2017-02-13 · City Council · Agenda · February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting · Agenda

City of Stockbridge Bringing People Together STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Judy Neal Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Councilman Elton Alexander Council Meeting Agenda February 13, 2017 6:00 PM Councilman John Blount Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Councilwoman Neat Robinson CITY MANAGER Michael Harris CITY CLERK Vanessa Holiday Council Chamber 2nd Floor DEPUTY CLERK Randi Rainey 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com CITY ATTORNEY Michael Williams Phone: 770­389­7900 Fax: 770­389­7912 AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 6:00 PM Mayor & City Council Judy Neal, Mayor Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander, Councilman John Blount, Councilman LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman Neat Robinson, Councilwoman Administration Michael Harris, City Manager Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk Michael Williams, City Attorney I. Call to Order II. Invocation­ Pastor Steve Murell (First Baptist Church of Stockbridge) III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Roll Call Present Absent Mayor Pro Tem Ford Councilman Alexander Councilman Blount Councilwoman Gantt Councilwoman Robinson V. Adoption of the Agenda VI. Adoption of Minutes for 12/12/16, 12/14/16, 12/16/16 and 12/27/16 Draft Minutes of 12/12/16 Draft Minutes of 12/14/16 Draft Minutes of 12/16/16 Draft Minutes of 12/27/16 Organizational Appointments: Mayor Pro Tem Page | 3 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. PRESENTATION Item # 1 ­ 2017 Paint Henry Blue­ Raising Awareness for the Prevention of Child Abuse Kick­Off Month in Stockbridge Thursday, March 30, 2017. Presented by: Susan Crutchfield OLD BUSINESS Item # 2 ­ Appointment of Council Representative on Main Street Board ANTHONY S. FORD TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17 Presented by: Item # 3 ­ Appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board WILLIE E. HOPKINS TERM EXPIRES 12/31/18 GREG HORTON TERM EXPIRES 12/31/18 Presented by: Item # 4 ­ Appointment of Council on Aging Representative TYRONE C. ANDERSON, SR. TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17 Presented by: Item # 5 ­ Appointment to the Zoning Advisory Board SHIRLEY WALLACE TERM EXPIRE 12/31/17 Presented by: February 13, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900 Page | 4 Item # 6 ­ Appointment of Youth Council Advisory Committee EMMA LEWIS TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17 KENNETH MCFARLAND TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17 DIANE D. MILLER TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17 JOC'QUELYN E. CATER TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17 XAVIER ROSS TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17 PAMELA WARNER TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17 KALI ROBINSON TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17 Presented by: PUBLIC HEARING Item # 7 ­ Variance Request­ VR­16­14­S­ PUBLIC HEARING Waffle House Inc., of Norcross GA requests a variance from development regulations for the property located at the Southeast Corner of the intersection of Eagles Landing Parkway and Parkside Lane, Land Lot 1 of the 11th District. Parcel ID no. 069­01­008­009. The property consists of 0.898+/­ acres, and the request is for wall and ground signs. Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager Item # 8 Annexation Request – AX17­51– PUBLIC HEARING City­Initiated annexation request consisting of 2.87+/­ acres of parcel no. 030­01002000 415 Flippen Rd. in Land Lot 38 of the 12 District Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager Item # 9 ­ Update of the City’s Official Zoning Map – PUBLIC HEARING Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager Item # 10 Request for Amendment of the City’s Zoning Code – PUBLIC HEARING In regards to brick facade. Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney NEW BUSINESS February 13, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900 Page | 5 Item # 11 ­ Council Consideration to approve the 2017 voting schedule for the City Presented by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Item # 12 ­ Council Consideration to approve use of the Merle Manders Conference Center for Non­Profit Mixer to be held on April 19, 2017 Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt Item # 13 ­ Council Consideration­Proposed Budget Amendment for Fiber Optics Connection $350,000.00 Presented by: Councilman Alexander DISCUSSION Item # 14 CID (Community Improvement District) Consultant Presented by: Councilwoman Robinson CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS Michael Harris COUNCIL'S COMMENTS Councilman Alexander Councilman Blount Mayor Pro Tem Ford Councilwoman Gantt Councilwoman Robinson MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Judy Neal EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts) February 13, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900 Page | 6 I. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney­client privilege as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­2(1) and 50­14­3(b)(1)(A). The subject discussed was {identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney­client discussion}. II. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(1)(B). III. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or disposal of real estate as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(1)(C), IV. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50­143(b)(1)(D). V. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50­143(b)(1)(E). VI. Meeting to discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(2). VII. Meeting to interview one or more applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(2). VIII. Pursuant to the attorney­client privilege and as provided by Georgia Code section 50­14­2(1), a meeting otherwise required to be open was closed to the public in order to consult and meet with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved and the matter discussed was {identify the matter but not the substance of the discussion.}. IX. Staff meeting held for investigative purposes under duties or responsibilities imposed by law as provided by Georgia Code section 50­14­3(a)(1). February 13, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900 Page | 7 ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS All meetings will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check the city's website www.cityofstockbridge.com or contact City Hall offices at 770.389‐7900 for information.  Community Meeting – Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Red Oak United Methodist Church 3894 Walt Stephens Rd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Spearheaded by Councilman Alexander  Stockbridge Zoning Advisory Board Meeting – Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.  Coffee with a Cop – Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Bridgeview Country Cooking 4727 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Ford.  Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting – Monday, February 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.  Council Work Session – Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Motion to Adjourn. February 13, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900