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Stockbridge
Where Community Connects

SUM M ARY MI NUTES
COUNCIL M EETNG

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Mayor  i i`r City Council Administration
Mayor_ Anth ony S. Fora Knigﬁton, City Mar_ia
Councilman Elton Alexa nder Rani!“
Cami Moore, Community
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Mayor_ Pro Tem John_Blount Vanegsa 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 Ms. Camilla Speech

Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

Deputy City Clerk, Randi Rainey was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All
member was present except for Councilwoman Gantt.

Mayor Pro Tern Blount motioned to amend the Agenda to remove Item #9 Henry County
Animal Control Ordinance Update and item #11 Council Consideration to approve
the 2019 LMIG Program for Roadway Resurfacing; and to add item #18 Discussion
and item #19ATL Transit and Hometown Connection; second by Councilwoman
Robinson. The motion passed 4-0.

Councilwoman Gantt joined the meeting at 6:08pm

Mayor Pro Tem Blount motioned to Adopt of the Minutes for the following meetings:
second by Councilwoman Robinson. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Gantt
abstained).
1. 7/8/2019 2. 7/15/2019 3. 7/18/2019 4. 7/30/2019
5. 8/12/2019 6. 8/14/2019 7. 8/15/2019 8. 8/16/2019

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CEREMONIAL REVIEW
Mayor Ford reviewed the Proclamation that was presented to Dr. Colleen Baskett
of Hearing Doctors of Georgia, and noted the award he received from Delta
Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc.

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.

> Mr. Andrew Dixon spoke on the Moratorium relating to certain businesses and
expressed
his concerns with not being able to speak with Mayor and Council.

Attorney Williams noted the Ordinance for the Moratorium will be presented and voted on
at the September 24”‘ Work Session meeting.

> Armenta McC|eese Jones spoke about the many clothing collection bins around the
City
and asked if they could be removed; referenced the
overgrown weeds at a vacant lot on
Tahoe Trail in the McCain Creek subdivision and asked if the City could help with the
unfinished sidewalks in the subdivision.

> Mr. Knighton noted pictures were taken and a nuisance action has taken place

PRESE NTA TION
9. Henry County Animal Control Ordinance Update
Presented by Brad Johnson Assistant County Manager and

Gerri Yoder —
Animal Care & Control Director
item was removed from the Agenda

OLD BUSINESS
10.Council Consideration to approve selection of vendor for Towing &
Wrecker Services for the City.
Presented by Camilla Moore- Community Development Director
Ms. Moore noted staff has spent the last six months addressing the

parking issue with an RFP being placed out for bid with three (3)
companies submitting bids. Staff recommends approving the lowest
bidder, Image Towing & Recovery.

Councilman Alexander asked if Code Enforcement has started issuing
warnings.

Ms. Moore stated staff is preparing to send out the
post cards to the
public noting September and October to be the warning period, and
citations will begin to be issued in November. Ms. Moore further noted
cars will not need permits for the weekend, however, permits will be
required Monday-Thursday and Friday before 5 p.m.

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Councilman Alexander asked if the wrecker service will issue warnings
or just tow the cars away. Ms. Moore stated they do not have the
authority to issue warnings and stated the residents would need time
to become educated on the process, suggesting the issuance of
citations to be held off until the first of the year to make sure the
community understands the new process.

Councilman Alexander asked if the requirements could be changed
once approved.

Attorney Williams’ response was that it depends on how substantial
Council would like things changed; however, staff could post signs
without the vendor that would include contact information.

Councilman Alexander motioned to
Approve Image Towing &
Recovery as the selected vendor; second by Councilwoman Robinson.
The motion was withdrawn.

Councilman Alexander motioned to select Swanson Towing and
Recovery; second by Councilwoman Robinson.

Councilman Thomas noted the documents included in the Council
packets only had the one document that listed the (3) bidders and
would like to see more information to include a scope of work.

The motion was withdrawn

No action taken. The item will be presented at the September 24”‘ Work
Session meeting.

NEW BUSINESS
11.Council Consideration to approve Bid Award Recommendation for
Roadway Resurfacing in the amount of $1,322,458.32 Funding
Source: $291,306.61 Grant Funding $1,031,151.71 Fund Balance
Presented by Decius Aaron- Public Works Director
Item was removed from the Agenda

12.Council Consideration to approve the new Public Works Facility
Construction Bid Award to Pellicano Construction Company in the
amount of $2,120,00.00
Presented by Decius Aaron —
Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted staff isrecommending approval of the Construction
Bid Award to the lowest bidder Pellicano Construction Company in the
amount of $2,120,00.00 for the new Public Works Facility.

