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date: 2016-10-25
title: October 25, 2016 Special Called Meeting Minutes
source: 2016-10/2016-10-25_October 25, 2016 Special Called Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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Stockbridge
Bringing People Together

SUMMARY DRAFT MINUTES
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 4:00 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Pro Tem- Anthony S. Ford Michael Harris, City Manager
Councilman Elton Alexander Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman John Blount Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Ford at approximately 4:20 p.m.

The invocation was provided by Councilman Blount.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members of
Council were present with the exception of Councilman Alexander; a quorum was
confirmed. Councilman Alexander arrived at approximately 4:30 p.m.

A motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman
Blount; passed 4-0.

NEW BUSINESS
1. Vision/Mission Statement
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

Mr. Harris referenced discussion from the Council Retreat where communication was
concern along with the City’s Mission/Vision statement. Mr. Harris noted each department
was tasked with creating a Mission/Vision for their respective departments and introduced
Mr. Bill Starks with InnerComm to further the discussion.

Mr. Starks advised the Council on the importance establishing a Mission and Vision for
the City noting that you must build the foundation first as the foundation is the most basic
DNA element of any organization.
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Mr. Starks noted the objectives of the Council need to match the City’s vision; goals help
you get to the vision and stressed the point that you can’t be everything to everybody.

Mr. Starks reviewed a draft version of the Mission and Vision statements created by
Mayor Pro Tem Ford, and the City Manager.

After some discussion, thoughts and suggestions, Mr. Stark complimented the Council for
completing 90% of the project, which was exceptional; noting the 2nd meeting scheduled
for November 2nd would not be necessary. Instead, the item would be placed on the
meeting Agenda on November 14th for Council Discussion.

Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Blount. Passed
5-0 at 5:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem

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