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date: 2014-12-11
title: December 11, 2014 Minutes
source: 2014-12/2014-12-11_December 11, 2014_Minutes.pdf
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING APPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 5:30PM

Administration
City Council
Tim L. Thompson, Mayor Michael Harris, City Manager

Alphonso Thomas, Mayor Pro Tern Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Robin Buschman, Councilwoman Mike Williams, City Attorney

Lakeisha Gantt, Councilwoman
Anthony S. Ford, Councilman
Regina Lewis Ward, Councilwoman

I. Call to Order by Mayor Tim L. Thompson at 5:32pm

ll. Invocation was provided by Councilman Ford

Ill. Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison

IV. Adopt Agenda

Councilwoman Ward made a motion to adopt the Special Called Meeting agenda; a second was
provided by Councilman Ford; the motion passed 5-0.

A Special Called Meeting of the City Council of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia will be held at
5:30pm on Thursday, December 11, 2014 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4640 North Henry
Blvd, Stockbridge, GA 30281.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF:

1. Adoption of FY 2015 Budget

City Manager, Michael Harris gave a brief overview of the FY15 Proposed Budget to
Mayor and Council. Mr. Harris stated this will be the third Public Hearing and the adoption
of the budget The first Public Hearing was held on December 2, 2014, the second Public
Hearing was held on December 8, 2014.

Mr. Harris stated the proposed budget for FY15 is $8.69 million.

Mr. Harris stated there where changes made at the last meeting to reflect the items that
were increased, and the newest version is available on the City's website.

Councilwoman Gantt requested Mr. Harris to announce the changes made to the public.

Mr. Harris stated the following:

December 11, 2014 at 5:30pm
to $229,000; Building and Maintenance
Governing Body- was reduced from $320,000
Government Building and Services; Technology
repairs were pulled out and put under
was pulled out and put into its own department.

was increased from $421,000
to $627,000. This division only had
Executive Division —-

Clerk and the Treasurer. Mr. Harris
three key positons which was the City Manager, City
and Community Services and the Human
stated they wanted to add Administration
Main Street Manager position was moved, as
Resources Manager to this division. The
well as the Code Enforcement positions.

million to $1.7 million. There were
was reduced from $2.441
Administration Division —

and added to different divisions. Main Street has its
five (5) positions that was removed
Code Enforcement, Tech Service, Enterprise
own division, Human Resource Manager,

fund, Merle Manders.

was increased from $285,000
to $488,000 shifting
General Government Buildings

reduction of $844,000 to $657,000, due to
funds. Municipal Court there was a slight
The Police was removed and consolidated
Building Repairs and Police Department.

creating its own line.

was increased from $685,000
to $755,000 due to consolidation
Police Administration —

from the other divisions into this one division.

considerable change.
Public Works- is steady at $2.39K to $2.334K no

however there was no reduction.
City Events— it looks like there was a reduction,
to $189,000 with exception of Main Street;
The current amended budget was $188,000
Main Street Program.
$100,000 was put aside for

and bumped up to $112,000, including
These funds were pulled out from City Events
staff initiatives for summer projects.

a big part, the reduction, went
from
Parks- Appear to have been reduction, Police played
and Council dedicated $1.55 million dollars to Parks
$174,000 to $95,000. SPLOST IV,
for and for police service to patrol the City's
parks,
Program, new equipment, solely
parks.
in March 2014, Council decided to
Code Enforcement- last year there was one position.
The funded amount of $173,260 includes
add a secondary Code Enforcement Officer.
and materials that are needed to
the salaryfor both Officers along with the supplies
function as a division.

The salary was included in Administration
Main Street- was newly introduced last year.
suppliesincluded, City Events, both were pulled out of City Events, Clarity and
of budget.
transparency for citizens viewing

this department, but they
Plan and Development- Council was considering creating
Mr. Dale Hall took over duties serving
decided not to change and go a different direction.
our efforts.
as a liaison with the county, maximizing

this item is being adjudicated and finalized.
DDA— There was $6 million during FY2013,

to City Hall. Other funds include Hotel/Motel
Other Uses- Represent debt sen/ices paid
taxes,the change reflected was to increase personnel.
only

increase under executive grant.
Councilwoman Gantt inquired if it includes the

December 11, 2014 at 5:30pm
Mr. Harris replied yes.