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Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve the new Public Works
Facility Construction Bid Award to Pellicano Construction Company in
the amount of $2,120,00.00; second by Councilman Alexander. The
motion passed 5-0.

13.Council Consideration to approve the amended 2019 Municipal
Election Voting Schedule.
Presented by Randi Rainey —

Deputy City Clerk
Ms. Rainey noted the Henry County Elections Office has amended
the 2019 Election Voting Schedule to include Early Voting at the
Stockbridge Municipal Court building beginning October 14, 2019
through November 1 ,2019. Ms. Rainey noted staff is recommending
amending the City of Stockbridge 2019 Municipal Election Voting
Schedule to coincide with the County.

Councilman Alexander noted there was misinformation on the
County’s website as it had not been updated.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the amended 2019
Municipal Election Voting Schedule; second by Councilwoman Gantt.
The motion passed 5-0.

PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Ford noted the Public Hearings will open and remain open until the
September 24"‘ Work Session meeting, due to technical matters regarding
the posting of signage for the rezoning cases.

14.Council Consideration to approve Rezoning Request for Case #RZ-
2019-01: Georgia Health Care Association, lnc., Applicant; and YM
Hospitality Group, Agent; requests the rezoning of their property from
C-2 (General Commercial District) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial
District)
for the purpose of constructing a hotel. Property is identified
by its
Parcel ID, 051—O1028038, and is located east of 160 Country Club
Drive. Property consists of 1.268 acres within Land Lot 20 of District 6
in the City of Stockbridge.
Presented by Camilla Moore Community Development Director

Ms. Moore noted the rezoning item was presented before the Planning
Commission on August 22, 2019; the applicant is requesting rezoning
from a C-2 to a C-3 to allow for construction for a 77-room hotel with
the primary purpose of serve its own needs of holding numerous
educational seminars and training sessions for health care individuals
in the adjacent medical office building. Staff recommends
approval with
the following conditions the owner agrees to:1). To the site
plan that
was received by the Department of Community Development on June

28, 2019. Said site plan is conceptual only and must meet or exceed
the requirements of the Zoning Resolution and these conditions
prior
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to theapproval of a Land Disturbance Permit. if the Recommended
Conditions of Zoning cause the approved site plan to be substantially
different, the applicant shall be required to complete the concept review
procedure prior to application for a Land Disturbance Permit. Unless
otherwise noted herein, compliance with all conditions shall be in place
prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy; Submittal of
an acceptable shared parking agreement that would meet the
parking
requirements for the hotel; 2).The use of the subject property shall be
for a hotel use only; 3). No weekly or extended stay lodging rentals
shall be allowed 4). Vehicular parking shall be limited to passenger
cars/SUVs/pickup trucks, as well as vans and limousines which may
provide transportation services to airports; 5). Any future development
of the property which differs from the current proposal shall require the

approval of the Community Development Director.

Councilman Alexander requested to see the renderings of the
proposed the hotel, and Ms. Moore indicated those would be offered to
the Mayor & Council.

Mayor Ford opened the Public Hearing.

No Speakers in favor- No Speakers Opposed

No action taken. The Public Hearing will continue and be heard at the

September 24”‘ Work Session meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING
15.Counci| Consideration to approve Rezoning Request for Case #RZ-
2019-02: Robbie Moore of Palace Hospitality, LLC, Applicant;

representing George P. Harper, Ill, P.E. of Paramount Engineering,
LLC; request the rezoning of property from C-2 (General Commercial
District) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial District) for the purpose of
constructing a hotel. Property is identified by its Parcel ID, 051-
01028005, and is located at 2725 Patrick Henry Parkway. Property
consists of 3.545 acres within Land Lot 19 of District 6 in the City of

Stockbridge.
Presented by Camilla Moore Community Development Director

Ms. Moore noted the rezoning item was presented before the Planning
Commission on August 22, 2019; the applicant is requesting rezoning
from a C-2 to a C-3 to allow for construction for a Tru-Hilton hotel. Ms.
Moore noted Staff recommends approval with the following conditions
the agrees to:1). To the site plan that was received by the
owner

