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date: 2011-04-11
title: April 11, 2011 Minutes
source: 2011-04/2011-04-11_April 11, 2011_Minutes.pdf
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April 11, 2011

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING

April 11,2011 6:00 P.M.
A Meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held on April 11, 2011 at 6:00 P. M. Mayor Lee Stuart presided
and Council members present were Mark Alarcon, Harold Cochran, Shirley Dabney, and Kathy Gilbert. Fred
Evans was absent from the meeting.

Motion to Convene made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Gilbert. Passed
Unanimously 4-0.

The Invocation was by Councilman Alarcon.

Mayor Stuart recognized the Dutchtown High School Air Force JROTC Drill Tea|m for their recent State
Championship. They led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion to approve the Minutes of the March 14, 2011 Council Meeting made by Cochran, and seconded by
Councilwoman Gilbert. Passed unanimously 4-0.

Councilman

Proclamations issued to: GMA for Cities Week, Henry County Industry Appreciation Week (Accepted by
Leah Brown), Stockbridge Civic Association (Accepted by Alphon^o Thomas), and Red Cross Month
(Accepted by Fabiola Charles).

There was no Old Business for the City.

NEW BUSINESS
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Councilwoman Gilbert, seconded
by Councilwoman Dabney. Passed Unanimously 4-0. _________________
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution - Authorizing the City of Stockbridge to commission a study of certain
Storm Water Detention Facilities.

Resolution - In support of the Henry County Meals on Wheels Program - Miles for Meals/Council on
Aging. Commitment of $1,500.00 to assist the| Henry County Council on Aging with operation expenses of
said program.
There were no Items from HENRY COUNTY PLANNING

& ZONING.
Ray Gibson stated that the Ordinance was due to be adopted in 2010, and was not. As a result, it has been
revised and brought before Council to be adopted. The Ordinance is to amend Title 8 of the City of
Stockbridge Code of O finances which provides for Planning and Development; to amend Chapter 8.20
entitled "Soil, Erosion and Sedimentation Control". Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gilbert,
seconded by Councilman Cochran. Passed unanimously 4-0.

Henry Blvd. S. Census data number of pawn to Gilbert.
EZ Corp. Request for Pawn Shop based on 2010 Census. 5398 N Stockbridge, GA. Ray Gibson
confirmed that based on the 2010 U for the City of Stockbridge, by ordinance the City can increase
the shops in the City. The City's population is reported to be 25,960. Motion approve made by
Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Passed unanimously 4-0.
M. Henry Blvd. 6-month motion to 4-0.

Islamic Society of South Atlanta-Abdul Rizwan Kham/Abdul Rashiq Kahn made a Request to
Council for a Worship Place (Mosque) located at 4340 Stockbridge, GA. Ray Gibson noted that the
applicant is seeking a temporary approval for this location. Councilman Cochran made a approved,
seconded by Councilwoman Gilbert. Passed unanimously

Councilwoman Gilbert made a motion to remove Carolyn Boyd's made request for potential
Personal Care Home - 540 Serene Waters Trail Jonesboi o, GA from the Agenda, as Ms. Boyd
was not present. Seconded by Councilwoman Dabney. Passed unanimously. 4-0.

Councilwoman Gilbert made a motion to convene in Executive Session. Seconded by
Councilwoman Dabney. Passed unanimously 4-0.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

? B. 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;
O.C.G.A. §50-14-3 (6)

? C. To consult or meet with legal counsel
pertaining to pending or potential litigation,
settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brouc ht or to be
brought by or against the City or an officer or employee or in
which the officer or employee may be directly involved;
O.C.G A. §50-14-1 and O.C.G.A. §50-18-72 (e).

Councilwoman Gilbert made a motion for the Mayor to sign an affidavit that only Personnel Matters
and Pending Litigations were discussed in Executive Discussion. Seconded by Councilwoman
Dabney. Passed unanimously.

Councilman Alarcon made a motion for the Mayor Pro Tern to sign an affidavit that only Personnel Matters
and Pending Litigations were discussed in Executive Discussion in the absence of the Mayor. Seconded by
Councilman Cochran. Passed unanimously 3-0. As Mayor Pro Tern, Councilwoman Gilbert did not vote.

Motion to amend the Agenda for Public Comments made by Councilwoman Gilbert, seconded by
Councilman Cochran. Passed 4-0.

George Espada addressed the Council regarding Public Safety and Security at Municipal Court and City
Hall.

Bernard Coffer addressed the Council regarding the intersection in front of Brentwood Park and seeks a
traffic control device.

Mayor read the following announcements, and upcoming meetings and events:
1. Finance Committee Meeting, Thursday, April 14, 2011 6:00pm City Hall
2. Community Relations Meeting - Monday, April 18, 2011 6:00 pm City Hall
3. City Council Work Session - Monday, May 2,2011 6:00 pm City Hall
4. Urban Redevelopment Agency Meeting - Thursday, May 5, 2011 5:00pm at City Hall
17™ Annual Miles for Meals Walk/Fun Run
Saturday, May 7th
8:00am - Noon
The Jason Harper Event Center
For more information, call 770-288-7010
Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Gilbert, seconded Councilman Cochran. Passed unanimously 4-
0.by

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Lee Stuart, Mayor
