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APPROVED MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Tim L. Thompson, Mayor Michael Harris, City Manager

Alphonso Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Robin Buschman, Councilwoman Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk

Anthony 5. Ford, Councilman Michael Williams, City Attorney
LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman

Regina Lewis Ward, Councilwoman

The Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Tim L. Thompson at 6:00PM. City Clerk,
Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members of Council were
present and a quorum was confirmed.

Invocation was provided by Mildred Reed.

Pledge of allegiance was recited in unison.

Councilman Ford motion to adopt the Agenda; second by Councilwoman Gantt; the motion

passed 5/0.

Councilman Ford motion to adopt the Minutes of 4/2/15, 4/13/15, 4/28/15, 4/28/15; second
by Councilwoman Gantt; the motion passed 5/O.

Letters of Commendation were presented by Mayor Pro Tem, Alphonso Thomas
Presented to Gates Millennium Scholars: Sahid Kebe, Chidera Osuji, Hasan Qadri of
(Dutchtown high school); and Carly Johnson Stockbridge High School). Mayor Pro Tem
Thomas also recognized Principal Shaw of Dutchtown High School and Chidera Osuji of
Dutchtown High School as the Henry County Star Student award recipient.

Jack Dozier of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals presented the Gold Award
to Sewer Superintendent, Brad Holtsinger. Mr. Dozier noted that the City of Stockbridge
has gone (4) four years without any violations of its permits; and he would like to recognize
the staff and community. Mr. Dozier mentioned, the GAWP (Georgia Association of Water

Professionals) has designated the first Monday in May as Water Professionals Day.

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Wendell Strickland, of Strongside Solutions presented the 2015 —
2016 Health insurance
Renewal and stated that in 2011 Strongside Solutions was able to save $431,906 of hard
dollar savings.

in 2014, the City wanted to renegotiate with United Health Care for a second year rate cap
of 13.7%. United Healthcare came back with a 13.7% rate cap and a $56,207 increase. Mr.
Strickland stated they were able to reduce the rate to 8.7% with the same plan as 2014-
2015.

Mr. Strickland noted that there lot of changes in the upcoming year with the
are a

Healthcare Act bringing in Community Rating in January 2016. Community Rating gives
stated in order to
you a rating that's not indicative of claims and population. Mr. Strickland
push the rates out another year, the services were extended until October 2015.

Mr. Strickland recommends the City maintain insurance with United Healthcare and take
the extended the plan until October 2016.

Dale Hall, Administration and Community Development Director stated in 2004, Henry
County approved a Residential Growth Regulation Resolution which would control the
amount of single family, multi-family and mobile home development. Mr. Hall explained to
Mayor and Council they would have to reconsider the Residential Growth Regulations
limitations every 10 years.

Councilman Ford inquired if any long term annexation was considered. Mr. Hall replied at
the time it was written, it did not take in long term annexation or growth boundaries; it took
the data and boundaries of the City of Stockbridge as it existed during that time.

Councilman Ford asked Mr. Hall if it was still at 7%. Mr. Hall responded he does not know

the exact percentage at the moment.

Councilman Thomas stated he noticed the document reads multi—fami|y and indicates the
max and current and it appears the City may be over the max, and wanted to know what

future development would impact where the City is as far as being in compliance. Mr. Hall
replied the way the codes were written, there was a max cap of 70% for detached family
homes, 29% for multi—family homes, and 1% for mobile homes. The last report that is- on
file with the City was conducted in 2008 and those numbers were; 68% for single family
homes, 30% for multi—family homes and 2% for mobile homes.

Councilman Thomas asked if the Public Hearing item would impact on the Ordinance. Mr.
Hall responded it would impact the mu|ti—family homes, but would not impact the homes
that have been annexed in.

City Manager, Michael Harris added this is based on the properties that were zoned and
not on the ground.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve the Consent Agenda City Travel Policy and
2015 -2016 Business insurance Renewal; second by Councilman Ford; the motion passed
5/O.

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Michael Harris, City Manager presented the Ordinance for Georgia House Bill #294 that
increased the Hotel/Motel Tax from 5% to 8%. Mr. Harris stated the Hotel/Motel tax was
approved by the legislative delegation and signed by Governor Deal, and majority of the
adjacent jurisdictions are already at 8%. Mr. Harris stated the City is anticipating to collect
between $60—80,000 in revenue; if Council approves, they would like to have an effective
date ofAugust 1, 2015.

