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date: 2014-12-08
title: December 8, 2014 Minutes
source: 2014-12/2014-12-08_December 8, 2014_Minutes.pdf
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 6:00 PM

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

Regina Lewis Ward, Councilwoman

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

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

lll. Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison

IV. Adopt Agenda

Councilman Ford made a motion to adopt the agenda as printed; a second was
provided by Councilwoman Gantt; the motion passed 5-0.

V. Review Minutes

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

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

City Council Meeting November 10, 2014 at 6:00pm

CEREMONIAL

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

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

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

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

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

Item #3 Presented by Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt

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

Councilwoman Gantt presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Elton
Alexander and Because We

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

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

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

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

Mr. Harris stated the following:

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

0 SPLOST 3 fund has funds left over

0 Public Works has a budget of $1.8 million

funds coming from the
- SPLOST 4 fund has a budget of $5.5 million, with majority of the
bonding amount

will be provided by Public Works
a Cemetery fund will stay at $350 for the up keep which

0 Water and Sewer has a budget of $2.689 million

- Stormwater has a budget of $ 817,000

- Sanitation and Solid Waste has a budget of $1 .169 million

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

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

Mr. Harris stated these funds represent the Enterprise Funds.

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

Speakers in favor:

1. Keivonta Lawrence spoke in favor of approving the budget

Speakers Opposed: None

NO ACTION TAKEN

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

Six-Month Conditional Use Permit for Crossroad Christian
Resolution Item: Approval of the
Inc. located 5353 North Henry Blvd. Suite 117-119
Church,

to approve the Six-Month Conditional Use
City Manager, Michael Harris gave a brief overview
B|vd.to Mayor and Council.
Permit for Crossroad Christian Church located at 5353 North Henry

Speakers in favor: None

Speakers Opposed: None

Conditional Use Permit for
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to approve the Six-Month
Suite 117-119; a second was
Crossroad Christian Church, Inc. located 5353 North Henry Blvd.
5-0.
provided by Councilman Ford; the motion passed

OLD BUSINESS

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

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

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

Item # 7— Presented by City Manager, Michael Harris
to Water and Sewer Service
Agreement ltem- SDS Comprehensive Plan Agreement Pertaining

of the SDS Comprehensive Plan
Mr. Harris provided Mayor and Council a brief overview
Mr. Harris stated the original agreement was
Agreement Pertaining to Water and Sewer Service.
sent to the City. However, the City felt that it needed to
be amended.

Councilwoman Buschman thanked the staff for negotiating.

SDS Comprehensive Plan Agreement
Councilwoman Buschman made a motion to approve the
Councilman Ford; the motion
Pertaining to Water and Sewer Service; a second was provided by
passed 5-0.

Item #8— Presented by City Manager, Michael Harris
Ordinance ltem- 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
Hotell Motel Taxes, and will help generate $60,000
this is a request to go from 5% to 8% on the
more in revenues. Mr. Harris stated the City of McDonough, City of Locust Grove and Clayton
Hotell Motel taxes.
County have already increased their
a unanimous
Mr. Harris to express the importance of having
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas requested
vote. Mr. Harris stated the policy which was
initiated by the delegation states; in order for any
consideration, it must be passed by a respective
Municipality to go before local delegation for
the local delegation will move
Jurisdiction or Municipality unanimously. If it is passed unanimously,
it forward.

Harris
to explain where the monies would go. Mr.
Councilwoman Buschman requested Mr. Harris
some of the Main Street program
and Tourism
responded the money would help supplement
product development.

the Hotell Motel Tax from 5% to 8%; a
second
Councilwoman Ward made a motion to approve
was provided by Councilwoman Gantt;
the motion passed 5-0.

Harris
Item #9— Presented by City Manager, Michael
Agreement ltem- Clark Meadows Street Light Agreement

The
residents of Clark Meadows Subdivision.
Mr. Harris stated he has been working with the
for the initial ten (10) lights. That agreement was
original lighting agreement dates back to 2007, stated due to the
few years later. Mr. Harris
amended to add an additional seven (7) lights a
into Clark
However, new residents are moving
recession, there was no need to expand the lights.
have the lights turned on. Mr. Harris stated light
Meadows and the residents have requested to
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
additional nineteen (19) lights included. That would
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,
Mr. Harris stated the subdivision
Councilwoman Buschman inquired if the subdivision completed.
isnot however, this is the remainder of the
complete;
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

shift back the Work Session/ Workshop meetings
Mr. Harris stated the proposed calendar will
between meetings.
week, giving staff more time prepare in

Finance Committee Meeting dates on the
calendar.
Councilwoman Gantt requested to include the

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

2015 Meetings Calendar; a second was provided
Councilman Ford made a motion to approve the
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
must sign in with the City Clerk 15 minutes
All persons wishing to speak for public comment
number.
You must sign your name, address, and phone
prior to the beginning of the meeting.
for three (3) minutes.
You will be able to address the Mayor and Council

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

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Noted. Meetings dates and times are subject to change
All Meetings V\Iil| Be Held At City Hall Unless Otherwise
so conﬁrm with City Hall at 770.389.7900 or via wvwv.cityofstockbridge.oom
please

Special Called Meeting —
December 11, 2014 at 5:30pm
2014 at 6:00pm located at 111
o Main Street Presents; Stockbridge Ston'es- Tuesday, December 16,
Davis Rd in the Merle Manders Conference Center
located at 11 1 Davis Rd
SpecialNeeds Breakfast—Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 8:30am
Family
in the Merle Manders Conference Center
at
- Special Called Meeting- December 18, 2014 3:30pm
25'“ and December 26th, 2014 in observance of the Christmas
City Hall Closed- Thursday, December
Holiday
Hall V\ﬁl|
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
0 Work Session Meeting January 6, 2015 at 6:00pm

Item #11 Presented by City Attorney, Mike Williams

Executive Session: For the purpose of items A, B, C, D, E, F,
G, H or I

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

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

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

December 8, 2014; 6:00pm
Councilwoman Ward made a motion to call a Special
Called Meeting on December 18, 2014 at
a second was provided by Mayor
Pro Tem
3:30pm for the purpose of appointing a City Clerk;
Thomas; the motion passed 5-0.

2015 budget salary range of the City Clerk
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to amend the
second was provided by Councilwoman Ward;
from $63,000 $89,000 to $60,236.80-$80,000; a

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
Councilwoman Buschman was
code violations; a second was provided by Councilman Ford;
abstained from the vote; the motion passed 4-0-1.

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

MOTION TO ADJOURN

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

December 8, 2014; 6:00pm
