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date: 2016-11-29
title: November 29, 2016 Work Session Meeting Minutes
source: 2016-11/2016-11-29_November 29, 2016 Work Session Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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Stockbridge
Bringing People Together

AGENDA
WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2016 6:00 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Pro Tem- Anthony S. Ford Michael Harris, City Manager
Councilman Elton Alexander Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman John Blount Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
I. Call to Order

II. Invocation – Pastor Terrance Gattis

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call Present Absent

Councilman Alexander ___X___ _______
Councilman Blount ___X___ _______
Mayor Pro Tem Ford ___X___ _______
Councilwoman Gantt ___X___ _______
Councilwoman Robinson ___X___ _______
V. Adoption of the Agenda – Robinson/Alexander Passed 5-0

VI. Review of Minutes for 10/10/2016, 10/25/2016 SCM, 10/25/2016 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 Speakers
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NEW BUSINESS

PUBLIC HEARING
1. Second Reading of Proposed FY2017 Operating Budget
Presented by: Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem
No Speakers in Favor/No Speakers Opposed - Public Hearing Closed
No Action

COUNCIL DISCUSSION

2. Annexation Request AX16-47
Owner/Applicant of: 3840, 3884 & 3894 Walt Stephens Rd. and The Meadows @
Carriage Lake and Carriage Lake Subdivisions request annexation into the City of
Stockbridge by 60% Method. Review of the Item - No Action

3. Rezoning Request RZ16-32-2
City Initiated Rezoning from PD (Planned Development) to R2 (Residential) and R3
(Residential) Owner/Applicant of: The Meadows @ Carriage Lake and Carriage Lake
Subdivisions. Review of the Item - No Action

4. Annexation Request AX16-48
Owner/Applicant of: Kirit and Vanlila Amin of Morrow, GA request an annexation into
the City of Stockbridge for the property located at the northeast corner of 2153 Jodeco
Road, west of Mt. Olive Road, and south of Jodeco Road in Land Lot 78 of the 6th
District. The property consists of 0.53 +/- acres. 053-01015000 Review of the Item - No
Action

5. Annexation Request AX16-49
Owner/Applicant of: Estate of Guey L. Chen & the Marital Trust of McDonough, GA
request an annexation into the City of Stockbridge for the property located at 2153
Jodeco Road in Land Lot 77, 78, and 83 of the 6th District. The property consists of
158.65 +/- acres. 053-01018000 Review of the Item - No Action

6. Annexation Request AX16-50
Owner/Applicant of: Spirit Master Funding VI LLC of Scottsdale, AZ request an
annexation into the City of Stockbridge for the property located at 3056 Jodeco Rd.
McDonough, GA in Land Lot 50 and 79 of the 6th District. The property consists of
1.437 +/- acres. 053-B 06001000 Review of the Item - No Action

7. Rezoning Request RZ16-30-S
Estate of Guey L. Chen and the Marital Trust/Trustee Yee Chen of McDonough, GA
request a rezoning from a County designation of RA (Residential Agricultural) to a City
of Stockbridge designation of PTD (Planned Town Development) for the property
located at 2153 Jodeco Road, in Land Lots 77, 78, and 83 of the 6th District. The property
consists of 158.65 +/- acres, and the request is for a commercial and residential
development. 053-01018000 Review of the Item - No Action

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Michael Harris No Comments
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COUNCIL’S COMMENTS
Councilman Alexander stated the Council was collectively all about making the best
decisions for the City; Davis Rd. sidewalk project moving forward – perhaps to include
sidewalk trails; funding for the DDA in the proposed 2017 budget; City is addressing the
needs of a designated downtown; Safe Internet Transaction Zone has been proposed for
the North Henry Precinct; citizens along Flippen and Walt Stephens have been affected
by the condemnation of the building for Fire Station No. 8 and urges Henry County to find
a permanent location as these heroes deserve the best.

Councilman Blount thanked everyone for coming and reiterated that Stockbridge is in a
unique position to go to the next level; asked citizens to continue to support the efforts of
the Council and most of all to get involved; encouraged citizens to vote in the run-off
election; and asked citizens to continue to express their ideas and input.

Councilwoman Gantt wished everyone Happy Holidays; thanked staff; and welcomed
everyone to come out to participate with Work Out Anytime (a vendor who participated in
Food Truck Tuesday throughout the duration) for a free fitness work out camp on
Saturday, December 10th at Clark Park at 9am, more details to follow.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for attending; gave a special thank you to
staff for the support shown to the Williams family regarding the passing of fellow
employee, Wynonia Williams; congratulated the Stockbridge High School Tigers for their
victory over Griffin HS and continuing their playoff berth by playing against Rome HS on
this upcoming Friday; thanked staff member Diane Ide for placing a notice on the City’s
FB Page noting the City would be organizing on the City Hall steps between 12:30 and
12:50 to cheer on the Stockbridge Tigers as they head off to Rome, GA in hopes of a
victory.

MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS
Anthony S. Ford stated this was the Thanksgiving holiday season and wished everyone
Happy Holidays; noted this is a very aggressive Council and hopes the City has a
prosperous and successful year; thanked citizens and asked that everyone remain
engaged and continue to have good dialogue.

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 visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook page or
contact City Hall offices at 770.389-7900 for updates and detailed information.

 Early Voting for the Run-Off County/Municipal Election November 28th thru December
2nd from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd.
Stockbridge.

 Finance Committee Meeting, Wednesday, November 30th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in the
Levi Meeting Room – Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt, Committee Chair. Cancelled

 Christmas Gala – Thursday, December 1st from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Merle
Manders Conference Center Stockbridge - FREE Shuttle Service from City Hall from
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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 County/Municipal Run-Off Election Day, Tuesday, December 6th. Voting will take place at
local polling precincts. No voting will take place at the MMCC.

 Building Committee Meeting – Tuesday, December 6th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the
Patrick Henry Meeting Room – Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Committee Chair.

 Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Friday, December 9th at 9 a.m. at City Hall in the
Levi Meeting Room.

 Council Meeting – Monday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber. Final FY2017 Public Budget Hearing & Adoption.

 Public Works Committee Meeting – Thursday, December 15th at 5:00 p.m. in the Patrick
Henry Meeting Room – Councilwoman Robinson, Committee Chair.

 Town Hall (Public Safety Committee) – Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. at Floyd
Chapel Baptist Church 104 First St. Stockbridge Councilman Alexander, Committee Chair.

 Special Called Council Meeting – Friday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the
Council Chamber.

Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate
Alexander/Robinson 5-0.

Motion to Adjourn Executive Alexander/Gantt 5-0.

Motion to reconvene Work Session Gantt/Alexander 5-0.

Motion to approve Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Stockbridge and the Henry
County Development Authority: Gantt/Robinson 5-0

Motion to adjourn Gantt/Alexander 5-0.

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