Councilman Ford motioned to approve the Hotel/Motel Tax increase from %5 to 8%, with
an effective date of August 1, 2015; second by Councilman Thomas; the motion passed
5/0.

PUBLIC HEARING

Rezoning —
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director
RZ—15-06-S —App|icant: S3 Capital investments, LLC Agent: Andy Welch
Location: West side of Highway 42 North Land Lot 31, 32 & 34 of the 7"‘ District
Request: Rezoning from M—1 (Light Manufacturing) to Oi (Office industrial)
Parcel lD: 071—01—034—014 Lot size: 22.042 +/— acres

1. in addition to those permitted uses allowed by ordinance, an assisted living facility
or similar institution devoted primarily to the diagnosis and treatment of the sick or

injured shall be allowed. Any assisted living facility shall be a state~licensed use in
which domiciliary care is provided to adults who are provided with food, shelter, and

personal services with independent living units which could include individual
kitchen facilities. in no case shall a multi—family dwelling be permitted.

2. The City of Stockbridge shall have architectural control overthe development of the

subject property.

3. No direct access shall be permitted to Highway 42 North. The existing driveway

shall be shared with the existing campus or may be provided from
access

Technology Parkway. if the subject property is owned by a different owner than
the owner of the existing campus, an access easement shall be recorded at the

Henry County courthouse with a copy provided to the City of Stockbridge.

4. Landscaping shall exceed the minimum required by the landscape and buffer
ordinance as determined by the City.

Speakers in favor: None

Speakers in Opposition: None

Councilwoman Buschman motioned to approve the four (4) conditions along with the
rezoning; second by Councilman Ford; the motion passed 5/0.

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PUBLIC HEARING

AnnexationIRezoning Presented by: Dale Hall, RZ—15-08—S / AX—15—01—S
Toni C.

Frey, et al Agent: Shi Shailendra
Location: East side of the intersection of Rock Quarry Road and Red Oak Road
Land Lots 29 & 30 of the 12”‘ District
Request: Rezoning from M—1 (Light Manufacturing) to City RM-1 (Multiple—Family
Residence— Apartments) & City M—1 (Light Manufacturing)
Parcel ID: 050—0’IOO2005 & O50—O1—003-O04 Lot size: 19.664 +/— acres

1. The RM-1 portion of the subject property shall be developed as a sixty—two (62) and
older community meeting the requirements of the Fair Housing Act. A restrictive
covenant shall be recorded for the RM-1 portion of the subject property accomplishing

the sixty—two (62) and older limitation and including a civil penalty provision benefiting
the City of Stockbridge with a copy provided to the City of Stockbridge.
The RM-1 portion of the subject property shall be limited to no more than ten (10)
acres. There shall be no more than seventy-two (72) dwelling units on the RM-1

portion of the subject property.
A minimum of fifty feet (50’) of additional right-of-way shall be preserved all along the
site’s frontage along Rock Quarry Road. The required setbacks will be oriented from
the preserved righ —of—way line (i.e, measured from the preserved right—of—way line
which will be no less than 50’ for the current right—of—way line from Rock Quarry Road
as of June 15‘, 2015).
Access to the RM- portion ofthe site will be limited to one (1) driveway.
5”?‘ The developer shal work with the HCDOTIHCSPLOST to align the entrance to the
RM-1 portion of the property with the anticipated location of the intersection of Red
Oak Road with Rock Quarry Road.
The applicant shal design and construct a deceleration lane/acceleration taper to
HCDOT standards.
A left turn lane on Rock Quarry Road into the RM-1 portion of the property may be
required by HCDOT if it is determined that it is warranted by GDOT—equivalent
standards. However the requirement for the left turn lane may be waived so long as
all necessary cons ruction funding for the Rock Quarry Road widening project has
been secured and the Construction phase is programmed to begin within three (3)
full build-out of the RM-
years of the issuance of the Land Disturbance Permit for the
1 portion of the site.
Amenities shall be centrally located to all residential units where feasible and designed
for those residents sixty-two (62) older. Amenities shall be approved by the mayor
and city council during site plan approval and shall be consistent with the number of
amenities required for RM-1 based on the density of the development. in lieu of the

required amenities listed under the RM-1 zoning provisions, the developer may
substitute the following:
- Clubhouse and/or community room with a minimum of one thousand three-

hundred (1,300) square feet of heated space;
- Senior recreational sized pool with approximate dimensions of 14’x30’ at 4’ depth
with a deck approximately 35’x54’;
- A children's play area.

