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date: 2022-10-10
title: Regular Council Meetings Minutes
source: 2022-10/2022-10-10_Regular Council Meetings_Minutes.pdf
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COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Frederick Gardiner, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Alphonso Thomas Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander John Wiggins, City Treasurer
Councilwoman Yolanda Barber Quinton Washington, City Attorney
Councilman John Blount Jeremy T. Berry, City Attorney
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
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.

I. Call to Order – Mayor Ford

II. Invocation – Mr. Mike Crawford

III. Pledge of Allegiance – Recited by all in attendance

IV. Roll Call – All members were present except Mayor Pro Tem Thomas and
Councilman Blount

V. Motion to amend the Agenda – To remove Item #16, #17 and #18 from the Agenda
at the applicant’s request; add Item #19, a Resolution for Councilman Alexander’s
use of the Amphitheater for a Town Hall on Thursday, October 27th; add Item #20 a
Resolution regarding LOST (Local Option Sales Tax); Alexander/Gantt Passed 3-0.

VI. Motion to adopt the Agenda – Alexander/Gantt Passed 3-0

VII. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES – Motion to approve: Alexander/Gantt Passed 3-0
1. Council Meeting Draft Minutes – August 8, 2022
2. Special Called Meeting Draft Minutes – August 15, 2022
3. Work Session Meeting Draft Minutes- August 30, 2022

PUBLIC COMMENTS - All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the
City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting noting your name, address, and phone number.
Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the elected
body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated.
Ms. Aubrey Kekiwi addressed the Council with concerns regarding a Tractor Trailer Parking
Development located at 175 Candler Rd. and referenced dates, city and county staff and
officials that she has contacted regarding the development.

CEREMONIAL
4. Mayor Ford read the proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Domestic Violence
Awareness Month (presented to Cortavia Taylor; Spinal Cord Awareness Month (presented to
Joshua Ash), World Mental Health Day (presented to Mindy Mayers) and Women’s Small
Business Month (presented to Southern Crescent Women in Business).

5. Mayor Ford issued an Oath of Office to Ariel Shaw and Gadson Woodall as members of the
Citywide Development Authority.

PRESENTATION
6. Presentation of the FY2023 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
Presented by: Frederick Gardiner, City Manager No Action
OLD BUSINESS
7. Council consideration to approve Change Order from Summit Construction for Amphitheater
parking lot improvements on North Lee Street original amount in the amount of $801,554.00;
adjusted to $750,007.81 with a savings of $51,546.19. Funding source is from SPLOST.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director and Adam Price, and Skip Layton of
Falcon Design Consultants, LLC.
Motion to approve: Gantt/Alexander Passed 3-0.

8. Council Consideration to amend the Amphitheater Policy to create a non-compete clause for
private events and concerts, and to provide for revenue sharing on for-profit events.
Presented by: Frederick Gardiner
Motion to approve with amendments to pages 5 and 6: Non-Profits must partner with the City
for concerts; Partnerships shall be presented to the Council for approval; Removal of Section
10; no upfront costs from the city: Gantt/Alexander. No Vote (Motion rescinded).
Motion to Table: Alexander/Barber Passed 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS
9. Council consideration to approve Adopt-A-Road Program agreement with James E. Acey
Lodge No. 600 to adopt Campground Road from Winbrook Drive to Highway 42.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve: Alexander/Gantt Passed 3-0.

10.Council consideration to approve the award of Request For Proposal (RFP) Number 2022-
0011, Water Control Office, and Lab Renovation Services for the City of Stockbridge to
Diversified Construction of Georgia, Inc. in the amount of $591,294.00. Fund Source: Water
and Sewer Fund Balance
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve: Gantt/Alexander Passed 3-0.

11. Council consideration to approve the award of Request For Proposal RFP) Number 2022-
0006, On Call General Engineering Services, for the City of Stockbridge to Falcon Design
Consultants, LLC. and Carter & Sloope Engineers.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted Carter & Sloope Engineers requested to be removed from the Agenda noting
they received the Agreement today with no opportunity to review.
Motion to approve Falcon Design Consultants Gantt/Alexander Passed 3-0.

12. Council consideration to approve the purchase of a Caterpillar, Inc. Model 289D3 Compact
Track Loader (Skid Steer) under Georgia statewide contract number 99999-001-SPD0000177-
0024 with Yancey Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $131,787.00. Funding source is from Water
and Sewer department budgeted funds.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve: Gantt/Barber Passed 3-0.

