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date: 2022-08-30
title: Work Session Meeting Minutes
source: 2022-08/2022-08-30_Work Session Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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WORK SESSION MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 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 – Ms. Armenta Jones

III. Pledge of Allegiance – Recited by all in attendance

IV. Roll Call – All members were in attendance

V. Motion to adopt the Agenda – Gantt/Alexander Passed 5-0

VI. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES No Action
1 Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2022
2 Work Session Minutes July 26, 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. You will be 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. None

PRESENTATION
3. FY2022 AUDIT REPORT – Presented by John Wiggins, City Treasurer and
Hope Pendergrass of Mauldin & Jenkins
No Action

4. Parks Master Plan Update – Presented by Decius Aaron, Public Works Director and
Bryan Bays & Beverly Bell of TSW.
No Action
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NEW BUSINESS
5. Council Consideration to approve the Street Resurfacing List for the FY2024 LMIG
(Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant); RFP for services will be in late FY2023.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to Approve: Gantt/Barber Passed 5-0.

6. Council Consideration to approve the T-Mobile Lease Renewal at 4617 North Henry
Blvd. (Million Gallon Tank) in the amount of $3,500 per month.
Presented by; Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to Table to be presented at the September 12, 2022 meeting:

7. Council Consideration to approve the Georgia Power Lighting Agreement for
Streetlight Enhancement in the amount of $115,029.00. Funding Source: Proposed
FY2023 Budget.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve the following locations as amended: Thomas/Gantt Passed 5-0.
Eagles Landing Pkwy @ Hwy 42; Eagles Landing Pkwy @ Country Club Drive; Flippen
Road @ North Henry Blvd; Patrick Henry @ Jodeco Road; Hudson Bridge Rd. @ Quick
Trip; Hudson Bridge Rd. @ I-75 to Hwy. 42; Campground Road @ Hwy. 42; Intersection
of Hudson Bridge Rd. @ Rock Quarry Rd.; Davidson Parkway; Old Atlanta Rd.; Tye St.
to Childs St.; Wilson St. to Walker St. and Love St. to Jim Clark Dr.

8. Council Consideration to approve the Job Description, Pay and Classification, and
Organizational Chart for the Management Analyst Position and Budget Amendment in
the amount of $21,108.58. Funding Source: Fund Balance.
Presented by: Frederick Gardiner, City Manager
Motion to present following Executive Session: Thomas/Blount Passed 5-0.
Motion to Approve: Blount/Alexander Passed 5-0.

9. Council Consideration to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) re: New
World Public Safety System Software with Henry County
Presented by: Frank Trammer, Police Chief
Motion to Approve: Alexander/Barber Passed 5-0.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford noted we are still in a pandemic; noted Pfizer and Moderna 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 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; noted Henry County has 52,823 confirmed COVID cases, 647 COVID deaths,
and 2,659 COVID hospitalizations; noted there are 1,240 confirmed Monkey Pox cases in
Georgia with 98% men, 79% African-American, 13% Caucasian, and 7% Hispanic and
noted 16,467 1st dose vaccinations have been administered, and 1,079 2nd dose
vaccinations have been administered, and asked everyone to stay safe; referenced good
news for Stockbridge native, and Atlanta Braves player, Michael Harris, II has signed an
8year $72 million dollar contract, offering congratulations and hopeful that he may be
honored with the Rookie of the Year award and asked everyone to remain safe over the
Labor Day Holiday and enjoy friends and family.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held in the City
Council Chamber. 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 (Sep 9)
➢ City Council Meeting, Second Monday of each month – City Hall Council Chamber
(Sep 12)
➢ Youth Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. - 2nd Wednesday of each month City Hall Levi
Meeting Room - City Hall (Sep 14)
➢ Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Via Zoom - 3rd Tuesday of
each month Via Zoom (Sep 20)
➢ Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - 3rd Tuesday of each month
Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Sep 20)
➢ Planning Commission Meeting, 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chamber
– (Sep 22)
➢ City Council Work Session Meeting, Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. – City Hall Council
Chamber (Sep 27)

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. Pictures should be submitted 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!
• Please join Mayor Ford for the Clergy Round Tuesday, September 6th at City Hall
in the Levi Meeting Room. Contact Rosalynd Rawls at 770-389-7900 ext. 248 for
more information.
• The City of Stockbridge will host its next Annexation Town Hall Meeting Thursday,
September 8th at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Tune in to learn the facts about the
Annexation Referendum, Neighborhoods in the proposed area, benefits of
Stockbridge Annexation and proposed council districts.
• Join us for the city’s annual 9/11 Commemoration as we observe the anniversary
of the September 11, 2001 attacks which took place in New York City,
Washington, DC, and Shanksville, Pa where 2,53 people lost their lives. We will
also honor those who responded to the attacks. Their sacrifice will never be
forgotten. The ceremony will take place on the steps of City Hall beginning t 8:00
a.m. Please note there will be temporary road closures in the area.
• Main Street will host the movie on the City Hall Lawn featuring (Spiderman), The
fun starts at 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Date TBD. Stay tuned
for the announcement.

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• BridgeFest is Back! Are you ready for a day filled with family fun and a great festive
atmosphere, delicious food trucks, and entertainment featuring the Parliament
Funkadelic. Join us Saturday, September 24th at the Stockbridge Amphitheater with
activities beginning at 2:00 p.m. Contact our Events staff for vendor information at
770-389-5982.
• Here is your opportunity to Meet the Mayor, and voice your questions and/or
concerns Monday, September 27th from 10 a.m. to noon (In-Person). Please contact
Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment. 770-389-7900 ext. 248.
• The City of Stockbridge will host an in-person Annexation Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, September 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Monarch Village Clubhouse 240
Monarch Village Way, Stockbridge. Come out to learn the facts about the
Annexation Referendum, Neighborhoods in the proposed area, benefits of
Stockbridge Annexation and proposed council districts.

UPCOMING CONCERTS
➢ UB40, The Original Wailers, Maxi Priest, and Big Mountain – Friday, September
2nd.
➢ T.I., Waka Flock, and Dem Franchise Boyz, Friday, September 16th.
➢ HispaniFest, Saturday October 1st
➢ Charlie Wilson, Friday, October 14th
➢ Keith Sweat, Saturday, October 29th

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions from the Georgia Open Meetings Act)

Motion to convene Executive Session for Real Estate, Personnel, and Litigation:
Gantt/Thomas Passed 5-0.

Motion to adjourn Executive Session: Barber/Thomas Passed 5-0.

Motion to reconvene the Meeting: Thomas/Barber Passed 5-0.

Motion to approve Item #8: Blount/Alexander Passed 5-0

Motion to adjourn Thomas/Blount Passed 5-0.

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