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date: 2020-08-25
title: August 25, 2020 Work Session Meeting Minutes
source: 2020-08/2020-08-25_August 25, 2020 Work Session Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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ACTION MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING (VIA ZOOM)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 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
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 – Randy Knighton

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call – All members were present

V. Motion to amend the Agenda to add a Consent Agenda for Item #4, 5, 8, 9
12 made by Thomas/Gantt (motion withdrawn)

VI. Motion to adopt the Agenda as printed: Alexander/Gantt Passed 5-0.

VII. Review of the Minutes for the following meetings:
1. 7/13/2020 2. 7/28/2020 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. Rod Jackson, HOA member of the Pine Grove subdivision spoke in favor of Council
approval of street lighting (Item #5 on the Agenda); asked for assistance with regulations in their
community where the developer has destroyed and abandoned the property.
DISCUSSION
3. Council Consideration to approve a Resolution for City/Municipal and
County Polling Locations
Presented by Vanessa Holiday - City Clerk, Michael Williams - City
Attorney, Ameika Pitts, Elections Superintendent, Patrick Jaugstetter -
County Attorney and Donna McBride - H C Board of Elections Chair.
Brook Schreiner – Polling Coordinator
Consensus of the Council to increase voting space at the MMCC by
incorporating the upstairs ballroom and based on Henry County
availability of election staff and voting machine equipment availability
for the November 2020 election; tasked the City Attorney and County
Attorney to review election law relating to polling locations in/out of city
limits and move forward with adding additional precincts where
allowable and submit to the Justice Department and/or prepare
legislative action.
OLD BUSINESS
4. 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 approve Alexander/Gantt Passed 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS.
5. Council Consideration to approve the Pine Grove Subdivision Phase II
and Phase III streetlights petition with an annual cost of $4,835.54.
Funding Source: General Fund.
Presented by Decius Aaron – Public Works Director
Motion to approve Alexander/Barber Passed 5-0.

6. Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to Authorize the
Execution of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Terms and Conditions
Agreement; to Authorize Acceptance of Grant Payments, Including all
Understandings and Assurances Contained Within such Agreement; to
Direct and Authorize the Person Identified as the Official
Representative of the City, or the Designee of the City to Act in
Connection with the Grant Application; and to Provide such Additional
Information as may be Required.
Presented by Michael Williams - City Attorney & Joseph Henning,
Henry County Chamber of Commerce
Motion to approve the Resolution to accept the funds and tasked the
City Manager to establish a review committee with a combination of
staff and Council to disburse the funds using the Henry County
Chamber - Thomas/Gantt (motion withdrawn)

No amount was determined.
Motion to approve the Resolution to receive the Coronavirus Relief Act
Funding: Thomas/Gantt Passed 5-0.

Motion to approve a Resolution to authorize an Agreement with the
Henry County Chamber of Commerce to implement the City’s CRF
funding for distribution as set forth in the terms of the agreement and as
recommended by the Stockbridge Review Committee established by
the City for businesses and residents. Thomas/Alexander Passed 5-0.

7. Council Consideration to rescind Resolution R17-889 - Information
Policy with Respect to Certain Economic Development Matters.
Presented by Michael Williams - City Attorney
Motion to amend the Resolution whereas staff shall notify the
Governing Body upon receipt of applications and permits submitted for
developments in the City Gantt/Alexander Passed 5-0.

8. Council Consideration to amend the City’s Social Media Policy.
Presented by Michael Williams - City Attorney
Motion to revise the City’s Social Media Policy to allow for Post Event
Press Releases and coverage Alexander/Barber Passed 3-2
(Blount/Gantt Opposed).

9. Council Consideration to approve use of the Ted Strickland Community
Center for Community Blood Drives.
Presented by Councilwoman Barber
Motion to approve Barber/Alexander Passed 5-0.

10. Council Consideration to approve an increase of the contract for
Geotechnical Engineering Services in the amount of $74,380.00 for
Unsuitable Soils for the Amphitheater Project. Funding Source:
Presented by Randy Knighton - City Manager, Carl Trevathan and Eric
Pitts of Keck & Wood, Camilla Moore - Assistant City Manager /
Community Development Director
Motion to approve Blount/Barber Passed 4-1 (Thomas Opposed).

11. Council Consideration to award a bid for RFQ No. 2020-0006 - Unified
Development Code to the Collaborative Firm in the amount of
$100,000.00. Funding Source: P&Z Budget
Presented by Lindell Miller, Procurement Manager and
Camilla Moore - Asst. City Mgr./Community Development Director
Motion to approve Blount/Gantt Passed 3-1-1 (Barber Opposed,
Alexander Abstained).

12. Council Consideration to approve the Carter & Sloope Task Order
No. 23 for Annual Watershed Monitoring and Reporting (Years 2021 -
2023) in the amount of $61,200.00 Funding Source: Sewer Budget.
Presented by Decius Aaron - Public Works Director and
Brad Holtsinger - Wastewater Superintendent.
Motion to approve Gantt/Thomas Passed 5-0.
13. Council Consideration to approve an Ordinance requiring the use of
Masks or Face Coverings in Public during the COVID-19 Outbreak.
Presented by Michael Williams - City Attorney
Motion to approve Alexander/Barber Failed 2-3 (Blount/Gantt/Thomas
Opposed).

Motion to amend the Agenda to add Moratorium Cigar Bars and
Hookah Bars: Blount/Thomas Passed 3-0-2 (Alexander/Barber
Abstained).

14. Council Consideration to approve a Moratorium on Hookah Bars and
Cigar Bars.
Motion to approve Blount/Gantt Passed 3-0-2 (Alexander/Barber
Passed).

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford encouraged everyone to wear masks or face coverings and to wash your
hands frequently; referenced the phone number to contact the Department of Health
(800) 847-4262; noted the testing site at the Heritage Senior Center in McDonough, GA
and the days and hours for testing Mon., Wed., Thu., and Fri. 8am - 1pm, Tue. 8am -
1pm and 2pm – 7pm, and Sat. 9am – 12pm; referenced the upcoming election and noted
the deadline to request Absentee Ballots is September 15th, the deadline to register to
vote is October 5th, Early Voting begins October 12th – October 30th and Election Day
November 3rd; noted the importance of the Census for funding for schools, hospitals,
public safety, and other resources for the City and asked everyone to participate at
Census2020.gov; and wished everyone a safe Labor Day.
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, August 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Via Zoom
(canceled)
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Friday, September 11, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Via Zoom
• City Council Meeting, Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Via Zoom
• City Council Budget Retreat, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Via Zoom
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Via
Zoom
• Youth Council Advisory Meeting, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Via Zoom
• City Council Budget Retreat, Thursday, September 17, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Via Zoom
• City Council Budget Retreat, Friday, September 18, 2020 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Via Zoom
Free Virtual Event: Doing Business in Stockbridge hosted by Councilman Alexander and Southern
Crescent Women in Business – September 1st from 10am – 12pm. Registration required. Contact
Zenovia Pearson @ 404-565-5109 zpearson@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov

CITY EVENTS HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY POSTPONED
Motion to adjourn Gantt/Thomas Passed 5-0.
