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date: 2016-10-10
title: October 10, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
source: 2016-10/2016-10-10_October 10, 2016 City Council Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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Stockbridge
Bringing People Together

ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 6:00 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Pro Tem- Anthony S. Ford Michael Harris, City Manager
Councilman Elton Alexander Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman John Blount Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
I. Call to Order

II. Invocation

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call Present Absent

Councilman Alexander ___X____ ________
Councilman Blount ___X____ ________
Mayor Pro Tem Ford ___X____ ________
Councilwoman Gantt ___X____ ________
Councilwoman Robinson ___X____ ________
V. Motion to amend the Agenda to remove Item #10 made by Councilman Blount;
second by Councilman Alexander; passed 5-0.

VI. Motion to adopt the Minutes for 8/8/2016 and 8/30/2016 made by Councilman
Alexander; second by Councilman Blount; passed 5-0.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None

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CEREMONIAL
1. Swearing In Ceremony – Zoning Advisory Board
Judge Matthew McCord presented the oaths to the following appointees to the
Stockbridge Zoning Advisory Board for two year terms:
Askia Abdullah, Stanley Dumas, Louis Goglia, Quaneisha Green, and
Dr. Renata Hannah

Judge McCord gave an overview and explanation of the tolling write-off process.

2. Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamation to Breast Cancer Survivor, Cie Cie McGhee.

3. Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented the National Domestic Violence Month
Proclamation and Letter of Commendation to Christy Tucker-Sims.

4. Proclamation – Red Oak United Methodist Church 150th Anniversary
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford (Did not attend)

5. Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented– National Retired Educator’s Day Proclamation to
retired teacher Kathy Hill.

6. Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Dutchtown High School Principal Nicole Shaw,
Assistant Principal Antonio Mattox and Athletic Director Jamal Basit with the
Recreational Activities Partnership

7. Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Eagle’s Landing High School Head Football
Coach Dr. Shawn Jones with the Recreational Activities Partnership

8. Stockbridge High School Recreational Activities Partnership
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford (Did not attend)

9. Letter of Commendation – Stockbridge High School College Tour
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford (Did not attend)

OLD BUSINESS

10. PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution to approve the Short-Term Work Program and
Capital Improvement Element Annual Update and Adoption and Amendment to
the Henry County Comprehensive Plan. Public Hearing was held on 8/8/2016.
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development (Removed)

11. Resolution to approve the City of Stockbridge becoming a Partner with Henry
County Schools – Partners in Education Program
Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman
Robinson; passed 5-0.

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NEW BUSINESS
12. Council Consideration to approve Automated Water Meters
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
No Action. Item will be presented at the October 25, 2016 meeting.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION
13. Code of Conduct – Council Consideration for amendment(s).
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney
No Action. Item will be presented at the October 25, 2016 meeting.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Michael Harris informed the Council of an update of recent testing by the EPD for the City
and they were all outside of the levels for copper and lead. Excellent report.

COUNCIL’S COMMENTS
Councilman Alexander stated his opinion that the City’s Official Spokesperson has the
right to give their opinion on matters to the media and he also wants to exercise his right
to free speech and offer his opinion as a Council person as well; thanked Ms. Christy
Tucker Sims for coming out and noted her worldwide recognitions for speaking out
against domestic violence in spite of her personal tragedy; wants to move forward with
Enterprise Zones, Opportunity Zones, Branding, Cleaning and Beautification projects for
the City; and congratulated the newly appointed Zoning Advisory Board members.

Councilman Blount reiterated the point that image and perception and were not petty and
asked fellow council members to be cautious when speaking as a Councilperson; noted
that as Chairman of the Community Relations Committee, recently attended GMA training
in Macon regarding the establishment of a Youth Council with more information to follow;
noted more volunteers are helping out in the City than ever before and wants to celebrate
the volunteers for their efforts; noted his work with both Stockbridge Elementary and
Smith Barnes Elementary schools promoting motivational speaking, and enhancing
reading and rewarding the Top Readers with the Gaming Bus, and encouraging and
motivating students that need additional assistance.

Councilwoman Gantt stated she was happy to be back; thanked everyone for their
support and prayers; loves Stockbridge and thanked the staff and Council team.

Councilwoman Robinson noted Staff/Council meetings were being held and noted the
City was taking the steps to move the City forward; commended the City Manager for his
efforts; referenced the plans to move the Youth Council forward; excited about the Pretty
in Pink event for Breast Cancer Survivors and noted information to nominate a breast
cancer survivor candidate to attend the luncheon on October 20th by submitting entry to:
Ereception@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov by October 14, 2016.

MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS
Anthony S. Ford noted the Zoning Advisory Board was a testament the City is moving
forward; congratulated the proclamation and high school partnership recipients. Building
Committee report noted the A/C repairs to City Hall and the Merle Manders Conference
Center; receiving information on the Hambrick Ctr. (Multiplex) regarding demolition; noted

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new Public Works facility project upcoming utilizing SPLOST funds; noted Inclusive
playground equipment coming to Clark Park; and asked citizens to remain engaged w/
the Council.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford read the following announcements:

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
All meetings 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 Tuesdays – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY – CITY HALL LAWN

 Finance Committee Meeting – Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in
the Levi Meeting Room - Councilwoman Gantt, Chairperson.

 Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, October 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Early Voting begins Monday, October 17th and continues through Saturday, through
November 4, 2016. Visit our website for more information. www.cityofstockbridge.com

 Mayoral Candidate Forum, Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders
Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, GA 30281

 Council Meeting – Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber. Citizens Academy Graduation

 Zoning Advisory Board Meeting, Thursday, October 27, 2016 at City Hall in the Council
Chamber.

 Community Relations Committee Meeting, Thursday, October 27, 2016 – Councilman
John Blount, Chairperson.

 Tuesday, November 8, 2016 – Election Day.

 Veterans Day Parade – Friday, November 11, 2016 10am. Contact the Stockbridge
Events Dept. to register to participate (770) 389-5982.

 Council Meeting – Monday, November 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber. PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate made by
Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson; passed 5-0.

Motion to adjourn Executive Session made by Councilwoman Robinson; second by
Councilwoman Gantt; passed 5-0.

Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate made by
Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Blount; passed 5-0. 10:05 p.m.

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