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date: 2016-12-12
title: December 12, 2016 City Council Meetings Agenda Packet
source: 2016-12/2016-12-12_December 12, 2016 City Council Meetings_Agenda Packet.pdf
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City of Stockbridge
Bringing People
Together
STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Judy Neal Council Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Agenda
Councilman Elton Alexander
December 12, 2016 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 4640 N. Henry Blvd.
Randi Rainey Stockbridge, GA 30281

Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com
CITY ATTORNEY
Phone: 770­389­7900
Michael Williams
Fax: 770­389­7912
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Judy Neal, Mayor Michael Harris, City Manager
Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Elton Alexander, Councilman Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
John Blount, Councilman Michael Williams, City Attorney
LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman
Neat Robinson, Councilwoman

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call 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. Adoption of Minutes for 10/10/16, 10/25/16 SCM and 10/25/16
Draft Minutes 10/10/16
Draft SCM Minutes 10/25/16
Draft Minutes 10/25/16

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.

CEREMONIAL
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Item # 1 ­ Swearing In of Mayor Judy Neal
Presented by: Matthew McCord, Municipal Court Judge

Item # 2 ­ Letter of Commendation presented to Dr. Cathy Mauer of the Kids
Specialist Pediatric Group, Stockbridge, GA
Presented by: Mayor Neal

NEW BUSINESS

Item # 3 ­ PUBLIC HEARING
Final Reading and Adoption of Proposed FY2017 Operating Budget
Presented by: Mayor Neal

Item # 4 ­ Main Street Advisory Board Appointments
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

Item # 5 ­ Youth Council Advisory Committee Appointments
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

Item # 6 ­ Ordinance­ Banning Smoking in Vehicles Containing Minors
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

Item # 7 ­ Ordinance­ Soil Erosion Control
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

COUNCIL DISCUSSION

Item # 8 ­ Master Trail Plan
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Michael Harris

December 12, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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COUNCIL'S COMMENTS

Councilman Alexander

Councilman Blount

Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Councilwoman Gantt

Councilwoman Robinson

MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Judy Neal

December 12, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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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.

 Public Works Committee Meeting – Thursday, December 15th at 5:00 p.m. in the Patrick
Henry Meeting Room – Councilwoman Robinson, Committee Chair.

 Town Hall (Public Safety Committee) – Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. at Floyd
Chapel Baptist Church 104 First St. Stockbridge Councilman Alexander, Committee Chair.

 Special Called Council Meeting – Friday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the
Council Chamber.

 Downtown Development Authority Meeting – Monday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m. at
City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Council Work Session Meeting – Tuesday, December 27th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the
Council Chamber.

 Community Relations Committee Meeting – Thursday, December 29th at 6:00 p.m. at
City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

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).

December 12, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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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 50­14­
3(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 50­14­
3(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.

December 12, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
