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date: 2024-03-26
title: Work Session Agenda
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STOCKBRIDGE Work Session Meeting
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Mayor At–Large March 26, 2024 6:00 PM
Anthony S. Ford

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 Stockbridge City Hall

Frederick Gardiner 4640 N. Henry Blvd.
CITY CLERK
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Vanessa Holiday
Website: www.stockbridgega.org
CITY TREASURER
Vacant Phone: 770-389-7900
CITY ATTORNEY Fax: 770-389-7912
Quinton G. Washington
Translation and Interpretation Services are available with
Samantha Embry
(7) days prior notice. Please contact the City’s HR
Manager at 770-389-7908 for assistance.
AGENDA
WORK SESSION MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 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 Draft Minutes - March 4, 2024

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.

CONSENT AGENDA
2 A - Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to fill two vacancies and
appoint two members to the Youth Council Advisory Committee to fill an
unexpired two-year term.
B - Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Stockbridge and Henry
County for Patrick Henry Parkway Improvements. The City's total cost not to
exceed $540,000.00.
C - Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to create a Police
Department Code of Ethics Policy for all civilian employees.
D - Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to update the City's
Employee Manual with general housekeeping items.
E - Council Consideration to approve a Resolution of Support for the design,
engineering and construction of a Youth and Senior Center. - Presented by:
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3 ORDINANCE TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND LOCATIONS IN
THE CITY FOR SEVERAL TYPES OF BUSINESSES.
Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City of Stockbridge’s Code of
Ordinances relating to dealers in distilled spirits, pawn shops, tire shops, used
car dealerships, and precious gems, so as to clarify the number of licenses
available, and to provide a process for allowing additional licenses based upon
Census data. Planning Commission recommendation -- Approval. Staff
recommendation -- Approval. Presented by: Ryan Anderson

NEW BUSINESS
4 U.D.C. MAILED NOTICE REQUIREMENT. Consideration of an amendment to
the Stockbridge Unified Development Code (UDC) to change the provisions of
the "mailed notice requirement" pertaining to zoning cases to be heard at public
hearings. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson
5 Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to enter into an IGA (Intergovernmental
Agreement) between the City of Stockbridge and Henry County for Patrick Henry Parkway
Improvements. The City's total cost share not to exceed $540,000.00.
- Presented by: Decius Aaron

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: 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.

• 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. (Apr 4)
• City Council Meeting, 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall
Council Chamber (Apr 8)
• Youth Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Levi Meeting Room (Apr 8)
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month,
6:00 p.m.- City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Apr 9)
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month –
Stockbridge Downtown Connection Center located at 130 M L King, Sr.
Heritage Trail at 9am (Apr 12)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Apr 16)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. -3rd Tuesday of
each month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Apr 16)
• Planning Commission Meeting,3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. -
City Hall Council Chamber - (Apr 18)

March 26, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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• City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Apr 30)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Join Councilman Alphonso Thomas for the monthly Senior Bingo Bash
on Wednesday, March 27th from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. for prizes, games, snacks and fun!
• Councilman Alphonso Thomas will be honoring Young and Gifted
students on Thursday, March 28th at the Merle Manders Conference
Center from 5pm – 7pm. This is a FREE event.
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday,
April 15th from 10am – noon.
• Join Councilman Alphonso Thomas for the monthly Senior Bingo Bash
on Wednesday, April 17th from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. for prizes, games, snacks and fun!
• Join Councilwoman Yolanda Barber in partnership with JJ Smiles for
the 2024 Annual Cookout & Fundraiser for donations of Backpacks and
School Supplies for K-12 students on April 20th at Clark Park from 2 –
6pm. This is a FREE Event.
• Join Councilwoman Yolanda Barber for the 2nd Annual Mother’s Day
Tea Brunch on Sunday, April 21st from 2pm to 5pm at the Merle
Manders Conference Center. This is a FREE event honoring mothers
and the grace they carry.
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the Annual State of the City Address on
Tuesday, April 23rd in the City Hall Council Chamber at 6:00 p.m.
• 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.

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

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ADJOURNMENT

March 26, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
