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date: 2020-01-28
title: January 28, 2020 Work Session Meeting Minutes
source: 2020-01/2020-01-28_January 28, 2020 Work Session Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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ACTION MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Randy Knighton, City Manager
Councilman Elton Alexander Camilla Moore Asst. City Mgr./
Councilwoman Yolanda Barber Community Dev. Director
Councilman John Blount Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem Alphonso Thomas Michael Williams, City Attorney
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.
I. Call to Order – Mayor Ford

II. Invocation – Principal Eric Watson, Stockbridge High School

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call – All members present

V. Motion to amend the Agenda to establish a Consent Agenda to include Item
#7, 10, 11, 14, 16 and 17; and to remove Item # 15, 19, 20 and 21; and to
remove Council Comments. Gantt/Blount passed 4-0-1 (Barber abstained).

VI. Review of the Minutes for the following meetings:
1. 1/13/2020 (SCM) 2. 1/13/2020 No Action

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. No public comments

PRESENTATIONS
3. Henry County Schools Update
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Davis – Superintendent of HC Schools
Dr. Davis gave an update on the schools - No Action Taken

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OLD BUSINESS
4. Council Consideration to Revisit/Earmark certain line items of the
FY2020 Operating Budget.
Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Alphonso Thomas
Motion for Resolution directing staff to issue an RFP for the Zoning
Re-Write, and Update the Sign Ordinance, Earmarking the designated
funds. Thomas/Alexander. Passed 3-1-1 (Gantt Opposed – Blount
Abstained).

NEW BUSINESS
5. Council Consideration to approve the Wastewater Treatment
Plant Aerator Replacement Project in the amount of $210,877.29
Funding Source – Wastewater Fund Balance (Sole Source).
Presented by Decius Aaron Public Works Director and Brad
Holtsinger Wastewater Superintendent
Motion to approve Blount/Gantt – Passed 5-0

6. Council Consideration to approve the Burke St. Sanitary Sewer
Main Evaluation by Carter & Sloope in the amount of $ 29,300.00.
Funding Source: Wastewater Dept. – General Fund
Presented by Decius Aaron Public Works Director and Brad
Holtsinger Wastewater Superintendent
Motion to approve Gantt/Blount – Passed 5-0

7. Council Consideration to approve the FY2020 LMIG (Local
Maintenance & Improvements Grant) list.
Presented by Decius Aaron Public Works Director
Item Moved to the Consent Agenda

8. Council Consideration to approve the City’s Worker’s
Compensation Policy with Key Risk in the amount of
$126,903.00. Funding Source – General Fund
Presented Renee Wheeler – HR Manager
Motion to approve Thomas/Gantt – Passed 4-1 (Alexander
Opposed)

9. Council Consideration to approve the City’s Health & Wellness
agreement with Corporate Health Partners in the amount of
$33,000.00. Funding Source – General Fund
Presented Renee Wheeler – HR Manager
Motion to approve Gantt/Thomas – Passed 4-0-1 (Alexander
Abstained)

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10.Council Consideration to approve the City’s Personnel Handbook
updates: 1. Information Technology 2. Cell Phone Usage Policy.
Presented Renee Wheeler – HR Manager
Item Moved to the Consent Agenda

11.Council Consideration to appoint members to the Pension
Committee consisting of the City Clerk, City Manager, HR
Manager, City Treasurer and Mayor.
Presented Renee Wheeler – HR Manager
Item Moved to the Consent Agenda

12.Council Consideration to ratify the Georgia Power Lighting
Agreement for the Amphitheater in the amount of $108,837.00.
Presented Randy Knighton – City Manager
Motion to approve Alexander/Gantt – Passed 4-0-1 (Barber
Abstained)

13.Council Consideration to ratify the Piedmont Geotechnical
Consultants Agreement for Services pertaining to the
Amphitheater in the amount of $25,620.00.
Presented Randy Knighton – City Manager
Motion to approve Gantt/Alexander– Passed 4-0-1 (Barber
Abstained)

14.Council Consideration to approve City of Stockbridge Surplus list.
Presented Lindell Miller Procurement Supervisor and John
Wiggins Treasurer
Item Moved to the Consent Agenda

15.Council Consideration to approve the City’s Contract Renewal or
Extension for Printing Marketing Services with Curtis 1000
through January 19, 2021 in the amount of $50,000. Funding
Source: General Fund
Presented Lindell Miller Procurement Supervisor and John
Wiggins Treasurer
Item Removed

16.Council Consideration to approve the City’s Contract Renewal or
Extension for Citywide Furniture with Hon Company, LLC through
December 31, 2020 in the amount of $30,000. Funding Source:
General Fund
Presented Lindell Miller Procurement Supervisor and John
Wiggins Treasurer
Item Moved to the Consent Agenda