Speakers in Favor: None

Speakers Against: None
the
Nabers for an outstanding job as well as
Mr. Harris recognized Treasurer, Linda
stated he really appreciates everyone.
Public Works director, Kevin Walter, and also

and appreciation for every ones efforts.
Mayor Thompson expressed thanks

the 2015 Budget; a second was provided
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to approve
byCouncilman Ford; the motion passed 5-0.

2. Executive Session; to include A through i
second
into Executive Session at 5:56pm; a
Councilman Ford made a motion to adjourn
the motion passed 5-0.
was provided by Councilwoman Gantt;

at 6:59pm; a
motion to adjourn from Executive Session
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas made a 5-0.
the motion passed
second was provided by Councilwoman Buschman;

back into the Special Called Meeting;
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to reconvene
a second was provided by
Councilman Ford; the motion passed 5-0.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

the Special Called Meeting at 6:59pm;
Councilwoman Ward made a motion to adjourn
the motion passed 5-0.
second was provided by Councilman Ford;

Mayor, Tim L. Thompson
Deputy City Clerk, Randi Rainey

December 11, 2014 at 5:30pm
CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 6:00 PM

Administration
City Council
City Manager, Michael Harris
Tim L. Thompson, Mayor
Deputy City Clerk, Randi Rainey
Alphonso Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem
City Attorney, Mike Williams
Robin Buschman, Councilwoman
Anthony 8. Ford, Councilman
LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman
Regina Lewis Ward, Councilwoman

at 6:01 pm
I. Call to Order by Mayor Tim L. Thompson

Cross Road Christian Church
ll. invocation provided by Bishop Bryer from

in unison
ill. Pledge of Allegiance was recited

lV. Adopt Agenda

printed; second was
Councilman Ford made a motion to adopt the agenda
as a

the motion passed 5-0.
provided by Councilwoman Gantt;

V. Review Minutes

the minutes as printed; a second was
Councilman Ford made a motion to approve
5-0.
provided byCouncilwoman Gantt; the motion passed

Special Called Meeting November 4, 2014 at 5:30pm
Work Session Meeting November 4, 2014 at 6:00pm
November 10, 2014 at 6:00pm
City Council Meeting

CEREMONIAL

LaKeisha Gantt
item #1- Presented by Councilwoman
and Reach out and Read Henry Co. Program
Plaque: Plaque Presented to Dr.Cathy Mauler

check to Dr. Cathy Mauler and the
Councilwoman Gantt presented a plaque and a $500.00
TAKEN
Reach out and Read program. NO ACTION

item #2 — Presented by Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Bible Church
Plaque: Plaque Presented to Community Local Outreach and Community

check to Chris Bradford whom is a
Councilwoman Gantt presented a plaque and a $500.00

December 8, 2014; 6:00pm
Church. NO ACTION TAKEN
representative for Community Bible

item #3 Presented by Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt

and Elton
Certificate: Certificate of Appreciation
Presented to Because We Care Henry County
Alexander

and Because We
of Appreciation to Elton Alexander
Councilwoman Gantt presented a Certificate
Care Henry. NO ACTION TAKEN

CONSENT AGENDA
No Items

PUBLIC HEARING

Item #4 — Presented by City Manager, Michael Harris
Ordinance Item— 2015 Operating Budget; 2"“ Reading

December 2, 2014. The
stated the 15‘ Public Hearing was held on
City Manager, Michael Harris Mr. Harris stated
which totals up to $ 8.0690777 million.
focus was on the General Fund items
to Mayor and Council, and has uploaded the proposed
staff has provided a number of diagrams
Budget on the City's website.

for FY15 is $8.69 million.
Mr. Harris stated the proposed budget

of Police
Mr. Harris stated FY14 budget was
decreased to $8.4 million due to the removal
the changes.
Services, and was amended to reflect

Mr. Harris stated the following:

o Hotel/Motel fund has a budget of $1 12,000

0 SPLOST 3 fund has funds left over

o Public Works has a budget of $1 .8 million

the
with majority of the funds coming from
o SPLOST 4 fund has a budget of $5.5 million,
bonding amount
Public Works
the up keep which will be provided by
~ Cemetery fund will stay at $350 for

million
- Water and Sewer has a budget of $2.889

- Stormwater has a budget of $ 817,000

of $1.169 million
- Sanitation and Solid Waste has a budget

has a budget of $ 218,896
o Merle Manders Conference Center

of $ 3,500
o Ted Strickland Community Center has a budget

the Enterprise Funds.
Mr. Harris stated these funds represent

December 8, 2014; 6:00pm
classifications were
if the organization chart and the job
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas inquired approve
not.
included. Mr. Harris responded they were

