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Sta ckbri dge
Where Community Connects

SUMMARY MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019 6:00 P.M.

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor_ Anthony 5. Ford Rand Knighton, City Mana er
Councilman Elton Alexander Cami a Moo_re, Ass_t. City anager
Mayor_ Pro Tem John_Blount Vanessa l_-lolida City Clerk

Councilwoman LaKeisha_Gantt Ra_ndi Rain_ey, epu_ty City Clerk
Councilwoman Neat Robinson Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilman Alphonso Thomas

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.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford.

Invocation by Art Christian.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members of
the Council were present.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount motioned to amend the Agenda to change item #6 to a Discussion
Item; second by Councilwoman Robinson. The motion passed 5-0.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount motioned to Adopt the Minutes for the following meetings; second
by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

1. 03/11/2019 2. 03/26/2019 SCM 3. 3/26/23019

CEREMONIAL REVIEW

Mayor Ford reviewed the following Ceremonial events that took place prior to the
meeting: National Public Works Week Proclamation presented to Decius

Aaron, Public Works Director, Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation presented —

to Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk and Public Service Appreciation Week
Proclamation presented to James Touchton
Economic Development Director.

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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.

Ms. Cecilia Green spoke about the phrase “Unity in the Community” that had been
recited at a previous Council Meeting; and spoke about her experience of plagiarism
during a childhood event.

OLD BUSINESS
4. Council Consideration to approve the renewal of the City's Liability
insurance policy.
Presented by Randy Knighton, City Manager
Mr. Knighton noted the City’s Liability Insurance premium decreased
slightly between $4,500— $5,000 most notably from surplus and
sought approval of the City’s Liability Insurance renewal.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve the renewal of the City’s
Traveler‘s Liability Insurance policy as proposed by J. Smith Lanier;
second by Mayor Pro tm Blount. The motion passed 5-0.

5. Council Consideration to approve the City—Wide Project Manager
position. Funding Source: Various
Presented by Randy Knighton, City Manager
Mr. Knighton noted staff completed the RFP process to select the
vendor for the overall city—wide projects overseeing certain
infrastructure items the city has, further noting the evaluation
committee selected 2 firms Falcon Design and Keck & Wood Inc;

with the recommended choice being Keck & Wood, inc.

. Mayor Pro Tem Blount motioned to approve the City—Wide Project
f Manager position using Keck & Wood, lnc.; second by Councilwoman

Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS
6. Council Consideration to approve the Jodeco Development
Standards and Site Plan.
Presented by Camilla Moore, Community Development Director
Ms. Moore noted the Design Standards will be presented at the

May 28, 2019 Work Session meeting following review by the Jodeco
Project Developer, Jeff Grant and then review by Mayor & Council.
No Action Taken.

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7. Council Consideration to approve a Fire Hydrant Meter Policy and
Application and Fee Schedule.
Presented by Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted staff would like to formalize a policy on how
contractors secure and use fire hydrants.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve a Fire Hydrant Meter
Policy and Application and Fee Schedule; second by Councilwoman
Robinson. The motion passed 5-0.

8. Council Consideration to approve Painting of the City’s (4) Four Water
Towers with new branding in the amount of $76,400.00 paid in (3)
three installments in the amount of $25,467.00— Funding Source:
General Fund.
Presented by Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted staff would like to move forward with branding the

City’s four Water towers with the new logo in the amount of
$76,400.00 paid in (3) three installments.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount motioned to approve the Painting of the City's
(4) Four Water Towers with new branding in the amount of
$76,400.00 paid in (3) three installments in the amount of $25,467.00;
second by Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 5-0.

DISCUSSION
9. Council discussion of Parking Lot Expansion at Reeves Creek
Trailhead (Flippen Rd.) Engineering Preliminary Estimate of Probable
Cost for construction= $24,780.00. Funding Source: SPLOST
Presented by Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted there were concerns with the lack of parking at the
Reeves Creek Trail head and adding beautification projects to the
area as well. Mr. Aaron stated the estimated probable cost for
construction to add 25 parking spaces would start around $24,780.00.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the estimated probable
cost for construction to add overflow parking at $24,780.00; second

by Councilwoman Robinson. The motion passed 5-0.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Randy Knighton commended staff on their great work; reminded everyone that
Food Truck Tuesday has kicked off; referenced those who are doing the work
behind the scenes; looking forward to an exciting time for the City.

COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK’S OFFICE
No Comments

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COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Thomas thanked everyone who came out and participated in the
Memorial Cemetery cleanup; thanked Ms. Jackson for her assistance; invited
everyone to attend the 11th Annual Carrie Mae Hambrick Life & Legacy event on
Saturday, May 18th at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity UMC followed by the Historical Marker
Preservation at the Green Front Cafe at 2:30 p.m.; noted May is Historic
Preservation Month and it is fitting to recognize the Green Front Cafe and Mrs.
Hambrick who was a true servant who served others.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount stated these are exciting times here in the City of
Stockbridge; noting the City has come through several battles and on the horizon
is the Amphitheater, Cultural Arts Center, and Senior/Youth Center; reiterating

Stockbridge is an exciting place to live, work and play and that he is glad to be a
part of it; and thanked everyone for coming out.

Councilwoman Gantt wished everyone a Happy Belated Mother’s Day, wished
Mayor Pro Tem Blount a Happy Birthday; stated Stockbridge is truly where
community connects; and noted her door is always open.

Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for tuning in and attending; asked the
audience who came to hear about the Jodeco Project; stated our community
deserves best in class, class A quality projects; than ked everyone for continuing
to support the Jodeco Project; noted the City is moving in the right direction as we
are looking to be a community sitting still and being left behind; referenced the
concerns with the right—of—way grass cutting, and noted City is looking to remedy;

noted the recent Keep Stockbridge Beautiful event where they cut grass, removed
illegal signs for beautification.

Councilwoman Robinson noted citizens input is very important and asked that
citizens participate at the meetings; noted she missed the City's “Why I Serve”
videos and referenced her appointments on the GMA Committees where she

represents Stockbridge along with 538 cities in Georgia; referenced the Teen
Ambassadors Program and invited those with teens interested in learning about
local government to sign up.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford noted the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and asked everyone to
enjoy the summer; sent congratulations to all of the elementary school, middle
school, high school and college graduates and asked that everyone continue to
strive and get more education; noted the City continues to do great things and
asked that everyone keep the faith; God bless.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meeting will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are
subject to change. Please visit the city’s website wvvw.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook
page or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 for updates and detailed information.

Youth Council Advisory Committee, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 6:30 p.m./Levi Room

Downtown Development Authority meeting, Monday, May 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m./Levi Rm.

Planning Commission meeting, Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m./Council Chamber

Work Session meeting, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber.

UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Food Truck Tuesday kickoff, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 5:30 —-
9:00 p.m. at Clark Park
111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

Welcoming Stockbridge RoundTable Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:30 pm. in the Levi

Meeting Room spearheaded by Councilwoman Gantt

Historic Preservation —
Green Front Café Plaque Dedication —

Saturday, May 18, 2019 at
2:30 p.m.

Food Truck Tuesday kickoff, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 5:30 —-
9:00 pm. at Clark Park
111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

Quarterly Town Hall Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at J. W. Suites Event Center

spearheaded by Councilman Alexander.

Annual Memorial March —

Monday, May 27, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Merle Manders
Conference Center 111 Davis Rd.— Registration is FREE and available online at
www.cityofstockbridge.com under Events

Monthly Bingo Bash Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. ——
noon at the Ted
Strickland Community Center spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Blount

CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.

ONGOING INITIATIVES

Meet & Greet the Mayor Mondays with MayorAnthony 8. Ford from 10:00 am. -
noon evem

fourth Monday of the month (appointment required). Please contact LaQuinda Jackson @
678-833-3348 for more information and scheduling. *Meeting date Tuesday, May 28"‘ due
to the Memorial Day holiday.

Stockbridge No Litter Campaign
Don’t Trash Ongoing spearheaded by Councilman

Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 878-833-3348 for more information,

Monthly Bingo Bash from 10:00 a.m. noon at the Ted Strickland Community Center

spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Blount. Visit the City’s website or Facebook page for dates
and information.

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Quarterly Town Hall -

Ongoing —

spearheaded by Councilman Alexander. Visit the City’s
website or Facebook page for dates and information.

Keep Stockbridge Beautiful —

Ongoing —

spearheaded by Councilman Alexander. Contact
LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Quarterly Clergy RoundTable —

spearheaded by Councilwoman Robinson. Contact

LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Quarterly Welcoming Stockbridge RoundTable every 2"“ Tuesday of each month at 6:30
p.m. in the City Hall Levi Meeting Room spearheaded by Councilwoman Gantt. Contact

LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Quarterly Homeowners and Neighborhood Association RoundTable spearheaded by

Mayor Pro Tem Blount. Contact LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount motioned to adjourn the meeting; second by Councilman Thomas.
The motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
CMCE } Anthony S. Ford,‘l\/layor

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