---
date: 2016-09-27
title: September 27, 2016 Work Session Meeting Agenda
source: 2016-09/2016-09-27_September 27, 2016 Work Session Meeting_Agenda.pdf
pages: 1
---

City of Stockbridge
Bringing People
Together
STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Council Meeting
Anthony S. Ford Agenda
September 27, 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
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 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. Adoption of Minutes for 8/8/2016 and 8/30/2016
Draft Minutes of 8/8/2016

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.

OLD BUSINESS
Page | 3

PUBLIC HEARING
VR­16­10­S Variance Request
Parcel ID: S24­01­002­000 Location: 112 Conyers Rd. Land Lot 68 of the 12th
District Proposed Use/Purpose: Bed & Breakfast Lot Size: 3.734 +/­ acres
Applicant: Anita Johnson/ JS Venue Plus ­Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration
& Community Development

NEW BUSINESS

Item # 1 ­ Council Consideration to write off Probation Fines/ Fees in the amount
of $56,831.00 ­Presented by: Anita Gunnoe, Court Clerk

Item # 2 ­ Council Consideration for approval for the use of the Merle Manders
Conference Center for the Volunteers Ceremony to be held on October 14, 2016
­Presented by: Councilman Blount

Item # 3 ­ Council Consideration to request approval of Short­Term Work
Program and Capital Improvement Element Annual Update and Adoption and
Amendment to the Henry County Comprehensive Plan. PUBLIC HEARING to be
held on 10/10/2016 ­Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community
Development

Item # 4 ­ Planning Commission Appointments ­Presented by:

Item # 5 ­ Council Consideration for the purchase of Lateral Launch for CUES
Camera­ Wastewater Department (Sewer Impact Fees) in the amount of
$107,469.00 ­Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

Item # 6 ­ Council Consideration for the purchase of Sewer Jetter for
Wastewater Department (SPLOST III) in the amount of $ 64,916.00 ­Presented by:
Brad Hotsinger, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

Item # 7 ­ Council Consideration for approval of the roof replacement for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $ 15,888.00 ­Presented by: Michael
Harris, City Manager

DISCUSSION

September 27, 2016 6:00 PM4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
Page | 4

Item # 8 ­ City Facility Usage Policy ­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

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).

September 27, 2016 6:00 PM4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
Page | 5

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).

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 Tuesdays‐ 5:30‐9:00pm EVERY TUESDAY‐ CITY HALL LAWN
 Finance Committee Meeting‐ Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 5:30pm at City Hall Levi
Meeting Room‐ Councilwoman, Chairperson
 Public Works Committee Meeting‐ Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 5:00pm at City Hall in the
Patrick Henry Meeting Room‐ Councilwoman Robinson, Chairperson
 Main Street/ Downtown Development Authority Meet & Greet, Thursday, September 29, 2016
at 6:00pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center
 Stockbridge Active Yoga & Fitness Event, Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 9:00am. Location:
Stockbridge Monument Park located at the corner of Rock Quarry and Eagle's Landing Pkwy.
Spearheaded by Councilman Alexander
 Seasonal Holiday Job Fair in partnership with Goodwill Industries, Thursday, October 6, 2016
from 10am‐2pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd.

Motion to Adjourn.

September 27, 2016 6:00 PM4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
