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date: 2020-04-28
title: April 28, 2020 Work Session Meeting Agenda Packet
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STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Council Meeting
Mayor
Agenda
Anthony Ford
April 28, 2020 6:00 PM
Mayor Pro Tem Alphonso Thomas
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilman Elton Alexander
Councilwoman Yolanda Barber
Councilman John Blount

CITY MANAGER
Randy Knighton

CITY CLERK
Stockbridge City Hall
Vanessa Holiday
4640 N. Henry Blvd.
DEPUTY CLERK Stockbridge, GA 30281
Randi Rainey
Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com

CITY ATTORNEY Phone: 770­389­7900

Michael Williams Fax: 770­389­7912
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Randy Knighton, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Alphonso Thomas Camilla Moore, Asst. City
Mgr./Community Dev. Director
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Yolanda Barber Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman John Blount

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
1 February 10, 2020 Draft Minutes
2 February 17, 2020 Draft Minutes
3 February 18, 2020 Draft Minutes
4 February 19, 2020 Draft Minutes
5 February 25, 2020 Draft Minutes
6 March 24, 2020 SCM Draft Minutes

PUBLIC COMMENTS

NEW BUSINESS
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7 Council Consideration to approve Recertification as a Georgia Municipal
Association City of Ethics ­ Presented by: Michael Williams
8 Council Consideration to support H.R. 6476, the Coronavirus Community
Relief Act ­ Presented by: Michael Williams

DISCUSSION
9 Amphitheater Construction Update

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

ADJOURNMENT

April 28, 2020 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
SUMMARY MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 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
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 Mr. Charles Marshall

Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

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

Councilman Blount motioned to adopt the Agenda; second by Councilman Alexander.
The motion passed 5-0.

Review of the Minutes for the following meeting:
1. 1/28/2020 No Action

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. Charles Marshall thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak about a newly formed
group called the Henry County Coalition Committee that has been established to better inform
and educate elected officials to the residents’ needs in order to effectively influence actions
impacting the well-being of North/Central Henry County in making it a better place to live, work
and play.

Mr. Marshall was extended additional time to speak about the desire for a full-service hotel,
corporate and regional business offices, and upscale housing at Bridges of Jodeco.
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Mr. Marshall thanked Councilman Alexander for his beautification efforts and noted there
needed to be more involvement from the neighborhood HOA’s; and referenced a recent visit to
a smaller city with nice amenities and attractions, and stated the City could do that and more
here as well.

Councilman Blount asked Mr. Marshall if he had met with the City Manager to discuss these
items noting, much of what is being stated is already on the City’s radar.

Mayor Pro Tem Thomas noted Public Comments was not the appropriate format for Mr.
Marshall to make a presentation and asked that he reach out to the City Manager and City Clerk
for guidance on meeting presentations.

Mr. Marshall noted he would be submitting information to the Clerk to be sent to the Mayor &
Council about the group.

OLD BUSINESS
2. Council Consideration to approve the award of the bid for the
replacement of the Reeves Creek Trail Bridge to Steele &
Associates, ITB 2019-00030 in the amount of $1,242,094.45
Funding Source: SPLOST IV
Presented Decius Aaron – Public Works Director and Lindell
Miller – Procurement Supervisor
Ms. Miller noted this item is to award the contract to the lowest
bidder, Steele & Associates for the Reeve’s Creek Bridge
replacement in the amount of $1,242,094.45. Funding Source:
SPLOST IV.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the award of the bid
for the replacement of the Reeves Creek Trail Bridge to Steele &
Associates, ITB 2019-00030 in the amount of $1,242,094.45 with
the funding source coming from SPLOST IV; second by
Councilwoman Barber. The motion passed 5-0.

3. Council Consideration to approve the Annual 2019-2024 (STWP)
Short-Term Work Program & (CIE) Capital Improvement Element
Update Final Approval
Presented by Camilla Moore – Community Development Director
Camilla Moore – Community Development Director noted staff is
recommending the final approval of the Annual 2019-2024 STWP)
Short-Term Work Program & (CIE) Capital Improvement Element
Update Resolution that was submitted to the (ARC) Atlanta
Regional Commission with a couple of changes that includes
dates such as: The Public Hearing was held on January 13, 2020
and the ARC adopted it on January 14, 2020.

February 25, 2020 6:00 P.M. 4640 North Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 (770) 389-7900
Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve the Annual 2019-2024
(STWP) Short-Term Work Program & (CIE) Capital Improvement
Element Update; second by Councilman Alexander. The motion
passed 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Barber abstained).

4. Council Consideration to appoint members to the Planning
Commission
Presented by Michael Williams – City Attorney
Item to be heard following Executive Session.

5. Council Consideration to appoint members to the Stockbridge
Downtown Development Authority
Presented by Michael Williams – City Attorney
Item to be heard following Executive Session.