Department of Community Development on June 28, 2019. Said site
plan is conceptual only and must meet or exceed the requirements of
the Zoning Resolution and these conditions prior to the approval of a

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Land Disturbance Permit. If the Recommended Conditions of Zoning
cause the approved site plan to be substantially different, the applicant
shall be required to complete the concept review procedure prior to
application for a Land Disturbance Permit. Unless othen/vise noted
herein, compliance with all conditions shall be in place prior to the
issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy; Submittal of an

acceptable shared parking agreement that would meet the parking
requirements for the hotel; 2).The use of the subject property shall be
for a hotel use only; 3). No weekly or extended stay lodging rentals
shall be allowed 4). Vehicular parking shall be limited to
passenger
cars/SUVs/pickup trucks, as well as vans and limousines which may
provide transportation services to airports; 5). Any future development
of the property which differs from the current proposal shall require the
approval of the Community Development Director.

Robbie Moore, Agent Representative noted it was submitted originally
as a Holiday Inn and Tru-Hilton hotel, but decided to go with Tru-Hilton
hotel instead.

Councilman Alexander asked if Patrick Henry Pkwy was covered in the
Overlay.

Ms. Moore noted it is not and can be added as a condition

Councilman Alexander requested to see a 10ft. path added to Jodeco
South.

Mayor Ford opened the Public Hearing

No Speakers in favor. Speakers Opposed- Andrew Dixon

No action taken. The Public Hearing will continue and be heard at the
September 24"“ Work Session meeting.

16.Council Consideration to approve Wetland Application for Jodeco
South
Presented by Camilla Moore —

Community Development Director
Ms. Moore noted as Jodeco is being developed, it was suggested the
City of Stockbridge be included on the application; the developer would
still be responsible for the cost associated with the application.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve Wetland Application for
Jodeco South; second by Councilwoman Robinson. The motion
passed 5-0.

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DISCUSSION
17.Update on parking in subdivisions.
Presented by Camilla Moore Community Development Director

Combined with Item # 10. No Action taken.

18.Counci| Consideration to
approve use of the Merle Manders
Conference Center on October 9, 2019 between 6:30 p.m.-8:30
p.m.
for ATL Transit Meeting.

Mayor Ford requested the use of the Merle Manders Conference
Center on October 9, 2019 between 6:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the ATL
Transit Meeting.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the use of the Merle
Manders Conference Center on October 9, 2019 between 6:30
p.m.-
8:30 p.m. for ATL Transit Meeting; second by Councilwoman Gantt.
The motion passed 5-0.

19.Council Consideration toapprove use of the Merle Manders
Conference Center on October 10, 2019 between 9 a.m.-11 a.m. to
host the Hometown Connection and to change from a Council Initiative
to City Event.
Councilwoman Robinson noted the Hometown Connection was

developed by Georgia Municipal Association and brings cities and
counties together to update legislators with accomplishments.

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to approve the use of the Merle
Manders Conference Center on October 10, 2019 between 9 a.m.-11
a.m. to host the Hometown Connection and to change from a Council
Initiative to City Event; second by Councilman Alexander. The motion
passed 5-0.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Mr. Knighton noted he appreciates great support of staff and is looking fon/vard to
exciting things going on with the City what is in store for the City and will have
announcements in the future.

COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK’S OFFICE
No comments.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Thomas noted to the citizens they are entering the 4”‘ quarter; City
Council is evaluating all Service Delivery programs and has met with all the
Department Heads regarding their proposed FY2020 departmental budgets, goals
and objectives and noted great things were discussed; noted the Council is
looking
at themselves on how to better themselves and move the City fon/vard and is excited

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about the City’s upcoming major projects: The Amphitheater, Cultural Arts Center
and the Youth and Senior Facility.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount thanked the staff and referenced the upcoming monthly
Senior Bingo Bash on September 25”‘; asked citizens to be more involved with
city
events and to continue visiting the City’s website for updates and information.

Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for coming and noted
great events are
coming soon; referenced her attendance at the annual Georgia Downtown
Conference and looks fon/vard with developing downtown; thanked
everyone for
their continued support and noted her door is
always open.

Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for tuning in and
participating in the
democratic process noting this is what makes a city
strong; noted the Municipal
Election is approaching and although he cannot
say who to vote for, he wants
citizens to ask for something for their vote; noted this weekend his
“Keep
Stockbridge Beautiful” initiative will be out with volunteers along Hudson Bridge to
clean up and place pine straw; noting the City has done a wonderful job with
maintaining the beautification efforts in that area; and referenced the upcoming
quarterly Town Hall meeting on September 19”‘ at Red Oak United Methodist
Church at 7:00 p.m.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked staffed for doing an outstanding job, as well as
the Deputy City Clerk in the absence of the City Clerk; thanked her
colleagues for
the unanimous vote for the Hometown Connection which will allow the
City of
Stockbridge to have a seat at the table; noted there is so much to do for the citizens
and encourages them to meet with Randy Knighton,
City Manager to give their
thoughts and ideas on how to use federal and state money; noted members of the
Teen Ambassadors are in attendance at the Henry
County School Board meeting
tonight taking notes so they can bring their ideas and thoughts on what
they see and
the things needed for the community; and asked citizens to
keep praying and noted
her door is always open.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford noted he had an opportunity to socialize with his teammates and was
notified Donald Lee Knowles, once the Mayor of Stockbridge in the 19605
passed
and sends condolences; noted he is
looking fon/vard to the
Amphitheater
groundbreaking project and moving fon/vard as a team; noted the City will turn 100
years old next year in 2020 along with the census in 2020; and asked everyone to
keep the faith.

Mayor Ford read the following announcements:
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 www.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook
page or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 for updates and detailed information.

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Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Friday, September 13, 2019 at 9:00 a.m./Levi Room

Planning Commission Special Called Meeting, Friday, September 13, 2019 at 10:00
a.m./Council Chamber

Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6:00
p.m./Levi
Meeting Room

Special Called Council Meeting, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. —
Council
Chamber

Youth Council Meeting, Wednesday, September ,18, 2019 at 5:30
p.m. Levi Meeting Room

Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 6:30
p.m./Patrick Henry Meeting Room

Work Session Meeting, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:00
p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber

Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m./Council
Chamber

UPCOMING EVENT(S\ & ANNOUNCEMENTS
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12
p.m.
at Stockbridge City Hall. FREE to attend and FREE
parking. Open to everyone.

Keep Stockbridge Beautiful Saturday, September 14”‘ at 10:00 a.m. Hudson Bridge Road

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

Quarterly Town Hall Thursday, September 19"‘ at 7:00 p.m. at Red Oak UMC

3894 Walt
Stephens Rd. Stockbridge spearheaded by Councilman Alexander.

Ex-Offenders Job Fair —

Friday, September 20”‘ from 10:00 a.m. —
2:00 p.m. at the Merle
Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, in collaboration with the Henry
County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Contact
JOBS HACAC@ GMA|L.COM for more information and to
register

Monthly Bingo Bash Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. —
noon at the Ted
Strickland Community Center —

spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Blount

BridgeFest —

Friday, September 27”‘ 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 28"‘

10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the lawn across from City Hall. FREE to attend and FREE
parking.
Open to everyone.
ONGOING INITIATIVES

Meet & Greet the Mayor Mondays with Mayor Anthony S. Ford from 10:00 a.m. noon eveg -

fourth Monday of the month (appointment required). Please contact LaQuinda Jackson
678-833-3348 for more information and scheduling.

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o Don’t Trash Stockbridge No Litter Campaign —

Ongoing —

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

Monthly Bingo Bash from 10:00 a.m. —

noon at the Ted Strickland Community Center
spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Biount. Visit the City’s website or Facebook page for dates
and information.

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.

Welcoming Stockbridge RoundTable every 2"“ Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City
Hall in the 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 Biount. Contact LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

o Teen Ambassadors Meetings, November 14”‘ and December 12”‘ at 5:00
p.m. in the Levi
Meeting Room —

spearheaded by Councilwoman Robinson. Contact LaQuinda Jackson @
678-833-3348 for more information.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to convene Executive Session for Personnel,
Litigation and Real Estate; second by Councilman Alexander. The motion passed
5-0.

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to end Executive Session; second
by
Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to adjourn; second
by Councilwoman Gantt.
The motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted by

Randi Rainey, Deputy City CMC ony S. Fo ayor

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