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date: 2020-08-10
title: August 10, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
source: 2020-08/2020-08-10_August 10, 2020 City Council Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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ACTION MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING (VIA ZOOM)
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Randy Knighton, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Alphonso Thomas Camilla Moore Asst. City Mgr./
Councilman Elton Alexander Community Dev. Director
Councilwoman Yolanda Barber Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman John Blount Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Michael Williams, City Attorney
John Wiggins, Treasurer
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 – Mayor Ford

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call – All members were present

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

VI. Motion to approve the Minutes for the following meetings:
1. 6/8/2020 2. 6/23/2020 3. 6/29/2020 Barber/Blount Passed 5-0

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. NO PUBLIC COMMENTS

NEW BUSINESS
4. Council Consideration to approve Carter & Sloope Task Order
No. 21 for the Utility Relocation for GDOT Project PI#322050
(SR138 & SR42) in the amount of $73,900.00. Funding Source:
Water & Sewer Fund Balance
Presented by Decius Aaron – Public Works Director
Motion to approve: Alexander/Barber Passed 5-0.
5. Council Consideration to approve Invitation to Bid (ITB)
No.18ITB050418DRR Janitorial Services – Overall Estimated
Contract Amount of $97,176.32. General Clearing $79,312.32
PLUS $17,864.00 for COVID Sanitation. Funding Source:
Government Buildings & Executive General Budgets.
Presented by Lindell Miller – Procurement Manager and
Decius Aaron – Public Works Director
Motion to approve for up to one year: Gantt/Blount 2-3 Failed
(Alexander, Barber, Thomas opposed)
Motion to approve for 90 days: Thomas/Barber Passed 4-1
(Blount opposed).

6. Council Consideration to approve the purchase of a 19,500 GVW
Chassis w/Rugby Box Dump International (CV Dump Bed Truck)
from Rush Truck Center of Georgia, Inc. - RFP No. 2019-0007P-
State Contract 99999-001-SPD00000155 in the amount of
$69,673.84. Funding Source: Water Department Budget.
Presented by Lindell Miller – Procurement Manager and
Decius Aaron – Public Works Director
Motion to Table Alexander/Barber Passed 3-2 (Blount/Gantt
Opposed).

7. Council Consideration to approve the purchase of a 2021
Kenworth T470 Tandem Axle VacCon Truck under State Contract
99999-001-SPD00000155 from MHC Kenworth in the amount of
$406,922.00. Funding Source: Sewer Fund Balance $183,114.90;
Water Fund Balance $142,422.70 and Stormwater Fund Balance
$81,384.40.
Presented by Lindell Miller – Procurement Manager and
Decius Aaron – Public Works Director
Motion to approve Blount/Gantt Failed 2-3 (Alexander, Barber,
Thomas Opposed).

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford congratulated the City’s for its 100th Birthday and referenced the celebration
on August 6th, noted the City would continue with celebrations throughout 2021 due to
COVID restrictions in 2020; noted Henry County will celebrate its 200th Bi-centennial
Birthday in 2021; noted the passing of Herman Cain, and offered condolences to his
family; noted the City’s Care Package Giveaway this past weekend where there were
over 900 masks and hand sanitizers distributed, and reminded everyone of the three W’s:
Wash your hands frequently, Wear face coverings, and Watch you distance between
others as this virus is not going away any time soon; wished everyone a Happy and Safe
Labor Day; noted the Census deadline has changed from October 31st to September 30th,
and reminded everyone to complete the Census and be counted as its very important to
the distribution of funds to the community; reminded everyone to vote in the County’s
primary run-off election tomorrow, and register to vote by October 5th for the November
3rd General election, stressing the importance of exercising your right to vote; referenced
the Department of Public Health’s number 800-847-4267 to call to schedule an
appointment to be tested at Heritage Senior Center in McDonough.
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.

• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Friday, August 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Zoom

• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Zoom

• Youth Council Advisory Meeting, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Zoom

• City Council Work Session, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Zoom

• Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Zoom

CITY EVENTS HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY POSTPONED

Motion to adjourn Alexander/Barber Passed 5-0.