13. Council consideration to amend FY2023 LMIG list to remove Northbridge Drive and
replace it with Burke Street and the portion of Davis Road that was impacted by the Burke
Street sewer project.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve: Alexander/Gantt Passed 3-0.

14. Council consideration to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and
receive the U.S. Department of Transportation - Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant
Program. The grant is to support the planning activities and preliminary engineering of
constructing a pedestrian bridge alongside the M L King Sr. Bridge for a total project cost of
$205,239.10. Funding source: Federal Share $164,191.28 and a City Cost Share $41,047.82.
The City Cost Share will be allocated from TSPLOST.
Presented by: Kellie Russell and Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve: Gantt/Barber Passed 3-0.

15.Council consideration to approve job descriptions for Police Lieutenant and Administrative
Manager position.
Presented by: Frank Trammer, Chief of Police
Motion to approve: Alexander/Barber Passed 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
16. ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2022-01 -- The City of Stockbridge Planning Commission and
the City of Stockbridge Mayor and City Council will hear an Annexation Request by S3 Capital
Investments, LLC, the Applicant, represented by Battle Law, P.C., the Agent, to annex a
parcel, as described below, into the Stockbridge City Limits from unincorporated Henry County
in order to allow the parcel to be combined with an adjacent parcel for an age-restricted
residential development.
Parcel #071-01034012 – Subject property is in unincorporated Henry County, with frontage on
Highway 42 North, across from Summit View Drive. Currently zoned ‘MU’ (Mixed-Use), with a
land use designation of ‘MIX’ (Mixed-Use). Contains 20.00 +/- acres. Located in Land Lot 31 of
District 7.
Planning staff recommended approval of this request, with twenty-four (24) conditions. On
August 25, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL of this request.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Item Removed from the Agenda at the Applicant’s Request

17. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2022-02 -- Consideration of a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request by S3 Capital Investments, LLC, the Applicant,
represented by Battle Law, P.C., the Agent, to change the future land use designations of
certain parcels, as are described below, from ‘Light Industrial’ and ‘Mixed-Use’ to ‘High-Density
Residential’ in order to allow for an age-restricted residential development.
Parcel #071-01034014—Located within the Stockbridge City Limits, with frontage on Highway
42 North and situated at the end of Technology Parkway. Applicant proposes to change the
current land use designation from ‘Light Industrial’ to ‘High-Density Residential’ Contains 22.01
+/- acres. Located in Land Lot 31 of District 7.
Parcel #071-01034012 – Subject property is in unincorporated Henry County, with frontage on
Highway 42 North, across from Summit View Drive. Applicant proposes to change the current
County’s land use designation of ‘Mixed-Use’ to the City’s land use designation of ‘High-
Density Residential’ after the parcel is annexed into the Stockbridge City Limits. Contains
20.00 +/- acres. Located in Land Lot 31 of District 7.
Planning Staff recommended approval of this request. On August 25, 2022, the Planning
Commission recommended APPROVAL of this request.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Item Removed from the Agenda at the Applicant’s Request

18. REZONING CASE #RZ-2022-02 -- Consideration of a Rezoning Request by S3 Capital
Investments, LLC, the Applicant, represented by Battle Law, P.C., the Agent, to rezone certain
property from ‘OI’ (Office-Institutional) and ‘LI’ (Light Industrial) in the Stockbridge City Limits
and ‘MU’ (Mixed-Use) in unincorporated Henry County to ‘PUD’ (Planned Unit Development) to
allow for an age-restricted residential development. The property contains two parcels, and are
listed below, with 42.01 +/- total acres.
Parcel #071-01034014—Located within the Stockbridge City Limits, with frontage on Highway
42 North and situated at the end of Technology Parkway. Currently zoned ‘OI’ (Office-
Institutional) and ‘LI’ (Light Industrial). Property also lies within the Parkway Mixed-Use Overlay
District. Contains 22.01 +/- acres. Located in Land Lot 31 of District 7.
Parcel #071-01034012 – Subject property is in unincorporated Henry County, with frontage on
Highway 42 North, across from Summit View Drive. Currently zoned ‘MU’ (Mixed-Use).
Contains 20.00 +/- acres. Located in Land Lot 31 of District 7.
Planning staff recommended approval of this request. On August 25, 2022, the Planning
Commission recommended APPROVAL of this request.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Item Removed from the Agenda at the Applicant’s Request

19.Council consideration to approve the use of the Amphitheater for a Town Hall hosted by
Councilman Alexander.
Presented by: Councilman Alexander
Motion to approve: Alexander/Gantt Passed 3-0.

