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date: 2017-05-30
title: May 30, 2017 Work Session Meeting Minutes
source: 2017-05/2017-05-30_May 30, 2017 Work Session 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
WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 6:00 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Judy Neal Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
I. Call to Order - Mayor Neal

II. Invocation - Bishop Eusebio D. Phelps – New Faith Christian Church

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. Adoption of the Agenda – Gantt/Ford: 5-0.

VI. Review of Minutes for 4/10/17, 4/19/17 and 4/25/17 – No Action

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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. 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.

Alphonso Thomas spoke in protest of renaming the Cultural Arts Center anything other than the
Carrie Mae Hambrick Cultural Arts and Enrichment Center stating this was the only building in
Henry County named after an African-American; noted he brought forward the King family’s
ancestral history; made strong comments specifically directed to Councilman Alexander; and
asked Council to adopt a Resolution for an RFP for design of the replacement Cultural Arts
building.

Mildred Reed noted first building in the City named for an African-American and supports
naming the rebuilt building again after Carrie Mae Hambrick.

Gary E. Williams supports the renaming of the center after rebuilding after Carrie Mae Hambrick
for being a public servant.

Melvin Fulton spoke in support of naming the center after Carrie Mae Hambrick and referenced
maintenance of the park pavilions.

The Clerk read into the record a council-approved public comment from Susan Cochran O’Neal
who along with her family, supports naming the arts center after Carrie Mae Hambrick noting
her uncle was Mayor of Stockbridge (Lawrence L.B. Cochran) and Harold Cochran, Stockbridge
Councilman for 34+ years was her cousin and she noted her family supports naming the
building after Carrie Mae Hambrick.

OLD BUSINESS
1. Council Consideration - Ordinance Amendment Regarding Section 3.30
Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt
Gantt/Blount- Passed 3-2 (Alexander/Robinson Opposed)

2. Council Consideration for Policy and Procedures for Distribution of
Documents and Correspondence to Mayor & Council.
Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt
Gantt/Blount- Passed 3-0-2 (Alexander/Robinson Abstained)

PRESENTATIONS

3. Henry Council for Quality Growth – Leader in Me Program
Presented by: Steve Cash – No Action

4. K Piano Club Learning Foundation – Partnership Proposal
Presented by: Kenneth L. Wilson, Sr. Executive Director – No Action

5. Agenda Request – Serafino Restaurant – Change of Ownership
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Presented by: Gad Woodall
Gantt/Robinson – Passed 5-0
NEW BUSINESS

6. Council Consideration – Insurance and Risk Management Renewal
Presented by: Mayor Neal, Acting City Manager - (J. Smith Lanier $220,100)
Gantt/Robinson Passed 4-1 (Alexander Opposed)

7. Council Consideration - Task Order for WWTP Improvements - Phase II
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Ford/Alexander (not to exceed $109,100 SPLOST III funds) – Passed 5-0

8. Council Consideration – Playworld Rubber Surfacing
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director (Clark Park/Reeves Trl)
Gantt/Blount (not to exceed $30,602 SPLOST IV funds) – Passed 5-0

9. Council Consideration – Disposal of Claw on Trash Loader
Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer
Alexander/Ford (Advertise on GovDeals – Surplus Auction) Passed 5-0.

10.Council Consideration (Agenda Amendment) Task Order FDC2017.05
Falcon Design Consultants for Stormwater Improvements – Hillcrest Street
@ Bowen Street. Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Item to be placed on the June 12, 2017 Agenda for Council Consideration

11.Council Consideration – Authorization to move forward with RFP for
Permitting and Inspection Services
Presented by: Camilla Moore, Community Development Director
Blount/Gantt Passed 5-0

12.Council Consideration – Authorization to move forward with RFP for
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Presented by: Camilla Moore, Community Development Director
Alexander/Gantt Passed 5-0

DISCUSSION

13.Council Discussion Re: Code Enforcement Concerns: Storefront
Merchandise, Illegally Parked Vehicles, Right-of-Way Signage
Presented by: Councilman Alexander, Camilla Moore, Community
Development Director and Michael Williams, City Attorney
Community Development/Planning Department addressing this item via
amendments and adjustments to existing ordinances to be presented to
Council for Consideration.

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14.Council Discussion Re: Ordinance pertaining to Special Event Permit for
Teen House Parties
Presented by: Councilman Alexander and Michael Williams, City Attorney
Tabled – Alexander/Ford 5-0.

