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Sto ckbri dge
Where Community Connects

SUMMARY MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019 6:00 PM.

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor_ Anthony S. For
Councilman Elton Alexander Rand“ Knighton,
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City Mana
Moore, Ass_t. City anager
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Mayor_ Pro Tem John_B|ount Vanessa l_-lolida City Clerk

Councilwoman LaKeisha_Gantt Randi Rain_ey, epu_ty City Clerk
Councilwoman Neat Robinson Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilman Alphonso Thomas

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.

Mayor Ford called the meeting to order.

Invocation Kenneth McFarland.

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.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount motioned to amend the Agenda to Remove Item #8; second by
Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount motioned to adopt the Minutes for the following meetings:
O4/08/2019 & 04/30/2019; second by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

Mayor Ford reviewed the following ceremonial items and recognitions
- 2018 Gold Award —
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Congratulations -
2019 Dutchtown High School Valedictorian —
Christina Wilcher
Letter of Commendation —
Christina Wilcher
Youth Council 2018 -
2019 Mayor’s Award
Letter of Commendation —
Kelli Crews
Letters from Gov. Kemp and Secretary of State Raﬁensperger —
Kelli Crews

Recognition of 2018 -
2019 Youth Council NLC/Youth Symposium Sponsors

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0 Introduction of 2019 ~
2020 Teen Ambassadors & Pinning Ceremony
- Letter of Commendation —

Eagle’s Landing Community Association

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 theMayor and Council forthree (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.

The following spoke during Public Comments regarding the City of Stockbridge
citizens —

Silverstone DraPac lawsuit
HOA Communications/Billing lssuesl Property Liens/Lack of Use of
Amenities/Code Violations/Abandoned Vehicles/Flooding/Homes Under Construction and other
issues in the Pine Grove/Pine View Subdivision: Noel & Kimberly Collins, Ronnette Walton, Rod
Jackson, Dwayna Dawkins on behalf of Francine Lyken, Anthony & Chantae Mays, Nettie Ross
Wiggins, Nedra B. Byron Pratt, Melisha Parson, Tyrone and Sheronda Hardy, and Mattie Simpkins.
Councilwoman Neat Robinson also spoke as a resident of the subdivision.

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to add the Pine Grove/Pine View matter to the Agenda as a
Discussion ltem; second by Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 5-0.

Randy Knighton referenced a list of items that had been addressed in the Agreement that were to
be fixed, noting it was stated that approximately 90% of the items were reported to be resolved,
however, none of these fixes had been confirmed by the City.

Camilla Moore stated she would visit the site tomorrow, June 11”‘ and report back the findings to
the Council at the next meeting on June 26, 2019; and take citizens contact information and keep
them updated on the status as well.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tyrone Smith (2020 Recruiting Assistant) spoke regarding job openings with the 2020 Census
Count and reminded everyone of the importance of being counted, and the funds associated with
the Census.

Councilman Alexander made Mr. Smith aware of the City’s upcoming Job Fair on June 20th.

AGENDA REQUEST
3. Appeal Hearing
Applicant: Jacqueline Kennedy / Kennedy Events LLC
Nature of Request: Denial of Business Permit
Location: 114 West Burke Street Proposed Use: Event Center

Reason for Denial: Moratorium in place for Assembly Uses
Presented by Camilla Moore, Community Development Director
City Attorney, Michael Williams clarified the requestor is asking to be
exempt from the moratorium. Attorney Williams also noted the
exemption would allow the applicant to apply but does not
automatically grant a business license; and, the applicant would have
to meet all City Codes.

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The applicant, Ms. Jacqueline Kennedy noted she contacted the City’s
Planning Department to verify zoning for the building and asked if the
location was zoned for an Event Center. Ms. Kennedy states she was
given a clearance by City staff to proceed, and she purchased the
property.

Ms. Kennedy states that she was later informed Uneeda Smith Sellers
in Business Services that there was a Moratorium by the City which
prohibited Assembly Uses and that she could not operate an Event
Center in that location.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount aske staff to improve the process to keep this
from happening again.

Councilman Thomas recommended staff look at the Moratorium and
make it clear regarding assembly uses.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the exemption and issue
a pending license; second by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed
5-0.

Councilman Alexander motioned to Appeals from the
remove

Moratorium and insert Stand—Alone facilities, excluding those in the
hopper; second by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS
4. Council Consideration to approve the Jodeco Development Design
Guideline Standards and Site Plan.
Presented by Camilla Moore, Community Development Director
Ms. Moore noted Draft Design Guideline Standards were submitted to
the owners of the Jodeco Project where they are under review and is
scheduled to have meeting with the owners on June 11, 2019.

