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date: 2016-10-25
title: October 25, 2016 Work Session Meeting Agenda
source: 2016-10/2016-10-25_October 25, 2016 Work Session Meeting_Agenda.pdf
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City of Stockbridge
Bringing People
Together
STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Council Meeting
Anthony S. Ford Agenda
October 25, 2016 6:00 PM
Councilman Elton Alexander
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilwoman Neat Robinson

CITY MANAGER
Michael Harris

CITY CLERK
Vanessa Holiday Council Chamber 2nd Floor

4640 N. Henry Blvd.
DEPUTY CLERK Stockbridge, GA 30281
Randi Rainey Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com

Phone: 770­389­7900
CITY ATTORNEY
Fax: 770­389­7912
Michael Williams
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Vacant, Mayor Michael Harris, City Manager
Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Elton Alexander, Councilman Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
John Blount, Councilman Michael Williams, City Attorney
LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman
Neat Robinson, Councilwoman

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call Present Absent

Mayor Pro Tem Ford
Councilman Alexander
Councilman Blount
Councilwoman Gantt
Councilwoman Robinson

III. Invocation
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. Adoption of the Agenda
VI. Review of Minutes for 9/12/16 and 9/27/16
Review of draft minutes of Sept. 12, 2016
Review of draft minutes of Sept. 27, 2016

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.

CEREMONIAL
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Item # 1 ­ Certificates of Completion­ Citizens Academy 2016
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

OLD BUSINESS

Item # 2 ­ PUBLIC HEARING­ Resolution to approve the Short­ Term Work
Program and Capital Improvements Element Annual Update and Adoption and
Amendment to the Henry County Comprehensive Plan. Public Hearing was held
on August 8, 2016
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director

Item # 3 ­ Resolution to amend the City's Code of Conduct Policy
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

Item # 4 ­ Resolution to request approval of recommended approval­ Water
Treatment Dept. RFP#201607­22, Automated Water Metering Infrastructure
Project in the amount of $1,718,228.00 with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. DBA
Ferguson Waterworks (College Park) to provide implementation of an
Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system upon execution of contract
commencing November 2016 with three (3) renewable options.
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager and Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist

NEW BUSINESS

Item # 5 ­ Council Consideration for approval Resolution for State Wide
Contract­ Sewer Treatment Dept. #SWC­9999­spd­0000102­0010 in the amount o
f$72,458.00 with Environmental Products (Atlanta, GA), for the purchase of one
(1) Vactor Ramjet Trailer Jetter. This is a one­time purchase.
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager and Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist

Item # 6 ­ Council Consideration for a Resolution to proclaim the week of
November 9, 2016 through November 15, 2016 as "kindness Works, Pass it On"
Week
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

Item # 7 ­ Council Consideration for 2017 Meeting Schedule
Presented by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk

October 25, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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Item # 8 ­ Council Consideration of Resolution of appointment to fill an Ethics
Board vacancy
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

Item # 9 ­ Council Consideration­ Soliciting for Non­Profits
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

DISCUSSION

Item # 10 ­ Stockbridge Business of Excellence Program
Presented by: Councilman Blount

Item # 11 ­ Stockbridge Youth Advisory Council
Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt

PUBLIC HEARING

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Michael Harris

CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS
Michael Williams

COUNCIL'S COMMENTS

Councilman Alexander

Councilman Blount

Councilwoman Gantt

Councilwoman Robinson

MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)
October 25, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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I. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney­client
privilege as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­2(1) and 50­14­3(b)(1)(A). The subject
discussed was {identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney­client
discussion}.

II. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property
as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(1)(B).

III. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or
disposal of real estate as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(1)(C),

IV. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property
subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­
3(b)(1)(D).

V. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate
subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­
3(b)(1)(E).

VI. Meeting to discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring,
disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee as
provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(2).

VII. Meeting to interview one or more applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency
as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(2).

VIII. Pursuant to the attorney­client privilege and as provided by Georgia Code section 50­14­2(1), a
meeting otherwise required to be open was closed to the public in order to consult and meet
with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any
officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved
and the matter discussed was {identify the matter but not the substance of the discussion.}.

IX. Staff meeting held for investigative purposes under duties or responsibilities imposed by law as
provided by Georgia Code section 50­14­3(a)(1).

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
All meetings will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are subject to
change. Please check the city's website www.cityofstockbridge.com or contact City Hall offices at
770.389‐7900 for information.

 Early Voting at the Merle Manders Conference Center (lower level) from October 24th
through November 4th. Please visit the city’s website for dates and hours of operation.
www.cityofstockbridge.com

 Zoning Advisory Board Meeting, Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in
the Council Chamber.

 Community Relations Committee Meeting, Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Levi Meeting Room – Councilman Blount, Chairperson

 Tuesday, November 8, 2016 – Election Day at your local voting precinct. No voting will
take place at the Merle Manders Conference Center.

 Veterans Day Parade and Luncheon – Friday, November 11, 2016 10am. Contact the
Stockbridge Events Dept. to register and participate (770) 389‐5982.

 Council Meeting – Monday, November 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber. BUDGET SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL

 Community Housing Forum, Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at
the

Carrie Mae Hambrick Cultural Arts Center 146 Burke Street, spearheaded by

Councilwoman Robinson.
October 25, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900

 Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
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Motion to Adjourn.

October 25, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