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The Mayor and City Council may consider the following amenities in addition to those
additional required amenities listed under the RM-1 zoning provisions of the Ordinance:

- Covered pavilion with picnic/barbeque facilities;
Community garden area; _

o Furnished and equipped library of at least two hundred and fifty (250) square feet
of heated space with computer center that incorporates broadband internet

service;
0 Furnished and equipped wellness/fitness center;
- Furnished interior gathering areas of at least two hundred and fifty (250) square
feet of heated space;
c Any other amenity similar in nature and size to those listed above that is acceptable
and approved by the city council at the time of site plan review.
9. The one (1) bedroom units shall not be less than 700 heated square feet and two (2)

bedroom units less than 900 heated square feet. No units with three bedrooms or

more will be permitted.

10.Attached residential parking garages will not be required but may be added as an
amenity selected by the developer.

Mayor Thompson inquired for the record ifthere were any changes. City Attorney, Michael
Williams responded the only three changes that were made were: the change in age,

Principle of Universal Designs and some facade language.

Speakers in Favor: Elton Alexander, Joseph Rivera

Speakers in Opposition: Mildred Reed, Judy Neal, Gordon Gilbert, Kathryn Gilbert

Councilman Ford motioned to approve the rezoning along with the ten (10) conditions;
second by Councilwoman Buschman; the motion passed 3-1-1 with Councilwoman Gantt
opposed and Councilman Thomas abstained.

Dale Hall Administration & Community Development Director and Renee Wheeler, Human
Resource Manager presented the New Job Description Conference Center Coordinator.

Mr. Hall stated that Council had a few questions about the major duties assigned at the last
Council meeting and informed Council that before them was Version B with slight variations
and adjustments of the duties from the original.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve the Resolution; second by Councilman Ford was
provided.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday informed Council that there are two versions; version A and
and asked that the motion specify the version being approved.

Mr. Hall stated version B has a clarification of major duties and additional duties as
assigned.

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Mr. Harris stated that staff was asked to separate the duties and make a more distinction
of what the major duties will be.

Councilwoman Gantt withdrew her original motion.

Councilman Ford motioned to approve Version B; second by Councilwoman Lewis Ward;
the motion passed 5/0.

Dale Hall Administration & Community Development Director and Renee Wheeler, Human
Resource Manager presented the amendment to the Pay Scale and Classification to
include Conference Center Coordinator position.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve and amend the Pay Scale and Classification to
include Conference Center Coordinator position with the corrected title; second by
Councilman Ford; the motion passed 5/0.

Dale Hall Administration & Community Development Director and Renee Wheeler, Human
Resource Manager presented the Ordinance to amend the Organizational Chart to include
Conference Center Coordinator position.

Councilwoman Gantt stated that in previous years, there were split coordinator duties. One
would work on the commercial side, while the other worked on the wedding side.
Councilwoman Gantt inquired if that will take place with this position or be similar as the
older position. Mr. Harris responded this positon will focus more on the administrative
duties.

Councilman Ford motioned to approve the Organizational Chart to include the Conference
Center Coordinator position; second by Councilwoman Gantt; the motion passed 5/0.

Kevin Walter, Public Works Director presented the Resolution for Public Works Equipment
Purchase (State Contract) —
2015 international Truck with a Tandem Axle Roll-Off Hoist.
Estimated cost $211,000 from SPLOST ill funds.

Mr. Walter stated that this item was presented to Council at a previous Work Session to

request a new Ro|l- Off truck with a Roll-Off Hoist and grab wire which will assist the waste
water department and that this is under a state contract with Rush Trucking for a total of
$211,432.

Mr. Walter referenced thata member of Council inquired at the previous meeting if both the
truck and attachments are underthe state contract. Mr. Walter informed Council the vehicle
is under the state contract, while the two pieces are not.