Speakers in favor:
of approving the budget
1. Keivonta Lawrence spoke in favor

Speakers Opposed: None

NO ACTION TAKEN

Manager, Michael Harris
Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED: Presented by City

Conditional Use Permit for Crossroad Christian
Resolution item: Approval of the Six-Month
Blvd. Suite 117-119
Church, inc. located 5353 North Henry
Conditional Use
brief overview to approve the Six-Month
City Manager, Michael Harris gave
Blvd.to Mayor and Council.
Permit for Crossroad Christian Church located at 5353 North Henry

Speakers in favor: None

Speakers Opposed: None
for
the Six-Month Conditional Use Permit
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to approve
a second was
5353 North Henry Blvd. Suite 117-119;
Crossroad Christian Church, inc. located
the motion passed 5-0.
provided by Councilman Ford;

OLD BUSINESS

Linda Nabers
Item # 6- Presented by Treasurer,
Bad Debt Expense for 2013 and 2014
Resolution Item Water and Sewer

Bad Debt Expense for
brief overview on the Water and Sewer
Treasurer, Linda Nabers gave a
Ms. Nabers stated this will write off any delinquent Water
2013 and 2014 to Mayor and Council.
and Sewer accounts for 2013.

Bad Debt Expense for
to approve the Water and Sewer
Councilwoman Buschman made a motion
motion passed 5-0.
Councilman Ford; the
2013; a second was provided by

Michael Harris
Item # 7- Presented by City Manager, and Sewer Service
Plan Agreement Pertaining to Water
Agreement Item— SDS Comprehensive
Plan
Mr. Harris provided Mayor and
Council a brief overview of the SDS Comprehensive
Sewer Service. Mr. Harris stated the original agreement was

Agreement Pertaining to Water and
felt that it needed to be amended.
sent to the City. However, the City

staff for negotiating.
Councilwoman Buschman thanked the

Plan Agreement
to approve the SDS Comprehensive
Councilwoman Buschman made a motion
a second was provided by
Councilman Ford; the motion
Pertaining to Water and Sewer Service;
passed 5-0.
Michael Harris
item #8- Presented by City Manager,
Ordinance Item— Hotel/Motel Tax

December 8, 2014; 6:00pm
stated
overview of the Hotel/Motel Tax. Mr. Harris
Mr. Harris provided Mayor and Council a brief
Hotel/ Motel Taxes, and will help generate $60,000
this is a request to go from 5% to 8% on the
Grove and Clayton
more in revenues. Mr. Harris
stated the City of McDonough, City of Locust
Hotel/ Motel taxes.
County have already increased their
a unanimous
Mr. Harris to express the importance of having
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas requested in order for any
initiated by the delegation states;
vote. Mr. Harris stated the policy which was
for consideration, it must be passed by a respective
Municipality to go before local delegation will move
if it is passed unanimously, the local delegation
Jurisdiction or Municipality unanimously.
it forward.

Mr. Harris
to explain where the monies would go.
Councilwoman Buschman requested Mr. Harris
and Tourism
some of the Main Street program
responded the money would help supplement
product development.
second
the Hotel/ Motel Tax from 5% to 8%; a
Councilwoman Ward made a motion to approve
5-0.
was Councilwoman Gantt; the motion passed
provided by

Item #9— Presented by City Manager,
Michael Harris

Agreement Item— Clark Meadows Street Light Agreement

The
the residents of Clark Meadows Subdivision.
Mr. Harris stated he has been working with
to 2007, for the initial ten (10) lights.
That agreement was
original lighting agreement dates back
few years later. Mr. Harris stated due to the
amended to add an additional seven (7) lights a
into Clark
the lights. However, new residents are moving
recession, there was no need to expand stated
to have the lights turned on. Mr. Harris light
Meadows and the residents have requested
but have not been energized.
poles have already been installed,
with Snapping Shoals EMC, in which has provided
Mr. Harris stated the City has been working
would
additional nineteen (19) lights included. That
the City with an updated agreement with an
and increase the City's monthly bill by $432.00.
bring the total to thirty-six (36) lights,
subdivision
Councilwoman Buschman inquired if the
subdivision completed. Mr. Harris stated the

is not complete; however, this is the
remainder of the street lights being built.

the Clark Meadows Street Light Agreement;
Councilwoman Buschman made a motion to approve
a second was provided by
Councilman Ford; the motion passed 5-0.

