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date: 2017-01-09
title: January 9, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
source: 2017-01/2017-01-09_January 9, 2017 City Council Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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Stockbridge
Bringing People Together

ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017 6:00 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Judy Neal Michael Harris, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman John Blount Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
I. Call to Order Mayor Neal

II. Invocation Bishop Michael Strickland, Victory Tabernacle

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call Present Absent

Councilman Alexander ___X____ _______
Councilman Blount ___X____ _______
Mayor Neal ___X____ _______
Mayor Pro Tem Ford ___X____ _______
Councilwoman Gantt ___X____ _______
Councilwoman Robinson ___X____ _______

V. Motion to amend the Agenda to remove Item #9: Ford/Alexander – Passed 5-0.

VI. Motion to adopt the Minutes of 11/14/2016, 11/29/2016: Gantt/Ford – Passed
5-0.

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VII. Organization Appointment of City Attorney:
Pursuant the City Charter, Section 2.12.040, the City Attorney shall be appointed at
the first meeting of the Mayor and Council in January of each year
Motion to appoint Michael Williams City Attorney: Ford/Robinson – Passed 5-0.

CEREMONIAL

1. Proclamation for 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday presented to:
Eugene Edwards, President of the Henry County NAACP
Presented by: Mayor Neal

2. Proclamation – 2017 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – January 11,
2017 presented to: Bishop Michael Strickland of Victory
Presented by: Mayor Neal

3. Letter of Commendation presented to Stockbridge High School Football Team –
2016 4AAAAA Region Champions.
Presented by: Mayor Neal

4. Letter of Commendation presented to Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy
Football Team – 2016 4A Private State Champions.
Presented by: Mayor Neal

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.

 Pastor Cecilia L. Green in support of Smoking Ban w/minors in vehicles ordinance.
 Steven W. Guettler – In support of Smoking Ban w/minors in vehicles ordinance.

OLD BUSINESS

5. Presentation - Stockbridge Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Plan
Presented by: Madie Fischetti, ASLA of WLA Studio
Motion to approve Resolution authorizing Stockbridge Bicycle, Pedestrian and
Trail Plan: Ford/Alexander – Passed 5-0.

6. Ordinance – Banning Smoking in Vehicles Containing Minors
Presented by: Councilman Blount
Motion to approve: Blount/Gantt – Passed 3-2 (Alexander & Robinson opposed).

NEW BUSINESS

7. Resolution – Banning Smoking in Vehicles Containing Minors
Presented by: Councilman Alexander
Motion to remove from the Agenda: Blount/Alexander – Passed 5-0.

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8. Resolution - Main Street Memorandum of Understanding
Presented by: Kira Harris Braggs – Main Street Manager
Motion to approve: Ford/Robinson – Passed 5-0.

9. Resolution – Engineering Services
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
Item Removed from the Agenda.

10. Resolution – To Introduce at the Regular 2017 Session of the General Assembly
of Georgia local legislation providing for the revision of the Corporate City Limits
of the City of Stockbridge.
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney
Motion to approve: Gantt/Blount – Passed 5-0.
Proposed annexation map to be placed on the City’s website.

DISCUSSION

11. Scheduling Ceremonial Presentations
Presented by: Mayor Neal
Motion to approve presentation of ceremonial items between 5:00 – 6:00 P.M.
(time to be determined at Mayor’s discretion): Robinson/Ford – passed 5-0.

12. Amending the 2017 Council Meeting Schedule
Presented by: Mayor Neal
No Action.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Michael Harris – No Comments.

COUNCIL’S COMMENTS

 Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for coming out; wanted citizens to
know the Council and staff are working to make Stockbridge better every
day; noted City is moving forward and embracing the policies that will make
Stockbridge the best City.

 Councilman Blount thanked everyone for coming out; noted his passion for
the City; thanked everyone for the passing of the Smoking Ban with Minors
in Vehicles Ordinance; and is looking forward to a successful 2017.

 Mayor Pro Tem Ford thanked everyone for coming out and tuning in; asked
that everyone remain engaged; gave an update of several projects from the
Building Committee’s 4th quarter report; stated that even as a Saints fan, he
wishes the Atlanta Falcons all the best in the playoffs and “Roll Tide Roll!”!

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 Councilwoman Gantt noted she was hopeful that Council Comments would
be limited; thanked everyone for coming out; and looks forward to the New
Year.

 Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for coming out; congratulated
Stockbridge H.S. and Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy on their
triumphant 2016 football season; called on colleagues to support
Representative Sandra Scott on Smoking Ban w/Minors in cars to help the
measure pass statewide noting her support of the Council.

MAYOR’S COMMENTS

Mayor Neal informed citizens that meeting dates and announcements are
available online, and invited citizens to sign up to receive e-notifications of city
news and updates.

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 visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook page or
contact City Hall offices at 770.389-7900 for updates and detailed information.

 Main Street Advisory Board Meeting - Friday, January 13, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall in
the Levi Meeting Room.

 All City offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 in observance of Martin Luther
King, Jr. Holiday. City services will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

 Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting – Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6:00
p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 \Stockbridge Zoning Advisory Board Meeting – Thursday, January 26, 2017 at
6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Council Work Session – Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber.

Motion to convene Executive Session for personnel: Gantt/Robinson – Passed 5-0.

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

Motion to reconvene meeting: Gantt/Ford – Passed 5-0.

Motion to adjourn: Gantt/Alexander – Passed 5-0.

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