Mr. Walter further stated the vendor dealer of the state contract was able to solicit two
additional bids for the equipment; it was determined the original bid by Consolidated
Equipment company was the lowest bidder of the three. The other two bidders where: Step
Equipment Co. who would have charged the City and additional $96,910; and Amik

Equipment Co. would have also charged the City an additional $95,780.

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Councilwoman Buschman stated a citizen, she was concerned if this would fall under
S.P.L.O.S.T. ill funds. Mr. Harris stated this will be covered under the SPLOST ill funds.

Councilwoman Lewis Ward stated she believes what was presented in front of Council is
not consistent with what was described; also, there is no indication on who is supplying
otherthan Rush Trucking Co. Councilwoman Lewis Ward also stated she believes Council
should do their own bidding and not rely on an outside company to bid for the City. Mr.
Harris informed Councilwoman Lewis Ward that the vehicle itself is a state contract vehicle
and staffsought out Rush Trucking as far as the specs were concerned to make sure the

components are installed and attached correctly to the equipment, and also asked Rush
Trucking to provide additional quotes.

Mayor Thompson asked if the additional equipment was under the state contract, and could
the City get equipment at a state contract price. Mr. Walter replied no.

Councilwoman Buschman motioned to approve the Resolution for the Public Works
Equipment Purchase (State Contract) 2015 International Truck with a Tandem Axle Roll-

Off Hoist with SPLOST ill funds; second by Councilwoman Gantt; the motion pass 4/1 with
Councilwoman Lewis Ward opposing.

Disciplinary Hearing — Councilwoman Robin Buschman

City Attorney, Michael Williams stated that Council had previously decided to reschedule
the hearing forfurther deliberation and today is that date; and that Council has the discretion
to enter into Executive Session to discuss further as there is no further evidence to present.
Mr. Williams also informed the Council that if they choose to enter into Executive Session,
item F would be the reasoning.

Mayor Thompson asked if there were any other items for Executive Session where City
Manager noted there is another item, however, that items was also under item F.

Counci woman Gantt motioned to enter into executive session for items F; second by
Counci man Ford;

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday asked to confer with City Attorney, Michael Williams who then
noted tiatthere was an additional item to be discussed in Executive Session under Item

Counci woman Gantt amended her motion for Executive Session to include item A & F;
second by Councilman Ford; motion passed 5/0.

Counci man Ford motioned to adjourn Executive Session; second by Councilwoman Gantt;
the motion passed 5/0.

Counci man Ford made a motion to reconvene the Regular meeting; second by
Counciwoman Gantt; the motion passed 5/0.

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Councilman Ford made a motion to Mayor, on behalf of the City of
authorize the

Stockbridge, to execute Mutual Release Settlement Agreements with several defendants
concerning claims in pending litigation; second by Councilwoman Gantt; the motion passed
4-0 (Councilwoman Buschman recused herself).

Councilwoman Ford motioned to approve the Resolution reprimanding Council Member
Robin Buschman and read the Resolution in its entirety into the record:

RESOLUTION REPRIMANDING COUNCIL MEMBER ROBIN

BUSCHMAN; REQUESTING HER RESIGNATION FROM THE BOARD
OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
STOCKBRIDGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALING
INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, the City of Stockbridge (“City”) is a municipal corporation located within
Henry County, Georgia duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia and is
charged with providing public services to residents located within the corporate limits of the City;

WHEREAS, Council Member Buschman was elected to serve the citizens of the City;

WHEREAS, Council Member Buschman swore an oath, that among other things, he would
perform the duties of the office of Mayor in the best interest of the City of Stockbridge;

WHEREAS, Council Member Buschman has admitted that on March 30, 2015, in a special
called meeting of the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Stockbridge (hereinafter,
the “DDA”), she voted as a member of the Board of the DDA on matters pertaining to the ongoing

litigation between the DDA and the City;

WHEREAS, Council Member Buschman has admitted that, again, on April 3, 2015, in a
special called meeting of the DDA, she voted as a member of the Board of the DDA on matters
pertaining to the ongoing litigation between the DDA and the City;

WHEREAS, Council Member Buschman has stated that she believed she had an equal duty
to both the DDA and the City and such belief is counter to the oath she took;

