2016-05-31 · City Council · Minutes · Work Session Meeting · Minutes

Page |1 Stockbridge Bringing People Together AGENDA WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY MAY 31, 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 II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Roll Call Present Absent Councilman Alexander ______ ______ Councilman Blount ______ ______ Mayor Pro Tem Ford ______ ______ Councilwoman Gantt ______ ______ Councilwoman Robinson ______ ______ V. Adoption of the Agenda - Motion to Amend the Agenda to add item and two Council Discussion items #14, and #15 made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 5-0. VI. Review of Minutes for 4/11/2016 and 4/26/2016 No Action PUBLIC COMMENTS No speakers May 31, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |2 CEREMONIAL Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented a proclamation to Reverend Joy Ray of Stockbridge First United Methodist Church Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented a proclamation to Principal Bonita Fluker of Stockbridge Elementary School OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS ITEM #1 –Resolution to authorize contract between ZSI/Judicial Alternatives of Georgia, Inc. and the City of Stockbridge for probation services. Presented by: Anita Gunnoe, Municipal Court Clerk Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0. ITEM #2 – Resolution to approve Events Coordinator Position. Presented by: Renee Wheeler, Human Resources Manager No Action – Included in Item #5 Vote. ITEM #3 – Resolution to approve Pay and Classification Scale Presented by: Renee Wheeler, Human Resources Manager No Action – Included in Item #5 Vote. ITEM #4 – Resolution to approve Organizational Chart Presented by: Renee Wheeler, Human Resources Manager No Action – Included in Item #5 Vote. ITEM #5 – Ordinance – Budget Amendment 2016-008 Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer Motion to move to the June 13th meeting and to include Item 2, 3 and 4 made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 5-0. ITEM #6 – Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Stockbridge, GA establishing a moratorium on the acceptance of applications for new signs in unzoned areas of the City. Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0. ITEM #7 – Ordinance – Amending the Stockbridge Municipal Code to harmonize the Code with the newly amended City Charter. Presented by: City Attorney Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 5-0. May 31, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |3 ITEM #8 – Ordinance – Amending the Stockbridge Municipal Code with Respect to Checking Cashing Businesses in the City of Stockbridge Presented by City Attorney Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 5-0. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Item #9 – Discussion of Resolution to approve contract with Lamar County for Landfill Services. Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager No Action COUNCIL DISCUSSION - PLANNING & ZONING Item #10 – DISCUSSION – PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 13, 2016 Planning & Zoning – Rezoning 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 NO ACTION – ITEM TO BE HEARD DURING A PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 13, 2016 Item #11 –– DISCUSSION - PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 13, 2016 Planning & Zoning – Variance – 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 NO ACTION – ITEM TO BE HEARD DURING A PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 13, 2016 Item #12 ‐ DISCUSSION - PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 13, 2016 Annexation 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 NO ACTION – ITEM TO BE HEARD DURING A PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 13, 2016 May 31, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |4 Item #13 ‐ DISCUSSION - PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 13, 2016 Annexation 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 NO ACTION – ITEM TO BE HEARD DURING A PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 13, 2016 Item #14 – DISCUSSION – To allow alcohol at City Events. Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager Motion to prohibit alcohol at City’s Movie Events made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 5-0. Item #15 – Discussion – Public Safety for the City of Stockbridge Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager No Action. Consensus of the Council directed City Manager to resume negotiations with Henry County for Police Services. Motion to convene Executive Session for Items A-F & H made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act)  A. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney-client privilege as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-2(1) and 50-14-3(b)(1)(A). The subject discussed was [identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney-client discussion].  B. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B).  C. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or disposal of real estate as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(1)(C). D. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(1)(D).  E. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(1)(E).  F. Meeting to discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(2).  G. Meeting to interview one or more applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(2).   H. Pursuant to the attorney-client privilege and as provided by Georgia Code section 50-14-2(1), a May 31, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |5 meeting otherwise required to be open was closed to the public in order to consult and meet with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved and the matter discussed was [identify the matter but not the substance of the discussion].  I. Staff meeting held for investigative purposes under duties or responsibilities imposed by law as provided by Georgia Code section 50-14-3(a) (1). Motion to adjourn Executive Session made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0. Motion to reconvene Work Session made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS Michael Harris noted the City of Stockbridge was partnering with Bight from the Start to provide free meals to select students during the summer at Clark Park; and City was working on Informational Marquee Signs. COUNCIL’S COMMENTS Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for attending and tuning in and wants to step up efforts to open the library on the weekend. Councilman Blount thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for attending and thanked Rev. Jody Ray and Principal Bonita Fluker for their contributions to the Stockbridge community. MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS Anthony S. Ford thanked everyone for participating in the Memorial Day March (Kickoff to the summer) and thanked everyone for coming out. Mayor Pro Tem Ford read the following news and announcements:  Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY – CITY HALL May 31, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 Page |6  Ethics Board Meeting, Thursday, June 2, 2016 6:30 p.m. City Hall – Patrick Henry Meeting Room  Main Street Board Meeting, Friday, June 3, 2016 9:00 a.m. City Hall – Levi Meeting Room  Sounds of Summer Concert, Saturday, June 4th – Stockbridge City Lawn across from City Hall – 6pm – 9:30 pm. Featuring Moses Mo of Mother’s Finest & The Upscale Band  Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting, Monday, June 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. – Levi Meeting Room.  Main Street 2016 Movie Series – Saturday, June 11, 2016 7:30pm City Hall Lawn Featuring: Kung Fu Panda 3.  City Council Meeting, Monday, June 13, 2016 6 p.m. Council Chamber  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  Walk, Talk, Love Stockbridge spearheaded by Councilwoman Gantt, Saturday, June 18, 2016 12:00 p.m. location to be announced.  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 Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Blount. Passed 5-0. May 31, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900