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date: 2016-10-10
title: October 10, 2016 City Council Meeting Agenda
source: 2016-10/2016-10-10_October 10, 2016 City Council 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 10, 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
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 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. Approval of Minutes for 8/8/2016 and 8/30/2016
Draft Minutes of 8­8­16
Draft Minutes of 8­30­16

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.
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CEREMONIAL

Item # 1 ­ Swearing In Ceremony­ Zoning Advisory Board
Presented by: Judge Matthew McCord

Item # 2 ­ Proclamation­ National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 3 ­ Proclamation­ National Domestic Violence Month
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 4 ­ Proclamation­ Red Oak United Methodist Church 150th Anniversary
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 5 ­ Proclamation­ National Retired Educator's Day
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 6 ­ Dutchtown High School Recreational Activities Partnership
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 7 ­ Eagle's Landing High School Recreational Activities Partnership
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 8 ­ Stockbridge High School Recreational Activities Partnership
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 9 ­ Letter of Commendation­ Stockbridge High School College Tour
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

OLD BUSINESS

Item # 10 ­ 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

October 10, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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Item # 11 ­ Resolution to approve the City of Stockbridge becoming a Partner
with Henry County Schools­ Partners in Education Program
Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt

NEW BUSINESS

Item # 12 ­ Council Consideration to approve Automated Water Meters
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

COUNCIL DISCUSSION

Item # 13 ­ Code of Conduct
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

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

October 10, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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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.

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

 Finance Committee Meeting – Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi
Meeting Room ‐ Councilwoman Gantt, Chairperson.

 Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, October 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Early Voting begins Monday, October 17th and continues through Saturday, through November 4,
2016. Visit our website for more information. www.cityofstockbridge.com

 Mayoral Candidate Forum, Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders
Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, GA 30281

 Council Meeting – Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber.
Citizens Academy Graduation

 Zoning Advisory Board Meeting, Thursday, October 27, 2016 at City Hall in the Council Chamber.

 Community Relations Committee Meeting, Thursday, October 27, 2016 – Councilman John
Blount, Chairperson.

 Tuesday, November 8, 2016 – Election Day.

October 10, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
 Veterans Day Parade – Friday, November 11, 2016 10am. Contact the Stockbridge Events Dept.
to register to participate (770) 389‐5982.
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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).

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).

Motion to Adjourn.

October 10, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
