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Sta ckbridge
Where Community Connects

SUMMARY MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019 6:00 P.M.

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor_ Ant ony S. Ford Rand Knighton, City Mana er
Councilman Elton Alexander Cami Moo_re, Ass_t. City anager

Mayor_ Pro Tem lohn_B|ount Vanessa |_-lolida City Clerk

Councilwoman LaKeisha_Gantt Ra_ndi Rain_ey, epu_ty City Clerk
Councilwoman Neat Robinson Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilman Alphonso Thomas

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 Darius Pattillo.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

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

Mayor Pro Tem Blount motioned to adopt the Agenda to remove Item #4 to be presented
on 6/10/2019; second by Councilman Thomas. The motion passed 5-0.

Review of the Minutes for the following meetings: No Action taken.
1. 04/08/2019 2. 04/30/2019

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. Darron Garring of 106 Willow Trace Stockbridge spoke on short—term rentals and Air
BNB‘s in the Windsong subdivision, and the nuisance, noise, trash, and public

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indecency that has come with the parties that are taking place in these homes. Mr.
Garring requested an Ordinance that would prohibit short-term rentals and prevent the
deterioration of the community.

PRESENTATION
3. Presentation by Henry County District Attorneys Office
District Attorney Darius Pattillo gave an overview of what the District
Attorneys Offices does. Mr. Pattillo noted the DA’s Office prosecutes
all felony crimes who has more than a year sentence and over $1,000
fine in the County. Mr. Pattillo stated the mission of the District
Attorney’s Office is to aggressively prosecute violent offenders and try
to redeem those who are redeemable, and lastly, doing what it takes
to prevent crime. Mr. Pattillo also mentioned the DA’s Office has
created a few different programs such as Crimes against children,
Pre—Trail Diversion and programs to help the youth to stay out of
gangs. No Action taken.

OLD BUSINESS‘
4. Council Consideration to approve the Jodeco Development
Standards and Site Plan.
Presented by Camilla Moore, Community Development Director
item Removed from the Agenda —
To be presented on 6/10/2019

5. Youth Council Update
Presented by Ericka Harvey, Committee Chair
Ms. Harvey gave an update of the Youth Council Advisory Committee
and referenced the suggestions to restructure the Youth Council

program. Ms. Harvey also referenced vacancies on the committee
that needed to be filled and asked if the Council Liaison position was

going to be replaced, and further noted her desire to have the Staff
Liaison remain in place.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to amend the Youth Council
Ordinance to revise criteria to allow for Henry County residents to be
members of the Advisory Board; second by Mayor Pro Tem Blount.
The motion passed 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS
6. Council Consideration to fill vacancies and appoint Youth Council
Advisory Committee members.
Presented by Erica Harvey, Committee Chair
Ms. Harvey noted applications had been submitted.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount expressed his concern of Council Members
involvement as opposed to the Advisory Committee making the
decisions and advising the Youth Council and motioned to remove

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Council Member from being a voting member on the Youth Council

Advisory Committee. The motion failed for lack of a second; the
motion was withdrawn.

Councilman Thomas recommended tabling the item and look at

proposals for the program in a comprehensive manor.

The consensus of the Council was to extend the timeframe for

submitting applications.

7. Council Consideration to approve 2019 —
2020 Health Benefits
Renewal Package for the City.
Presented by Randy Knighton, City Manager, Renee Wheeler,
Human Resources Manager Mr. Hayes of MSl Benefits
Mr. Knighton introduced Mr. Hayes who was presenting on behalf of
MSI Benefits. Mr. Hayes proceeded with the presentation and noted

during the time period of March 2018-February 2019, Cigna paid out
$1.161 million in claims, with a loss ratio of 129%. Mr. Hayes also
noted the recommendation to lower cost is by looking at bundling the
health benefits package, and to raise the deductible from $2,500 to
$5,000, with also raising the max out of pocket from $5,000 to $7,900
and would put the renewal increase around 29%. Mr. Hayes
recommended moving the renewal date from July 15‘ to January 15‘ to
reflect with the fiscal years date; renewing in six months to re-
evaluate in the 4”‘ quarter, with a secondary enrollment for January
13‘, and to pay the same percentage with a different cost to each tier
with family coverage.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount inquired about the different tiers dealing with
prescriptions. Mr. Hayes noted tier 1 is for basic generic drugs, tier 2
is for non—preferred generic drugs, tier 3 is grade A with some name
brand drugs and tier 4 are expensive drugs for those dealing with

significant illnesses.

