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Stockbridge
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance
the quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused
on sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.

SUMMARY MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2017 6:00 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Judy Neal Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order.

Invocation was provided by Pastor Steven Hedgecoth of Stockbridge Assembly of God.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday proceeded with a verbal roll call, all members of Council
were present, a quorum was confirmed.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford motioned to adopt the Agenda; second by Councilwoman Gantt.
The motion passed 5-0.

Review of Minutes for 5/4/2017, 5/8/17, 5/25/17 and 5/30/17- No action taken.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Glendon and Mrs. Dionne Francis (residents of Monarch Village) spoke regarding
an issue with water flooding, erosion and trash on private property. Mayor Neal noted
the matter was being reviewed by City staff.

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Mr. Alphonso Thomas spoke regarding the names on City buildings and the renaming of
the Carrie Mae Hambrick Cultural Arts Center.

NEW BUSINESS

Councilman Blount motioned to reverse item #1 and #2 on the Agenda; second by
Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 3-0-2 (Councilman Alexander and
Mayor Pro Tem Ford abstained from the vote).

1. Council Consideration - Resolution to design, build and rename the
State-of-the- Art Cultural Arts Center in honor of Carrie Mae Hambrick.
Presented by: Councilman Blount
Councilman Blount motioned to have a Resolution drawn up to design, build
and rename the State-of-the-Art Cultural Center in honor of Carrie Mae
Hambrick; second by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

2. 2016 Financial Audit Report
Presented by: Mauldin & Jenkins, CPA, Auditor
CPA Auditor for Mauldin & Jenkins gave an overview of the Fiscal Year
Ending 12/31/2016 Audit report noting the City is in very good shape
financially, further noting revenue sources throughout the year, with
expenditures being less than revenues; the City only spent $135k with
police services; the City has roughly $15 million in the General Fund
balance with $11 million in cash. Treasurer, Linda Nabers has also put
together 10 years of data to start a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report) submitted to the GFOA (Government Finance Officer Association).

Ms. Nabers was recognized by the Council for her efforts in completing the
audit and City’s CAFR Report.
No action taken.

3. Agreement – Henry County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program Cooperation Agreement for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2018 - 2020
Presented by: Camilla Moore, Director of Community Services
Ms. Moore noted this is an agreement between the City and the County for
the next three (3) years which would allow the City to submit projects
through the County for funding.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford asked how future funding would be impacted for the
City considering recent talks to reduce funding to the program from the
federal level.

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Ms. Moore explained any legislation taken in Congress would impact CDGB
beyond 2020; the funds for this agreement have already taken place.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the Henry County CDBG
Program Cooperation Agreement for FYs 2018-2020; second by Mayor Pro
Tem Ford. The motion passed 5-0.

4. Council Consideration – Gardner Park Tennis Court Resurfacing/Repairs in
the amount of $30,900.00 by Signature Tennis Courts
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted Signature Tennis Courts was the single bidder to respond
to the bid to resurface the tennis courts at Gardner Park using SPLOST
funds in the amount of $30,900.00 and recommends Council approve the
bid.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve the Signature Tennis Courts Bid
in the amount of $30,900.00 using SPLOST Funds; second by Councilman
Blount. The motion passed 5-0.

5. Council Consideration – Proposal for Exploration Geophysical Surveys to
Locate Well Drilling Sites – Reeves Creek Trail
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron referenced a previous SPLOST account where $3 million was
allocated for a new water plant, and there were also two (2) wells drilled on
Fayette County property and he recommends the City receive a
Geophysical report to test to decide one way or another if the Wells
explorations should continue.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford motioned to approve the proposal for Exploration
Geophysical Survey to locate well drilling sites- Reeves Creek Trail in the
amount of $9,700.00; second by Councilman Blount provided the second.
The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilman Alexander abstained from the vote).

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL

Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for coming out; noted he is 100% behind
honoring Carrie Mae Hambrick and “Daddy King”; noted he is looking forward to
the Comprehensive Plan for moving the City forward; and noted the Council is
getting things done!

Councilman Blount stated he appreciates everyone coming out; and invited
everyone to attend the Back-to-School event for bookbags and supplies for
teachers on Saturday, July 29th.

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Mayor Pro Tem Ford asked that everyone continue to be engaged and the Council
needs to have good dialogue with citizens; wished everyone a Happy and Safe
Fourth of July and to enjoy friends and family.

Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for coming out; thanked staff as they work
behind the scenes to prepare the officials for their training and travels to the GMA
Annual Convention; noted the City has several upcoming events throughout the
summer for citizens to come out and enjoy and fellowship with their neighbors; and
is looking forward to several City projects rolling out soon.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked all staff and asked everyone to work with the
Mayor in her capacity of Acting City Mgr.; referenced the Youth Council’s
Beautification Day Project to be held on July 22nd and noted volunteers are
welcome, making a specific request to representing Carrie Mae Hambrick as she
was about the community noting the City will do right by those who are deserving;
noted she along with Councilman Alexander and Blount received Certificates of
Recognition for training at the last GMA convention and was thankful for the
opportunity to learn and be good stewards.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Neal invited everyone to view copies of the Agenda to get a list of the
upcoming meetings and events.

COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK
City Clerk Vanessa Holiday announced the upcoming Citizens Academy to be held
from August through October and noted applications be available online in late
July.

Mayor Neal noted she completed Citizens Academy and recommends everyone
who had not done so to apply as it is a great opportunity to learn about the City.

UPCOMING OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS/EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meeting 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.

 Youth Council Meeting, Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall, Levi
Meeting Room.

 FREE Movie “Sing” – Saturday, July 8, 2017 on the City Hall lawn (Bring your lawn
chairs) Fun starts at 8:00 p.m.

 Council Meeting – Monday July 10, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall Chamber.

 Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
*(New Location) Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

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 Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Friday, July 14, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. City Hall,
Levi Meeting Room. CANCELED

 FREE Sounds of Summer Concert, Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall,
Lawn. (Bring your lawn chairs).

 Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, July 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Levi Meeting Room.

 Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, July 18, 2017 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
*(New Location) Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

 Youth Council Meeting, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall, Levi
Meeting Room.

 Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
City Hall, Levi Meeting Room.

 Food Truck Tasty Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
*(New Location) Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge

 Council Work Session– Tuesday July 25, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall Chamber.

 Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall,
Levi Meeting Room.

UPCOMING COUNCILMEMBER & YOUTH MEETINGS AND/OR EVENTS

 Bike Trail Ride, Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. from Reeves Creek
Trail/Flippen Rd. to Memorial Park Stockbridge

 Youth Council Beautification Day Project, Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. –
12:00 p.m. More information to follow

 Back to School Kick-Off – Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 10am – 1pm at the Merle
Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, – For Students and
Teachers of the Henry County School District (Must Present ID)

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to convene Executive Session for Litigation,
Personnel and Real Estate; second by Councilman Blount. The motion passed 5-

Mayor Pro Tem Ford motioned to adjourn Executive Session; second by
Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to reconvene the Work Session meeting; second
by Mayor Pro Tem Ford. The motion passed 5-0.

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Councilwoman Gantt motioned to adjourn the meeting; second by Councilman
Blount. The motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk CMC Judy Neal, Mayor

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