WHEREAS, Council Member Buschman’s actions constituted a violation of Section
2.16(a)(l) of the Charter inasmuch as they were incompatible with the proper discharge of her
official duties as a sitting Council;

WHEREAS, Council Member Buschman’s actions also constituted a violation of her oath
of office;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3.l7(b)(1) of the Charter of the City of Stockbridge
(hereinafter, the “Charter”), an investigative hearing was held to determine, among other things,
whether Council Member Buschman’s actions constituted a knowing violation of Section 2.16 of
the Charter;

WHEREAS, Council Member Buschman has admitted that, due to the litigation between

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the DDA and the City and the fact that a conflict of interest existed, she was advised by various
legal counsel that she should recuse herself from voting on all matters pertaining to the ongoing
litigation between the DDA and the City in both her capacities as a Council Member and a member
of the Board of the DDA; and

WHEREAS, Council Member Buschman claims that at the time of each vote she did not
realize that the votes she made pertained to the ongoing litigation between the DDA and the City
and thus (a) her actions did not constitute a knowing Violation of Section 2.16 of the Charter and

(b) were not in contravention of the legal advice given to her by legal counsel;

NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS;

Section 1. Findings. —

The Mayor and Council of the City of Stockbridge find as follows:

a. Council Member Buschman’s actions constituted a violation of Section 2. 1 6(a)(l)
of the Charter inasmuch as they were incompatible with the proper discharge of her
official duties as a sitting Council;

b. Council Member Buschman’s actions also constituted a violation of her oath of

office;

c. Council Member Buschman should have known that her actions were in violation
of Section 2.l6(a)(1) of the Charter;

d. Council Member Buschman should have known that her actions also constituted a
violation of her oath of office;

e. While the Council finds Ms. Buschman’s stated motivations unconvincing, there is
sufficient doubt as to whether Council Member Buschman knew that her actions
were in violation of the Charter or her oath of office;

f. Council Member Buschman’s failure to recognize that (a) her votes pertained to the
pending litigation between the DDA and the City and (b) her Votes were a violation
of the Charter and her oath of office amounts to near incompetence and shows

extremely poor judgment;

g. Council Member Buschman’s actions have hampered the City’s efforts to settle the
pending litigation with the DDA and have only served to extend the litigation,
costing the City more time and expense; and

h. Council Member Buschman’s actions have brought great discredit and shame upon
the City.

Section 2. Censure. —
Council Member Buschman is hereby formally censured and
reprimanded for her unacceptable and inexcusable behavior in making votes in violation of the
Charter and against the advice of counsel at the March 30, 2015 and April 3, 2015 meetings of the
DDA. Should she continue to vote on matters pertaining to the litigation between the DDA and
the City, such actions will constitute knowing violations of the Charter and subject Council
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Member Buschman to removal from the City Council.

In light of her exercise of poor
Section 3. Request for Resignation from DDA Board.

judgment and in order to remove the potential for continued violation of the Charter, Council
Member Buschman is hereby requested to immediately, but in no event less than 5 days, resign
her position on the Board of the DDA.

Section 4. Approval of Execution -
The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all documents
and to perform all other acts necessary to effectuate this Resolution on behalf of the City of
Stockbridge. The City Clerk is authorized to execute, attest to, and seal any document which may
be necessary to effectuate this Resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Section 5. Severability —
To the extent any portion of this Resolution is declared to be

invalid, unenforceable, or non—binding, that shall not affect the remaining portions of this

Resolution.

Section 6. Repeal of Conﬂicting Provisions -
All City resolutions inconsistent with this
Resolution are hereby repealed.

Section 7. Effective Date —
This Resolution shall be effective on the date of its approval

by the City Council and Mayor as provided in the City Charter.

so RESOLVED, this the day of 2015.

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA

TIM THOIVIPSON, MAYOR

ANTHONY S. FORD, COUNCIL MEMBER

LAKEISHA GANTT, COUNCIL MEMBER

ALPHONSO THOMAS, MAYOR PRO
TEMPORE

REGINA LEWIS WARD, COUNCIL MEMBER

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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM

VANESSA HOLIDAY, CITY CLERK MICHAEL WILLIAMS, CITY ATTORNEY

Councilwoman Gantt seconded the motion; Mayor Thompson asked Legal Counsel what
would happen if he finds the Resolution is in violation of the City Charter. Mr. Williams
responded that he was not aware of any situation in which when the Mayor does not sign
a Resolution for that stated purpose; and was not sure if the Mayor Pro Tem could sign

instead.