NEW BUSINESS
6. Council Consideration to approve the purchase and installation of
VM Air Watch Information Technology Mobile Device Security
and Management Software in the amount of $27,674.44. Funding
Source: General Fund
Presented by Randy Knighton – City Manager
Councilman Blount motioned to approve the purchase and
installation of VM Air Watch Information Technology Mobile
Device Security and Management Software in the amount of
$27,674.44 using the General Fund as a funding source; second
by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford referenced the City’s recent Retreat and noted it to be very productive
and the City is making good progress; asked everyone to be safe for Mardi Gras;
and noted the new polling location at the Merle Manders Conference Center where
Early Voting will begin on Monday, March 2nd.

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.

• Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the
Council Chamber

• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Merle Manders
Conference Center.

• Council Meeting Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber

• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Tuesday, March 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Levi Meeting Room.
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• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. -
Patrick Henry Meeting Room

• Town Hall – Topic: Norfolk Southern Railroad – Nolan Street Closing Tuesday, March 17,
2020 at 6:30 p.m.

• Youth Council Meeting, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. – Levi Meeting Room

• Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the
Council Chamber

• Work Session Meeting Tuesday March 31, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber
UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Economic Development Business Breakfast Meet & Greet – Wednesday, February 26, 2020
from 7a.m. – 10a.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center. Free to City of Stockbridge
Business Owners and/or Operators. Contact

• Bingo Bash February 26, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – noon at the Merle Manders Center
spearheaded by Councilman Blount. Visit the City’s website or Facebook page for dates
and information.

• Women’s History Month Annual Celebration, Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the
Merle Manders Center spearheaded by Councilman Alexander.

ONGOING INITIATIVES
• Meet & Greet the Mayor Mondays with Mayor Anthony S. Ford from 10:00 a.m. - noon every
fourth Monday of the month (appointment required). Please contact LaQuinda Jackson @
678-833-3348 for more information and scheduling.

• Don’t Trash Stockbridge No Litter Campaign – Ongoing – spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem
Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

• Monthly Bingo Bash from 10:00 a.m. – noon at the Merle Manders Center spearheaded by
Councilman Blount. 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 Homeowners and Neighborhood Association RoundTable – spearheaded by
Councilman Blount. Contact LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

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

February 25, 2020 6:00 P.M. 4640 North Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 (770) 389-7900
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas motioned to adjourn Executive Session; second by
Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to reconvene the meeting; second by Councilman
Alexander. The motion passed 5-0.

Mayor Pro Tem Thomas motioned to appoint David B. Planchon to the Planning
Commission – Two-year term; second by Councilman Alexander. The motion
passed 5-0.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to appoint Renee Shaw, Arthur Christian, LaSonya
Cato and Seymour Reid to the Downtown Development Authority - Four-year term;
second by Mayor Pro Tem Thomas. The motion passed 5-0.

Councilwoman Barber motioned to amend the Agenda to reconsider Resolution
No. R20-1154 regarding Parking/Towing Services; second by Mayor Pro Tem
Thomas. The motion passed 3-1-1 (Alexander Opposed, Blount Abstained).

Councilwoman Barber motioned to reconsider Resolution No. R20-1154 regarding
Parking/Towing Services for the City; second by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion
passed 4-1 (Alexander Opposed).

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve Swanson Towing for the City’s Wrecker
& Towing Services; second by Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 4-0-1
(Blount abstained).

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

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk CMC Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

February 25, 2020 6:00 P.M. 4640 North Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 (770) 389-7900
STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
RESOLUTION________________

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Georgia Municipal Association has established a
Certified City of Ethics program; and,

WHEREAS the City of Stockbridge wishes to be certified as a Certified City of Ethics under the
GMA Program; and,

WHEREAS part of the certification process requires the Mayor and Council to subscribe to the
ethics principles approved by the GMA Board;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of the City of
Stockbridge, Georgia, that as a group and as individuals, the governing authority subscribes to
the following ethics principles and pledges to conduct its affairs accordingly:

* Serve Others, Not Ourselves
* Use Resources With Efficiency and Economy
* Treat All People Fairly
* Use The Power of Our Position For The Well Being Of Our Constituents
* Create An Environment Of Honesty, Openness And Integrity

RESOLVED this 28th day of April 2020.

Mayor Anthony S. Ford Mayor Pro Tem Alphonso Thomas

Councilmember Elton Alexander Councilmember Yolanda Barber

Councilmember John Blount Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt

ATTEST: Vanessa Holiday City Clerk

Note: A copy of the approved resolution and ordinance by cities who desire to participate in the
GMA "Certified City of Ethics" program should be submitted to GMA, Attention: Legal
Department, 201 Pryor Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
