2016-11-14 · City Council · Minutes · November 14, 2016 City Council Meeting · Minutes

P age |1 Stockbridge Bringing People Together ACTION MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 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 by Mildred Reed with special condolences for the family of City Employee Wynonia Williams who passed away on November 12th. 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. Motion to amend the Agenda to Table Item #13 and Move Item #15 to New Business: Robinson/Gantt Passed 5-0 Motion to allow Special Comments with no action on Carriage Lake Annexation AX-16-47: Gantt/Alexander Passed5-0 VI. Motion to adopt the Minutes for 9/12/2016 and 9/27/2016: Robinson/Alexander Passed 5-0 November 14, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |2 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mildred Reed made an announcement to the community regarding the Community Development Block Grant funding for home renovations for the Tye Street community and to reach out to her for more information at mil_reed@bellsouth.net. Carolyn Williams expressed her concern regarding the number of dogs permitted in a neighborhood within the City. SPECIAL COMMENTS A resident of the Carriage Lake subdivision asked for assurance from the Council regarding the annexation of their subdivision into the City and that the delay is only due to a technicality. Mr. Pasedag of the Homeowners Association of the Carriage Lake subdivision thanked staff and the City of assisting with the annexation process. CEREMONIAL 1. Letter of Commendation to Mr. Akhenaten Hotep Amun (not in attendance) Stockbridge High School College Tour Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford 2. Stockbridge High School Recreational Activities Partnership (not in attendance) Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford 3. Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Principal Ryan Meeks and Athletic Director Kelli Smith of Union Grove High School with the Recreational Activities Partnership. 4. Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented the Main Street Staff and the Stockbridge business owners and operators with the 2016 Small Business Saturday Proclamation. 5. Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Rose Tucker and members of the congregation of Red Oak United Methodist Church a proclamation celebrating their 50th Anniversary. 6. Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Rev. Jacqueline Johnson and members of the congregation of Trinity United Methodist Church a proclamation celebrating their 160th Anniversary OLD BUSINESS 7. Council Consideration of Ordinance for Soliciting for Non-Profits Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney Motion to approve: Gantt/Blount Passed 5-0. November 14, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |3 NEW BUSINESS 8. Council Consideration of Resolution to approve Water/Sewer Write-Offs in the amount of $21,114.82 Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer Motion to approve: Gantt/Blount Passed 5-0. 9. Council Consideration of Resolution to approve Surplus Auction List Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer Motion to approve: Gantt/Blount Passed 5-0. 10. Council Consideration of Ordinance to approve 5% Water/Sewer Increase effective January 1, 2017 Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager Motion to approve: Robinson/Alexander Passed 4-1 (Blount opposed) 11. City’s Mission/Vision Statements Presented by: Bill Stark – InnerComm Group Motion to approve: Alexander/Robinson Passed 5-0. 12. Council Consideration of Resolution to approve bid award for Mays Road Culvert Presented by: Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist Motion to approve: Gantt/Robinson Passed 5-0. 13. Council Consideration of Resolution to approve Multi-User Version of GIS Operating Program Presented by: Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist Motion to approve: Gantt/Alexander Passed 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING 14. Annexation Request: AX16-47 The Meadows @ Carriage Lakes Subdivision, Carriage Lakes Subdivision, 3840, 3884 & 3894 Walt Stephens Rd. Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager Item was tabled to be heard on 12/16/2016 PUBLIC HEARING 15. First Reading of Proposed FY2017 Operating Budget Presented by: Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Public Hearing Mildred Reed expressed frustration and disappointment with the Council having not already ironed out many of the items being discussed prior to the public hearing. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS Michael Harris expressed condolences to the Williams family regarding the passing of staff member Wynonia Williams. November 14, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |4 COUNCIL’S COMMENTS Councilman Alexander noted the Council is to be good stewards of the citizens money and noted the 2017 budget was yet completed as there are future hearings and that he is okay with the process; is appreciative of the Council’s desire to move forward with the Economic Development Director position and Overlay project; and noted it was time for Transit in Stockbridge. Councilman Blount thanked everyone for tuning in; takes pride in the City’s Mission/Vision statement noting it’s not what we say, but what we do by looking like a team, and acting like a team and to continue to be transparent. Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for attending and asked for continued support and prayers; asked that everyone enjoy the holiday season; thanked the team and encouraged everyone to “shop small” on November 26th. Councilwoman Robinson thanked staff, with a special thanks to the City Manager and Mayor Pro Tem for their work on the budget; noted everyone has a voice and to ask questions and listen; noted that she had requested a meeting to discuss the budget prior to the budget hearing; encouraged everyone to work together; and asked for prayers for Wynonia’s family. MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS Anthony S. Ford expressed condolences for Wynonia Williams, a 10-year employee and noted her funeral arrangements would be Saturday, November 19th; noted a great turnout for the City’s Veteran’s Day Parade and Luncheon; asked citizens to remain engaged in the budget process and noted there would be another budget hearing; and asked that everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving and to be safe. 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 visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook page or contact City Hall offices at 770.389-7900 for updates and detailed information.  Community Housing Forum, Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber - spearheaded by Councilwoman Robinson.  Noel in November, Friday, November 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Admission one or more unwrapped toy.  Coffee with a Cop, Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at Empson’s Deli 1445 Rock Quarry Rd - spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Ford.  Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room. (This meeting has been cancelled)  Support Small Local Business – Shop Small on Saturday, November 26, 2016 November 14, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900 P age |5  Zoning Advisory Board Special Called Meeting – Monday, November 28, 2016 at 6 p.m. in the Levi Meeting Room.  Work Session Meeting – Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber.  Christmas Gala – Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center- FREE Shuttle Service from City Hall from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Building Committee Meeting – Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Patrick Henry meeting room – Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Committee Chair.  Council Meeting – Monday, December 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Final Public Budget Hearing & Adoption.  Public Works Committee Meeting – Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Patrick Henry Meeting Room – Councilwoman Robinson, Committee Chair.  Town Hall (Public Safety Committee) – Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Floyd Chapel Baptist Church 104 First Street Stockbridge, GA Councilman Alexander, Committee Chair.  Special Called Council Meeting – Friday, December 16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Motion to adjourn: Robinson/Gantt. Passed 5-0. November 14, 2016 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900