Mayor Thompson stated he will make a public statement stating he will not sign the
Resolution, and other arrangements will have to be made. Mr. Williams informed the Mayor,
that Council could amend the Resolution to have the Mayor Pro Tem sign instead. Mayor
Thompson inquired if the Resolution is signed, will it still become a law. Mr. Williams noted
that the Mayor has no power to veto Resolutions per the City Charter.

Mayor Thompson stated for the Record he would not sign the Resolution.

Councilwoman Buschman requested and received a copy of the Resolution.

Councilwoman Buschman stated she finds it amazing that as a member of Council she is
allowed to vote tonight and have the Council keep her there and not be good enough to be
a member of the DDA. She further stated that what the Council is misunderstanding is that
she has always been allowed to enter into Executive Session, there’s nothing wrong with
that, and she cannot strategize with litigation.

Councilwoman Buschman continued by stating that she wants to make it clearthat you can
fight evil, but you can’t fight ignorance and there’s nothing in the Charter that states she
violated any oath of office or any Charter violation and she expressed that she was shocked
and surprised and would presume since the Council is asking her to remove herself from
the DDA, that they would also be going to the Attorney Genera|’s office since they sided
with the vote that she made to keep, and wanted to make it clear for the media, everyone
on the DDA is a new member and was placed on the board by this Council and not by her;

and If she treated the new DDA members like this Council has treating her, she should
have looked at every one of them and said that she’s not working and dealing, or emailing

any of them.

Councilwoman Buschman further stated that she has the right to vote due to the First
Amendment and that is State law that a Council Member be placed on the DDA board, and
asked if she was removed from the board, who from the Council would replace her; and
that it would have to be one of them, and that she hopes no other member of Council would
do to each other what has been done to her and that they were acting like a pack of jackals
as you have to watch every move you make for inconsistencies.

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Councilwoman Buschman stated that she has treated every member of the DDA with
respect just as she has with each member of the Council through this mess, and this is
what she gets.

Councilwoman Buschman went on to say that Stockbridge will never grow or be anything;
and she referred to Councilman Ford’s statements about his recent bus tour remarks; and
noted that every member of the Council wants what Suwanee and Gwinnett has and but
don’t want to achieve it because of the fighting and worrying about who will sit on what
board.

Councilwoman Buschman stated that she is sorry for herself and the City and she is sorry
that an election would have to do this and that she hopes that in November the other
members of Council do not find themselves in her position because it could very well
happen.

Mayor Thompson called for a vote on the Resolution. Councilwoman Gantt and
Councilman Ford voted in favor; Councilman Thomas, Councilwoman Lewis Ward and
Councilwoman Buschman voted in opposition.

Mayor Thompson asked City Attorney, Michael Williams if Councilwoman Buschman could
vote on the Resolution. Mr. Williams replied that he strongly suggests that Councilwoman
Buschman recuse herself. Citing conflict of interest. Councilwoman Buschman stated for
the record Mr. Williams works for the law firm that brought the charges against her and
have not represented her at all; and asked what could it do to her. Councilwoman
Buschman stated she was unaware of the hearing until she was served papers. Mr.
Williams replied there is an inherit conflict because as the matter pertains to her and his
advice stands. Councilwoman Buschman withdrew her vote.

Mayor Thompson called for a vote to approve the Resolution reprimanding Council Member
Robin Buschman; requesting her resignation from the board of the Downtown Development
Authority of the City of Stockbridge; Ford and Gantt voted in favor; Thomas, Lewis Ward
and Mayor Thompson opposed. The Resolution was not approved by a vote of 2-3.

(Councilwoman Buschman recused herself from the vote).

Attorney Michael Williams informed the Mayor that with the Council voting for the
Resolution still has to be a Finding with respect to the charges; and at some point Council
will have to make a decision and take action to do what it might have done tonight by not
knowingly find a violation orfind othenNise that there was a violation; there must be a finding
and the Council has not done so yet.