Harris
Randi Rainey and City Manager, Michael
item #10- Presented by Deputy City Clerk,
Agenda Item— 2015 Meetings Calendar

will shift back the Work Session/ Workshop meetings
Mr. Harris stated the proposed calendar
between meetings.
week, giving staff more time prepare in
the calendar.
the Finance Committee Meeting dates on
Councilwoman Gantt requested to include

as the
the meetings will be held on the same days
Mr. Harris stated for the month of January,
calendar. The 2015 calendar will begin in the
month of February.
previous

the 2015 Meetings Calendar; a second was provided
Councilman Ford made a motion to approve
5-0.
byCouncilwoman Buschman; the motion passed

December 8, 2014', 6:00pm
NEW BUSINESS
No items

HENRY COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING
No items

COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clerk 15 minutes
comment must sign in with the City
All persons wishing to speak for public
You must sign your name, address, and phone number.
prior to the beginning of the meeting. minutes.
and Council for three (3)
You will be able to address the Mayor

Mrs. Flynn
Dr. spoke on the literacy in Henry County.
1. Marily Flynn, 521 Country Club are used
and asked that the tax payer's dollars
believes this is a County wide problem
wisely. Mr.
thanked Mayor and Council for the recognition.
2. Elton Alexander, 920 Maple Leaf Dr.
and Christmas Holiday Festival was a great
Alexander stated the Veteran's Day Parade
he would like to see more activities.
turnout. Mr. Alexander also stated

& EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
and times are subject to change
Unless Otherwise Noted. Meetings dates
All Meetings VVIII Be Held At City Hall
so please confrrrn with City
Hall at 770.389.7900 or via wvvw.cityofstockbridge.com

December 11, 2014 at 5:30pm
- Special Called Meeting —

located at 1 11
o Main Street Presents; Stockbridge Stories- Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 6:00pm
Center
Davis Rd in the Merle Manders Conference
111 Davis Rd
December 18, 2014 at 8:30am located at
0 Special Needs Family Breakfast —Thursday,
in the Merle Manders Conference Center
2014 at 3:30pm
Special Called Meeting- December 18, of the Christmas
December 25"‘ and December 26th, 2014 in observance
City Hall Closed- Thursday,
Holiday Hall Will
2015 in observance of the New Years Holiday. City
- City Hall Closed —Thursday, January 1,
2015
reopen on Friday, January 2,
School football team for an awesome year
o Councilman Ford congratulated the Stockbridge High
at 6:00pm
c Work Session Meeting January 6, 2015

Item #11 — Presented by City Attorney, Mike Williams
Session: For the purpose of items A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H or i
Executive

the purpose of
into Executive Session at 7:00pm for
Councilman Gantt made a motion to enter
was provided by Councilwoman
Ward; the motion passed 5-
Litigation and Personnel; a second

was provided
Executive Session at 8:55pm; a second
Councilman Ford made a motion to adjourn
the motion passed 5-0.
by Councilwoman Buschman;

a motion to reconvene
back into the regular City Council Meeting;
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas made 5-0.
a second was provided by
Councilwoman Ward; the motion passed

December 8, 2014; 6:00pm
Called Meeting on December 18, 2014 at
Councilwoman Ward made a motion to call a Special
Pro Tem
a second was provided by Mayor
3:30pm for the purpose of appointing a City Clerk;
Thomas; the motion passed 5-0.
Clerk
the 2015 budget salary range of the City
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to amend
a second was provided by
Councilwoman Ward;
from $63,000 $89,000 to $60,236.80-$80,000;

the motion passed 5-0.

of Councilwoman Robin Buschman,
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to end the investigation
actions did not violate any Charter or Ethics
and stated for the record Councilwoman Buschman
Councilman Ford; Councilwoman Buschman
was
code violations; a second was provided by
4-0-1.
abstained from the vote; the motion passed

Councilwoman Buschman for stating she was
Councilwoman Gantt publically apologized to
disappointed.
at 9:00pm; a second
motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas made a
the motion passed 5-0.
was provided by Councilwoman Ward;

MOTION TO ADJOURN

at 9:00pm; a
motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas made a
the motion passed 5-0.
second was provided by Councilwoman Ward;

Deputy City lerk, Ran

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December 8, 2014; 6:00pm
