2016-10-10 · City Council · Agenda · October 10, 2016 City Council Meeting · Agenda

City of Stockbridge Bringing People Together STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Council Meeting Agenda October 10, 2016 6:00 PM Councilman Elton Alexander Councilman John Blount Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Councilwoman Neat Robinson CITY MANAGER Michael Harris CITY CLERK Vanessa Holiday Council Chamber 2nd Floor 4640 N. Henry Blvd. DEPUTY CLERK Randi Rainey CITY ATTORNEY Michael Williams Stockbridge, GA 30281 Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com Phone: 770­389­7900 Fax: 770­389­7912 AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 6:00 PM Mayor & City Council Vacant, Mayor Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander, Councilman John Blount, Councilman LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman Neat Robinson, Councilwoman I. Call to Order II. Roll Call Administration Michael Harris, City Manager Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk Michael Williams, City Attorney Present Absent Mayor Pro Tem Ford Councilman Alexander Councilman Blount Councilwoman Gantt Councilwoman Robinson III. Invocation IV. Pledge of Allegiance V. Adoption of the Agenda VI. Approval of Minutes for 8/8/2016 and 8/30/2016 Draft Minutes of 8­8­16 Draft Minutes of 8­30­16 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. Page | 3 CEREMONIAL Item # 1 ­ Swearing In Ceremony­ Zoning Advisory Board Presented by: Judge Matthew McCord Item # 2 ­ Proclamation­ National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford Item # 3 ­ Proclamation­ National Domestic Violence Month Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford Item # 4 ­ Proclamation­ Red Oak United Methodist Church 150th Anniversary Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford Item # 5 ­ Proclamation­ National Retired Educator's Day Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford Item # 6 ­ Dutchtown High School Recreational Activities Partnership Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford Item # 7 ­ Eagle's Landing High School Recreational Activities Partnership Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford Item # 8 ­ Stockbridge High School Recreational Activities Partnership Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford Item # 9 ­ Letter of Commendation­ Stockbridge High School College Tour Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford OLD BUSINESS Item # 10 ­ PUBLIC HEARING­ Resolution to approve the Short­ Term Work Program and Capital Improvements Element Annual Update and Adoption and Amendment to the Henry County Comprehensive Plan. Public Hearing was held on August 8, 2016 Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director October 10, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900 Page | 4 Item # 11 ­ Resolution to approve the City of Stockbridge becoming a Partner with Henry County Schools­ Partners in Education Program Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt NEW BUSINESS Item # 12 ­ Council Consideration to approve Automated Water Meters Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager COUNCIL DISCUSSION Item # 13 ­ Code of Conduct Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS Michael Harris CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS Michael Williams COUNCIL'S COMMENTS Councilman Alexander Councilman Blount Councilwoman Gantt Councilwoman Robinson MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford October 10, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900 Page | 5 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.  Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY – CITY HALL LAWN  Finance Committee Meeting – Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room ‐ Councilwoman Gantt, Chairperson.  Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, October 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.  Early Voting begins Monday, October 17th and continues through Saturday, through November 4, 2016. Visit our website for more information. www.cityofstockbridge.com  Mayoral Candidate Forum, Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, GA 30281  Council Meeting – Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Citizens Academy Graduation  Zoning Advisory Board Meeting, Thursday, October 27, 2016 at City Hall in the Council Chamber.  Community Relations Committee Meeting, Thursday, October 27, 2016 – Councilman John Blount, Chairperson.  Tuesday, November 8, 2016 – Election Day. October 10, 2016 6:00 PM  4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900 Veterans Day Parade – Friday, November 11, 2016 10am. Contact the Stockbridge Events Dept. to register to participate (770) 389‐5982. Page | 6 EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts) 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). Motion to Adjourn. October 10, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900