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17.Council Consideration to approve the City’s Contract Renewal or
Extension for Tank Maintenance with American Tank
Maintenance LLC through December 31, 2020 in the amount of
$61,419.00. Funding Source: General Fund
Presented Lindell Miller Procurement Supervisor and John
Wiggins Treasurer
Item Moved to the Consent Agenda

18.Council Consideration to approve Resolution for Henry County
Partners in Education and the City of Stockbridge.
Presented by Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Motion to approve Gantt/Alexander– Passed 5-0

19.Council Consideration to approve use of the Ted Strickland
Community Center for a Scouts activity.
Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Thomas
Item Removed

20.Council Consideration to appoint members to Youth Council
Advisory Committee.
Presented by Vanessa Holiday – City Clerk
Item Removed
DISCUSSION
21. Towing & Wrecker Services and On-Street Parking Ordinance
Presented by Camilla Moore – Asst. City Mgr./Community Dev. Director
Item Removed

CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve Gantt/Alexander Passed 4-1 (Barber
Opposed
Council Consideration to approve the FY2020 LMIG (Local Maintenance &
Improvements Grant) list.

Council Consideration to approve the City’s Personnel Handbook updates: 1.
Information Technology 2. Cell Phone Usage Policy.

Council Consideration to appoint members to the Pension Committee consisting of
the City Clerk, City Manager, HR Manager, City Treasurer and Mayor.

Council Consideration to approve City of Stockbridge Surplus list.

Council Consideration to approve the City’s Contract Renewal or Extension for
Citywide Furniture with Hon Company, LLC through December 31, 2020 in the
amount of $30,000. Funding Source: General Fund

Council Consideration to approve the City’s Contract Renewal or Extension for
Tank Maintenance with American Tank Maintenance LLC through December 31,
2020 in the amount of $61,419.00. Funding Source: General Fund
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COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY CLERK

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Item Removed

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford referenced the 2020 Kickoff for the City’s 100 year Centennial
celebration that took place earlier, and referenced the Stockbridge Elementary
School kindergarten chorus who sang songs in two different languages; thanked
the Council for their comments during the celebration; thanked the citizens who
came out to participate in the festivities; noted the City has many residents who
have relocated to Stockbridge for the northern part of the country and wants to do
all that we can to retain those citizens; noted the Council needs to follow the
process for the Consent Agenda; asked everyone to keep the faith, love on your
family, and noted we will continue to do all that we can to move the City forward.

The Mayor referenced the following upcoming meetings and events:
UPCOMING MEETINGS
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.

• Council Meeting Tuesday, February 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber

• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting Friday, February 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall in
the Levi Meeting Room

• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 2019 at
6:30 p.m. - Patrick Henry Meeting Room

• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Tuesday, February 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Levi Meeting Room.

• Youth Council Meeting, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. – Levi Meeting Room

• Work Session Meeting Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber

• Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the
Council Chamber
UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Monthly Bingo Bash Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – noon at the
Merle Manders Conference Center – spearheaded by Councilman Blount
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• Annual African American Heritage Celebration – Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 4 -6 p.m.
at the Merle Manders Conference Center – spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Thomas

• Let’s Paint Social at the Ted Strickland Community Center – Thursday, February 13, 2020
at 6:30 p.m. – spearheaded by Councilwoman Gantt along with the Stockbridge Youth
Council.

• Annual African American Exhibit – Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Cochran Library–
spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Thomas in partnership with the Henry County Library
System.

• Economic Development Business Breakfast Meet & Greet – Wednesday, February 26, 2020
from 7a.m. – 10a.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center. Free to City of Stockbridge
Business Owners and/or Operators. Contact James Touchton jtouchton@cityofstodkbridge-
ga.gov Phone: 678-978-0648

ONGOING INITIATIVES
• Meet & Greet the Mayor Mondays with Mayor Anthony S. Ford from 10:00 a.m. - noon every
fourth Monday of the month (appointment required). Please contact LaQuinda Jackson @
678-833-3348 for more information and scheduling.

• Don’t Trash Stockbridge No Litter Campaign – Ongoing – spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem
Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

• Monthly Bingo Bash from 10:00 a.m. – noon at the Merle Manders Center spearheaded by
Councilman Blount. Visit the City’s website or Facebook page for dates and information.

• Quarterly Town Hall – Ongoing – spearheaded by Councilman Alexander. Visit the City’s
website or Facebook page for dates and information.

• Keep Stockbridge Beautiful – Ongoing – spearheaded by Councilman Alexander. Contact
LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

• Welcoming Stockbridge RoundTable every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City
Hall in the Levi Meeting Room – spearheaded by Councilwoman Gantt. Contact LaQuinda
Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

• Quarterly Homeowners and Neighborhood Association RoundTable – spearheaded by
Councilman Blount. Contact LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Motion to adjourn Gantt/Thomas – Passed 5-0

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