2016-06-13 · City Council · Minutes · Regular Council Meetings · Minutes

Page |1 Stockbridge Bringing People Together AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 6:00 p.m. Mayor & City Council Mayor Pro Tem- Anthony S. Ford Councilman Elton Alexander Councilman John Blount Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Councilwoman Neat Robinson Administration Michael Harris, City Manager Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk Michael Williams, City Attorney I. Call to Order 6:02pm II. Invocation Special prayer for Orlando Masacre and 2015 Emanuel 9. III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Roll Call Present Absent Councilman Alexander ___x___ _______ Councilman Blount ___x___ _______ Mayor Pro Tem Ford ___x___ _______ Councilwoman Gantt ______ ___x___ Councilwoman Robinson ___x___ _______ V. Adoption of the Agenda - Motion to amend the Agenda to move Item# 10 prior to New Business on the Agenda made by Councilman Alexander; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0. VI. Adoption of Minutes for 4/11/2016 and 4/26/2016 – Motion to approve made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 4-0. June 13, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |2 PUBLIC COMMENTS All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. You must sign your name, address, and phone number. You will be able to address the Mayor and Council for three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated while meetings are in session. Mrs. Toye Powell spoke in favor of Saturday operating library hours at the Stockbridge Cochran Library. Mrs. Tavaras Powell spoke in favor of Saturday operating library hours at the Stockbridge Cochran Library CEREMONIAL Mr. Ernest Earn, VP Georgia Association of Water Professionals presented the Gold Award to the City of Stockbridge Water Dept. – Staff: Water System Technicians Rex Hill, Jesus Hernandez, Chad Hitzeman, Chief Water System Operator Michael Robinson, and Water Superintendent Jeff Bledsoe. Through dedication and hard work, the water department staff received this award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) for maintaining 100% compliance with the Safe Drinking water Act (federal rules governing drinking water). Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented a Proclamation to the Henry County Toastmasters Club #2367 - Tendai Mudisi-Soley, President. OLD BUSINESS ITEM #1 – Ordinance – Budget Amendment 2016-008 includes Events Coordinator Job Description, Pay & Classification Scale and Organizational Chart. Presented by: Renee Wheeler, Human Resources Manager Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Robinson; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 4-0. ITEM #2 – Resolution to approve contract with Lamar County for Landfill Services Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager Motion to approve made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 4-0. ITEM #3 – Resolution to approve contract with Pond & Company for Public Works Facility Design. Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Robinson; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 4-0. ITEM #4 – Resolution – Establishing guidelines for Alcohol at City Events. Presented by: City Attorney Motion to approve made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 4-0. June 13, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |3 Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Certificate to Matt Moore, Union Grove High School 110 Meter Georgia State Record – 2016. Matt will attend the University of Tennessee on a full track scholarship. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEM #11 – Discussion of opening the Stockbridge Library on Saturday during the summer months. Presented by: Councilman Alexander Henry County Library Director Carolyn Fuller made a request to the Council for Saturday hours at the Stockbridge Cochran Library. Council noted the request and took no action seeking additional information and further discussion. NEW BUSINESS ITEM #5 – Ordinance – Amending the Stockbridge Municipal Code with respect to Littering. Presented by: City Attorney Motion to approve made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 4-0. ITEM #6 – Resolution to approve City’s Benefits and Insurance Policy Presented by: Wendell Strickland – Strongside Solutions & Renee Wheeler, HR Mgr Motion to approve made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM #7– Planning & Zoning – Rezoning Request - RZ‐16‐08‐S Applicant: Omega Communities 2 Metroplex Drive, Suite 2020 Birmingham, AL 35209 Agent: James Taylor (Same address) Location: Southeast corner of the intersection of Highway 42 and Brannon Road Land Lots: 1 & 2 of the 7th District Parcel ID: 070‐01‐007‐012 Request: Rezone from C‐2 (General Commercial) to C‐1 (Office‐Institutional) Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services Director PUBLIC HEARING APPLICANT: Jeff Siebert of Greenbrier SPEAKERS IN FAVOR – Pastor Tim Dowdy – Eagle’s Landing Church SPEAKERS OPPOSED – None Motion to approve