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date: 2016-06-13
title: Regular Council Meetings Minutes
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Stockbridge
Bringing People Together

AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 6:00 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Pro Tem- Anthony S. Ford Michael Harris, City Manager
Councilman Elton Alexander Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman John Blount Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
I. Call to Order 6:02pm

II. Invocation Special prayer for Orlando Masacre and 2015 Emanuel 9.

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call Present Absent

Councilman Alexander ___x___ _______
Councilman Blount ___x___ _______
Mayor Pro Tem Ford ___x___ _______
Councilwoman Gantt ______ ___x___
Councilwoman Robinson ___x___ _______
V. Adoption of the Agenda - Motion to amend the Agenda to move Item# 10
prior to New Business on the Agenda made by Councilman Alexander;
second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0.

VI. Adoption of Minutes for 4/11/2016 and 4/26/2016 – Motion to approve
made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilman Alexander. Passed
4-0.

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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.

Mrs. Toye Powell spoke in favor of Saturday operating library hours at the Stockbridge
Cochran Library.

Mrs. Tavaras Powell spoke in favor of Saturday operating library hours at the
Stockbridge Cochran Library

CEREMONIAL
Mr. Ernest Earn, VP Georgia Association of Water Professionals presented the
Gold Award to the City of Stockbridge Water Dept. – Staff: Water System Technicians
Rex Hill, Jesus Hernandez, Chad Hitzeman, Chief Water System Operator Michael
Robinson, and Water Superintendent Jeff Bledsoe.
Through dedication and hard work, the water department staff received this award from
the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) for maintaining 100% compliance
with the Safe Drinking water Act (federal rules governing drinking water).

Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented a Proclamation to the Henry County Toastmasters Club
#2367 - Tendai Mudisi-Soley, President.

OLD BUSINESS
ITEM #1 – Ordinance – Budget Amendment 2016-008 includes Events Coordinator
Job Description, Pay & Classification Scale and Organizational Chart.
Presented by: Renee Wheeler, Human Resources Manager
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Robinson; second by Councilman
Alexander. Passed 4-0.

ITEM #2 – Resolution to approve contract with Lamar County for Landfill Services
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
Motion to approve made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilman Alexander.
Passed 4-0.

ITEM #3 – Resolution to approve contract with Pond & Company for Public Works
Facility Design.
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Robinson; second by Councilman
Alexander. Passed 4-0.

ITEM #4 – Resolution – Establishing guidelines for Alcohol at City Events.
Presented by: City Attorney
Motion to approve made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilman Alexander.
Passed 4-0.

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Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Certificate to Matt Moore, Union Grove High School -
110 Meter Georgia State Record – 2016. Matt will attend the University of Tennessee on a
full track scholarship.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION
ITEM #11 – Discussion of opening the Stockbridge Library on Saturday during the
summer months.
Presented by: Councilman Alexander
Henry County Library Director Carolyn Fuller made a request to the Council for Saturday
hours at the Stockbridge Cochran Library. Council noted the request and took no action
seeking additional information and further discussion.

NEW BUSINESS
ITEM #5 – Ordinance – Amending the Stockbridge Municipal Code with respect to
Littering.
Presented by: City Attorney
Motion to approve made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilman Alexander.
Passed 4-0.

ITEM #6 – Resolution to approve City’s Benefits and Insurance Policy
Presented by: Wendell Strickland – Strongside Solutions & Renee Wheeler, HR Mgr
Motion to approve made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilwoman
Robinson. Passed 4-0.

PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM #7– Planning & Zoning – Rezoning Request - RZ‐16‐08‐S Applicant: Omega
Communities 2 Metroplex Drive, Suite 2020 Birmingham, AL 35209
Agent: James Taylor (Same address) Location: Southeast corner of the intersection of
Highway 42 and Brannon Road Land Lots: 1 & 2 of the 7th District Parcel ID:
070‐01‐007‐012 Request: Rezone from C‐2 (General Commercial) to C‐1
(Office‐Institutional)
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services Director
PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICANT: Jeff Siebert of Greenbrier
SPEAKERS IN FAVOR – Pastor Tim Dowdy – Eagle’s Landing Church
SPEAKERS OPPOSED – None
Motion to approve rezoning request from C2 to C1 with (9) conditions made by
Councilman Alexander; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0.