Mayor Thompson asked if this item would be pushed off to another meeting for a future
date.

Councilwoman Gantt as Attorney Michael Williams if they can vote on the finding tonight or
wait until another meeting. Mr. Williams stated Council can go back into Executive Session
to discuss the finding or at the dais.

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Mayor Thompson stated to Councilwoman Gantt the motioned failed; however, there could
be more motions made.

Counci woman Buschman made a request to the Council to resolve and vote tonight.

Mayor Thompson asked if the hearing to continue or table the investigation to another night.

Counci woman Lewis Ward motioned to end the investigation of Councilwoman Buschman;
second by Councilman Ford

Counci man Thomas stated he wants to make it clear about his vote tonight and that he
has a problem with the Resolution on how it was worded and prepared. His vote of “No” is
based on the wording of the Resolution and is not in favor of it. Councilman Thomas further
stated we will stay steadfast to the oath that he took to abide by the Charter and that the
document indicates there were some wrong doings; and he knows Ms. Buschman indicated
that she did not examine those two sections in the Charter which states it clearly.

Counci man Thomas went on to state that he was reminded of a case that took place a
couple of years ago where a citizen came forward and brought before the Ethics Board
against former Mayor, Lee Stuart, and she referenced the Charter and was very adamant
and during that time, there were charges brought forward that Mayor Stuart violated the
Charter. Councilman Thomas stated that both he and Councilwoman Buschman were

members of the Council during that time and the theme of that hearing was “Violation of
the Charter”. That Council abided by that Charter and was very adamant about abiding by
the Charter and now this Council is again faced with abiding by the Charter.

Councilman Thomas continued by stating that he is not one to pick and choose and really
hates that Ms. Buschman, who is a very good friend of his, while not seeing eye to eye on
issues, and some voting together on, have remained friends; however, his leadership is
about courage and that he leads with courage and that is his reason for voting no on the
Resolution.

Councilman Thomas then asked if they are ending the investigation, or voting in support of
the Resolution. Mayor Thompson clarified the vote to end the investigation; this too would
have no findings or no fault.

Councilwoman Lewis Ward stated they asked for a motion, and her motion was to end the
investigation tonight; the motion passed 4/0 (Councilwoman Buschman recused herself).

City Manager, Michael Harris noted that the City has contracted with the Carl Vinson
Institute for Annexation Plan; and provided an update on the Carriage Lakes Annexation.

Councilman Ford wished Happy Fathers Day to all of the fathers and have a great day with

your families.

Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for coming out and for attending Sounds of
Summer; looking forward to the remainder of the City's Summer Events.

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Mayor Thompson asked the DDA to return the eight properties that were deeded over from
the City by the previous administration to the DDA and to return the taxpayer's money.
Mayor Thompson also read from the Minutes of 4/2/2015, regarding statements from Mr.
Carlos Smith regarding trust and equity in the Board. Mayor Thompson also made a
recommendation to rename the Multiplex after Martin Luther King, Jr. and referenced the
DDA lease payment of the Multiplex was only $10 per year.

Houston Nelson —

spoke regarding DDA litigation and meeting with City officials.

Response ~

Mayor Thompson —
will schedule a meeting to move forward.

Response City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday —stated the names of the DDA members

(Houston Nelson and Raoul Clarke) who called the DDA meeting of the 3/17/15.

Wendell Moore spoke regarding parking on the street and noise complaints and is looking
forward to resolutions.

Elton Alexander commended the City’s Sound of Summer Event; and commented on the
Buschman hearing.

Mayor Thompson read the following news and announcements:

Community Relations Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2015 6pm

City Hall —

Levi Meeting Room Councilman Alphonso Thomas, Committee Chair. CANCELLED

- Screen on the Green Movie (Penguins of Madagascar), Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 7:30pm —

City Hall
Lawn —

Bring your blankets/lawn chairs

Building Committee Meeting Monday, June 15, 2015 6pm

City Hall Levi Meeting Room -

Councilman Anthony S. Ford, Committee Chair.

0 Work Session —Tuesday, June 23, 2015 —

City Hall Council Chamber- 6pm

Councilman Thomas motioned to adjourn the City Council Meeting; second by Councilman
Ford; the motion passed 5/0.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holi ay, City Clerk

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