2015-09-14 · City Council · Minutes · Regular Council Meetings · Minutes

Page |1 ACTION MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 6:00 PM Mayor & City Council Tim L. Thompson, Mayor Alphonso Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem Buschman, Councilwoman Anthony S. Ford, Councilman LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman Regina Lewis Ward, Councilwoman Administration Michael Harris, City Manager Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Robin Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk Michael Williams, City Attorney INVOCATION BY MAYOR THOMPSON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCUDE ITEMS #9 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON THE CHARTER UPDATE AND ITEM #10 LMIG UPDATE WITH VOTE MADE BY: GANTT SECOND: FORD VOTE: 5-0 MOTION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES OF 7/13/2015 MADE BY:FORD SECOND: BUSCHMAN VOTE: 5-0 CEREMONIAL Proclamation – Presented to Mary Hancock of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Constitution Week - Presented by: Mayor Tim Thompson Presented to Mary Hancock of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Constitution Week. Proclamation – Presented to Dwight Helton of Action Ministries for Smart Lunch/Smart Kids Program - Presented by: Mayor Tim Thompson- No Action, will present at the next City Council Meeting. September 14, 2015 6:00pm4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |2 Proclamation – Presented to Kim Moye National Payroll Week Presented by: Mayor Tim Thompson 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. LEONARD YANCEY- Noise Nuisance being abused. ELTON ALEXANDER- Litigation cost and lawsuits. LEE STUART- Budget, Charter and illegal signs. CHIP FLANNAGAN- Budget, helping elected officials get voted in and out. Response- Councilwoman Buschman- challenges anyone to find the video of her being accused of stating she is in charge now. KATHRYN GILBERT- Charter, illegal meetings Response- Mayor Pro Tem Thomas- spoke in reference on the difference between a raise and compensation. Response- Mayor Thompson- apologized to the citizens for hearing about all of the negativity; and asked everyone to look in the mirror and examine what they want in their community. Mayor Thompson urges all to demand to see the investigative report. Response- Councilman Ford- stated all decisions made by Council are video tapped, audio recorded, and has minutes typed. All decision are on record and encourages all to look for themselves and the truth will set them free. OLD BUSINESS Item #1 – Resolution – King Family Plaque for City Hall (Amendment) Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem, Alphonso Thomas MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDED RESOLUTION TO USE REMAINING FUNDS OF $479 TO INCLUDE A BANQUET: THOMAS SECOND: FORD VOTE: 5-0 NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING: Item #2 – Resolution – MLK Sr. Heritage Trail (Street Renaming) Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem, Alphonso Thomas SPEAKERS IN FAVOR: MARILYN FLYNN, MILDRED REED, MELVIN FULTON, BISHOP BRYER, SARAH BILLUPS, REV. E.C. COCHRAN, GREG HORTON, LEE STUART, KATHRYN VALLISH, ELTON ALEXANDER, RENEE SHAW, NEAT ROBINSON. SPEAKERS OPPOSED: CUSTIN ROBERTS MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION OF THE MLK SR. HERITAGE TRIAL (STREET RENAMING): September 14, 2015 6:00pm4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |3 MAYOR PRO TEM THOMAS SECOND: FORD VOTE: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARING: Item #3 – Variance Request VR-15-10-S Location: Langley Oaks Residential Subdivision, Lots 23, 24, 25, 26 Land Lot 5 of the 12th District Parcel ID: 031S-01-023-000, 031S-01-024-000, 031S-01-025-000, 031S-01-026-000. Variance to reduce the minimum front and rear setbacks. Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration and Community Services Director MOTION TO TABLE UNTIL NEXT COUCIL MEETING MADE BY: MAYOR PRO TEM THOMAS SECOND: GANTT VOTE: 5-0 Item #4– Resolution - New Job Description – Water Sys. Chief Operator Presented by: Kevin Walter, Public Works Director and Renee Wheeler, HR Mgr. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION- NEW JOB DESCRIPTION- WATER SYSTEM CHIEF OPERATOR MADE BY: BUSCHMAN SECOND: FORD VOTE: 5-0 Item #5 – Resolution - Pay and Classification Scale to include Water Sys. Chief Operator Presented by: Kevin Walter, Public Works Director and Renee Wheeler, HR Mgr. MOTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION- PAY CLASSIFICATION SCALE TO INCLUDE WATER CHIEF OPERATOR MADE BY: FORD SECOND: GANTT VOTE: 5-0 Item #6 – Resolution - Organization Chart to include Water Sys. Chief Operator Presented by: Kevin Walter, Public Works Director and Renee Wheeler, HR Mgr. MOTION TO APRROVE RESOLUTION- ORGANIZATION CHART TO INCLUDE WATRER SYSTEM CHIEF OPERATOR MADE BY: BUSCHMAN SECOND: GANTT VOTE: 5-0 Item #7 – Ordinance - Budget Amendment 2015-004 – Total $269,885. Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer MOTON TO APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT 2015-004- TOTAL $269,885 MADE BY: FORD SECOND: GANTT VOTE: 4-0- BUSCHMAN RECUSED HERSELF Item #8 – Council Consideration – Ethics Ordinance Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney MOTION TO TABLE ITEM MADE BY: GANTT SECOND: FORD VOTE: 5-0 COUNCIL DISCUSSION September 14, 2015 6:00pm4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |4 Item #9 – Council Discussion – Amendment of Ordinance OR13-295 relating to Ancillary Wine Tasting Licenses and Ancillary Growler Malt Beverage Tasting Licenses Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration and Community Services Director COUNCIL AGREED TO MOVE TO NEXT COUNCIL MEETING- No Action Item #10 – Council Discussion - Charter Amendments Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney- No Action Item #11- Council Discussion- LMIG Paving project- No Action Presented by: CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS Michael Harris- NO COMMENT COUNCIL’S COMMENTS Councilwoman Buschman- NO COMMENT Councilwoman Lewis Ward- NO COMMENT Mayor Pro Tem Thomas- NO COMMENT Councilman Ford- NO COMMENT Councilwoman Gantt- NO COMMENT MAYOR’S COMMENTS Mayor Thompson- NO COMMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS-ANNOUNCEMENTS WERE NOT READ All meetings will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com or contact City Hall offices at 770.3897900 for information.  Coffee with a Cop – Saturday, September 19, 2015 8:30 – 10:30am – Bridgeview Diner – Sponsored by Councilman Anthony Ford.  Finance Committee Meeting – Wednesday, September 23, 2015 6pm – City Hall Levi Meeting Room – LaKeisha Gantt, Committee Chair.  Public Safety Committee and the Henry County Sheriff's Office presents: Firearm Safety. Thursday, September 24, 2015 7pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, GA – Councilwoman Regina Lewis Ward – Committee Chair  Bridgefest – Friday, September 25, 2015 7 -9:30pm and Saturday, September 26, 2015 11am = 6pm – City Lawn across from City Hall.  Work Session Meeting - Tuesday, September 29, 2015 6pm – City Hall Council Chamber 2nd Floor. September 14, 2015 6:00pm4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |5 Motion to Adjourn. MOTIONED TO ADJOURN THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 10:04PM MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM THOMAS SECOND: BUSCHMAN VOTE: 4-1-0 FORD OPPOSED September 14, 2015 6:00pm4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281Phone: (770) 389-7900