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to approve 6—month renewal
w/Cigna effective 07/01/2019 through 12/31/2019; second by
Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 5-0.

8. Council Consideration to fill vacancy and appoint Interim of the
Stockbridge Municipal Court Solicitor.
Presented by Michael Williams, City Attorney
Attorney Williams noted the current Court Solicitor is taking a
permanent role with the County and recommended Julie Kert who
would come in on interim basis. Attorney Williams also noted Ms. Kert
has experience working in a Solicitors’ Office for the City of

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Fayetteville and has a successful criminal law practice. Attorney
Williams recommends having an interim Solicitor for the next seven
months and appointing a permanent Solicitor position in January;

noting the position serves at the Council’s discretion and can be
replaced at any time.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount motioned to appoint Julie Kert as interim
Municipal Court Solicitor; second by Councilwoman Gantt. The
motion passed 5-0.

DISCUSSION
9. Council discussion Healthy Food Overiay/Ordinance
Presented by Councilman Alexander
Councilman Alexander expressed his desire to protect the city from
the proliferation of Dollar Stores and would like to look at creating an
ordinance that would require distance between these types of stores
and address the unhealthy packaged and processed foods sold in
being sold.

Community Development Director Camilla Moore suggested the City
look zoning conditions that would perturb them from coming. Ms.
Moore suggested adding to the current Moratorium specific square

footage to stop the stores from coming into the City. Attorney Williams
noted the stores are referred to as Small Box Discount Stores with
less than 12,000 sq. Ft. with average $10 prices on products sold.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve a Moratorium on Small
Box Discount Stores less than 12,000 sq. feet and marketing items on
average of less than $10; second by Councilwoman Robinson. The
motion failed 2-3-1 (Blount, Thomas, Ford opposed), Councilwoman
Gantt (abstained from the vote) with Mayor Ford casting the tiebreak
vote.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Mr. Knighton thanked everyone for participating in the City’s Annual Memorial
March event and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice; thanked the
Public Works team for their work with the County on State Route Hwy. 138, and
beautification efforts on the gateway entrances to the City; noted he met with
members of Council and rode the City and spoke about shared roadways; thanked
staff for their hard work and efforts.

COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK’S OFFICE
Mrs. Holiday offered condolences to Mayor Ford for the loss of his father; also
congratulated the 2019 graduates.

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COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Thomas commended the Main Street Program on the unveiling of the
Historic Green Front Cafe marker and thanked all who attended along with those
who attended the Annual Carrie Mae Hambrick celebration; thanked Mr. Knighton
and Mayor Ford for their assistance with the Memorial March and honoring the
men and women of the Armed Services, noted this was his 10”‘ year participating
in this annual event and thanked all who were involved in making it happen.

Mayor Pro Tem Blount thanked everyone for participating in the Memorial March
noting it was well attended; offered his condolences to Mayor Ford for the loss of
his father; invited everyone out to the Bingo Bash on Wednesday; thanked staff for
their hard work and efforts; noted his growth and knowledge over the last few

years; thanked his colleagues that even when they may disagree, his mindset is
always for the betterment of the City of Stockbridge.

Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for coming out and tuning in; noted that at
the next Food Truck Tuesday on June 11”‘, the City will team up with Fresh
Produce who will have a Pop Up with organic fresh produce with at the event
offering produce between $6 and $40 based on income and noted you can sign up
ahead of time on the City’s website and thanked Diane Miller for bringing the item
forward; thanked everyone for their continued prayers; thanked staff for their
efforts and stated that while sometimes their comments may be harsh, their ideas
are always to do what is in the best interest of the City.

Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for coming out and tuning in; noted

tonight’s vote was not about the legislation, but it was about personalities, noting
the proposed ordinance was a good idea that would benefit the community; asked
for a timetable to bring an ordinance forward to limit businesses as there is public
support for these moratoriums that prevent the deterioration of the community;
noted the Council can hear appeals of those who fall in the moratoriums; asked
colleagues to do what is in the best interest of the citizens.

Councilwoman Robinson offered her condolences to Mayor Ford for the loss of his
father and to the Lemon family for the loss Bobby Lemon, former Henry County
Chief Deputy and asked to keep both families in prayer; referenced the upkeep of
the monuments that are being placed in the City (Green Front Cafe and Floyd
Chapel Baptist Church); noted the Teen Ambassadors will be introduced at the
June 10”‘ Council meeting and sponsors who contributed to last year’s National

League of Cities trip would also be recognized; thanked staff for their efforts and
noted last week was Public Works recognition week; asked that staff and the legal
team get together prior to the meeting to discuss Agenda items and stand strong
on their recommendations.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford thanked everyone who sent cards, flowers, condolences and all of the

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kind words on the passing of his father, who lived to be age 95, was a WI and
Korean War Veteran, and he only hopes to live a long and fruitful life as his father
did; noted there are great things upcoming in the City in 2020 and the officials and
staff are all doing things for the betterment of the City to make Stockbridge a
model City.

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 wvvw.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook
page or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 for updates and detailed information.

City Council meeting, Monday, June 10, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. —
Council Chamber

Stockbridge Youth Council meeting, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 5:30 p.m./Levi Room

Youth Council Advisory Committee, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m./Levi Room

Downtown Development Authority meeting, Monday, June 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m./Levi Rm.

Planning Commission meeting, Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m./Council Chamber

Work Session meeting, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber.

UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food Truck Tuesday, June 4, 2019 from 5:30 —
9:00 p.m. at Clark Park 111 Davis Rd.

Stockbridge

Main Street Movie, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. City Hall Lawn; bring your chairs
and blankets

Food Truck Tuesday, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 5:30 —
9:00 p.m. at Clark Park 111 Davis
Rd. Stockbridge

Welcoming Stockbridge RoundTable Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Levi

Meeting Room spearheaded by Councilwoman Gantt

Economic Summit, Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 5:00 pm. 7:00 p.m. —
at the Merle
Manders Conference Center— spearheaded by Mayor Anthony 8. Ford

Don’t Trash Stockbridge No Litter Campaign, Saturday, June 15, 2019 Location:

spearheaded by Councilman Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for
more information.

FREE Sounds of Summer Concert, Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. on the City Hall
Lawn; bring your chairs and blankets

Food Truck Tuesday, Tuesday, June 18, 201 9 from 5:30 —
9:00 pm. at Clark Park 111 Davis
Rd. Stockbridge

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- Food Truck Tuesday, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 5:30 —
9:00 p.m. at Clark Park 111 Davis
Rd. Stockbridge

Monthly Bingo Bash Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. —
noon at the Ted
Strickland Community Center spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Blount

ONGOING INITIATIVES

- Meet & Greet the Mayor Mondays with MayorAnthony 8. Ford from 10:00 am. -
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 Councilman
Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.
Monthly Bingo Bash from 10:00 a.m. —
noon at the Ted Strickland Community Center
spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem 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 Clergy RoundTable —

spearheaded by Councilwoman Robinson. Contact

LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Quarterly Welcoming Stockbridge RoundTable every 2”” Tuesday of each month at 6:30
pm. in the City Hall Levi Meeting Room spearheaded by Councilwoman Gantt. Contact

LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Quarterly Homeowners and Neighborhood Association RoundTable spearheaded by —

Mayor Pro Tem Blount. Contact LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

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

Respectfully submitted by:

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Anthony s. Ford, Ma)/or

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