15.Council Discussion (Agenda Amendment) Food Truck Tasty Tuesday Event
Extended through August 29, 2017– 2nd Qtr. Budget Amendment
Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt
Gantt/Ford 4-0-1 (Robinson Abstained)

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Alexander noted his appreciation for everyone who came out to the
meeting; made reference to former Councilman Thomas’ comments as
inappropriate; noted Carrie Mae Hambrick’s service to the community; stated he
has every intention of honoring her with what she deserves and suggested a
museum or room inside of the new facility where she would gain more exposure
nationally, as opposed to local exposure; gave credit to Mr. Thomas for bringing
forward the M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail and noted the City dropped the ball after
that; and stated the King name of the building would be marketed to the entire
United States of America generating hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Councilman Blount referenced Hartsfield-Jackson airport, referencing Maynard
Jackson’s attributes to Atlanta, thus the name on the airport; stated he is 100% in
favor of naming the building after the Servanthood of Carrie Mae Hambrick as it
was very much deserved.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford thanked everyone for the planning and participation of the
Memorial Day March; invited everyone to the One Henry Tech & Tea event to be
held at the Merle Manders Conference Center on June 22nd; noted he was in
attendance when the building was dedicated to Carrie Mae Hambrick; referenced
the King family’s ancestral history in Stockbridge; referenced buildings in the City
named after individuals who served the Stockbridge community (noting “Daddy
King” had left the area as a teenager; and supports renaming the building for
Carrie Mae Hambrick.

Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for coming out; thanked everyone for the
support; noted it was with honor to honor Mrs. Carrie Mae Hambrick as she gave
back so much to the community; noted she is hopeful the new facility will include
senior and youth services; stated she wants the name to remain the same and that
Mrs. Hambrick has her vote as she paved the way for her, an African-American
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businesswoman; noted she agreed to build a building that would benefit citizens
and families of Stockbridge; noted the Summer Concert series coming up, Food
Truck Tuesdays and FREE movies; and noted her contact information was
available online to contact her with questions and/or concerns.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for coming out; noted she grew up
around Mrs. Carrie Mae Hambrick; noted the action to name the building took
place in December 2015 prior to the new Council members coming on board
having been elected in November of 2015; stated she does not want Carrie Mae
Hambrick’s legacy attached to politics; referenced the Henry County Chamber’s
“History has a Name” and wants the City to have something to contribute to the
history; asked that everyone seek information for themselves and not rely on what
you are being told; and noted she loves the Hambrick family, and they know that.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Neal thanked everyone for coming out; noted the events and
announcements were included on the Agenda and encouraged everyone to pick
up a copy.

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS/EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.

• Food Truck Tasty Tuesday begins Tuesday, June 6, 2017 @ Clark Park 111 Davis
Rd. Stockbridge (adjacent to the Merle Manders Conference Center)

• FREE Main Street Movie – Saturday, June 10th on the City Hall Lawn

• Council Meeting – Monday, June 12, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall

• Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, June 13, 2017 @ Clark Park 111 Davis Rd.
Stockbridge (adjacent to the Merle Manders Conference Center)

• Job Fair, June 15, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders
Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, GA

• FREE Sounds of Summer Concert – Saturday, June 17, 2017 on the City Hall
lawn.

• Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, June 20, 2017 @ Clark Park 111 Davis Rd.
Stockbridge (adjacent to the Merle Manders Conference Center)

• Council Work Session– Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall Chamber.

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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEMBER COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND/OR INITIATIVES

• Non-Profit Social Mixer – Hosted by Councilwoman Gantt – Date to be determined
at the Merle Manders Conference Center at 5:30 p.m.

• Community Meeting – Hosted by Councilman Alexander – June 8, 2017 at Eagles
Landing First Baptist Church 2200 Hwy. 42 N. McDonough at 7:00 p.m.

• Coffee w/A Cop – Hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Ford – June 17, 2017 at Bridgeview
Country Cooking 4727 North Henry Blvd. Stockbridge from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

UPCOMING CIVIC EVENTS
• One Henry Tech & Tea Event on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

EXECUTIVE SESSION (If necessary)
Motion to convene Executive Session for Litigation/Personnel and Real Estate:
Gantt/Ford Passed 5-0.

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

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

16.Council Consideration – Naming members to fill vacancies on the Youth
Council Advisory Committee
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney - No Action

___________________________ Term Expires 12/31/2017

___________________________ Term Expires 12/31/2017

Motion to nominate Billy Beckett, Interim City Manager with conditions: (1) When
negotiations of contract have been completed; and until the Slavin Executive Firm
completes their search for a City Manager: Alexander/Ford Passed 4-1 (Blount
Opposed).

Motion to adjourn: Gantt/Ford Passed 5-0.

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