell you this way it says threats to the organization, external threats to the organization. And let me explain it this way. First of all, the council and the staff, and I would say the public knows that a lot of times in my Pacific correspondence, I talk about team, teammates, and team players. All right. We're together as a team. Now, you may not always uh get along with your teammates, but you're still a team. [2:32:00, 2:32:11]: team and you still got to work together as a team. You work together as a team, you can be more successful together. It's not about me. It's not about the council. It's about us collectively and about what we can do for the citizens as a collective team. [2:32:11, 2:32:31]: So I'll use this example. In college, I pledge a fraternity, not going to name a fraternity right now. I pledge a fraternity. We're online with my brothers and we're interlocked, interlocked, uh walking together in step, locked step together. And our big brothers and/or other people try to break the line and try to get through and bust us up. Well, here's what we need: external. [2:32:31, 2:32:51]: threats if if we're together as a team and and we we we offer and and support the consensus and move out together. So you would have if we we got a strong bond in this aspect, whether you agree with the the answer or not, or on the descending side, you respect that and you will move out for the do the betterment of the greater good. [2:32:51, 2:33:11]: For the citizens, you're locked in lockstep, all right. So any external threat, such as whether it's a county or whether it's a legislator, or whether it's a bad bad press, whatever we're lockstep. To me, that's what's key to a successful uh team, and and and we and we have to work that way as a team because you are not. [2:33:11, 2:33:25]: not going to be successful as an individual. It's not going to happen. It doesn't work that way. You see, so all successful teams, whether the business or or competitiveness with sports teams, they work together. Everybody has a little piece and a work in conjunction. That's my first comment. [2:33:25, 2:33:34]: Outside outside external type two organization, is that currently the city of Stockbridge citizens do not have a city property tax. [2:33:34, 2:33:54]: Well, the potential threat would be we we will eventually have to have a city's property tax for all the things that we're doing. So what it amounts to is that my phone was acting up. What it amounts to is that uh we need to make sure that as we go down this road, we thoroughly explain to the citizens why there is a need for what reason. [2:33:54, 2:34:14]: Reason why we would have to have a property tax to really thoroughly understand that. To to accomplish certain things, this may have to be done. And this so that that to me is considered a potential threat because they're so used to not having a property tax. Now that and then once you explain it thoroughly, people may very well say, okay, fine, I understand it. Or some people will say, [2:34:14, 2:34:33]: no no i don't I don't want this I don't care for this but but you have to go down that road and explain it and do help the process of of where we're going and the fact that we would need to do this if that is the case. So I look at that as as a potential outside threat education aspect and come to consensus and an agreement and whether or not that needs to be done. [2:34:33, 2:34:35]: That's only two comments I actually had. Thank you. [2:34:35, 2:34:38]: Yeah, that's good. Thank you. Very good. Appreciate that. [2:34:38, 2:34:39]: All right, anybody else? [2:34:40, 2:34:41]: Uh yes, um [2:34:42, 2:34:45]: Historically, there have been a number of [2:34:46, 2:34:50]: uh internal threats and as you mentioned in the description. [2:34:50, 2:34:53]: Uh there are some threats that [2:34:53, 2:34:55]: That's out of your control. [2:34:55, 2:34:57]: Uh, some that you do control. [2:34:58, 2:35:01]: But historically, one of the problems with this municipality is that [2:35:02, 2:35:05]: We have had a turnover in [2:35:05, 2:35:06]: Um [2:35:06, 2:35:10]: Elected officials and staffing. [2:35:10, 2:35:12]: Thereby not [2:35:12, 2:35:17]: The continuity of of um projects and programs. [2:35:18, 2:35:21]: Seem to always take a a different shift. [2:35:21, 2:35:24]: So I don't know if that's documentation. [2:35:24, 2:35:31]: Whereas if if a new staff or a new elected body comes in, they continue on with the goals and objective. [2:35:31, 2:35:33]: That was sort of laid before [2:35:34, 2:35:36]: Um historically that has been a problem. [2:35:37, 2:35:38]: Um [2:35:39, 2:35:48]: And I'm sort of glad that we're sort of going through this process today. Uh, I know that uh strategic planning. [2:35:48, 2:35:50]: Uh, it's very important. [2:35:51, 2:35:55]: But you know, historically, you know, we have not really. [2:35:56, 2:36:06]: uh got that deep into it. And I I I I I commend Mr. Knight a lot and I encourage him a lot. You know, I'm I'm sort of a cheerleader to him. [2:36:06, 2:36:09]: Uh, to let him know that with the staff. [2:36:10, 2:36:26]: that he is creating I look forward uh for for great things and and I think that we're only as good as you know um especially elected body we're only as good as the staff that actually comes in [2:36:26, 2:36:28]: to carry out. [2:36:28, 2:36:33]: the legislation that we pass. And so I'm sort of excited about that. [2:36:33, 2:36:34]: Um [2:36:35, 2:36:42]: And I'm just gonna sort of mention a couple of things I just sort of jotted down, you know, again, threats that we control and and threats that we don't. [2:36:43, 2:36:49]: But we have a problem here in Henry County as well as other cities, I believe, in transportation gridlock. [2:36:50, 2:36:51]: Um [2:36:51, 2:36:58]: You know, we just had a public hearing about a development that that that's potentially was coming in and [2:36:58, 2:37:01]: Two things that the citizen was concerned about. [2:37:01, 2:37:04]: And that was the overcrowding of schools. [2:37:04, 2:37:06]: And traffic gridlock. [2:37:06, 2:37:14]: Now those are heavy because we know we have to sort of interface with our federal government and then our state government. [2:37:14, 2:37:16]: But I'm just saying sometimes [2:37:16, 2:37:25]: Um, you know, these present uh a certain kind of threat as far as smart growth uh for cities. And I think all cities. [2:37:26, 2:37:35]: Um and we just have to sort of do the best we can, but I think we need to focus a little bit more on federal and state when it comes to. [2:37:35, 2:37:40]: uh overcrowding of schools and and and and gridlock traffic gridlock. [2:37:41, 2:37:41]: Thank you. [2:37:42, 2:37:43]: Yes, very good. [2:37:43, 2:37:44]: Thank you very much. [2:37:45, 2:37:46]: Appreciate that. [2:37:46, 2:37:47]: Mm. [2:37:47, 2:37:48]: I'll go next. [2:37:49, 2:37:49]: Іно. [2:37:50, 2:37:52]: It is this is I think my for [2:37:53, 2:37:54]: Hello? [2:37:55, 2:38:03]: Okay, this is my f this is uh where I come from on this particular uh subject is that uh you know uh [2:38:03, 2:38:04]: The threat. [2:38:05, 2:38:09]: I i is i is is is us in terms of [2:38:10, 2:38:14]: There's nothing to fear but fear itself. [2:38:17, 2:38:19]: Висорід обо микені містей. [2:38:19, 2:38:23]: That we miss out on numerous opportunities. [2:38:24, 2:38:26]: In the past twelve months. [2:38:27, 2:38:29]: This cancel took some chances. [2:38:29, 2:38:32]: We moved out on sound financial data. [2:38:33, 2:38:34]: We [2:38:34, 2:38:36]: In the past twelve months. [2:38:37, 2:38:39]: Гавмей хисторик прогрес. [2:38:40, 2:38:44]: Twenty four months. The amphitheater, the culture art center is coming. [2:38:44, 2:38:47]: We work with the county, improve that relationship and [2:38:48, 2:38:50]: The aquatic center is coming to Johako Road. [2:38:51, 2:38:53]: We're moving forward with a police department. [2:38:54, 2:38:57]: We can walk and chew gum at the same time. [2:38:58, 2:39:02]: If you act and you lead with courage, the people will follow you. [2:39:03, 2:39:04]: Okay, they will. [2:39:04, 2:39:06]: And they will support you. [2:39:06, 2:39:09]: I don't fear a property tax. I don't. [2:39:10, 2:39:14]: My taxes go up in Henry County every year because we're in a growing community. [2:39:14, 2:39:16]: So in essence what will happen is [2:39:16, 2:39:18]: If we did have to have a property tax. [2:39:19, 2:39:21]: Might be a hundred dollars. [2:39:21, 2:39:24]: Might be seventy five dollars, might be a hundred and twenty five dollars. [2:39:24, 2:39:44]: The bill goes up more than that every year now. So it would be the same as a tax increase in terms of Henry County having that tax assessment every single year. It was another bill that you have to pay and understanding there are some restrictions. And maybe even at some point we might freeze the senior citizens' tax. [2:39:44, 2:39:45]: [9585.2, 9591.0]: taxes at the current level. So they are not priced out of their home and they're not impacted by it. [2:39:51, 2:39:51]: So [2:39:52, 2:39:54]: In essence what we would be doing [2:39:54, 2:39:57]: And moving forward with the things that we're doing now is [2:39:58, 2:40:02]: I'm afraid that we're paralyzed by fi we've been paralyzed in by fear. [2:40:02, 2:40:06]: in the past and I don't want us to return to that. [2:40:06, 2:40:07]: There were many years. [2:40:08, 2:40:13]: Almost a decade where nothing no m major capital projects. [2:40:13, 2:40:14]: Were completed in the city. [2:40:15, 2:40:18]: But we finally shed the fear. [2:40:19, 2:40:20]: And once we shed the fear. [2:40:21, 2:40:23]: Historic accomplishments were made. [2:40:24, 2:40:26]: You cannot let fear rule the day. [2:40:27, 2:40:28]: Факт. [2:40:28, 2:40:29]: Must rule the day. [2:40:30, 2:40:30]: The biggest [2:40:31, 2:40:32]: The biggest threat to me. [2:40:32, 2:40:33]: Is the fear? [2:40:34, 2:40:36]: And fear itself. [2:40:39, 2:40:40]: Thank you. [2:40:40, 2:40:45]: Thank you very much. Uh I believe Councilwoman Gantt, were you gonna say something there earlier? [2:40:47, 2:40:52]: Um well, one of the biggest threats we've had in the past, and g you know [2:40:52, 2:40:54]: hoping that it won't be in the future. [2:40:56, 2:40:57]: Is the [2:40:58, 2:41:02]: trying to remove part of our city or DNX. [2:41:03, 2:41:16]: Um, as you know and recall. Um and to me, you know, we must continue to push um our state legislators to make sure that that doesn't ever have happen again. So to me, that's still a threat. [2:41:16, 2:41:17]: To our city. [2:41:19, 2:41:20]: Um yeah. [2:41:20, 2:41:23]: Yeah, thank you. That's a good one. Yes, go go ahead. [2:41:27, 2:41:34]: Yeah, I was gonna ask about that earlier in terms of a weakness. And we we again we don't have time to get into this today, uh, but [2:41:35, 2:41:45]: Uh I would I would like for us to explore that a bit more sometimes in terms of unity uh and being um together as one entity, one city. [2:41:45, 2:41:51]: Um, and that would fall under weakness perhaps. Uh, but we can talk about that another day. [2:41:51, 2:41:55]: Uh for time's sake. Uh but thank you, Miss Skant. I appreciate that. [2:41:56, 2:41:57]: comment about D um the um [2:41:58, 2:41:59]: uh annexation part. [2:42:00, 2:42:02]: Anyone else, Miss Barber, uh Mr. Blount? [2:42:07, 2:42:17]: Um no, the deannexation was actually one of the things that I had on my list. Um the other one is all of the unforeseen um as a result of this pandemic. [2:42:18, 2:42:18]: Um [2:42:20, 2:42:20]: That's all. [2:42:21, 2:42:22]: Yes. [2:42:23, 2:42:24]: Yeah. [2:42:26, 2:42:30]: Uh Mabel, anything from you, sir? [2:42:37, 2:42:38]: Okay. [2:42:38, 2:42:39]: All right. [2:42:39, 2:42:41]: Well uh that [2:42:41, 2:42:48]: Pretty much wraps up what we were trying to do today. We've we've been on about an hour and two minutes, I see. So the timing worked out pretty well. [2:42:49, 2:42:53]: Um the the today what we did was sort of the easy part. [2:42:53, 2:42:56]: as you as you may imagine um [2:42:56, 2:43:06]: Uh we can't solve all the weaknesses, we can't we can't leverage all the opportunities, we can't overcome all the threats. It's just physically impossible. We don't have enough money time or people. [2:43:07, 2:43:08]: But we can do some of it. [2:43:08, 2:43:09]: We can do some of it. [2:43:10, 2:43:15]: And what that means is we have to make choices, right? We have to decide. [2:43:15, 2:43:24]: What are our top three or four priorities on the opportunities? What are our top three or four weaknesses that we want to attack viciously and overcome those weaknesses? [2:43:24, 2:43:29]: What are the top two or three w threats that we want to actively push against? [2:43:29, 2:43:32]: And those are decisions that require compromise. [2:43:33, 2:43:36]: That require discussion, honest debate. [2:43:37, 2:43:38]: Healthy conflict. [2:43:38, 2:43:39]: Where we debate things. [2:43:40, 2:43:42]: But having this list [2:43:42, 2:43:45]: And creating a plan based on a list is not a strategic plan. [2:43:47, 2:43:49]: The strategic part comes in saying, Okay. [2:43:49, 2:43:53]: Which has the highest priority and what benefit will it give the city? [2:43:53, 2:44:00]: How can we leverage these things strategically to push the city further down the road? [2:44:00, 2:44:01]: Mm. [2:44:02, 2:44:02]: Oh. [2:44:03, 2:44:05]: We need to do next [2:44:05, 2:44:08]: And this will be maybe at a work session, however you would like to do it. [2:44:09, 2:44:15]: is begin to prioritize some of these topics you all have discussed today. Great topics, great participation. Thank you for [2:44:16, 2:44:19]: For your insights. Thank you for uh being honest. [2:44:19, 2:44:21]: And uh this is the first step. [2:44:21, 2:44:24]: uh is is putting it all out there on a piece of paper. [2:44:25, 2:44:30]: And the next step is to begin to narrow it down and prioritize. And that's gonna involve [2:44:30, 2:44:37]: you know, compromise and discussion and some good healthy debate. And I look forward to having that with you all in the next few months. [2:44:41, 2:44:46]: Okay, thank you, Mr. Stark. I appreciate that. Uh Mr. Knighton, do you have any other uh remarks or [2:44:47, 2:45:04]: I don't uh I don't at this point uh uh appreciate Mr. uh Stark uh facilitating this session. Obviously uh when we go through uh SWAT analysis, uh there are things that um are mentioned that uh hopefully with uh within the total context of everything is meant to benefit us. [2:45:04, 2:45:08]: uh to be able to begin uh some priority in identifying those things. [2:45:08, 2:45:13]: That our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats so that we can readily identify them. [2:45:14, 2:45:20]: uh determine uh what they are in terms of uh uh priority and significance. [2:45:21, 2:45:25]: And then been begin to work off of that toward the ultimate goal of completing [2:45:26, 2:45:28]: A strategic plan for the city that will provide [2:45:28, 2:45:38]: uh that uh that uh guideline for us from which we can we can operate uh in the future. So I appreciate that and appreciate uh councils [2:45:39, 2:45:44]: input and uh willing uh willingness to uh participate uh in this effort. [2:45:45, 2:46:05]: So on that note, I guess the next thing is actually lunch. And uh so we're a little early, we're still a little bit ahead of time. So uh if that's the case, I would imagine we'll go to lunch and get back here at roughly at one o'clock for the Unified Development Code update uh with uh collaborative firm. Um so if that sounds [2:46:05, 2:46:09]: Sounds good. If the council thinks that's a good idea, let's uh [2:46:10, 2:46:13]: Let's go to lunch and get back here about an hour from now and uh [2:46:14, 2:46:16]: And then uh we'll continue on the rest of our day. [2:46:16, 2:46:21]: Miss Clerk, Vanessa Holiday, ma'am. Any any last minute guides before we step out for lunch here? [2:46:22, 2:46:28]: If you would if you would like to leave the meeting, you can otherwise please um mute and turn off your video. [2:46:29, 2:46:33]: Yeah, council, any other questions before we go to lunch? Any other concerns? [2:46:34, 2:46:54]: if not i see none if not i i just want to make sure i i think we already confirmed it so uh is everything in uh in order for us to for this to arrive shortly we get with that yes yes counselor thank you yeah thank you thank you so we'll go right folks i'll see you a little before one o'clock for the next briefing all right [2:46:54, 2:46:55]: Great. Thank you. [2:46:57, 2:46:58]: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thank you, Mr. Knight. [2:46:58, 2:47:00]: You're welcome, sir. Take care. Yes, sir. [2:47:05, 2:47:07]: Good afternoon, Casey. How you doing? [2:47:08, 2:47:12]: Good afternoon, sir. How are you today? Happy Saint Patrick's Day. [2:47:13, 2:47:20]: That's right. It is, isn't it? Fantastic. Yeah. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too as well. Thank you. I think you have your green on, right? Actually, I actually do have green on. [2:47:21, 2:47:28]: But I have to admit I'm not Irish though. Oh, neither am I, but it's still fun to have a little spirit, right? Right, right. [2:47:30, 2:47:31]: Mm. [2:47:35, 2:47:37]: We'll get started just a little bit. [2:47:38, 2:47:39]: No problem.

--- title: Downtown Development Authority Meeting date: 2021-03-16 source: 2021-03-16_Downtown_Development_Authority_Meeting.wav --- [0:00:00, 0:00:00]: Okay. [0:00:01, 0:00:14]: Hello, welcome everybody. We are in the March meeting for the regular uh downtown development authority for Stockbridge. And uh we wanna we'll go ahead and start off with a uh roll call. Uh [0:00:14, 0:00:16]: Mr. Swiver, if you want to call roll, please. [0:00:16, 0:00:17]: Okay. [0:00:17, 0:00:18]: Uh [0:00:18, 0:00:19]: Art Christian? [0:00:19, 0:00:20]: Present. [0:00:22, 0:00:23]: Roger Custon. [0:00:23, 0:00:24]: Present. [0:00:25, 0:00:26]: І ще ке. [0:00:27, 0:00:27]: Present. [0:00:29, 0:00:30]: To me, coaquine. [0:00:32, 0:00:33]: The microquin. [0:00:34, 0:00:35]: Barber Richardson. [0:00:40, 0:00:40]: Thanks for [0:00:41, 0:00:42]: Uh Maxwell Sears. [0:00:46, 0:00:48]: And Bob Swigert presence. [0:00:49, 0:00:50]: One, two, three. [0:00:50, 0:00:51]: We have four. [0:00:52, 0:00:54]: Uh for present. [0:00:55, 0:01:15]: Okay, so four out of seven members, so that does constitute a quorum. So I think we can go ahead and uh start the meeting. And also for the record, um we have also with us the uh participants, um Lisa Fareed with the Main Street Advisory Board, and uh Mr. Alan Peterson, who is the economic developer. [0:01:15, 0:01:18]: public director and Vanessa Holiday. [0:01:18, 0:01:20]: Сити клеркої сервінка [0:01:21, 0:01:26]: our recording uh secretary. So thank you everybody. Thanks for being here. [0:01:26, 0:01:46]: Um we'll go ahead and start off with the top of the agenda, which is to approve today's uh meeting agenda. Uh Bob sent these first to the group on March sixth email, but uh then it was uh sent again without any further changes on March 11th. So I'll uh take a motion to approve today's meeting agenda. [0:01:49, 0:01:51]: I I move that we approve the uh the the meeting agenda. [0:01:52, 0:01:52]: Right? [0:01:54, 0:01:54]: A second. [0:01:57, 0:01:57]: Thank you, Art. [0:02:00, 0:02:04]: And uh we'll go ahead and call uh any discussion on today's agenda. [0:02:08, 0:02:09]: Yeah. [0:02:10, 0:02:20]: And uh Samiqua and Barber, I see you just joined. We just did roll call but right now we're we're approving today's meeting agenda. Um did you have any um comments? [0:02:22, 0:02:22]: I'm sorry. [0:02:23, 0:02:26]: Oh, I I will I will add them as as being present. I'm sorry. [0:02:27, 0:02:28]: Okay, great, thank you. [0:02:29, 0:02:29]: Um [0:02:31, 0:02:32]: Any discussion about the agenda? [0:02:35, 0:02:44]: Not seeing any, so we will uh we'll do a hand vote if that's all right with everyone. So everyone in favor of approving today's agenda, show your hand. [0:02:47, 0:02:47]: All right. [0:02:51, 0:02:52]: Any opposed? [0:02:54, 0:02:56]: All right, so it looks like that's unanimous. [0:02:57, 0:03:12]: Thank you. And uh we'll move on to the next item, which is the approval of the February meeting minutes, February 16th. Uh Bob sent those on February twenty-third. Vanessa, thank you for taking the minutes for us. Um any um [0:03:13, 0:03:15]: Any discussion about the meeting minutes from February? [0:03:19, 0:03:28]: I'm not seeing or hearing any. Uh so we'll move on to a vote and same uh same drill. So all the uh well actually I'll take a motion to approve. [0:03:29, 0:03:31]: The meeting minutes for February sixteenth. [0:03:33, 0:03:36]: Uh s I I I move that we approve the meeting minutes for February sixteenth. [0:03:37, 0:03:38]: Second. [0:03:39, 0:03:40]: Well, what? [0:03:41, 0:03:41]: Yeah. [0:03:42, 0:03:44]: That was Council McGantt who seconded. [0:03:44, 0:03:45]: Uh no. [0:03:46, 0:03:47]: Barber, which [0:03:47, 0:03:48]: Oh, thank you, Barber. [0:03:51, 0:03:52]: All right. [0:03:53, 0:03:55]: Any further discussion? [0:03:56, 0:04:02]: All right, by show of hands, uh we'll raise our hands if you approve February's meeting minutes. Um [0:04:05, 0:04:08]: All right, I think that's unanimous. Thank you everybody. [0:04:09, 0:04:12]: All right, we'll proceed with the meeting. So um [0:04:13, 0:04:21]: So the first on the top of the agenda, I'm gonna go ahead and share my screen. I've I've shared with you all some information on the um [0:04:23, 0:04:33]: Uh directors and officers insurance. Um let me bring up the uh I I have it on a summary slide to show with you. Uh bear with me just a moment, let me get that ready. [0:04:33, 0:04:34]: Yeah. [0:04:35, 0:04:36]: I think it helps. [0:04:37, 0:04:38]: Uh score. [0:04:42, 0:04:44]: Okay, this one. [0:04:47, 0:04:48]: Sorry, I don't have it ready. [0:04:50, 0:04:50]: Here it is. [0:05:03, 0:05:03]: Right. [0:05:05, 0:05:14]: So if someone can confirm you can see the uh slide. So this was the agenda, but this is really the slide I want to get to, which is the directors and officers insurance. [0:05:14, 0:05:25]: So there's a um just to clarify where we are, this is an annual renewal for our directors and officers insurance. The current premium is uh about fifteen hundred dollars. [0:05:25, 0:05:32]: We were presented with some options. Um, I looked through it, I've shared some information with the the board. [0:05:33, 0:05:36]: I also got some feedback from attorney McCrae. [0:05:37, 0:05:41]: Um and I'm trying to make this a little bit bigger. I can see someone you're trying to [0:05:41, 0:05:42]: have trouble saying it. Um [0:05:45, 0:05:57]: Employment practices, even though in an earlier message I said that you know we should consider adding this, it's really just based on discrimination or sexual harassment uh for employment practices. We we don't [0:05:58, 0:06:10]: Of course, we're volunteer board and we don't hire anyone, although those events could occur either through ourselves or vendors that we represent. So it's it's worth considering. [0:06:10, 0:06:26]: The prices I had provided I will make clear that they are estimates based on a previous quote that was given to the DDA a few years ago. So these are these may go up or down, these may change once we get an actual quote. [0:06:26, 0:06:30]: Uh so that's on the table for consideration, this one item. [0:06:31, 0:06:43]: Fiduciary sounds like it's more necessary than it is, but it's really specific to employment benefit plans, which we do not administer in any way. So my recommendation is to decline that coverage. [0:06:44, 0:06:46]: Um cyber [0:06:46, 0:06:55]: This one, Mr. McCray did suggest that we consider the previous estimate was for eight hundred and fifty nine dollars. I'm not sure what the cost would be now. [0:06:56, 0:07:03]: And then lastly, there's the option of crime coverage, which covers things like theft, embezzlement, and those types of things. [0:07:04, 0:07:15]: Um I am interested in that because you know of course we do have a fund balance that the DDA manages. So, you know, there is often you know, where there's assets, there's opportunity for those assets to be misused. [0:07:15, 0:07:16]: And um [0:07:17, 0:07:23]: That was previously quoted at eight hundred and fifty nine dollars. These are all annual uh prices, by the way. [0:07:24, 0:07:36]: And uh but it was for a lower amount. And I'm not quite sure I couldn't tell from the information that I was given whether that amount was uh the coverage was at the ten thousand dollar level or the twenty five thousand dollar level. [0:07:36, 0:07:54]: Um we roughly manage assets around the hundred thousand dollars as far as our bank accounts and and for transactions it could represent an even higher amount. So um I'm suggesting maybe we at least get an estimate at the hundred thousand dollar amount and consider the uh you know the crime coverage. [0:07:55, 0:08:01]: So let me pause here for any thoughts or discussion on the um on the insurance renewal. [0:08:06, 0:08:10]: Any questions, any thoughts on any of those items, which way we go? [0:08:11, 0:08:13]: Yes, these options that we have here. [0:08:14, 0:08:25]: Are these this would be the new premium, for example, if we went with the three suggestions here, those three costs would be the total cost of the new premium or in addition to the current premium rate? [0:08:26, 0:08:32]: I'm interpreting this these are add-ons that these these are add on coverages that we do not currently have. [0:08:32, 0:08:33]: Um [0:08:33, 0:08:38]: I'm assuming that it would be in addition to the fifteen hundred that we're already paying. [0:08:45, 0:08:47]: Other thoughts or questions? [0:08:48, 0:09:02]: Yeah, I I'm I I guess I I'm just not sure and I it's of course it's the smallest figure there, but I'm just not sure that we would need since we don't have employees, that we would need discrimination or sexual harassment uh liability. I mean [0:09:03, 0:09:06]: I I I could I I could argue that both ways, but [0:09:06, 0:09:07]: Right. [0:09:09, 0:09:20]: Yep, I I agree as as well. I I I'm I'm on the fence on that one. At first I dismissed it and then later on I thought, Okay, well there's there's there's potential exposure there, but it's it's probably [0:09:21, 0:09:26]: Of the ones on here, I mean, you know, y you know, it's probably a low risk. [0:09:26, 0:09:37]: You could argue that with some of these, but all of them, but uh, you know, it's just a matter of it's just like that's how insurance works. You really don't know the risk or exposure. But you know, we again we don't we don't [0:09:38, 0:09:38]: Mm-hmm. [0:09:39, 0:09:41]: It's a volunteer board, we don't interact. [0:09:41, 0:09:52]: individually with each other all that much. I mean, uh so it's not like a workplace where you're eight hours every day, five days a week, where there's more opportunity for those things to occur. [0:09:54, 0:09:56]: Is it possible for any [0:09:56, 0:09:58]: Board member to [0:10:00, 0:10:01]: I guess um [0:10:02, 0:10:06]: That someone could claim discrimination or sexual harassment by a board member. [0:10:06, 0:10:08]: Acting on behalf of the board out. [0:10:08, 0:10:09]: And out in the public. [0:10:11, 0:10:19]: I suppose that's possible. You mean just you m you mean a in as far as in our duties of carrying out the duties of the D DA [0:10:20, 0:10:31]: Could there be a claim of harassment or discrimination in and in that in that effort and in in our in service to the D I suppose I suppose that's true and I think that's what this would cover. [0:10:33, 0:10:39]: Um, did attorney McRae give any more guidance regarding his suggestion for the cyber coverage? [0:10:41, 0:10:42]: What's the exposure there? [0:10:42, 0:10:44]: Yeah, I can I [0:10:45, 0:10:52]: Not sure if I sent that email or not. It came a little bit later after I sent this to the board. So I can send you his comments, but it he didn't really give [0:10:53, 0:10:55]: A lot more clarity other than he's [0:10:55, 0:10:57]: generally concerned about [0:10:57, 0:10:58]: Cyber [0:10:59, 0:11:00]: Um but that's [0:11:00, 0:11:01]: You know, I mean [0:11:02, 0:11:09]: You know, I m my thoughts on that as well, you know, we if we what's the worst case scenario here? We get hacked. [0:11:10, 0:11:15]: All of our records are my my n my initial inclination to that was to decline it because [0:11:15, 0:11:35]: The large majority of the work that we do is already public record. You know, our our meetings are open to the public, our records are open to the public, with little exception, you know, we do have closed meetings when under certain, you know, rules under the Open Records Act. But outside of that there I I didn't see the high probability of exposure now, you know. [0:11:35, 0:11:37]: Maybe we could get hacked and [0:11:38, 0:11:41]: I I don't know what the scenarios are where that would [0:11:42, 0:11:45]: di you know uh service so [0:11:46, 0:11:46]: Oh [0:11:47, 0:11:50]: Good good observation there because I I kinda had the same thinking. [0:11:52, 0:11:54]: And then the crime coverage that [0:11:55, 0:12:03]: The suggestion is to at least get covered up to the amount of assets that we normally have custody over, i.e., the bank account. [0:12:05, 0:12:05]: Is that [0:12:06, 0:12:08]: Kinda where we're going there. [0:12:08, 0:12:17]: Yeah, and that was my thinking and pardon me, I have an error here. This is this was previously quoted at two hundred, not eight fifty nine. That was a copy paste error. [0:12:17, 0:12:24]: So but it it's likely gonna be higher if we cover it at a hundred thousand or you know, at a higher amount. [0:12:26, 0:12:33]: Any thoughts on that hundred thousand dollar whether that you know, if we were to consider crime coverage, whether that's [0:12:33, 0:12:35]: Enough or too much? [0:12:41, 0:12:42]: I probably [0:12:42, 0:12:44]: I probably should have done this earlier, but I I'm [0:12:44, 0:12:46]: I probably want to. [0:12:47, 0:12:51]: be more clear about exactly what that coverage entails. Um [0:12:52, 0:12:56]: So I'll I'll go back and read that information, but um [0:12:57, 0:12:59]: I'm not just on the surface, I'm not really sure. [0:13:00, 0:13:01]: What we're covering. [0:13:02, 0:13:03]: Right, right. [0:13:03, 0:13:15]: There is some information on what I did send you previously. I think I sent you our current policy and then some information on the application for a renewal, which includes some, you know, basic amounts and stuff. [0:13:16, 0:13:36]: As far as you know, even if we ask for a quote on the renewal for all of these, we don't have to take them all. Right. So I I would kind of recommend we um go ahead and ask for um you know a a quote. It'd be good to have that information. There's no reason not to. And [0:13:36, 0:13:43]: Uh but in order to do that, Barber, we're gonna need the you know, the balance sheet and income statement. And I know you're just kind of [0:13:44, 0:14:04]: Getting getting uh for for twenty twenty'cause that's part of what they ask for when we submit our request for renewal. So I'll need to work with you on that and then we can submit the r application for renewal. And then I'll I'll I'll send this information via email once we get the quotes from the insurance company, but we have to make a decision by April twenty third. So we're gonna have to [0:14:03, 0:14:05]: But um [0:14:06, 0:14:26]: Um I I'm Yeah. Probably gonna have to do this via email as far as um you know deciding what if we change our coverage or just renew. I I don't I don't know that this will require a board decision per se as far as in a public meeting because we're already covered. It's just a matter of renewing it and which you know whether we add or remove it. [0:14:26, 0:14:33]: of any particular elements. Um uh so I guess I'll I'll note two things, which is [0:14:33, 0:14:36]: to um send the information that mister McCrae [0:14:37, 0:14:40]: had uh his comments and feedback'cause I don't think I shared that with you all. [0:14:41, 0:14:44]: And um of course supply for the renewal. [0:14:45, 0:14:51]: And then I'll find out from Mr. McCrae if we have to have a meeting in order to make a decision on whether we change the premium or not. [0:14:56, 0:14:58]: Okay, any other questions or discussion? [0:15:01, 0:15:02]: All right. [0:15:02, 0:15:07]: We'll move on to the next item, which is the uh joint planning for the Main Street board. [0:15:08, 0:15:08]: Um [0:15:09, 0:15:23]: I sent out a survey, uh let me bring this back down, uh, just to see we're coordinating between the two groups, the Main Street Advisory Board and the DDA, and of course we all have other uh responsibilities, so it's all it's our hard to nail down a date. [0:15:23, 0:15:26]: Um so we did get twelve responses on the survey. [0:15:27, 0:15:33]: Um there's no one date that is open for everyone. So I'll I'll say that uh up top. [0:15:33, 0:15:37]: But it does appear and I know it's hard to see, but th these the this is the uh [0:15:37, 0:15:57]: Uh May 15th date, the May 22nd, and June 12th. The green lines mean that the people who responded are available. The blue lines indicate the people who responded are not available. So those are the three dates where there's the most availability and the least conflict. [0:15:57, 0:16:13]: Um I'll share this with uh Kira and Lisa and then we'll get we'll you know we'll find out from Main Street um you know what date's gonna fit the best. We're kind of looking at an all-day Saturday. It would be a um facilitated [0:16:13, 0:16:33]: uh meeting uh where we would come prepared with the ideas that we would have for um priorities for collectively between uh Main Street and the DDA and how we can support each other to meet our you know respective goals um and you know revitalize the downtown of course. [0:16:33, 0:16:45]: Any thoughts on the dates? Just I just wanted to share where we were on the responses we'd received so far and any questions about what this meeting is intended to be for. [0:16:46, 0:16:49]: Or any thoughts about the availability of dates, I'll just open it up for discussion. [0:16:51, 0:16:54]: I'm open to any of the dates, any of the Saturdays, so [0:16:54, 0:16:55]: Great. [0:16:55, 0:16:57]: Thank you, Art. So am I. [0:16:58, 0:16:58]: Thank you. [0:17:00, 0:17:04]: I'm good for everything but May fifteenth that's uh Mother's Day weekend, so I'll be out of time. [0:17:06, 0:17:06]: Do you know uh [0:17:08, 0:17:14]: All right, yeah, I do s is that may I thought we I thought we stayed away from that from other state. I could be wrong. Let me check. [0:17:15, 0:17:21]: It looks close. Maybe it's not. If it's not then I'm It's May ninth. Yeah. We purposely stayed away from Mother's Day. [0:17:21, 0:17:22]: And I'm good for all of them. [0:17:22, 0:17:23]: All right, great. Thank you. [0:17:25, 0:17:26]: All right, any other discussion? [0:17:28, 0:17:36]: All right, then I think that moves us to the next item on the agenda, which is uh treasure updates. I'll leave it there. I'll stop sharing my screen. [0:17:37, 0:17:38]: Oh okay. [0:17:39, 0:17:45]: So far it's still pretty um nothing new with the exception of um well let me just start with the account balances. [0:17:46, 0:17:47]: А форки. [0:17:48, 0:17:55]: We have um for the facade grant ninety-four thousand nine hundred seventy-two dollars and five cents. [0:17:55, 0:18:02]: We did go ahead and transfer the fifty thousand dollars out of operating into the facade grant account uh last month. [0:18:03, 0:18:10]: Did that left the operating account with forty-seven thousand four hundred four dollars and sixty-one cents. [0:18:10, 0:18:12]: So between the two accounts, the total [0:18:13, 0:18:20]: Checking balances that we have here is$142,376 and 66 cents. [0:18:20, 0:18:30]: In the month of February, there were no transactions other than the transfer of the$50,000 facade grant from operating to that particular account. [0:18:30, 0:18:35]: Um, we had total liabilities that were brought over from 2020. [0:18:36, 0:18:41]: That totaled one thousand eight hundred twenty six dollars and two cents. [0:18:42, 0:18:46]: Of that balance, 830 belonged to TS, well was due to TSW. [0:18:47, 0:18:57]: for work they done for the master plan. And then the remaining amount was due to the city of Stockbridge for Georgia Downtown Conference, DDA training. [0:18:57, 0:19:07]: And reimbursements for some victory trophies invoices for um name badges and and various supplies like that that they ordered on our behalf. [0:19:08, 0:19:17]: Uh as of today, you won't see it reflected here, but as of today, all of those outstanding invoices have been paid, but you'll see that on next month's financial reports. [0:19:18, 0:19:18]: So [0:19:19, 0:19:26]: I will entertain anyone's questions regarding that, but so far very minimal activity. [0:19:28, 0:19:30]: Nothing exciting right now. [0:19:32, 0:19:37]: Miss Richardson? Yes. What what was the total uh balance that we have now? [0:19:37, 0:19:45]: Infund balance for both accounts or per account? Yes. Both account. Well, I think it was ninety thousand for the [0:19:45, 0:19:47]: What was it? Ninety two for the [0:19:48, 0:19:49]: Okay, there we go. [0:19:50, 0:19:54]: I apologize. Barber sent this to me prior to the meeting and I forgot I had it. [0:19:55, 0:19:55]: That's okay. [0:19:56, 0:20:00]: You got it? Okay. Okay. So the total what's the total? [0:20:01, 0:20:05]: in our account total I'm sorry, the total balance remaining. [0:20:06, 0:20:11]: One hundred forty two thousand three hundred seventy six dollars and sixty six cents. [0:20:11, 0:20:13]: That's the total between both bank accounts. [0:20:14, 0:20:14]: Thank you. [0:20:15, 0:20:16]: Yes, no problem. [0:20:21, 0:20:22]: Um [0:20:23, 0:20:28]: Yeah, as far as I know, the only outstanding liability, well, we it's not a liability yet, but uh [0:20:28, 0:20:31]: Obviously the insurance premium, the insurance renewal. [0:20:31, 0:20:36]: It's the only other anticipated expense that um that I'm aware of at this time, but [0:20:37, 0:20:37]: Um [0:20:38, 0:20:39]: Other than that. [0:20:39, 0:20:40]: Nothing. [0:20:42, 0:21:00]: I'll I'll mention to that point, um, you know, we have been utilizing the services of uh attorney McCrae, and while a larger portion of that is related to the um transaction, the Silvain transaction, there are some portions where he did services for the DDA itself. So I expect that there'll be some cost. [0:21:00, 0:21:02]: that we'll be encouraging with that. [0:21:03, 0:21:06]: Okay. Do we know when we'll when he'll start billing us? [0:21:07, 0:21:10]: I do not. I will try to find that out as well. [0:21:11, 0:21:12]: Mr. Custon. [0:21:12, 0:21:20]: Yes. Do you know the amount of the bill from the D D uh that he has built to the city of Stockbridge? [0:21:20, 0:21:31]: I do not have that amount yet. And but the you know, it's not done yet as far as, you know, we haven't closed yet. So his serv his services have not c been concluded for that particular transaction. [0:21:32, 0:21:33]: But he builds it. [0:21:33, 0:21:35]: What is it, four hundred an hour? [0:21:37, 0:21:45]: Um I'll have to find that. Um I that's a prox that's it's in the ballpark of what I recall, yes. [0:21:46, 0:21:46]: Okay. [0:21:48, 0:21:49]: Thank you. [0:21:51, 0:21:58]: I just had a question about the victory trophies. These are something the city's ordered, uh, on our behalf. Victory for [0:21:59, 0:22:03]: Yeah, for like our name tags and um [0:22:05, 0:22:15]: What a Vanessa, can you help me out here with in terms of I don't have the invoice directly in front of me with with the various but it's it's all the things that we get like our name badges and [0:22:15, 0:22:22]: That's all. That's the only thing from them. Okay. So so I guess the victory trophy is a good thing. That's the only thing that it's ordered from them. [0:22:24, 0:22:30]: Yeah. Yeah. I think I think there were some recognition plaques for the phone board members. [0:22:30, 0:22:39]: At the end of the year. Oh, okay. Okay. Okay. Yeah, the city pays good just goes ahead and and takes care of that bill and then we reimburse the city for our portion. [0:22:39, 0:22:42]: Okay. All right. Great. Thank you. [0:22:44, 0:22:45]: Mm-hmm. [0:22:46, 0:22:48]: Any other questions for Barber? [0:22:52, 0:23:07]: Not seeing or hearing any, so uh we will move on to the next agenda item. Bar I first of all let me just say I cannot thank you enough, Barber, for the service you've given to the DEA. You've done a tremendous amount of work just getting the account set up. [0:23:08, 0:23:28]: with uh the zero accounting and and and with the online banking and getting us caught up with all the invoices and payments that were uh pending from the previous um treasurer. So thank you for your work. I really appreciate your service. And with that we'll move on to um Secretary Updates. Mr. [0:23:28, 0:23:29]: Mr. Schweiber, do you have anything for the group? [0:23:30, 0:23:35]: Uh no, I I've I've I I've archived the the [0:23:35, 0:23:38]: various invoices and the completed um [0:23:38, 0:23:42]: uh Reggie Sylvain uh restaurant uh [0:23:42, 0:23:45]: The the ICA and the um um [0:23:46, 0:23:49]: the the contract away that that's been completely signed and so [0:23:49, 0:23:51]: That is uh stored in our archives. [0:23:52, 0:23:53]: Great. [0:23:55, 0:23:56]: Any questions for Bob? [0:24:01, 0:24:17]: All right, we will move on uh to the Main Street Advisory Board updates. Um so that is uh both the joint um uh both uh uh Lisa is here from Main Street, representing Main Street, as well as uh Barber who's the liaison. So Lisa, I'll turn it over to you first. [0:24:18, 0:24:20]: Good evening, everyone. [0:24:20, 0:24:21]: [1462.2, 1463.4]: Good to see you all. [0:24:23, 0:24:31]: Um I I spoke to Kira earlier today and asked her if there were any things she wanted me to uh inform you all of or [0:24:32, 0:24:36]: Make you abreast of and actually she says no, you know, um [0:24:37, 0:24:39]: Whatever projects we spoke to you about. [0:24:40, 0:24:51]: recently are still going on. And of course everything is a little bit slower these days. So we actually do not have any worthy updates to give for the Main Street program at this time. [0:24:56, 0:25:01]: All right, thank you, uh Lisa and um Barber, anything to add to that? [0:25:03, 0:25:03]: Nope. [0:25:05, 0:25:06]: Nothing to add. [0:25:07, 0:25:13]: Okay. And just uh Mr. Sears, he's you he's with us, Mr. Sears. Are you able to hear us now again? [0:25:21, 0:25:22]: Good. [0:25:22, 0:25:25]: He was he had chatted that he was having trouble with the audio. [0:25:29, 0:25:30]: Right. Um [0:25:31, 0:25:33]: Vanessa, did you have a question? [0:25:34, 0:25:35]: I say Henry's. [0:25:37, 0:25:45]: I was just going to note for the record that Mr. Sears had actually joined the meeting while you were giving your chairman's comments. [0:25:45, 0:25:46]: Thank you. [0:25:47, 0:25:47]: That's how. [0:25:48, 0:25:49]: Oh yeah. [0:25:49, 0:25:50]: All right, very good. [0:25:51, 0:25:58]: All right. Uh then we'll move on from the main street advisor board updates to the uh facade grant updates. So [0:25:58, 0:26:00]: I'm sorry, go ahead, Mr Sears. [0:26:08, 0:26:17]: He had put in the chat that he did we lose the sound. So he can't hear us. I mean, I I don't know if he can hear us or we can't hear him. I'm not sure. [0:26:18, 0:26:27]: Yes, I did reply to him um that uh we have audios and to check the settings and alternately um he could uh dial in the phone number. You have it now? [0:26:28, 0:26:34]: Yes, we hear you. Yeah, yeah, I j I checked the audio, I had to do a a test on it, so it finally came true. [0:26:35, 0:26:39]: All right. Ver very good. Thank thank you. Appreciate you being here. [0:26:41, 0:26:43]: Did you have anything you wanted to say, Mr. Sears? [0:26:44, 0:26:51]: No, the dates were uh I was I was good with the dates, I was just listening, but I you know and uh after Barber spoke, then uh my audio went quiet. [0:26:52, 0:27:01]: All right. Very good. Yeah, after if you said anything after that I can't agree on it, so don't hold me accountable. All right. [0:27:01, 0:27:09]: Noted. Okay, very good. All right, we'll move on to the uh facade grant update. Uh uh Mr. Christian, the floor is yours. [0:27:10, 0:27:10]: Certainly. [0:27:11, 0:27:15]: So I did speak with uh Toshina at Fletcher and Sons, who's uh [0:27:15, 0:27:16]: Fletcher's daughter. [0:27:17, 0:27:18]: Regarding [0:27:18, 0:27:19]: The results of our votes. [0:27:20, 0:27:20]: Um [0:27:22, 0:27:24]: Two things that we voted that [0:27:24, 0:27:25]: To wave the [0:27:26, 0:27:27]: Sign permit fee. [0:27:28, 