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date: 2016-07-26
title: July 26, 2016 Work Session Meeting Agenda
source: 2016-07/2016-07-26_July 26, 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
July 26, 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, JULY 26, 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 6/13/2016 and 6/28/2016
Review of Minutes for 6/13/2016
Review of Minutes for 6/28/2016

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.

PUBLIC HEARING
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Item #1 ­ Ordinance to Adopt the City Initiated Technical Update to Zoning
Ordinance Unified Development Code (UDC) of the City of Stockbridge ­
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director and Bill
Johnston, AICP of Strategic Pla

NEW BUSINESS

Item #2 ­ Resolution to fill vacancies on the Main Street Advisory Board ­
Presented by: Kira Harris­Braggs, Main Street Manager

Item #3 ­ Resolution to request use of the Merle Manders Conference Center for
Northside Women’s Imaging Center event to be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2016
­ Presented by: Councilwoman Robinson

Item #4 ­ Resolution to request use of the Merle Manders Conference Center for
Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer event to be held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 ­
Presented by: Councilwoman Robinson

X. PLANNING AND ZONING
Item #5 ­ Conditional Use – CU­16­05 Cobblestock Partners, LP of Dallas, TX
requests a conditional use for the property located at 5365 North Henry Blvd, in
Land Lot 59 of the 12th District. The property consists of 2.65 +/­ acres, and the
request is for a church in the C­2 (General Commercial) zoning district ­
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director

Item #6 ­ Resolution to request approval of the Short­Term Work Program and
Capital Improvement Element Annual Update and Adoption and Amendment to
the Henry County Comprehensive Plan ­ Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration &
Community Development Director

COUNCIL DISCUSSION

Willow Springs & Southwinds Pump Station Rehabilitation Update C&S Project
No.S9100.004/RFP#201606‐08 Engineer: Martin C Boyd, P.E Carter & Slope, Inc. Bid Date:
July 26, 2016 ‐ Presented by: Brad Holtsinger, Waste Water Superintendent

Saturday Library Hours – Cochran Library Stockbridge, GA ‐ Presented by: Councilman
Alexander

July 26, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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Code Enforcement ‐ Presented by: Councilman Alexander

Downtown Anchor Building/Amphitheatre ‐ Presented by: Councilman Alexander

Bike Friendly Zone Initiative ‐ Presented by: Councilman Alexander

Renaming North Henry Blvd. ‐ Presented by: Councilman Alexander

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Michael Harris

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)
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).

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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).

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.

 Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY – CITY HALL

 GDOT Open House – SR42 Widening from SR138 to I‐675, Thursday, July 28, 2016 from
5‐7pm at the Ted Strickland Community Center 130 ML King, Sr. Heritage Trail (formerly
N. Berry St.) Stockbridge, GA 30281

 2nd Annual Back to School Kick‐Off spearheaded by Councilman Blount, Saturday, July 30,
2016 10am – 2pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center

 Council Meeting Monday, August 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber.

July 26, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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Motion to Adjourn.

July 26, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