ITEM #8 –– Planning & Zoning – Variance Request – VR‐16‐03‐S Applicant: Omega
Communities 2 Metroplex Drive, Suite 2020 Birmingham, AL 35209 Agent: James Taylor
(Same address) Location: Proposed Assisted Living/Independent Living on Highway 42 at
Brannon Road Land Lots: 1 & 2 of the 7th District
Parcel ID: 070‐01‐007‐012 Request: 1) Reduce the minimum number of independent living
parking spaces; 2) Allow cement fiberboard of exterior façade
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services Director
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PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICANT: Jeff Siebert of Greenbrier
SPEAKERS IN FAVOR – Pastor Tim Dowdy – Eagle’s Landing Church
SPEAKERS IN FAVOR – Darlene Jackson
SPEAKERS OPPOSED – None
Motion to approve variance request with reduced parking made by Councilman
Alexander; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0.

Motion to approve variance request VR-16-03-S to allow façade to be fiber board and stone
for the first level as approved by the City Manager made by Councilwoman Robinson;
second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 4-0.

ITEM #9 ‐ Annexation Request - AX16‐44 ‐ Owner/Applicant: May & Carter Oil
Company of Jackson, GA request an annexation into the City of Stockbridge for property
located at 2240 Jodeco Rd. in Land Lot 78 of the 6th District. The property consist of 1.66
acres Parcel ID No. 053‐01016000
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director
PUBLIC HEARING
SPEAKERS IN FAVOR – None
SPEAKERS OPPOSED – None
Motion to approve annexation request AX16-44 made by Councilman Alexander; second
by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0.

ITEM #10 ‐ Annexation Request - AX16‐45 Owner/Applicant: Minesh Patel of 1448 Tether
Lane McDonough, GA request an annexation into the City of Stockbridge for property
located at 2239 Jodeco Rd. in Land Lot 78 of the 6th District. The property consist of .59
acres Parcel ID No. 053‐01015001.
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director
PUBLIC HEARING
SPEAKERS IN FAVOR – None
SPEAKERS OPPOSED – None
Motion to approve annexation request AX16-45 made by Councilman Blount; second by
Councilman Alexander. Passed 4-0.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Michael Harris noted the change in the new starting hours for the Transfer Station
from 5am to 6am.

COUNCIL’S COMMENTS

Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for tuning in and spoke to the rebranding
of the City and beautification efforts and the City’s new image including the
proposal for Barack Obama Way.

Councilman Blount thanked everyone for attending and streaming in and that is
first priority was to the citizens and to work in a collaborative effort with everyone.

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Councilwoman Gantt was not in attendance.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for attending and commended staff on
a job well done; congratulated the Water Dept. for receiving the Gold Award, and
stated here support of the Saturday library hours and asked everyone to show up
at the Commissioners meeting and speak up so you voice can be heard.

MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS
Anthony S. Ford welcomed citizen engagement with the Council, commended the
staff noted an outstanding job by the Water Dept; and asked that everyone keep in
prayer the families of the Emanuel 9 and the mass shooting victims of Orlando;
and wished all the fathers a “Happy Father’s Day”.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford read the following News and Announcements:
All meetings 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.

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

 Stockbridge Goodwill Youth Job Fair – Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm – Merle Manders Conference Center

 Coffee with a Cop spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Saturday, June 18, 2016
11 a.m.at Silver Bay Seafood Restaurant 5425 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA

 Building Committee Meeting, Chairperson Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Tuesday,
June 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall – Patrick Henry Meeting Room

 City Council Work Session, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 6 p.m. Council Chamber

 Public Works Committee Meeting, Chairperson Councilwoman Robinson,
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. City Hall - Patrick Henry Meeting Room.

 Finance Committee Meeting, Chairperson Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt,
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall - Levi Meeting Room

 Community Relations Committee Meeting, Chairperson Councilman John Blount,
Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. City Hall - Levi Meeting Room

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act)
None

Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Alexander; second by Councilman Blount.
Passed 4-0. 8:38pm

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