20.Council consideration to approve a Resolution for LOST (Local Option Sales Tax)
negotiations/arbitration with Henry County.
Presented by: Frank Trammer, Chief of Police
Motion to approve: Alexander/Barber Passed 3-0.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)
Mayor Ford congratulated the Atlanta Braves on winning the National League East Division
Title and is hopeful Stockbridge native, Michael Harris will win Rookie of the Year; noted we
are still in a pandemic; noted vaccinations are available at the Henry County Health Department
from 9am – 11:30 am and 1pm – 2:30 pm at 135 Henry Parkway or call their office at 470-664-
0005 for more information; noted COVID Testing is available throughout the county and also
taking place at Red Hawk Field on Henry Parkway Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 9am – 3pm; noted
the CDC recommends everyone who is eligible to get their 2nd booster, noting Henry County has
unfortunately reported 54,041 COVID cases and 666 deaths; noted his participation in the
annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s; and asked Councilwoman Barber to talk about the Hands of
Hope fundraiser event from Saturday.

Councilwoman Barber thanked everyone for their support and participation in the inaugural
Kickball Charity Event on Saturday noting with your support, we exceeded our fundraising goal
of $20k and had fun while doing it, and accomplished the mission to spread public awareness of
Hands of Hope Clinic and the services that they provide to Henry County citizens and
acknowledged the work of non-profits and the impact to the community; Councilwoman Barber
gave a special thank you to Amanda Reeves, Carlotta Harrell, Jonathan Penn, Otis Key and
Rosalynd Rawls for their dedication and support in making this event great; and offered
congratulations to the Henry County Water Authority on their Kickball Championship win.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings are held in the City Council
Chamber on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject to
change. Please visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com for the meeting invitation
link, Facebook page or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 for updates.

•Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, 2nd Friday of each month 9:00 a.m. City Hall Levi
Meeting Room (Oct 14)
•Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Via Zoom - 3rd Tuesday of each month
Via Zoom (Oct 18)
•Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – 3RD Tuesday of each month Levi
Meeting Room - City Hall (Oct 18)
•City Council Work Session Meeting, Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. – Council Chamber (Oct 25)
•Planning Commission Meeting, 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Council Chamber (Oct 27)
•City Council Meeting, Second Monday of each month –Council Chamber (Nov 14)
•Youth Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - 2nd Monday of each month City Hall Levi Meeting Room -
City Hall (Nov 14)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES
•A Continuous Salute to Veterans: Please forward pictures of Veterans including name,
branch, rank, and years of service as Mayor Pro Tem Thomas presents a special tribute to our
local veterans. Please submit pictures and information to: Rosalynd Rawls at
rrawls@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov. Thank you for your service!
•Please join Councilwoman Barber for FREE Zumba on every Saturday morning at Clark
Community Park at 8:00 a.m. Come out for fitness in the park!
•The City of Stockbridge will host an in-person Annexation Town Hall Meeting Thursday,
October 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Come out
to learn the facts about the Annexation Referendum, Neighborhoods in the proposed area,
benefits of Stockbridge Annexation and proposed council districts.
•Please join Councilman Alexander for a Town Hall at the Stockbridge Amphitheater,
Thursday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Economic Development, Business
Opportunities and Public Safety. FREE EVENT
•Please join Councilwoman Gantt for her Annual Fall Festival taking place Saturday, October
29th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Clark Park. FREE EVENT

UPCOMING CONCERTS
•Charlie Wilson, Friday, October 14th
•Keith Sweat, Saturday, October 29th
•Rick Springfield and Tommy Tutone, Sunday, October 30th

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)
Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate; Gantt/Barber
Passed 3-0.
Motion to adjourn Executive Session; Gantt/Alexander Passed 3-0.

Motion to reconvene the meeting; Gantt/Alexander Passed 3-0.

Motion to approve the renewal of a one-year contract with Frank Trammer for Chief of Police;
Barber/Alexander Passed 3-0.

Motion to adjourn: Alexander/Gantt Passed 3-0.
