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date: 2024-04-30
title: Work Session Agenda
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STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Mayor Anthony S. Ford
April 30, 2024 6:00 PM
At-Large

Mayor Pro Tem Kyle D. Berry, Sr.

Council District 3

Councilmember Elton Alexander

Council District 5

Councilmember Yolanda Barber

Council District 4

Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt

Council District 1

Councilmember Alphonso Thomas

Council District 2

CITY MANAGER
Frederick Gardiner STOCKBRIDGE CITY HALL
CITY CLERK
4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
Vanessa Holiday
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
CITY TREASURER
Vacant Website: www.stockbridgega.org
CITY ATTORNEY Phone: 770-389-7900
Quinton G. Washington
Fax: 770-389-7912
Samantha Embry
Translation and Interpretation Services are available with (7)
days prior notice. Please contact the City’s HR Manager at
770-389-7908 for assistance.
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
1 Review of the April 8, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes

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.

QUARTERLY REPORTING
2 First Quarter Transportation Update - Presented by: Eniel Gonzalez

CONSENT AGENDA
3 A) Request for use of the Merle Manders Conference Center on Sunday, June
2, 2024 from 2pm - 5pm for a Father's Day Event hosted by Councilwoman
Yolanda Barber.

B) Request for use of the Amphitheater Green Room on Wednesday, August
21, 2024 from 4pm - 9pm for a Broker's Open Event hosted by the Citywide
Development Authority.

C) Request for use of the Council Chamber and Levi Meeting Room for the
Annual Youth Council Senior Ceremony and Banquet. The Youth Council will
select a date where both spaces are available.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4 Council Consideration to approve the Amphitheater Parking Map for Free and
Paid parking locations and Rideshare location(s). - Presented by: Frederick
Gardiner

NEW BUSINESS
5 Council consideration to approve Georgia Power Lighting Agreement for
streetlight enhancement for (59) Lights for Walt Stephens Rd. in the amount of
$24,214.00/yr., (46) Lights for Valley Hill Rd. in the amount of $18,878.00/yr.,
(25) Lights for Jodeco Rd. in the amount of $18,855/yr., (22) Lights for Davis
Rd. in the amount of $9,338.00/yr., and (19) Lights for Shields Rd. in the
amount of $8,892/yr., for a total of $79,927.00. Funding source from FY2024
department budget.

- Presented by: Decius Aaron
6 Council Consideration to approve Invitation To Bid (ITB) 2024-002, Walter
Way, Pine View and Memorial Park Lift Station Rehabilitations to SOL
Construction, LLC. Funding Source: SPLOST V $1,000,000.00; Sewer Fund
Balance $1,404,086.87; Sewer Impact Fee $300,000.00 for a total amount of
$2,704,086.87 - Presented by: Decius Aaron
7 Council consideration to approve the purchase of JCB Backhoe under
Sourcewell contract number 020223-JCB with Westpro-JCB in the amount of
$130,748.83. Funding source is from Public Works Department budgeted
funds. - Presented by: Decius Aaron, Al Barnes
8 Council consideration to approve the purchase of Kubota Utility Cab Tractor
under Sourcewell contract number 031121-KBA with Mason Tractor &
Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $55,885.26. Funding source is from
Public Works Department budgeted funds. - Presented by: Decius Aaron, Al
Barnes
9 Council consideration to piggyback on a contract with Galls Inc., as outlined in
Henry County Resolution 23-268 and Bid Number 24.01 up to a maximum
amount of $100,000 for uniforms and equipment. - Presented by: Richard
Godfrey
10 Council consideration to approve an Ordinance to Deannex from the Corporate
Limits of the City of Stockbridge the following parcels located in the Manderlay
Subdivision 013A01128005, 013A01132000, 013A01061000,
013A01051000, 013A01060000, 013A01059000, 013A01058000,
013A01057000, 013A1127000 and 013A0113800. - Presented by: Frederick
Gardiner
11 Council consideration of the Ethics Re-Certification Ordinance - Presented by:
Quinton Washington

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
April 30, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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Council meetings will be held in the City Council Chamber. Meeting dates,
locations and times are subject to change or contact City Hall offices at 770-
389-7900 or visit the website www.stockbridgega.org for updates.

• Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1st Thursday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Police Community Room
4545 N. Henry Blvd. (May 2)
• The Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month at
9am – Location is the Downtown Connection Center 130 M L King Sr.
Heritage Trail. (May 10)
• City Council Meeting, 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall
Council Chamber (May 13)
• Youth Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Levi Meeting Room (May 13)
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month,
6:00 p.m.- City Hall Levi Meeting Room (May 14)
• Planning Commission Meeting,3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. -
City Hall Council Chamber - (May 16)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (May 21)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.-3rd Tuesday of
each month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (May 21)
• City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (May 28)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Join Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Berry for the Annual National Day of Prayer
on Thursday, May 2nd in the City Hall Council Chamber at 6:30 p.m.
• Join Councilman Alphonso Thomas for the monthly Senior Bingo Bash
on Wednesday, May 15th from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. for raffles, prizes, games, snacks and
fun!
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday,
May 20th from 10am – noon at Stockbridge City Hall.
• Join the City of Stockbridge for the Annual Memorial March on Monday,
May 27th at the Merle Manders Conference Center as we remember
those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Stay tuned to the city’s website
and social media platforms for more information to participate or
contact the Events Team at 770-389-5982.
• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge initiative
centered around education highlighting the causes and effects of
Littering and Illegal Dumping. More information to follow.
• Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all
year long. Please send your pictures of Veterans with their name,
branch, rank, and years of service.

April 30, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the
Mayor and for more information on Council Initiatives and events at 678-833-
3348 or via email: rrawls@stockbridgega.org

2024 Stockbridge Amphitheater Concert Series
Saturday, May 11th – Mother’s Day Concert featuring Tyrese, Eric Benet, and
Isiah Tatum
Saturday, May 25th – Funk Party featuring Zapp, Evelyn “Champagne” King,
Rose Royce, and Rick James’ Stone City Band
Saturday, June 8th – TLC Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the
“CrazySexyCool” Album, with Special Guest Brownstone
Saturday, July 13th and Sunday, July 14th – A Night with Kem, and Special
Guest Leela James
Saturday, July 20th – Ladies Night Out featuring Jodeci, Johnny Gill, and Silk
Saturday, July 27th – 70’s Soul Jam featuring the Chi-Lites, the Manhattans,
The Legendary Blue Notes, Bloodstone, and Peaches & Herb

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ADJOURNMENT

April 30, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