Ms. Moore also noted the Design Standards would be brought back on
a later date and placed on the Agenda.

Mr. Jeff Grant noted his appreciation to the City on this project and
noted the proposed vendors are reviewing the Design Guideline
Standards and Site Plan and will submit the markups to staff.

No Action Taken.

NEW BUSINESS
5. Council Consideration to approve Policy for Theft of Service and

Tampering with Water Meters.
Presented by Decius Aaron, Public Works Director

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Mr. Aaron noted there have been instances where builders are going
into the businesses and connecting to water without payment for
services, and citizens turn back on utilities themselves for non-
payment. Mr. Aaron is requesting a policy for Theft of Services and
Tampering with Water Meters.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve a Policy for Theft of Service
and Tampering with Water Meters; second by Councilwoman
Robinson. The motion passed 5-0.

6. Council Consideration to approve Policy for Water Leak Adjustments
and Application Process.
Presented by Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted the City has a policy in place but would like to formalize
the practice and make it an ofﬁcial policy for the City.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve a Policy for Water Leak
Adjustments and Application Process; second by Councilwoman
Robinson. The motion passed 5-0.

7. Council Consideration to fill vacancies and appoint members of the
Youth Council Advisory Committee.
Presented by Ericka Harvey Youth Council Advisory Committee Chair
Item to be heard following Executive Session.

8. Council Consideration appoint members
to of the Development
Authority and Public Facilities Authority.
Presented by Michael Williams, City Attorney
Item removed from the Agenda.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Mr. Knighton announced the upcoming Summer Concert Series that begins on
Saturday and invited everyone to come out and enjoy the event.

COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK'S OFFICE
No Comments

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL

Councilman Thomas wanted to address his comments to the residents of Pine
Grove and let them know they have been heard, and there will be results.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount echoed the sentiments of Councilman Thomas; stated we
are Better Together and would like everyone to be of one sound mind and saying

the same thing, and if that doesn‘t happen, work to find out how we all get back to a
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place where we are all on one accord and shooting for one goal; stated the City Hall
and Chamber should never be used as a battlefield, but rather a place of progress
and a place to make a difference noting when you use this place as a battle field,
no one wins, as war is never good and asked that the Chamber be used as a place

or getting things done and seeing results; and by doing that you will see the

economic development; elated to see the citizens who came out tonight and asked
that they keep up the good work.

Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone who remained throughout the meeting;
thanked the citizens who came out and expressed their views and concerns about
their community; noted there are (6) members of the governing body and tons of
citizens, noting the City wants to do what they can and what is best as long as they
can legally do so; noted Food Truck Tuesday is in its’ 4"“ year, noted the citizens are
having a great time at the event and noted the upcoming unique Pop Up Farmer’s
Market tomorrow with fresh produce and asked everyone to come out and support
noting this could lead to a Community Garden and Food Market here in Stockbridge;
and thanked everyone again for their support and concerns and thanked those for
coming out to express their concerns noting that she doesn’t want to sell anyone a
dream because sometimes the answers given may not be what you what to hear,
but she must be honest and do whats in the best interest for Stockbridge and for

your community.

Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for tuning in; noted there was a large
crowd there and stated the City needs this type of participation at every meeting and
noted citizens need to be heard and involved and at the table and be a part of the
democratic process and not focus what is happening in Washington and on the
Network TV cable news channels, but rather be involved here locally as these are
decisions relating to their lives on a daily basis and asked that everyone stay
engaged and stay tuned; referenced the Campground Rd. Extension project nearing
completion will be without sidewalks and is a, referencing the Winslow @ Eagle’s
Landing subdivision is not the only community that is being affected, and noted the
road project has no bike lanes or lighting with a 45 mph speed limit, noting there
should be a higher priority on building better roads and facilities embracing
pedestrian connectivity and safety and noted this was a 100% Henry County project
noting City of Stockbridge had no involvement, noted the ROW land was
the
donated to the County by the Developer and when Campground Rd. subdivisions
were annexed, the ROW was never annexed into the City of Stockbridge; and also

noted there was extra SPLOST funds in the account and those funds were

transferred out of the account to other projects in the County and now this project is
being built in an inferior capacity; and asked that citizens reach out and demand that
every road project be built with to include sidewalks.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for coming out; congratulated the (14)
Teen Ambassadors, and noted they have great things ahead on their calendar, and
will serve the City well, and be on the lookout for what they will be doing as are ready

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to shine; thanked her Pine Grove community for coming out as your voices have
been heard tonight noting you have been fighting a long time, and it's not over; noted
as stated by staff, the community is going to get people together who will come to

City Hall and get answers and communicate and will be pushing forward to make
the community whole again; thanked her colleagues for hearing her community and
all of the residents
prays that all will stand boldly on their comments to make sure
get what they deserve.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR

Mayor Ford appreciates that the citizens were here and encourages constant
dialogue and wants to get things straightened out; asked that everyone keep the
faith as we continue to make things happen; congratulated Michael Harris of
Stockbridge High School who was drafted in the 3”’ round by the Atlanta Braves and
hopes he does well; best wishes.

