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Stockbridge
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.

SUMMARY MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017 6:00 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Judy Neal Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
Call to Order by Mayor Neal.

Invocation was provided by Pastor Susan Bennett of Stockbridge Presbyterian Church.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday proceeded with a verbal roll call, all members of Council
were present except for Councilman Alexander, a quorum was confirmed.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford motioned to amend the Agenda to add under New Business Item #3
- 3rd Sounds of Summer Concert funding and Item #4-Funding for Hispanifest as a part of
Bridgefest 2017; second by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 4-0.

Review of Minutes – Scheduled to be at the adopted August 14th Council Meeting:
Special Called Meeting of 6/12/2017, Council Meeting of 6/12/2017, Special Called
Meeting of 6/28/2017, and Work Session Meeting of 6/28/2017. No Action Taken.

Mayor Neal reviewed the Ceremonial Swearing-In of the Stockbridge Youth Council.

Councilman Alexander joined the meeting at 6:36 P.M.

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TOWN HALL COMMUNITY UPDATE

1. Public Safety – Henry County Police/Sheriff’s Office Joint Presentation
Followed by Q & A
The Henry County Police Dept. and Sheriff’s Office presented a joint presentation
on gangs and gang activity in Henry County- followed by Q&A.

2. Public Works Update - Decius Aaron, Public Works Director gave an update of 30+
Public Works Projects that are in various states followed by Q & A.
Mr. Aaron made a request for Council Consideration to replace the fence
surrounding the tennis courts at Gardner Park where the courts are being
resurfaced.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the fence replacement at Gardner
Park by Lindavid Inc. DBA C&C Fence Co. in the amount of $18,300 funded by
SPLOST; second by Councilwoman Robinson. The motion passed 5-0.

3. Community Development Update – Camilla Moore, Community Development.
Director Followed by Q & A
Ms. Moore gave an update on Community Development, Code Enforcement.
Business Licenses and the brining Permitting and Building Inspections in-house,
and noted current projects underway.

4. Financial Update – Linda Nabers, Treasurer
Followed by Q & A
Ms. Nabers presented a Financial Summary of the City’s YTD revenues and
expenditures through June 30, 2017 (2nd Qtr.)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Wendell Moore noted previous complaints with no response from the City; asked
Council to identify and focus on downtown Stockbridge, fix curbs and end lawsuits.

Mr. Leonard Yancey asked the City to enforce the current ordinances; resolve the police
services, noted the estimated $1 million dollars loss of revenue from the court,
referenced the elected officials’ oath to provide a healthy environment and asked the
officials to be accountable.

Ms. Reed spoke favorably of the City staff and read a letter from the Downtown
Development Authority commending the newly appointed Community Development
Director, Camilla Moore.

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NEW BUSINESS

5. Council Consideration to approve a 3rd Sounds of Summer Concert
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford
Mayor Pro Tem Ford noted the success of the past Sounds of Summer
concerts and expressed the City’s history of three concerts during the
summer months, each costing approximately $15,000.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford motioned to approve the 3rd Sounds of Summer
Concert; second by Councilwoman Gantt. The vote was cast with Alexander
and Ford in favor, and Blount and Robinson opposed and Gantt abstained.
Mayor Neal cast a vote in opposition. The motion failed 2-3-1 (Alexander
and Ford voted in favor) (Blount, Robinson and Neal opposed) (Gantt
abstained).

6. Council Consideration to approve funding for stage up to $5,000 for
Hispanifest to be added to Bridgefest.
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford
Mayor Pro Tem Ford noted both concerts in 2016 were a huge success and
would like to include Hispanifest again in 2017 with performances on the 2nd
stage.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford motioned to approve up to $5,000 for a stage for
Hispanifest with an additional $5,000 for Bridgefest promotions; second by
Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 4-1 (Blount opposed).

7. 2nd Qtr. Budget Amendment No. 2017-002
Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer
Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve Budget Amendment Item No.
2017-002 in the amount of $512,294; second by Mayor Pro Tem Ford. The
motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Alexander abstained).

Mayor Pro Tem Ford motioned to approve Budget Amendment No. 2017-
003 in the amount of $10,000; second by Councilman Alexander. The
motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Blount abstained).

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
No Comments

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
No Comments

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UPCOMING OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS/EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.

 Special Called Meeting, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., City Hall for
Executive Session/Personnel.

 Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall,
Levi Meeting Room.

 Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
*(New Location) Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

 Special Called Meeting, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall for
Executive Session/Personnel.

 Special Called Meeting, Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall for
Executive Session/Personnel.

 Special Called Meeting, Friday, August 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., City Hall for
Executive Session/Personnel.

 Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
*(New Location) Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

 Council Meeting, Monday, August 14, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall

 Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
*(New Location) Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

 Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, August 21, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Levi Meeting Room.

 Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
*(New Location) Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

 Work Session Meeting, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall

 Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
*(New Location) Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

UPCOMING COUNCILMEMBER & YOUTH MEETINGS AND/OR EVENTS

 Back to School Kick-Off – Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at
the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, – For Students
and Teachers of the Henry County School District (Must Present ID)

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UPCOMING CIVIC EVENTS

 Indoor Planetarium – Space Shows @ the Cochran Library Saturday, August 12,
2017 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 174 Burke Street, Stockbridge First Come/First Serve

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Real
Estate and Litigation; second by Mayor Pro Tem Ford. The motion passed 5.0

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to adjourn Executive Session; second by
Councilman Blount. The motion passed 3-0 (Councilwoman Gantt and Mayor Pro
Tem Ford were not on the dais for the vote).

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

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:00pm; second by
Councilman Blount. The motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk CMC Judy Neal, Mayor

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