0:27:33]: But that uh and that we also voted that no reimbursement occur until all work had [0:27:33, 0:27:34]: Um [0:27:34, 0:27:35]: been completed. [0:27:35, 0:27:38]: You know and approved you know by us. [0:27:39, 0:27:45]: And and she was fine with that. She said uh you know, she expected her father to be really happy about the waving of the um [0:27:45, 0:27:46]: The permit fee. [0:27:46, 0:27:47]: And [0:27:47, 0:27:50]: And I also let her know that that that included [0:27:51, 0:27:54]: The work that needs to be done, of course, was the signage on the side of the building. [0:27:55, 0:27:56]: And and she understood that. [0:27:57, 0:28:01]: And so it's just gonna be a matter of time for them to [0:28:01, 0:28:03]: uh proceed with that. [0:28:04, 0:28:05]: And uh that's all I have. [0:28:06, 0:28:06]: Great. [0:28:07, 0:28:11]: Thank you. Go ahead. Councilman McGann, I think it was. [0:28:13, 0:28:16]: Or was it Barber? I'm sorry, your voices sound similar. [0:28:18, 0:28:25]: Do you know if we're gonna have to pay the permit fees before he's able to finish the project or we're gonna pay that on the back end? [0:28:27, 0:28:33]: Uh I can't recall from the last meeting what we said if it was reimbursement or paying up front, but if it's waived. [0:28:35, 0:28:35]: Well [0:28:35, 0:28:40]: Maybe we can ask the city of Stockbridge if they're willing to waive it on our behalf or if they [0:28:40, 0:28:44]: require some type of payment, whether even if it comes from us. I don't think we actually [0:28:45, 0:28:46]: Talked about that. [0:28:46, 0:29:00]: Okay. Yeah. Uh we it was it was clear that the the it would be a reimbursement. So he yeah, they would have to incur the expense and we and and the D D A would include that expense among the things that we would reimburse them for. Okay. [0:29:01, 0:29:02]: Oh, okay. [0:29:02, 0:29:03]: Yeah. [0:29:03, 0:29:07]: I'll have to go up go back and um clarify that then. [0:29:07, 0:29:09]: Yeah, but now that we're talking through it. [0:29:11, 0:29:17]: I don't know that we clarified whether we would reimburse it because normally the the whole facade grant is at a fifty percent reimbursement. [0:29:19, 0:29:26]: Um and and I think the the spirit of you know, maybe we need to vote on it again for to clarify, but um [0:29:26, 0:29:31]: I think we understood that the signed fee was approximately ten to twenty five dollars, I believe. [0:29:32, 0:29:43]: You know, would we would the DDA include that as an expense that would be reimbursed at a hundred percent, or would it be at the normal facade grant reimbursement at fifty percent? So [0:29:44, 0:29:47]: Maybe we ought to talk through that point and b be clear. [0:29:48, 0:29:50]: I will say I thought it was my understanding that that entire [0:29:51, 0:29:53]: Permit fee would be waived. [0:29:55, 0:29:57]: I'll open it up for others to speak. [0:29:59, 0:30:04]: Can you give me clarity on what permit fee? We're talking about the sign on the side of the building. [0:30:04, 0:30:07]: Correct. From CDS Five I mean for the [0:30:08, 0:30:09]: The mural [0:30:09, 0:30:10]: So speaking. [0:30:11, 0:30:13]: Will that include his advertisement? [0:30:14, 0:30:19]: As well, it will say Fletcher's and Son, the one I saw it like an example. [0:30:19, 0:30:20]: Correct. Right. [0:30:22, 0:30:23]: Did anyone [0:30:23, 0:30:26]: I don't think Stockbridge voted to waive that. [0:30:26, 0:30:27]: I don't [0:30:27, 0:30:33]: I think that the and and not that I wouldn't waive it. I'm saying I don't think we've discussed that. [0:30:34, 0:30:35]: Um I know that [0:30:36, 0:30:36]: Um [0:30:38, 0:30:42]: Yeah, I don't know, but I do agree with uh Mr. with Roger that [0:30:44, 0:30:45]: Um [0:30:46, 0:30:48]: In regards to reimbursements. [0:30:48, 0:30:49]: That they do the [0:30:49, 0:30:53]: You know, that the facade is completely finished and then we reimburse. [0:30:53, 0:30:54]: Um [0:30:55, 0:30:58]: It would make sense if they're doing it because we asked for it. [0:30:59, 0:31:08]: Um, if Main Street asked them to, you know, allow a mural, to me it would make sense that that fee is waived, but I don't recall the city approving that. [0:31:10, 0:31:11]: Yeah. No, I'm sorry. [0:31:12, 0:31:25]: Um, I think that the DDA by waving it, it correct me if I'm good, my understanding was we were saying the DDA would take care of it. So it's the way for him in an essence that he doesn't have to pay for it. The DDA will pay for it. [0:31:25, 0:31:30]: outside of the reimbursable portions of his grant. [0:31:31, 0:31:32]: That was my takeaway. My [0:31:33, 0:31:40]: The only thing I would if Main Street's that's a Main Street project. I wouldn't object to Main Street paying for it. [0:31:40, 0:31:45]: But the facade grant, I don't know. Oh Vanessa's talking. I'm sorry. Vanessa. I'm sorry. [0:31:46, 0:31:51]: Go ahead, Vanessa. I think you're she may have something. We it looks like you you were looking at the record on this. [0:31:52, 0:32:00]: Yeah, I was just going to uh reference your last meeting where you voted on this particular item. [0:32:01, 0:32:14]: And it's uh board member Christian motion to reimburse permit signed fees where the signs included in the facade of the business and will be based on the scope of the project. [0:32:15, 0:32:16]: Thank you. [0:32:16, 0:32:17]: Okay. [0:32:17, 0:32:35]: Right. And and and just to clarify what makes this one unique is that in in this case that the the there's a a sign permit is is required for any sign, and that's a city requirement. And the DDA does not have the authority to waive a city, you know, sign fee. [0:32:36, 0:32:41]: Um what we were doing was saying, well, with the facade grant, then we would reimburse [0:32:41, 0:32:42]: The signed fee. [0:32:43, 0:32:47]: If it is part of the facade. Because we you know, if there's a separate [0:32:47, 0:32:48]: sign pole. [0:32:49, 0:33:09]: That has nothing to do with the facade grant, that's out of scope for the facade grant, and we wouldn't entertain that at all. But because he had this sort of uh retro mural on the side of the building that was the name of the business itself, it was actually a sign for the business, that's where the two blended together and we made the decision to reimburse it. [0:33:09, 0:33:27]: But now, you know, we didn't specify whether it'd be reimbursed at the fifty percent or the hundred percent. So I I I I think it would be helpful to just clarify that. Um I'm not sure what everyone had in mind or if we even thought through that. So maybe we ought to clarify that in this meeting so that, you know, uh Mr. Christian can have a clear [0:33:27, 0:33:29]: You know, point of reference when he speaks with the customer. [0:33:33, 0:33:36]: Well I I guess I have I guess it would [0:33:37, 0:33:40]: It's a little it's interesting because I know it's [0:33:41, 0:33:43]: I think Main Street asked for it. [0:33:44, 0:33:52]: I'm not against it, but at the same time, I I'm concerned about us not following our normal protocol. [0:33:52, 0:33:55]: In regards to facade grants. [0:33:55, 0:34:00]: If our applicate if our normal is to reimburse fifty percent up to a certain dollar amount. [0:34:00, 0:34:01]: Then [0:34:02, 0:34:08]: I think we need to keep that or we could, I don't know how we could do it. Um, because if someone else, but [0:34:09, 0:34:12]: If they're doing us a favor, then by all means. [0:34:13, 0:34:19]: I I mean I I understand, I get it. I think they should be I don't know well how to do handle it, to be honest with you. Um [0:34:20, 0:34:24]: My only concern is making sure that we're consistent when we do. [0:34:24, 0:34:27]: Because other people will put a sign out. [0:34:28, 0:34:30]: And we're not gonna give them [0:34:31, 0:34:33]: Full price, you know, we're not gonna pay for their sign. [0:34:33, 0:34:35]: Um, we're paying for a facade. [0:34:36, 0:34:39]: So we we really have to be careful and mindful of that. [0:34:40, 0:34:41]: I would think. [0:34:41, 0:34:43]: Other than that, I I understand. [0:34:45, 0:34:46]: I would say that um [0:34:48, 0:34:51]: Since w one one thing we could do since we've only had two [0:34:52, 0:34:54]: Um recipients of the facade grant. [0:34:55, 0:34:57]: And one one has already been completed. [0:34:58, 0:35:00]: Perhaps we can put it into the [0:35:00, 0:35:03]: uh policies and procedures to allow [0:35:03, 0:35:05]: Um, one hundred percent of [0:35:06, 0:35:10]: signs that have to perhaps that have to do with murals are on the side of a building. [0:35:11, 0:35:13]: to be waived. I would hate to have to go back now. [0:35:13, 0:35:15]: After saying, you know [0:35:15, 0:35:18]: One hundred percent and say, Oh, I'm sorry, it's only fifty. [0:35:19, 0:35:20]: Um [0:35:21, 0:35:24]: But like I said, it it could still be consistent since [0:35:26, 0:35:26]: Um [0:35:27, 0:35:31]: We could do this for now going f moving forward and put it uh as part of the policy. [0:35:33, 0:35:36]: I would be okay with that, but the policy w [0:35:37, 0:35:38]: Май концерн і. [0:35:39, 0:35:47]: Then we're allowing people to put murals. So of course they would put a mural instead of putting a a business side. I mean, there's just a lot of [0:35:47, 0:35:48]: Um [0:35:49, 0:35:55]: little holes through that, I think, because you would allow a business if I had a business there. [0:35:56, 0:36:02]: If I knew that I could do a mural with my business name on it, then that's what I'm gonna do because that's what you're gonna pay for. [0:36:04, 0:36:05]: Um, I just think that [0:36:08, 0:36:11]: Ooh, I don't know how we get around it. Um [0:36:12, 0:36:16]: For this particular project, it's for the city of Stockbridge. [0:36:16, 0:36:21]: Um, it's the part of the plan of our downtown RSVP, right? [0:36:22, 0:36:22]: So [0:36:25, 0:36:29]: I don't know. I don't know how we can do it, but I w we should [0:36:30, 0:36:33]: If if it's based off of Main Street's request. [0:36:34, 0:36:39]: We need to figure out a way of doing it. But I do want us to remain consistent on what we said in our application. [0:36:40, 0:36:42]: Okay. Uh Lisa, do you want to speak to that? [0:36:44, 0:36:45]: Yes, thank you. Um [0:36:46, 0:36:50]: First, I don't have all the answers because uh Kira [0:36:50, 0:36:54]: Із актуально спокійно містерфлече. [0:36:54, 0:36:56]: To make these arrangements. Um [0:36:57, 0:36:57]: But I will [0:36:58, 0:36:59]: Just add a few. [0:37:00, 0:37:01]: Things as food for thought. [0:37:02, 0:37:02]: Um [0:37:03, 0:37:05]: We will not be asking. [0:37:05, 0:37:08]: Every business in the downtown to [0:37:08, 0:37:10]: Allow us to create a mural. [0:37:10, 0:37:13]: This is a special situation. [0:37:13, 0:37:14]: Um [0:37:14, 0:37:15]: And so [0:37:16, 0:37:19]: I think if I understood uh Mr. Christian correctly. [0:37:20, 0:37:25]: Or someone made the point that if someone if some business was planning to make [0:37:25, 0:37:27]: A mural that [0:37:27, 0:37:28]: You all would [0:37:29, 0:37:31]: Мейк акмодаються. [0:37:32, 0:37:38]: I think that would be a lot. Um, especially because it won't be a main street um [0:37:38, 0:37:40]: activity or coordinated project. [0:37:41, 0:37:44]: This is a special situation. It's kind of the [0:37:44, 0:37:46]: Exception to the rule. [0:37:46, 0:37:51]: Um there may be another exception to the rule somewhere down the line where we ask another someone. [0:37:52, 0:37:52]: Um [0:37:53, 0:37:57]: But I don't think that you should set your standard based on this particular project. [0:37:57, 0:37:58]: So um [0:37:59, 0:38:03]: That is one thing. And the other thing is that the D D A um [0:38:03, 0:38:07]: Boundaries are not exactly the same as the Main Street boundaries. [0:38:07, 0:38:10]: So if you create um [0:38:10, 0:38:13]: Some kind of stipulation like what you're describing. [0:38:14, 0:38:16]: You're making your entire district um [0:38:17, 0:38:18]: susceptible to that. [0:38:19, 0:38:20]: Policy. [0:38:20, 0:38:23]: So those are just some of the things I wanted to add in there. [0:38:23, 0:38:27]: I think when this began, um, mister Fletcher was planning to. [0:38:28, 0:38:32]: uh paint his building anyway and he was going to put up a sign anyway. [0:38:33, 0:38:38]: And because we were working on the RSVP, uh, we approached him with the possibility. [0:38:40, 0:38:46]: Um, so initially he was just going to pay out of his pocket and then he found out about the facade grant. [0:38:46, 0:38:49]: And he was glad to try to work with the program. [0:38:49, 0:38:52]: Um, but then in addition to that. [0:38:52, 0:38:57]: There was this special uh situation that relates to the RSVP. [0:38:57, 0:39:03]: So I do think this one should be handled as an individual case where that's related. [0:39:05, 0:39:11]: Thank thank you, Lisa. Um and so is that possible for this to be dealt with as an individual case and [0:39:12, 0:39:13]: And not violate [0:39:15, 0:39:16]: Policy. [0:39:17, 0:39:37]: Well, I I I I'll I'll take that'cause I I spoke to Mr. McRae about this when we were first considering the idea of um, you know, waiving the uh sign fee and and and you know, I was concerned about, you know, can we do this? And it kind of mirrored the concern that Councilwoman Gantt just raised, which is, you know, we have to be consistent, which is true. And he he pointed out the same [0:39:37, 0:39:38]: Same thing. [0:39:38, 0:39:58]: And and you know, I pointed out that as you pointed out, Art, that you know, there's only been one prior recipient for the a facade grant. So um, you know, the he he just wanted to make sure that retroactively, if anyone would have benefited from that same change in standard, then we need to address that in some way, which is kind of a [0:39:58, 0:40:16]: non-issue at this point. I think we can um sort of f frame it specific enough to where it doesn't um leave open the um you know as far as how we word the the standard that we would reimburse, you know [0:40:16, 0:40:21]: the sign fee specific to if it is part of the facade grant. [0:40:22, 0:40:25]: I would also point out to your concern, Councilwoman Gantt, that [0:40:26, 0:40:35]: all facade grant applications are reviewed by the D DA before they're even approved. So if the idea that, you know, there's some sense of like, oh, I'll just [0:40:36, 0:40:38]: splash my sign on the side of the building. [0:40:39, 0:40:54]: that's not something that I would say that the DDA would be prepared to approve from the beginning, you know, if it's not something that for whatever reason, as Lisa suggested, is, you know, part of a larger effort for a mu you know, mural or some sort of redevelopment. [0:40:54, 0:41:03]: Then we would potentially take that under consideration. But I you know, we have the control within this group to approve or disapprove any application in the future. [0:41:06, 0:41:12]: Yes, I agree, Mr. Custin. I just my concern with that is although