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date: 2017-02-13
title: February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda
source: 2017-02/2017-02-13_February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting_Agenda.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
February 13, 2017 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, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 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. Invocation­ Pastor Steve Murell (First Baptist Church of Stockbridge)
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call Present Absent

Mayor Pro Tem Ford
Councilman Alexander
Councilman Blount
Councilwoman Gantt
Councilwoman Robinson

V. Adoption of the Agenda
VI. Adoption of Minutes for 12/12/16, 12/14/16, 12/16/16 and 12/27/16
Draft Minutes of 12/12/16
Draft Minutes of 12/14/16
Draft Minutes of 12/16/16
Draft Minutes of 12/27/16

Organizational Appointments: Mayor Pro Tem
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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.

PRESENTATION

Item # 1 ­ 2017 Paint Henry Blue­ Raising Awareness for the Prevention of Child
Abuse Kick­Off Month in Stockbridge Thursday, March 30, 2017.
Presented by: Susan Crutchfield

OLD BUSINESS

Item # 2 ­ Appointment of Council Representative on Main Street Board
ANTHONY S. FORD TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17
Presented by:

Item # 3 ­ Appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board
WILLIE E. HOPKINS TERM EXPIRES 12/31/18
GREG HORTON TERM EXPIRES 12/31/18
Presented by:

Item # 4 ­ Appointment of Council on Aging Representative
TYRONE C. ANDERSON, SR. TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17
Presented by:

Item # 5 ­ Appointment to the Zoning Advisory Board
SHIRLEY WALLACE TERM EXPIRE 12/31/17
Presented by:

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Item # 6 ­ Appointment of Youth Council Advisory Committee
EMMA LEWIS TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17
KENNETH MCFARLAND TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17
DIANE D. MILLER TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17
JOC'QUELYN E. CATER TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17
XAVIER ROSS TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17
PAMELA WARNER TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17
KALI ROBINSON TERM EXPIRES 12/31/17
Presented by:

PUBLIC HEARING

Item # 7 ­ Variance Request­ VR­16­14­S­ PUBLIC HEARING
Waffle House Inc., of Norcross GA requests a variance from development regulations for the property
located at the Southeast Corner of the intersection of Eagles Landing Parkway and Parkside Lane, Land
Lot 1 of the 11th District. Parcel ID no. 069­01­008­009. The property consists of 0.898+/­ acres, and the
request is for wall and ground signs.
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

Item # 8 ­

Annexation Request – AX17­51– PUBLIC HEARING
City­Initiated annexation request consisting of 2.87+/­ acres of parcel no. 030­01002000 415 Flippen Rd. in
Land Lot 38 of the 12 District

Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

Item # 9 ­ Update of the City’s Official Zoning Map – PUBLIC HEARING
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

Item # 10 ­

Request for Amendment of the City’s Zoning Code – PUBLIC HEARING

In regards to brick facade.

Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

NEW BUSINESS

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Item # 11 ­ Council Consideration to approve the 2017 voting schedule for the City
Presented by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk

Item # 12 ­ Council Consideration to approve use of the Merle Manders Conference Center for Non­Profit
Mixer to be held on April 19, 2017
Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt

Item # 13 ­ Council Consideration­Proposed Budget Amendment for Fiber Optics Connection $350,000.00
Presented by: Councilman Alexander

DISCUSSION

Item # 14 ­

CID (Community Improvement District) Consultant

Presented by: Councilwoman Robinson

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Michael Harris

COUNCIL'S COMMENTS

Councilman Alexander

Councilman Blount

Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Councilwoman Gantt

Councilwoman Robinson

MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Judy Neal

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

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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).

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).

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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.

 Community Meeting – Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Red Oak United
Methodist Church 3894 Walt Stephens Rd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Spearheaded by
Councilman Alexander

 Stockbridge Zoning Advisory Board Meeting – Thursday, February 23, 2017 at

6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Coffee with a Cop – Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Bridgeview Country Cooking 4727 N.
Henry Blvd. Stockbridge from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem
Ford.

 Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting – Monday, February 27, 2017 at 6:00
p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Council Work Session – Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the
Council Chamber.

Motion to Adjourn.

February 13, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
