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date: 2018-08-13
title: August 13, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes
source: 2018-08/2018-08-13_August 13, 2018 City Council Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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Stockbridge
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance
the quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused
on sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.

ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Randy Knighton, City Manager
Councilman Elton Alexander Camilla Moore, Asst. City Manager
Councilman John Blount Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman Neat Robinson Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilman Alphonso Thomas
I. Call to Order – Mayor Ford

II. Invocation – Vivian Thomas

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call Present Absent

Councilman Thomas ___X___ _______
Councilman Blount ___X___ _______
Mayor Ford ___X___ _______
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt ___X___ _______
Councilman Alexander ___X___ _______
Councilwoman Robinson ___X___ _______
V. Motion to amend the Agenda to remove Item#7 and add Item #8 Council
Consideration to approve use of the TSCC 8/30/2018 for a Volunteer
Appreciation event spearheaded by Councilman Blount.
Blount/Thomas – Passed 5-0.

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VI. Adoption of the Minutes for the following meetings:

1. 6/27//2018 2. 7/9/2018
Blount/Gantt – Passed 5-0.

Review of Ceremonial Activities: Swearing in of the Stockbridge Youth Council

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. Speakers must respect all
members of the elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will
not be tolerated while meetings are in session

Mr. Kenneth McFarland thanked the City Council for their support of the
Stockbridge Youth Council; noted Youth Council members were paying for their
transportation to attend the NLC conference in Los Angeles and that other
donations were coming in to help with the costs.

Mr. Greg Horton of BarnBeautiful addressed concerns with the City’s film permit
process and the effect on local businesses as it related to parking, street closures,
and communication. Mr. Horton made a request to notify businesses no less than
5 days in advance of filming.

PUBLIC HEARING
3. PUBLIC HEARING- Council Consideration to amend the Chapter 12 of the
City’s Code as it relates to Parking Requirements for Development.
Presented by: Randy Knighton, City Manager

Public Hearing was opened with no speakers in favor or opposed.
The Public Hearing was continued to August 28, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Consensus of the Council was to extend the parking survey one week.

4. PUBLIC HEARING- Council Consideration to amend the City’s Parking
Ordinance as it relates to On-Street Parking.
Presented by: Randy Knighton, City Manager
Public Hearing was opened with no speakers in favor or opposed.
The Public Hearing was continued to August 28, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Consensus of the Council was to extend the parking survey one week.

NEW BUSINESS:
5. Council Consideration to move forward with an ITB (Invitation to Bid) for
Wrecker Service in the City of Stockbridge.
Presented by: Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist
Robinson/Gantt – Passed 5-0.

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6. Council Consideration to approve a Resolution expressing the Mayor and
Council’s support of House Bill (HB) 930 which is legislation to create the
Atlanta Regional Transit Link (ATL) and to authorize referendums of
Taxation for Transportation.
Presented by: Randy Knighton, City Manager
Alexander/Robinson – Passed 5-0.

7. Council Consideration to approve a Resolution for use of the Merle Manders
Conference Center on November 17, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for an
event spearheaded by Councilwoman Robinson.
Presented by: Councilwoman Robinson
Removed from the Agenda.

8. Council Consideration to approve a Resolution for use of the Ted Strickland
Community Center on August 30, 2018 a Volunteer Appreciation Event at
6:00 p.m. spearheaded by Councilman Blount.
Presented by: Councilman Blount
Blount/Robinson – Passed 5-0.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Mr. Knighton noted the walking trail at Clark Park Community Park had been
completed and that the walking trail at Memorial Park was next.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY CLERK
No Comments

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Thomas thanked the Stockbridge Youth Council, Troop #65 and
others for participating in the Don’t Trash Stockbridge Initiative that took place on
August 4th; thanked the local businesses for participating in the No Litter Campaign
video for a great message; agreed with the owner of BarnBeautiful that we need a
clean and vibrant city and he appreciates the support of the initiative.

Councilman Blount thanked his colleagues for the work they put in; thanked the
Stockbridge Youth Council for their participation in the Back-To-School Kickoff
event along with Global Impact Christian Ministries, all the volunteers, sponsors
and donations for making this a successful event; referenced all the beautiful parks
here in the City and asked all to visit and enjoy.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt thanked everyone for coming out and tuning in; referenced
a recent book she is reading that speaks about communities and what everyone
could do as a whole which could be as simple as a smile; asked that everyone get
to know your community and become both engaged and involved; asked empty
nesters to volunteer at the local schools, and volunteer in the community; noted
her focus is on the community.
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Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for tuning in; congratulated the
Stockbridge Youth Council; referenced his upcoming Quarterly Town Hall that will
speak to the Future of Stockbridge taking place on Thursday, August 21st at 7:00
p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Stockbridge and will highlight the City’s many
accomplishments and speak to many more things to come to improve the quality
of life for Stockbridge residents; noted weekend code enforcement coming forward
at the end of the month; noted the upcoming SPLOST V and asked everyone to
get involved to make your requests heard; echoed the sentiments of Mayor Pro
Tem Gantt; and noted the City’s official Chaplain is Pastor Terrance Gattis of Mt.
Olive Baptist Church.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for coming out; thanked the
Stockbridge Youth Council and the Youth Council Advisory Committee for their
time and sacrifices as it does not go unnoticed; noted she is both thrilled and
happy the City is supporting the Youth Council Ambassadors as this is an
opportunity for these young people who will become the future leaders of
Stockbridge; asked that everyone work together and not just say it, but do it;
thanked the City Attorney as he volunteers his time to assist with the Stockbridge
Youth Council outside of his work for the City.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford asked everyone to continue to be engaged as the City continues to
move forward; emphasized that the City has no intentions of splitting, and will
instead grow, together and do what is in the best interest of all of the citizens of
Stockbridge; noted the City will continue to inform and educate residents on the
issues; thanked everyone for their support of the Stockbridge Youth Council, as he
is certain there are good things to come; asked everyone to be careful on the
roads as school has resumed and to watch out for the kids.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meeting 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.

• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 6:30
p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room

• Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall in the Council Chamber

• Council Retreat, Thurs., August 16, 2018 and Friday, August 17, 2018 from
8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, August 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room

• Education/Information Town Hall – Monday, August 20, 2018, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at
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the Red Oak Village Club House.

• Education/Information Town Hall – Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 2018 at 7:00
p.m. at the Eagles Landing Country Club.

• Stockbridge Association of Businesses Meeting, Thursday, August 23, 2018 at
8:00 a.m. at the Ted Strickland Community Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail

• Education/Information Town Hall – Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at St.
Margrits Village Community 100 St. Margrit Circle, Stockbridge.

• Council Work Session Meeting, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall
in the Levi Meeting Room

• Education/Information Town Hall – Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Vineyards Community Club House.

• Education/Information Town Hall – Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 2018 at 7:00
p.m. at the Eagles Landing Country Club.

UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Don’t Trash Stockbridge No Litter Campaign – Ongoing – spearheaded by Councilman
Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

• Quarterly Town Hall – Tuesday, August 21, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. Location: Mt. Olive Baptist
Church 469 Mt. Olive Rd. Stockbridge, GA spearheaded by Councilman Alexander

Motion to convene Executive Session Litigation, Personnel and Real Estate
Blount/Robinson – Passed 5-0.

Motion to adjourn Executive Session Thomas/Robinson – Passed 5-0.

Motion to reconvene the meeting Robinson/Thomas – Passed 5-0.

Motion to adjourn the meeting Thomas/Alexander – Passed 5-0.

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