we can approve or disapprove [0:41:13, 0:41:19]: We still can be challenged and people can make claims. Um and so [0:41:20, 0:41:27]: That's one of my biggest concerns. I agree. I just I don't know which what how we get around it right now. [0:41:27, 0:41:28]: Maybe [0:41:29, 0:41:29]: Mm. [0:41:30, 0:41:32]: If we put in some language in regards to [0:41:33, 0:41:40]: Certain circumstances such as this, when Main Street request um, or this it is um, you know, the city's desire. [0:41:41, 0:41:41]: For [0:41:42, 0:41:45]: A certain look and someone agrees to participate. [0:41:45, 0:41:49]: then we would consider reimbursing for that particular thing a hundred percent. [0:41:50, 0:41:54]: I don't know, but I I do know it would have to go across the board. [0:41:54, 0:41:55]: And [0:41:56, 0:41:56]: Um [0:41:57, 0:42:04]: it would have to be approved. You're correct. It would have to be approved through the D D DA, but it would have to be in line with [0:42:05, 0:42:06]: Our RSBP. [0:42:07, 0:42:08]: For that purpose. So [0:42:09, 0:42:11]: Maybe we should ask Mr. McCrae when [0:42:11, 0:42:12]: We get a moment. [0:42:13, 0:42:14]: In regards to that. [0:42:15, 0:42:24]: Okay. Like maybe we can just craft the language to where it'll allow for this what we're intending the spirit of what we're intending here in this particular case, but [0:42:25, 0:42:27]: frame it so that it can't be [0:42:28, 0:42:29]: Misused. [0:42:30, 0:42:31]: In the future. [0:42:32, 0:42:42]: I I I'll I'll have that conversation with him and and and or if you'd like we can have that conversation together so we can explain, you know, what we're trying to get at and make sure that we're consistent. [0:42:42, 0:42:43]: Sure, that's great. [0:42:44, 0:42:44]: All right. [0:42:46, 0:42:50]: Um other thoughts on um the facade grant? Any other updates? Um [0:42:51, 0:42:51]: Art. [0:42:52, 0:42:52]: Yep. [0:42:53, 0:43:02]: Um I I do want to add a couple points to that. I think we've we've found through reviewing the program that uh there's some work to be done, both in terms of [0:43:03, 0:43:23]: The overall process of the application, consistent verbiage. Mr. McRae has reviewed some of the materials just to make sure that it's in line with the state statute, but also marketing the program so that you know we've you know we've got these funds and we want to make sure. [0:43:23, 0:43:30]: That they're taken advantage of for the businesses that are within the district. So I'd like to [0:43:31, 0:43:46]: look at the program itself um and and and would welcome maybe a uh maybe a a small subcommittee of maybe two or three of the board members that might be interested in sort of looking at it. [0:43:46, 0:44:02]: looking at the program holistically, fig figuring out what documents need to be updated and then figuring out how we can market the program. And and Mr. Peterson, if you want to add anything to this as well, because I know you and if I you and I have had some conversations about [0:44:02, 0:44:05]: how we can improve the program. [0:44:05, 0:44:06]: Any additional thoughts? [0:44:07, 0:44:10]: Yeah, I think um it doesn't need to be [0:44:10, 0:44:28]: totally revamped but the application on online needs to be updated and i i sent everybody my recommendations and a sample the applic the application online needs to be up updated uh there also needs to be money put into marketing the application and because [0:44:29, 0:44:49]: um of the amount of work that needs to be done. Roger and I just discussed actually yesterday and I agree with Roger with having a committee do it instead of just one person. And I think after um this the current application is completed, then we can get into our revamping the application, everything [0:44:49, 0:44:50]: From um [0:44:50, 0:44:51]: From the process. [0:44:51, 0:44:55]: to how it appears on the website to um to marketing. [0:44:57, 0:44:57]: Yeah. [0:44:58, 0:45:18]: But we're in a better place now than we were last month. So yeah. Right. Yeah. I mean the the doc thank you, uh Vanessa, for fixing the the website documents. But but even, you know, and art you brought this up early on when you were involved with the facade grant as far as the procedures for managing an application, both the approval and the review of the input. [0:45:17, 0:45:23]: voices and those types of things. And I I think we should at least have some guidelines as to what we think how that should be done. [0:45:24, 0:45:31]: So I'll uh it I'll ask for, you know, is anyone interested in, you know, art I'm gonna make the assumption that you'd like to continue. [0:45:31, 0:45:34]: sort of, you know, looking looking at the program [0:45:35, 0:45:46]: as we're just discussing, you know, and being involved with uh, you know, what needs to be updated. Yes. Would anyone else on the board be interested in uh working with art on this? [0:45:47, 0:45:48]: I would. [0:45:49, 0:45:49]: I'll be glad to help. [0:45:50, 0:45:51]: Okay. [0:45:51, 0:45:52]: Thank you. [0:45:52, 0:45:53]: Thanks, Bob. [0:45:55, 0:45:59]: All right. Anyone else? Any other thoughts on the facade grant in general? [0:46:01, 0:46:15]: And and uh you can put me down as well. I'm I'm happy to help in any way I can. I can at least lend my experience on the receiving end of a business owner who got the first facade grant, uh, you know, at least what my thoughts are for that. [0:46:16, 0:46:24]: All right. Um we'll move on to the next uh item on the agenda, which is the city staff update. So Mr. Peterson, uh you have the floor. [0:46:25, 0:46:45]: All right. Thanks a lot, Roger. Um, this no no large updates for the city. We do have a have a retreat coming up this week. Also, I'm going to meet with Mr. Knight and later on this month. Uh Roger and I met yet met yesterday and we discussed the TSW master plan. Um, Roger updated me on everything. [0:46:45, 0:46:56]: So um when I meet with Mr. Knight and later on this month, I'm going to uh have an in-depth conversation with him about that master plan. We're going to figure out [0:46:56, 0:47:07]: if we can continue it. Uh if so, how are we going to um edit the scope of work and things of that nature? Um and uh I'll keep you all updated on that. [0:47:08, 0:47:12]: And also, Roger, dealing with the um the facade grant. [0:47:12, 0:47:17]: This wasn't in the template that I sent you all, but I think that um [0:47:17, 0:47:23]: We need a point of contact for business owners to contact and also just someone who inspects. [0:47:23, 0:47:25]: The grant throughout the process. [0:47:25, 0:47:32]: Uh but we will we we we can talk about that later. But um are there any questions regarding the uh city staff update? [0:47:39, 0:47:45]: All right. Hearing none, seeing none, we'll move on. Uh Council McGantt, any updates from the city council? [0:47:46, 0:47:47]: Well [0:47:47, 0:47:54]: Um, I think we already know about the mural. There was a an additional mural that was discussed at the council meeting over [0:47:54, 0:47:57]: Um across the bridgeway to the right near the school. [0:47:58, 0:48:03]: Um that is they've hired an artist to the Main Street. [0:48:03, 0:48:12]: Has hired an artist to um come up with a rendering. And upon once they come up with that rendering, they will bring it back to mayor and council for approval. [0:48:12, 0:48:13]: Um [0:48:13, 0:48:19]: And that's pretty exciting. Uh we had a long meeting, but the meeting pretty much was about [0:48:19, 0:48:24]: Um, in general, a property that's not in our downtown [0:48:24, 0:48:27]: Stockbridge um area. It's actually [0:48:27, 0:48:32]: Over in the Eagles Landing portion off of forty two area. [0:48:33, 0:48:35]: Which is off of Brennan Road and Campground Road. [0:48:36, 0:48:36]: Um [0:48:37, 0:48:39]: And so there was a public hearing in that and [0:48:40, 0:48:50]: Most of the council, I think, well myself, a few council members have toured the amphitheater. And right now it's on track to um [0:48:51, 0:48:59]: the the actual amphitheater, not the roads, is on track to be completed at the end of May. It is a [0:48:59, 0:49:01]: It's an absolutely [0:49:01, 0:49:04]: Phenomenal. It's absolutely beauty. [0:49:04, 0:49:06]: I'm excited about it. Um [0:49:07, 0:49:27]: They're working on the parking on the left hand side um of the amphitheater. There's a couple of water features, which are really retention ponds that are now brought as water features. Um and it is a I mean, it's gonna I think everyone will be very pleased. I'm excited because I'm hoping [0:49:27, 0:49:28]: That [0:49:28, 0:49:32]: That uh years ago I started a food truck. [0:49:32, 0:49:32]: Park. [0:49:33, 0:49:37]: It and I'm pretty sure all of you know of that on Tasty T Tasty T and I missed that, but [0:49:38, 0:49:40]: Um I started it because [0:49:40, 0:49:49]: And it was right next to City Hall. I started it because we were trying to draw draw business and show people that our downtown has the potential. [0:49:50, 0:49:52]: For some great things. Um [0:49:53, 0:50:09]: and some great people, great business owners to come down and and do business here and and create business here in Stockbridge. So I'm excited about what's to come now that we have this amphitheater. I'm hoping that um as it being our anchor building [0:50:09, 0:50:10]: That [0:50:10, 0:50:11]: Um [0:50:11, 0:50:15]: We will have other developers and entrepreneurs. [0:50:16, 0:50:18]: and investors who are interested in [0:50:19, 0:50:35]: putting restaurants and different nice things here in our downtown area and helping our downtown Main Street area right now get more business or or more attention and attraction. So it's it's a really it's a it's unique and we're excited about that. [0:50:36, 0:50:38]: There wasn't really any more. [0:50:38, 0:50:46]: I don't think of anything else. We talked there is a retreat that we're gonna we're about to partake in um this week. And I think that's about it. [0:50:50, 0:51:10]: Barber, looks like you have a question and Art, I see your hand up as well. Go ahead, Barber. Yeah, I drove by uh City Hall last week and I was like, whoa, amphitheater just seemed like it just came out of nowhere. So my question is, will there be an opportunity for the DDA or maybe the public to have a tour at some point as well? [0:51:10, 0:51:14]: There will be, I'm sure, of that, but right now [0:51:14, 0:51:34]: Because of liability, we have to wear hard hats. We have to we have to make appointments ourselves to get and we have to wear our you know the yellow vest. And so right now it's just limited to mayor and council. But it was exciting to see. Listen, I hope people see it. I want, I think that once it's done, they [0:51:34, 0:51:54]: Maybe that's something the DDA can ask the city, is allow us to get other businesses or b places or restaurants or things that people that we know who may be interested in putting a business somewhere. Maybe we can take them on a tour, we can have a reception somewhere and then take them on a tour of our amphitheater and show them the [0:51:54, 0:52:07]: plans of what we want in our downtown. We have an art, we we're doing gonna build an art center. It's already been bonded, right? We voted to bond. And we're building a community center. They call it a senior, I call it a community center. [0:52:08, 0:52:26]: At first it was initially Senior and Youth Center. That's what most people say, but I say community because I want, you know, everyone. But it's exciting and I can't wait till y'all see it. I mean, especially the DDA. I'm excited. I I'm sure we can make some arrangements at some point, but right now it's just for me. I mean it's because of the liability. [0:52:27, 0:52:29]: I almost tripped and failed myself, so. [0:52:30, 0:52:35]: But it's beautiful, y'all. It's absolutely gorgeous one. I'll tell you what, the green room alone. [0:52:36, 0:52:40]: isn't a an event is a venue within itself. [0:52:40, 0:52:53]: There's a green room. It's the it's called a catwalk. And you literally walk across this bridge to this room. And it's really for the entertainers. There's a space in the back where the buses are to be parked for the entertainers. It is. [0:52:54, 0:52:57]: They thought of everything and it's the best [0:52:57, 0:53:00]: I'm tr I'm I hope I'm not being biased, but it's the best in Georgia. [0:53:00, 0:53:08]: It really is. It is the best in Georgia. I can't wait for y'all to see it. And I hope businesses hear us and we can market. [0:53:09, 0:53:10]: For the you know, in that manner. [0:53:11, 0:53:21]: I'm telling you, just driving by, I I was like, wow. Like yeah, I got excited just for what I could see from the road. So anyway, thank you. Um You're welcome. Yeah. [0:53:21, 0:53:23]: Art, I think you had your hand up. [0:53:24, 0:53:25]: And you're on mute. [0:53:29, 0:53:30]: Thank you. Councilwoman Gantt. [0:53:31, 0:53:33]: Has there been any further discussion regarding [0:53:33, 0:53:37]: Like parking in the park and ride lot um by council? [0:53:38, 0:53:40]: But to have to care, you know. [0:53:40, 0:53:41]: Parking right lot. [0:53:42, 0:53:45]: There hasn't. We we just we really we agree to [0:53:46, 0:53:47]: I remember um [0:53:48, 0:53:54]: Councilman Thomas bringing up a drop-off point for you know driving by. [0:53:54, 0:53:56]: We agreed with that. [0:53:56, 0:54:16]: the parking on the left hand side. There was a study or or something done that is part of the requirement of building such a large venue. And so the parking is being we bought seven acres next door to city right next to city hall to help with parking and there's a road. [0:54:16, 0:54:27]: There's Atlanta East Atlanta Road right there is gonna be widened. There's a turning lane that's gonna be put in place. And there's also a road coming from the back of the amphitheater. [0:54:27, 0:54:36]: like a a an another road for access in and out access for the public. And then there's parking on the left hand side. [0:54:36, 0:54:36]: Um [0:54:37, 0:54:44]: And parking like Jasmine or anywhere else, parking around the downtown area, but there will be uh a lot of parking and that's all [0:54:45, 0:54:50]: The public, the citizens and our council are always concerned about that. [0:54:51, 0:54:52]: Yeah. [0:54:52, 0:54:57]: But you gotta see it as soon as I promise y'all y'all gonna love it. I can't wait to everybody see it. [0:54:57, 0:54:59]: It's it's a beauty. [0:54:59, 0:55:00]: It really is. [0:55:02, 0:55:10]: And I um it was an aha moment. It's been going on for so long. Um, and Mr. Allen, this maybe that's something that you [0:55:10, 0:55:30]: I know I remember TSW coming and one of my concerns was uh probably well eight years ago, I wanted to model after 20 at one point. And we did an LCI. There was an LCI study already done. All we did was vote for option B, which all of them included an amphitheater. That [0:55:30, 0:55:35]: LCI is eligible for an update. [0:55:35, 0:55:47]: with that master plan. It's eligible for an update and we also could probably get that paid for through the Georgia Economic Development and some other downtown development authority grant that's available. [0:55:52, 0:55:56]: Councilman again, I'll uh I'll take that down and um [0:55:56, 0:55:58]: And we're we're going to discuss this again. [0:55:58, 0:56:03]: too. Okay. And um yeah. Yeah, that's uh that's great. Um great information. [0:56:03, 0:56:07]: Anything doing with I can get it get it paid for is is great. [0:56:07, 0:56:21]: Yeah, just give me a call or or we can and I can kind of look it up, but there's a grant available and we're able to update that LCI, which is which would be awesome because I think right now it's it's uh over 10 years old. [0:56:23, 0:56:23]: Yeah. [0:56:23, 0:56:25]: Hard anything else? [0:56:26, 0:56:28]: All right. Uh Simeikle, I think you had your hand up. [0:56:28, 0:56:31]: I was just gonna ask when was it scheduled to open? [0:56:33, 0:56:35]: So the we [0:56:38, 0:56:45]: They're supposed to be finished in May. We haven't made we'll probably make plans at we'll talk a little bit more about it at the retreat. [0:56:45, 0:56:55]: There's been some talk about some other possible additions, um, not additions to the amphitheater, but things that we could do to enhance the area in general. [0:56:55, 0:56:58]: to bring more traffic to the air to the downtown area. [0:56:59, 0:56:59]: Um [0:57:00, 0:57:05]: And so I don't know a particular date, but it will be a ribbon cutting. [0:57:05, 0:57:11]: And there's been talk of an event that probably wouldn't be to full capacity due to COVID. [0:57:11, 0:57:16]: And then hopefully we could have our first concert later this summer. [0:57:18, 0:57:19]: Yeah. [0:57:20, 0:57:24]: So we're uh just it's nice. [0:57:25, 0:57:45]: It's listen, it makes me smile. I've been begging for some type of movement. Miss Holiday can tell you, I used to always say, I need to see a bulldozer or something. Let's get it rooting, rocking and rolling. And it was just an aha moment. And I hope that the DDA, we can, you know, whether we do our own white boxes or we're able to purchase some property. [0:57:45, 0:57:52]: and do some things kind of like Madison or whatever. I hope that we're able to do the same. It is awesome. It's an awesome experience. It really is. [0:57:53, 0:57:54]: So Mikla, anything else? [0:57:55, 0:58:09]: All right, great. I do have a question. What are the plans for the East Atlanta Road widening? When is that to be when's that scheduled to begin? And and thoughts on that, please? I'll have to get back with you on that. I don't know when they're doing it. Um [0:58:10, 0:58:20]: I don't know the actual date or answer. So I'll send you an email. I'll speak to Mr. Knighton on those plans and actual schedule deadline. Right now I know they're working. [0:58:20, 0:58:33]: They're they're tidy up little bitty things. Um they even have they're tiding up little bitty things in the amphitheater and they're working to the left of us with the parking and the road, the the roads there. Um [0:58:34, 0:58:45]: But so I'm I'm not certain yet. And I'll get that date over to you. They'll probably be able to give me a little bit more. I know that um Falcon Design was possibly looking into and working on some things as well. [0:58:46, 0:58:46]: Um [0:58:47, 0:58:48]: So I don't know. [0:58:49, 0:58:52]: All right, anything else uh for Councilwoman Gantt? [0:58:53, 0:58:54]: Council updates? [0:58:57, 0:59:07]: Not hearing any or seeing any, so I'll move on to the next agenda item. Um I'm going to uh share my screen again and get that ready. [0:59:07, 0:59:08]: Uh [0:59:15, 0:59:16]: Bring this. [0:59:20, 0:59:20]: Yeah. [0:59:21, 0:59:40]: All right. So the uh I had um in our last meeting we talked about the um update to the uh DDA bylaws. I as we were transferring the records, um I found that there was actually another version of the D D A bylaws that I wasn't [0:59:40, 1:00:00]: I guess I for some reason I didn't have it, so I I've seen two versions. But this actually came about when we did our elections in December and we found that our bylaws actually call for a recording secretary that has to be appointed and it doesn't allow for the recording secretary to be to be served by this actual secretary. So we knew we needed to improve some [1:00:00, 1:00:07]: language in there. Mr. McCrae has reviewed our bylaws and came back with a few points, uh thoughts, recommendations. [1:00:08, 1:00:11]: The bylaws also call for an executive director. [1:00:11, 1:00:23]: And he said, and for either of these, we should the bylaws themselves or resolution should provide for any powers and duties if it's not already defined in the state statute. [1:00:23, 1:00:35]: So I'm just sharing some some comments, but um uh another and there are and you also noticed that there was a couple of area areas that overstep the state statute specifically um [1:00:35, 1:00:37]: It says that the executive committee [1:00:37, 1:00:46]: Could have the power to act between meetings, and that's not quite uh aligned with the uh Open Records Act and state statute. [1:00:46, 1:01:05]: Um the and also that it calls for the that the city would have the authority to purchase insurance and to authorize indemnification, but it does not. So those are some few things that Mr. McCrae pointed out. Um I'd also like to see, you know, kind of in line with um [1:01:05, 1:01:19]: indicating the powers and duties. This is something I believe um Mr. Sears brought up early on when we were doing our elections. Um like, you know, what does it mean to be, you know, chair or vice chair or treasurer? And so maybe we [1:01:19, 1:01:26]: Not sure whether we would consider putting that in the bylaws or through a resolution, but I do believe that, you know, we should at least consider some [1:01:26, 1:01:29]: expectations on what those roles mean. [1:01:30, 1:01:34]: Um so with that in mind, um this is another area where [1:01:35, 1:01:36]: Um [1:01:36, 1:01:56]: Uh and one before I move on to the call for action here, there's also the intergovernmental agreement, which we did discuss in our last meeting. Um, just in theory, you know, that we should we do not currently have a standing IGA with between the DDA and the city. And uh I think there was a general agreement that that would be a good idea. [1:01:56, 1:01:56]: Yeah. [1:01:57, 1:02:17]: Um, Mr. McCray, of course, can help us uh you know draft one, but we need we need some input as to what should be in the IGA. I mean, I have some thoughts as to you know just outlining a few points that should be addressed, but I'd like to ask for some help with both of these, um, just kind of going through the deep the [1:02:17, 1:02:37]: the bylaws and and and so I'm I'm asking for one or two, if you will, committee members to kind of help make recommendations for both updates to the bylaws as well as some points to consider with the IGA. And what that would mean is that we would meet uh once or twice. [1:02:37, 1:02:46]: maybe gather some ideas, maybe bring in Mr. McCrae for a meeting, get his thoughts, have him draft the document, and hopefully we can bring this back to this board. [1:02:47, 1:02:50]: possibly by the next meeting for uh review and approval. [1:02:51, 1:02:56]: So um a pause here for any uh questions or comments and then I'm happy to [1:02:56, 1:03:04]: here if anyone would like to uh help with uh either or really I'd like to do both kind of in parallel so [1:03:05, 1:03:08]: Um if if if anyone would be willing to help with both of these efforts. [1:03:16, 1:03:16]: I will. [1:03:17, 1:03:20]: And is that is that Bob? Yeah. [1:03:20, 1:03:22]: Yes, I will. Hey, thank you. I appreciate that. [1:03:24, 1:03:27]: Any any w any other comments or questions or [1:03:28, 1:03:32]: Anyone would be willing to serve on the on this committee to kind of review this? [1:03:32, 1:03:33]: I help out. [1:03:34, 1:03:35]: I'm sorry, Simiqua. [1:03:36, 1:03:37]: I'll help out. [1:03:38, 1:03:44]: Excellent. Yes. Okay. I think uh that's great and um I appreciate that. [1:03:44, 1:03:53]: Um and I'll I'll send a separate note following the meeting where we can maybe have a committee meeting to kind of discuss this in a little bit more detail. [1:03:53, 1:04:13]: All right, um that covers the two new business items. Uh unless there's any questions, I'll move on to the old business. And there's uh really just the first item under old business is the purchase and sale agreement. I have not received any updates on the closing date. We are not yet at the 60-day mark for the due diligence period. [1:04:13, 1:04:22]: Um I'll actually uh Council McGantt, did you have you heard anything about the purchase and sale agreement? Any any update? I I have not received any. [1:04:22, 1:04:27]: So I heard about the purchase and sell agreement today. The um [1:04:27, 1:04:32]: purchasers attorney has um reached out [1:04:32, 1:04:35]: for some additional information they needed from [1:04:35, 1:04:41]: the city and they're in the process of doing that. So they are in communication and working together to get it close. [1:04:42, 1:04:44]: Good. All right. Good to hear. [1:04:45, 1:04:51]: Um and with that I'll just move on to the last item on the agenda, which is the legal review. [1:04:51, 1:04:52]: Um [1:04:53, 1:05:12]: The uh earlier ch Chair Shaw uh had asked Mr. McCrae, our attorney, to review the two open contracts that we have with two vendors. And uh Mr. McRae completed his review and he came back with uh these comments and I'll I'll kind of uh review the highlights with you here. [1:05:12, 1:05:32]: So the JLL contract, this was engaged a couple of years ago. It's a real estate brokerage service, and what they do is to help um broker the assemblage of parcels. So what they'll do is like, you know, help assemble uh you know a section of land that could be redeveloped into a big something. [1:05:32, 1:05:34]: Yeah. [1:05:35, 1:05:35]: It [1:05:36, 1:05:52]: Does have some confusing language in there. It kind of um toggles between referencing the city versus the DDA, but it was the DDA who signed the agreement. So the assumption is that this is all referring to the DDA, but that's the language is a little bit um [1:05:53, 1:05:56]: problematic in that sense'cause it's not clear. [1:05:56, 1:06:00]: Um із thankfully terminatable. [1:06:00, 1:06:01]: Terminable. [1:06:01, 1:06:17]: uh at will by the DDA. It does specify that payments would be addressed to uh the former economic development director, Mr. Touchton. Um if we do decide to keep this agreement, it should um I I think it should go to the DDA. [1:06:18, 1:06:18]: Um [1:06:19, 1:06:25]: There is a four percent commission indication there that it would be intended that the seller [1:06:25, 1:06:29]: whoever that might be would pay and if it were to be the um [1:06:30, 1:06:44]: situation like the purchase and sale agreement we just mentioned, um, you know, that would in at least in in that scenario, that would be property that would at least for the moment be deeded over to the DDA. And that means that commission would be incurred by the DDA. [1:06:45, 1:06:55]: So something to keep in mind. And uh but fortunately the DDA must approve all of the JLL services before it has uh a commission obligation. So [1:06:56, 1:06:57]: It's [1:06:57, 1:07:02]: Um I think the general the way I would kind of characterize this is that there's some [1:07:03, 1:07:04]: Kind of [1:07:05, 1:07:25]: sloppy language if you will, but I I don't see that this poses a high risk. Um but I'll open it up for any questions or comments. And um I think I've shared this with the DDA before, but if you want I can um following the meeting I can share uh both of these agreements with the board. [1:07:24, 1:07:40]: so you can look at it in a little bit more detail. There's they're not huge agreements. I think each one's like three to four pages. So you know that way you have time to digest it given Mr. McCrae's comments. But any questions at this point on uh I on the JLO contract? [1:07:43, 1:07:46]: I don't have a question about J L. Hold on one moment. I'm sorry. [1:07:47, 1:07:53]: I I don't have a question. I have a comment. The reason why the JLL contract was um [1:07:53, 1:07:58]: postponed at the time from my understanding or I don't think the DDA postponed. [1:07:58, 1:08:02]: But the city has their own broker. [1:08:02, 1:08:04]: They have that [1:08:04, 1:08:10]: is to acquire properties and it didn't we just wanted to make sure there wasn't a conflict there. [1:08:10, 1:08:15]: And at the time I had spoken with Mr. Tushton, he agreed. [1:08:15, 1:08:16]: But [1:08:17, 1:08:21]: He's not here, so I don't know what what happened to that. [1:08:23, 1:08:23]: Okay. [1:08:26, 1:08:46]: Thank you. I'm I'm not sure what to say about that. I mean, other than um I would, you know, being that you serve on the DDA, uh, you know, you would have, you know, a voice to um, you know, consider any services before they're obligated, you know, if it if if if it did come from JLO. We've had no [1:08:46, 1:08:49]: contact with JL for probably a couple of years now. So [1:08:49, 1:08:52]: Um I I don't know that. [1:08:52, 1:08:56]: you know, anything is expected to materialize, but you know, it could come out of the woodwork. [1:08:57, 1:08:59]: Hey, I've got this great deal. [1:08:59, 1:09:00]: So [1:09:02, 1:09:05]: So any other comments or questions? Go ahead, Barber. [1:09:05, 1:09:08]: So their role here pretty much is to [1:09:08, 1:09:12]: you know, possibly bring land deals to the D DA? Is that [1:09:13, 1:09:15]: ultimately what the agreement is for. [1:09:16, 1:09:21]: I don't know if it's specific to land, but yeah, uh development deals. Yeah. Development deals. [1:09:22, 1:09:22]: Okay. [1:09:25, 1:09:26]: All right. [1:09:27, 1:09:34]: Um I'll move on to the next side. Roger I'm sorry I did have a question, Roger about the um the IGA and the well [1:09:35, 1:09:38]: The purchase and sale agreement, what is that sixty day deadline? [1:09:39, 1:09:55]: Do we know what that is for the due diligence? So sixty days from that, end of March. Or probably dips a little bit into April because uh February was only twenty eight days. So probably probably April's first or second is by counting. [1:09:58, 1:10:00]: Thank you. Um anything else? [1:10:02, 1:10:22]: Right, and the last item is TSW. This is the uh master planning services. We've mentioned it a few times in this meeting. They were engaged uh December of twenty nineteen. Um we started off at a quick pace. They did some drawings for us and did quite a bit of work. We did a tour and a walkthrough. [1:10:22, 1:10:31]: uh early in 2020. Um but it the the the contract was ultimately suspended. [1:10:31, 1:10:37]: uh due to COVID and and other reasons. Um but looking at the contract itself. [1:10:37, 1:10:46]: Um, it does refer to a map which, even though uh Mr. McCrae did not see the map, it had subsequently been provided uh by the firm. [1:10:46, 1:11:06]: It does recommend engaging in a market study from a partner organization called Bleakly. And that was that had been agreed to that the city would fund that portion for$8,500. And the uh it's an hourly fee schedule for the total. [1:11:06, 1:11:08]: contract which was twenty nine thousand [1:11:08, 1:11:15]: And the duration of the contract is not specified, which is good because it's been suspended and we hope that maybe we can um [1:11:16, 1:11:28]: resume this um master planning in some form. So overall, um no real concerns with the way that particular contract is written. Any thoughts or questions? [1:11:33, 1:11:38]: You said the the contract was suspended because of covet and other reasons can can you know. [1:11:39, 1:11:42]: Uh that that piques my curiosity. Any [1:11:42, 1:11:43]: Yeah. [1:11:43, 1:11:46]: Yeah, um there were an area. [1:11:46, 1:12:04]: There were a number of things that were needed um as feedback from the city, namely um uh a decision on the railroad crossing, uh uh information about what properties were owned by the city and future development um [1:12:05, 1:12:25]: uh intentions for any properties owned by the city so that you know the master plan could you know align to the city's uh expectations for those properties. Um there's a couple other points, the um uh parking and uh pedestrian um plans. [1:12:25, 1:12:45]: So and and parking and traffic plans. So that those are just you know broad uh categories of things that um were being requested as far as feedback from the city. And um and you know, I'll add this was you know in the February 2020. [1:12:45, 1:12:54]: twenty twenty timeframe, right when COVID was ramping up and everything was shutting down. So it ultimately got uh suspended for the time being. [1:12:56, 1:12:59]: I've shared this information, I'll say with Mr. Peterson. [1:12:59, 1:13:19]: And that was what um he referred to. Uh he's planning on having a meeting with uh Mr. Knighton, the city manager, uh later, I believe later this week. So um I'm grateful that he's taken up this um effort to see if you know, if and how we can move forward with uh a master plan for the downtown district. [1:13:19, 1:13:19]: Yeah. [1:13:23, 1:13:24]: Thank you. [1:13:24, 1:13:25]: Sure. [1:13:27, 1:13:40]: And that uh concludes the remarks I have for the JLL uh and TSW. Um and that is, I believe, the last item on our agenda. So [1:13:40, 1:13:45]: Um I'll open up the floor if there's any general comments that we want to uh cover. [1:13:47, 1:13:48]: Any anyone? [1:13:51, 1:13:53]: Finding my controls here. [1:13:53, 1:13:54]: There we go. [1:13:55, 1:13:56]: All right. [1:14:01, 1:14:01]: All right. [1:14:02, 1:14:22]: Not seeing or hearing any. Um, but before we close, I just want to thank everybody. I mean, you know, service on the board like this, it's a volunteer board. Um you're taking your personal time and energy and and even even those uh city staff members, Lisa and Vanessa and Councilwoman Gantt, um you're [1:14:22, 1:14:23]: Your jobs. [1:14:24, 1:14:36]: don't necessarily call for being in a meeting at six or seven o'clock or sometimes late uh later on in the evening. So I I really appreciate uh your service to the board and to the city. So thank you all. [1:14:38, 1:14:44]: Uh with that in mind, um I'll entertain a motion to adjourn unless somebody has anything to uh speak to. [1:14:49, 1:14:51]: I I move it with adjourn. [1:14:51, 1:14:53]: All right, Bob, thank you. [1:14:53, 1:14:54]: A second. [1:14:55, 1:14:56]: Thank you, Art. [1:14:57, 1:14:58]: Any discussion? [1:15:00, 1:15:05]: All right, very good. With by show of hands in favor of adjourning the meeting, let's uh vote. [1:15:06, 1:15:06]: There we go. [1:15:07, 1:15:17]: Oh very good. That looks unanimous. All right, everybody. Thank you very much. Uh our meeting is adjourned. Have a great evening. Good night, everybody. Good night. Good night. Thank you.

--- title: Main Street Advisory Board Meeting date: 2021-03-12 source: 2021-03-12_Main_Street_Advisory_Board_Meeting.wav --- [0:00:10, 0:00:10]: Yeah. [0:00:25, 0:00:30]: All of those things um and uh will be uh completed. [0:00:30, 0:00:33]: Uh as I mentioned, I anticipate being completed in that time frame. [0:00:37, 0:00:40]: Looks like it looks like Anika has a question also. [0:00:41, 0:00:46]: Thank you. Um, Mr. Knighton, I have a really quick question that may be a little premature. [0:00:46, 0:00:53]: But I'm thinking of the downtown Main Street area when I'm asking this to get a feel of what kind of [0:00:53, 0:00:54]: Um [0:00:55, 0:01:05]: Um let's see, individual in terms of their aesthetics and interests will be coming into our area in the beginning aspects of the stadium. I'm sorry, amphitheater. [0:01:06, 0:01:14]: Does the city have any particular talent already lined up or considering performing here? So we can [0:01:14, 0:01:16]: uh kind of entertain again. [0:01:17, 0:01:24]: what age, what demographic, what interests might be in um coming into our city um late summer or uh early fall. [0:01:25, 0:01:37]: One of the things and let me turn that off. One of the things that I think we want to do and has always been I think the vision of the council is to provide a diverse offering. [0:01:38, 0:01:42]: of um genres that will perform at the amphitheater. [0:01:42, 0:01:51]: Because what we want to do is create something for everyone, everyone in Stockbridge, Henry County, and the region to be able to come into our downtown area. [0:01:52, 0:01:54]: And in order to do that, in order to expand um [0:01:55, 0:01:58]: We want in order to expand uh our our [0:01:58, 0:02:01]: Have a broad base from which to draw on. [0:02:02, 0:02:04]: Uh we'll have a uh we intend to have [0:02:05, 0:02:07]: different offerings of uh [0:02:07, 0:02:09]: Styles of music, entertainment, et cetera. [0:02:10, 0:02:11]: Um [0:02:13, 0:02:14]: One of the things that's been a challenge. [0:02:15, 0:02:17]: uh related to [0:02:17, 0:02:20]: Anything right now is the pandemic. [0:02:20, 0:02:23]: And how things will unfold after the pandemic. [0:02:24, 0:02:29]: Um, you know, we're we're starting to trend downward in terms of COVID cases, everybody knows. [0:02:29, 0:02:31]: One of the issues though is [0:02:31, 0:02:35]: When we're ready to open the amphitheater at what capacity will we be able to open? [0:02:36, 0:02:39]: I honestly doubt that we'll be able to open [0:02:39, 0:02:41]: Initially um [0:02:41, 0:02:43]: At full capacity. I'm I'm just [0:02:44, 0:02:49]: just projecting where we are and what I what I would intend based on some other conversations. [0:02:50, 0:02:57]: with other people who are looking at different venues and so forth. So I don't know if we'll open at full capacity, be able to open at full capacity. [0:02:57, 0:03:01]: Um we'll have to phase it in at you know forty percent, fifty percent, so forth. [0:03:02, 0:03:04]: Or capacity in the amphitheater. [0:03:04, 0:03:06]: But yes, we we plan to certainly have. [0:03:07, 0:03:09]: various opportunities for [0:03:09, 0:03:14]: different types of uh entertainment at the amphitheater. And hope I hope it answers your question. [0:03:16, 0:03:18]: Thank you. Yes. Sure. Okay. Thank you. [0:03:19, 0:03:29]: Okay, Mr. Knighton, if you can return back to our um All right. Okay, one one other thing real quick. I'm sorry. Oh okay. No, that's okay. [0:03:29, 0:03:33]: Now one of the main ponds over here, we will have walking trails. [0:03:33, 0:03:40]: I think it's twelve foot, I believe, walking trails around um ponds here and there'll be an elevated view. [0:03:40, 0:03:44]: Somewhere in this area where you can look down into the pond. [0:03:44, 0:03:48]: Um i as a water feature. And once these are all done, of course they'll be [0:03:48, 0:03:56]: Essentially amenities for the amphitheater project. But as people are able to walk from the parking area, there'll be an elevated area here. [0:03:56, 0:03:59]: Um it'll provide an extremely nice view. [0:04:00, 0:04:05]: um into the the uh one of the ponds and then of course there'll be walking trails in and around the areas. [0:04:06, 0:04:07]: Thank you for allowing me to share that. [0:04:08, 0:04:17]: And Mr. Knighton, I just have a special request that you make sure there are enough receptacles for people who are walking on that trail who walk with dogs. [0:04:17, 0:04:18]: Mm-hmm. [0:04:20, 0:04:21]: All right. [0:04:21, 0:04:22]: Duly, duly noted. [0:04:22, 0:04:23]: Thank you. [0:04:24, 0:04:26]: Thank you all for allowing me to to share that with you. [0:04:27, 0:04:32]: And uh Mr. Knighton, before you um totally go away, I wanted to um [0:04:33, 0:04:46]: Also um ask if you could give just a quick update on the alleyway project. I know that we've submitted several task orders. Have you received any um additional update from um Falcon Design? [0:04:50, 0:04:52]: You're on mute, Mr. Knighton. [0:04:54, 0:05:00]: I'm sorry, apologize for that, that they're working on the construction documents that are associated with the project. [0:05:00, 0:05:03]: Um obviously those have to be in put in place in order to [0:05:04, 0:05:05]: Execute. [0:05:05, 0:05:07]: Um construction [0:05:07, 0:05:14]: Um they will be providing me with a more substantial update uh next week on uh their progress. They understand the [0:05:15, 0:05:20]: important nature of of the project, Falcon Design I'm talking about, who's working on it. [0:05:21, 0:05:25]: And so they're moving, they've got uh members of their staff moving and working on that project as well. [0:05:26, 0:05:31]: And if I can prov I'll provide I'll be able to provide uh to you, Kira, a more substantial update next week. [0:05:31, 0:05:35]: Okay, thank you. And I'll be sure to share that with the board. Okay. [0:05:35, 0:05:41]: All right. Thank you, sir. I appreciate your um willingness to to share with us. Thank you. Thank you. [0:05:43, 0:05:52]: Okay, um the next um update that I had um w is with regard to our um public art initiative, our mural update. [0:05:52, 0:06:06]: And if you all recall at our last meeting we did um pinpoint the location and we talked a lot about the um theme and what our uh mural would [0:06:06, 0:06:11]: Um look, we kind of came to um a design, a preliminary design. [0:06:11, 0:06:22]: Um and then we tasked a committee to meet to further discuss the mural, um, the concept and um the content. [0:06:23, 0:06:38]: Uh well the committee has met. Um they've actually met um two times, and um we've got a little bit of um a change going on that we wanted to um share with you all. Um we've made some decisions that um [0:06:39, 0:06:53]: We wanted to share with you all because we feel like we need to revisit the the mural and the concept that we had initially started working on. So I'm going to share my screen. [0:06:54, 0:06:57]: Um, so that you all can um [0:06:58, 0:07:03]: s kind of get an idea of what the committee has been working on. [0:07:09, 0:07:10]: Okay. [0:07:14, 0:07:14]: Okay. [0:07:19, 0:07:22]: Okay, Lisa, i are you all able to see my screen? [0:07:23, 0:07:24]: Okay, fabulous. Okay. [0:07:25, 0:07:29]: Stockbridge mural project. When we um came to you all [0:07:29, 0:07:33]: Um last month um we had [0:07:33, 0:07:34]: Um [0:07:34, 0:07:40]: Three things happened. We um selected where we were going to place the design and we talked about um [0:07:41, 0:07:44]: The design theme, and we also shared. [0:07:44, 0:07:47]: kind of a concept that the um [0:07:47, 0:07:55]: artist had come up with, and that was the whimsical train idea for that particular mural, which will be our first mural. [0:07:56, 0:08:01]: Well, as the committee um began working on this and further developing it. [0:08:01, 0:08:07]: We found that most people uh were just kind of ambiguous and I'll say [0:08:07, 0:08:10]: Дефені а вас абigіус. [0:08:10, 0:08:11]: about [0:08:11, 0:08:13]: The concept and [0:08:13, 0:08:20]: Um Willie Hopkins, who um is also serving on the committee. [0:08:20, 0:08:28]: He asked us a bit the big question. And the big question was: what are we trying to accomplish with this first mural? [0:08:28, 0:08:32]: And um, you know, everyone thought about this and we were um [0:08:32, 0:08:34]: Asked to think about this and [0:08:35, 0:08:39]: Um, Willy came up with the fact that we must tell Stockbridge story. [0:08:40, 0:08:41]: And [0:08:41, 0:08:50]: Definitely that is something that we kind of took to heart as a committee and said, let's rewind, let's rework this because. [0:08:51, 0:08:54]: This particular mural with the train um [0:08:54, 0:08:58]: Theme was not really telling Stockbridge's story. [0:08:59, 0:09:02]: So we kind of went back to the drawing board. [0:09:02, 0:09:03]: Um [0:09:03, 0:09:08]: And we came up with some inspirational words that [0:09:08, 0:09:11]: Um, we wanted to [0:09:12, 0:09:12]: Um [0:09:13, 0:09:16]: draw from with regard to the mural design and [0:09:17, 0:09:25]: Um, what it was that we wanted to say, what story we wanted to tell. And so these are the words that the committee came up with. [0:09:25, 0:09:27]: that describe [0:09:28, 0:09:31]: The feeling or the impact or the [0:09:32, 0:09:38]: the overall um theme that we wanted to um convey through the mural. [0:09:42, 0:09:55]: Then we looked at different examples of murals. These are some murals that I j just kind of call the word-word-word murals. These are murals that just basically [0:09:56, 0:10:02]: let you know that you are coming into a particular town or a particular space, a particular district. [0:10:02, 0:10:10]: Um the one on the left is one that I picked up from um Tallahassee. I see that every time I go. [0:10:10, 0:10:15]: to that city when I'm taking my daughter back to college. The other one is from Philadelphia. [0:10:15, 0:10:16]: Um [0:10:16, 0:10:28]: And the committee was just tasked to find murals from all over that spoke to them in some kind of way. This is um one in Atlanta, one in park, but again, I call these um. [0:10:29, 0:10:32]: Informally word murals. [0:10:32, 0:10:34]: Where the words are what [0:10:34, 0:10:41]: really grab you more so than the pic the picture is secondary to the words and that the message is trying to convey. [0:10:42, 0:10:48]: Then we also looked at what I call postcard murals. Um, you know, here's one from Orlando, here's one [0:10:48, 0:10:50]: Um from El Paso. [0:10:50, 0:11:01]: that just basically are welcome, welcome meant, something that you would just basically see as a kind of a gateway sign into a community. [0:11:03, 0:11:18]: And we actually um had something very similar proposed to us by the artist. Our number two concept was kind of a welcome to Stockbridge postcard type mural. Um you see one at the top that's in Atlanta on the west end and [0:11:18, 0:11:23]: Um