rezoning request from C2 to C1 with (9) conditions made by Councilman Alexander; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0. ITEM #8 –– Planning & Zoning – Variance Request – VR‐16‐03‐S Applicant: Omega Communities 2 Metroplex Drive, Suite 2020 Birmingham, AL 35209 Agent: James Taylor (Same address) Location: Proposed Assisted Living/Independent Living on Highway 42 at Brannon Road Land Lots: 1 & 2 of the 7th District Parcel ID: 070‐01‐007‐012 Request: 1) Reduce the minimum number of independent living parking spaces; 2) Allow cement fiberboard of exterior façade Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services Director June 13, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |4 PUBLIC HEARING APPLICANT: Jeff Siebert of Greenbrier SPEAKERS IN FAVOR – Pastor Tim Dowdy – Eagle’s Landing Church SPEAKERS IN FAVOR – Darlene Jackson SPEAKERS OPPOSED – None Motion to approve variance request with reduced parking made by Councilman Alexander; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0. Motion to approve variance request VR-16-03-S to allow façade to be fiber board and stone for the first level as approved by the City Manager made by Councilwoman Robinson; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 4-0. ITEM #9 ‐ Annexation Request - AX16‐44 ‐ Owner/Applicant: May & Carter Oil Company of Jackson, GA request an annexation into the City of Stockbridge for property located at 2240 Jodeco Rd. in Land Lot 78 of the 6th District. The property consist of 1.66 acres Parcel ID No. 053‐01016000 Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS IN FAVOR – None SPEAKERS OPPOSED – None Motion to approve annexation request AX16-44 made by Councilman Alexander; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0. ITEM #10 ‐ Annexation Request - AX16‐45 Owner/Applicant: Minesh Patel of 1448 Tether Lane McDonough, GA request an annexation into the City of Stockbridge for property located at 2239 Jodeco Rd. in Land Lot 78 of the 6th District. The property consist of .59 acres Parcel ID No. 053‐01015001. Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS IN FAVOR – None SPEAKERS OPPOSED – None Motion to approve annexation request AX16-45 made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 4-0. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS Michael Harris noted the change in the new starting hours for the Transfer Station from 5am to 6am. COUNCIL’S COMMENTS Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for tuning in and spoke to the rebranding of the City and beautification efforts and the City’s new image including the proposal for Barack Obama Way. Councilman Blount thanked everyone for attending and streaming in and that is first priority was to the citizens and to work in a collaborative effort with everyone. June 13, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |5 Councilwoman Gantt was not in attendance. Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for attending and commended staff on a job well done; congratulated the Water Dept. for receiving the Gold Award, and stated here support of the Saturday library hours and asked everyone to show up at the Commissioners meeting and speak up so you voice can be heard. MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS Anthony S. Ford welcomed citizen engagement with the Council, commended the staff noted an outstanding job by the Water Dept; and asked that everyone keep in prayer the families of the Emanuel 9 and the mass shooting victims of Orlando; and wished all the fathers a “Happy Father’s Day”. Mayor Pro Tem Ford read the following News and Announcements: All meetings will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook page or contact City Hall offices at 770.389-7900 for updates and detailed information.  Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY – CITY HALL  Stockbridge Goodwill Youth Job Fair – Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm – Merle Manders Conference Center  Coffee with a Cop spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Saturday, June 18, 2016 11 a.m.at Silver Bay Seafood Restaurant 5425 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA  Building Committee Meeting, Chairperson Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall – Patrick Henry Meeting Room  City Council Work Session, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 6 p.m. Council Chamber  Public Works Committee Meeting, Chairperson Councilwoman Robinson, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. City Hall - Patrick Henry Meeting Room.  Finance Committee Meeting, Chairperson Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall - Levi Meeting Room  Community Relations Committee Meeting, Chairperson Councilman John Blount, Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. City Hall - Levi Meeting Room EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act) None Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Alexander; second by Councilman Blount. Passed 4-0. 8:38pm June 13, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900