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 wvvw.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook
for updates and detailed information.
page or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900
City Council meeting, Monday, June 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Council Chamber

- Youth Council Advisory Committee, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m./Levi Room

- Main Street Advisory Board meeting, Friday, June 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m./Levi Room

- Downtown Development Authority meeting, Monday, June 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m./Levi Rm.

Planning Commission meeting, Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m./Council Chamber

o Work Session meeting, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber.

UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Food Truck Tuesday, Tuesday, June 11, 201 9 from 5:30 —
9:00 p.m. at Clark Park 111 Davis
Rd. Stockbridge

Welcoming Stockbridge RoundTable Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Levi

Meeting Room spearheaded by Councilwoman Gantt

- Economic Summit, Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. at the Merle

Manders Conference Center spearheaded by Mayor Anthony
— S. Ford

o Don't Trash Stockbridge No Litter Campaign, Saturday, June 15, 2019 Location:

Councilman Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for
spearheaded by
more information.

o FREE Sounds of Summer Concert, Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 8:00 am. on the City Hall
Lawn; bring your chairs and blankets

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Food Truck Tuesday, Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 5:30 -
9:00 pm. at Clark Park 111 Davis
Rd. Stockbridge

Food Truck Tuesday, Tuesday, June 25, 201 9 from 5:30 —
9:00 pm. at Clark Park 111 Davis
Rd. Stockbridge

Career Expo, Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 10:00 am. -
2:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders
Conference Center

Monthly Bingo Bash Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 10:00 am. -
noon at the Ted

Strickland Community Center spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Blount

Stockbridge Active Morning on the Range, Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 10:00 a.m.

noon at the Rum Creek Golf Range 107 St. Ives Crossing, Stockbridge, GA— spearheaded

by Councilman Alexander

ONGOING INITIATIVES

Meet 8. Greet the Mayor Mondays with Mayor Anthony S. Ford from 10:00 am. -
noon evem

fourth Monday of the month (appointment required). Please contact LaQuinda Jackson @
678-833-3348 for more information and scheduling.

Don’t Trash Stockbridge No Litter Campaign —

Ongoing -

spearheaded by Councilman
Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Monthly Bingo Bash from 10:00 a.m. noon at the Ted Strickland Community Center

spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Blount. Visit the City's website or Facebook page for dates

and information.

Quarterly Town Hall —

Ongoing —

spearheaded by Councilman Alexander. Visit the City’s
website or Facebook page for dates and information.

Keep Stockbridge Beautiful Ongoing spearheaded by Councilman Alexander. Contact

LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Quarterly Clergy RoundTable -

spearheaded by Councilwoman Robinson. Contact

LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Quarterly Welcoming Stockbridge RoundTable every 2"” Tuesday of each month at 6:30
p.m. in the City Hall Levi Meeting Room spearheaded by Councilwoman Gantt. Contact

LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Quarterly Homeowners Neighborhood Association RoundTable
and spearheaded by —

Mayor Pro Tem Blount. Contact LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilwoman Robinson motioned to convene Executive Session for Personnel,

Litigation and Real Estate; Mayor Pro Tem Blount provided the second. The
motion passed 5-0.

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Councilman Alexander motioned to end Executive Session; second by Mayor Pro
Tem Blount. The motion passed 5-0.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to reconvene the meeting; second by Councilman
Alexander. The motion passed 5-0.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to amend the Youth Council Advisory Committee
Ordinance to allow up to 12 members on the Committee and remove the Council
Liaison; second by Councilwoman Robinson. The motion passed assed 5-O.

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to fill vacancies and appoint members to the
Youth Council Advisory Committee; Glenn Collins, Ericka Jennings, Ollie
Richardson and Sharika Zellars; second by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion
passed 5-0.

ADJOURN
Councilwoman Robinson motioned to adjourn; second by Councilwoman Gantt.
The motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holi ay, City Cler

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