then again our um second concept that we kind of considered. [0:11:24, 0:11:37]: Then we also have the single subject murals that we looked at. This is the one on the left is one in Seattle, and the one on the right is the sixth concept that the artist provided for us. [0:11:38, 0:11:46]: And um, you know, you see that there is um one predominant iconic figure or um person. [0:11:46, 0:11:46]: Um [0:11:47, 0:11:50]: event building that is taking um up [0:11:51, 0:11:57]: the um primary real estate on that particular mural. So this is another design that was considered. [0:11:57, 0:12:00]: Um here are some other single subject murals. Um [0:12:01, 0:12:03]: Downtown Atlanta on the right, um [0:12:04, 0:12:07]: Конгресмен Лус, а не о курс. [0:12:09, 0:12:17]: You know, this the one on the left is in Philadelphia. I I'm assuming this is a person that's in their community that they hold in high esteem. [0:12:19, 0:12:39]: Um, and then we have collage type murals. And out of all of them, I think that these were the mural, these this style of mural is the one that spoke to the community. Um, the community, to the committee most. Um, it evoked um feelings of excitement and engagement. And so I think that. [0:12:39, 0:12:39]: Uh [0:12:39, 0:12:40]: Um [0:12:41, 0:12:45]: This was the one that people just kind of focused on and just kept coming back to. [0:12:45, 0:12:53]: So we're interested in doing the same type of collage mural here in the downtown area. So that is departing from [0:12:53, 0:12:54]: That [0:12:54, 0:13:04]: um style the whimsical train um concept that we were looking at before. Of course this means that it's going back to the drawing board. [0:13:04, 0:13:13]: And realizing um a concept and a design, we spoke with the artist. Um, he is on board for going back and [0:13:13, 0:13:19]: redoing some of the work and coming up with some different concepts. I actually have a another meeting. [0:13:19, 0:13:24]: a telephone conversation with him, but I wanted to point to this Knoxville mural. [0:13:25, 0:13:28]: If s you look at the knocks via mural. [0:13:29, 0:13:35]: You can see that there is a lot of things going on and it's very engaging. It almost just pulls you in. [0:13:37, 0:13:39]: Um, why we like this mural? [0:13:40, 0:13:53]: We like it because it's vibrant, it has bright color, it has movement, it packs a big punch. You can see what there is to do when you come to Knoxville. You get a pretty good idea. [0:13:53, 0:13:57]: of what Knoxville has to offer just by looking at this image. [0:13:57, 0:14:08]: Um it blends old with new. You see the trolley car, you see the river boat, and then you see the iconic um aquarium building and the sphere. [0:14:09, 0:14:15]: Um, it also includes people doing a lot of things. And that is one of the things um that [0:14:16, 0:14:20]: Through the surveys that Lisa and I conducted, um [0:14:20, 0:14:24]: during the RSVP and other community engagement activities. [0:14:24, 0:14:25]: Um [0:14:25, 0:14:27]: community and visitors [0:14:27, 0:14:35]: our events and activities and parks and active items in our that our community have to offer is what engages people. [0:14:36, 0:14:42]: And so this mural spoke to us because it shows people doing lots of different things. [0:14:42, 0:14:50]: You immediately feel the spirit and culture with this particular mural. You see that they have a music culture, you see that they have [0:14:50, 0:14:53]: An outdoor culture that they have. [0:14:53, 0:14:57]: Um, a creative culture. And so those are things that [0:14:58, 0:14:58]: You know. [0:14:59, 0:15:01]: We want to be able to [0:15:02, 0:15:03]: Um evoke as well. [0:15:04, 0:15:12]: It gives a shout-out to the arts and it acknowledges community icons. You know, you have the guy, there's an artist there, there's a guy playing the [0:15:12, 0:15:18]: Um, saxophone. We're thinking that maybe he's someone from Knoxville that the community [0:15:18, 0:15:24]: um holds in high esteem. We don't have the entire mural. So there might have been a caption or something there. [0:15:24, 0:15:28]: Um and but most importantly and going back to [0:15:28, 0:15:40]: Um, the slide that I showed before, when we asked the big question, it tells a story. And so this is the type of mural that we would like to start working on as a committee. [0:15:41, 0:15:44]: And um kind of get you all's um [0:15:44, 0:15:46]: endorsement as the [0:15:47, 0:15:49]: Main street advisory board. [0:15:49, 0:15:57]: to move forward with because we feel that though the whimsical train was cute and um we felt that it was going to [0:15:57, 0:16:01]: Really have a connection or at least provide a connection to [0:16:01, 0:16:05]: The school yard and um being near the school. [0:16:05, 0:16:06]: Uh we felt that [0:16:07, 0:16:21]: This is our big chance. This is our first chance and our biggest chance to really make an impact with a mural. We've got a very talented mural artist and we've got a great space. We think that we can do just so much more with that. [0:16:22, 0:16:30]: So um I'm gonna just open it up to any comments. Um some of the mural design committee members are here on the call. [0:16:31, 0:16:35]: And um if there's anyone else that has some comment that they would like to offer. [0:16:39, 0:16:59]: Yeah, I just wanted to add comments to support kind of what you presented there. Um, I liked the new idea of where it's going. Um, I didn't get a chance to attend the last meeting or give feedback, but I did get to look at some of the other options. And I do like where it's going because of the color, um, because of including the story that it's telling. [0:16:59, 0:17:19]: instead of um it just being one particular story of trains or you know daddy king it was like you had to kind of like pick um between and there's much more to it as well to Stockbridge so I totally agree I love the idea of telling the story with the collage look and the vibrant colors. [0:17:18, 0:17:22]: So I think that was something that was missing out of the other ones as well too. So um [0:17:23, 0:17:25]: That's my two cents. I think I think that was good though. [0:17:25, 0:17:29]: Okay, fabulous. Anyone else want to comment? [0:17:32, 0:17:33]: At the murder. Anika. [0:17:34, 0:17:54]: Yes, um, thank you. I just wanted to echo everything you said, uh, but also speak to I don't know if I heard you mention that in our mural, we want to make sure that the story of the past and the future are also incorporated. So there will be we would love to see nods to our rich heritage as well as. [0:17:54, 0:18:14]: nods to what we will continue to grow to be. And again, as a member of that committee, we really want to make sure that this first effort is is is a good representation, as I say, a brand of what the city is aspiring to be. So um thank you guys for your feedback and we're super excited about this. [0:18:14, 0:18:16]: Yes, thank you. Anyone else? [0:18:20, 0:18:21]: Okay. [0:18:22, 0:18:36]: All right. Well I did want to add that um we uh I've had a meeting with the um principal at Stockbridge Elementary School, Mr. Jermaine Os Armore, and he is very excited about the project as well. [0:18:36, 0:18:43]: Um he is actually interested in um serving on the design um mural design committee. [0:18:44, 0:18:54]: And um I invited I invited him to be a part of that since it is going to be um essentially a part of his campus. Um I thought it would be a good idea for him to [0:18:54, 0:18:59]: you know, see what we're doing and um have some input if you know if necessary to [0:19:00, 0:19:03]: Help us come up with something that is gonna just be iconic. [0:19:04, 0:19:06]: And um he was very um [0:19:06, 0:19:07]: Glad and [0:19:07, 0:19:11]: to be invited and very interested in helping us with that. [0:19:11, 0:19:13]: Um any other comments? [0:19:15, 0:19:23]: Okay, I'm gonna move on from the mural and I'm gonna ask Greg to just give us a very quick update about the um [0:19:23, 0:19:38]: Henry County Arts Consortium project that we're partnering with them on. We mentioned it a few months back, but I just wanted to bring it back up because it's actually being initiated now and um [0:19:38, 0:19:39]: Greg, I'll let you take it. [0:19:42, 0:20:02]: Okay, um, so uh I'm serving as co-chair on the artist consortium on the Henry County Artist Consortium, um, which is a group of art-minded people who want to bring together the art community, uh Henry businesses and uh Henry local governments um through public art and and become [0:20:02, 0:20:22]: Group that those local municipalities come to to help uh establish public art across the county. Our first project is the squirrel table, what we call the squirrel table project. What we're doing is taking squirrel tables, and if you're not, everyone's not familiar with what that is, it's actually a little picnic table. [0:20:22, 0:20:42]: Scale down to the size of a squirrel, which has become actually an Instagram phenomenon over the past year. People taking pictures of squirrels and chipmunks on their squirrel tables in their backyard. The artist consortium saw a way for the community to become engaged with public art through. [0:20:42, 0:21:02]: using squirrel tables and we've we've pushed the project forward as kira mentioned uh um the uh main street program managers have uh engaged with us and decided to partner with us um and help us with the rollout of this project in uh installing squirrel tables in the [0:21:02, 0:21:10]: The different municipalities and across uh the county and the parks. And Greg, these are Main Street managers at all of the cities, correct? [0:21:11, 0:21:31]: Um uh we haven't been able to engage with McDonough Main Street. Um because the artist consortium in its present state is is uh supported and funded by Visit Henry County, which is you know the rebranding of the of the Henry County CVB, um and McDonough has their own. [0:21:31, 0:21:51]: owned. So they they kind of excluded themselves a little bit, though we are working with the county parks and recs to try to get squirrel tables in the McDonough area through the county um aspect instead of the city aspect. But Hampton has fully engaged with us Kira as as as you and and the Stockbridge Main Street [0:21:51, 0:22:11]: Street has, and we're still working through things with Locust Grove, but we think all three of those are going to engage with us fully. So the project has begun and the first 10 tables are now being installed. We've actually installed a few and Kira and I are meeting to install the first one for Stockbridge Main Street. [0:22:11, 0:22:18]: Next week. We have selected a location at JP Moseley Park to install. [0:22:19, 0:22:25]: And and so we're excited about that. The tables are artistically decorated. Um they're not just plain tables. [0:22:25, 0:22:25]: Uh [0:22:26, 0:22:46]: tied to a tree. We actually select artists from the immediate area. So the stockbridge tables are decorated by a stockbridge artist or someone at least as as close to the area as as possible, and so on with Hampton and Locust Grove. And we hope to have the first 10 tables phase one [0:22:46, 0:22:52]: uh completed by March 17th. So 10 tables uh will be installed and there'll be a scavenger hunt. [0:22:53, 0:22:53]: Uh [0:22:54, 0:23:07]: for for the community to help the community engage by uh asking people to go discover the tables, find out where they are. We'll give little hints, but we're not telling people exactly where they are or exactly what each table looks like. [0:23:07, 0:23:23]: So the scavenger hunt will involve the public going and finding them, taking pictures of themselves or selfies and hopefully with squirrels there as well and posting those and and they can win prizes uh for discovering uh a certain amount of tables or all of the tables and and then we'll [0:23:24, 0:23:40]: release a map showing where they are to help engage with tourism. And the idea is to be able to promote local businesses and municipalities and art through this project. So that's where we are so far. [0:23:41, 0:23:51]: Hey, thank you, Greg. I think it's a really, really cute project and um I'm hoping that all of the cities will come on board, but Stockbridge is definitely behind it. [0:23:53, 0:24:13]: Okay, um Barber, um as you all saw in the chat, she did say that she had to leave the meeting. Um, and she told us prior to the meeting that that would probably happen. Um, so I wanted to just give you all um a quick um just the meeting date for the DDA will be March. [0:24:13, 0:24:32]: the 16th if you all are interested in attending. Um I will not be able to attend that particular meeting. I have another commitment outside of um work, but Lisa will be attending in my place to that meeting. So if anyone else is interested I'd encourage you. [0:24:32, 0:24:35]: to um attend the DDA meeting via Zoom. [0:24:36, 0:24:37]: On march the sixent. [0:24:38, 0:24:41]: And they start at um, is it six o'clock? [0:24:41, 0:24:43]: I think they start at six o'clock. [0:24:44, 0:24:44]: Okay. [0:24:45, 0:24:54]: Um any announcements? Um I see that um Anika had to leave, so I'm gonna just move on through the agenda. Any announcements? [0:24:57, 0:24:59]: Okay, seeing that there are none. [0:24:59, 0:25:01]: Um, I am going to [0:25:02, 0:25:03]: Um [0:25:03, 0:25:08]: go on and move that we adjourn because I don't have anything else to report. [0:25:09, 0:25:09]: [1510.0, 1515.6]: So I'd like to entertain a motion for um adjourning the meeting of the March twelfth. [0:25:15, 0:25:18]: Twenty twenty one Main Street Advisory Board meeting. [0:25:19, 0:25:20]: I motion to adjourn. [0:25:21, 0:25:22]: Okay, Shamarine. [0:25:23, 0:25:24]: Is there a second? [0:25:28, 0:25:31]: Second. Okay, great. [0:25:32, 0:25:37]: Okay, we stand adjourned. Our next meeting will be on April 9th. [0:25:38, 0:25:40]: At nine o'clock via Zoom. [0:25:41, 0:26:01]: Thank you, everybody. I really appreciate you all being available today. It's been a busy week, at least for the Main Street staff. And it seems like it's a really busy time for everyone else. Um, so enjoy your remainder of the day and the rest of your uh week. And we'll see you all again. [0:26:01, 0:26:02]: Again. Um [0:26:04, 0:26:05]: Next month [0:26:06, 0:26:09]: Enjoy the weather. Right. Yes. Enjoy the weather. [0:26:12, 0:26:13]: Mr. Thomas? [0:26:14, 0:26:15]: Mr. Thomas? [0:26:19, 0:26:23]: Yes, yes. Hey, how are you doing? I haven't seen you in forever. [0:26:25, 0:26:26]: Are you are you? [0:26:27, 0:26:28]: Calling on me. [0:26:28, 0:26:32]: Yes, I'm talking to you. I said I haven't seen you in forever. [0:26:32, 0:26:35]: I I'm I'm puzzled by that. [0:26:37, 0:26:38]: I've been here. [0:26:38, 0:26:46]: I know I'm just saying we haven't talked in a while. Oh, well, that that's that's true also. Are we are we adjoined? [0:26:46, 0:26:49]: Yeah, we're adjourned. Everybody's gone. We're not required.