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date: 2023-06-20
title: Work Session Meeting Minutes
source: 2023-06/2023-06-20_Work Session Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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WORK SESSION MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Frederick Gardiner, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Yolanda Barber Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander John Wiggins, City Treasurer
Councilman John Blount Quinton Washington, City Attorney
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Jeremy T. Berry, City Attorney
Councilman Alphonso Thomas
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.
I. Call to Order – Mayor Ford

II. Invocation – Decius Aaron

III. Pledge of Allegiance – Recited by all in attendance.

IV. Roll Call – All members were present for roll call except Councilman
Alexander.

V. Adoption of The Agenda: Gantt/Blount Passed 4-0

VI. Review of the Minutes: No Action
1. Review of the May 8, 2023 Minutes
2. Review of the May 18, 2023 Minutes
3. Review of the May 30, 2023 Minutes

PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to
the beginning of the meeting noting your name, address, and phone number. You will be
allotted three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the elected body,
officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated. None.

OLD BUSINESS
4. The Public Works Department is requesting the Council’s approval of the
award of the janitorial services for the City’s facilities to Building
Maintenance Services (BMS) in the amount of $141,432.00.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve: Blount/Gantt Passed 4-0
Councilman Alexander joined the meeting.

NEW BUSINESS
5. Council consideration to fill a vacancy and appoint a member to the Henry
County Council on Aging as the Stockbridge Representative.
Presented by: Dr. Paulette Bragg, Council on Aging Chairperson
Motion to appoint Mary Berniece Washington to fill a vacated position –
Term ends 12/31/2024: Blount/Gantt Passed 5-0

6. Council consideration to fill a vacancy and appoint a member to the
Planning Commission.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to appoint Anthony Mitten to fill a vacated position – Term ends
12/31/2026: Blount/Gantt Passed 5-0

7. Council consideration to approve an Ordinance to amend voting and
precinct changes.
Presented by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Motion to approve: Gantt/Alexander Passed 5-0

8. Council Council consideration to amend the City of Stockbridge Citizens
Police Advisory Council Policy
Presented by: Frederick Gardiner, City Manager and Glenn Kalish,
Deputy Police Chief
Motion to approve amendments: Gantt/Blount Passed 5-0

9. ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2023-02.
The City of Stockbridge Mayor and City Council will hold a meeting on
Tuesday June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Stockbridge City Hall, located
at 4640 North Henry Boulevard in Stockbridge, Georgia, to consider a
request for the annexation of property at 802 Black Diamond Drive within
the Eagles Landing Subdivision into the Stockbridge City
Limits. Applicants: Talbert & Delores McMorrin. Property Owner:
Delores Y. McMorrin. The property is in Land Lot 32 of District 7, with
0.997 +/- acres, in unincorporated Henry County. If the annexation is
approved, the property would automatically be assigned the zoning of
‘PUD’ (Planned Unit Development) per Section 9.8 of the Stockbridge
Unified Development Code (UDC), and it would be assigned the
appropriate land use designation upon the adoption of the new City of
Stockbridge Comprehensive Plan, anticipated for late 2023.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve: Alexander/Gantt Passed 5-0
10. ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2023-01.
The City of Stockbridge Mayor and City Council will hold a meeting on
Tuesday June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Stockbridge City Hall, located
at 4640 North Henry Boulevard in Stockbridge, Georgia, to consider a
request for the annexation of property at 140 Somerset Hills within the
Eagles Landing Subdivision into the Stockbridge City Limits. The
applicants are Charles E. Marshall and Muriel Y. Marshall, property
owners. The property is located in Land Lot 18 of District 6, with 1.19 +/-
acres, in unincorporated Henry County. If the annexation is approved, the
property would automatically be assigned the zoning of ‘PUD’ (Planned
Unit Development) per Section 9.8 of the Stockbridge Unified
Development Code (UDC), and it would be assigned the appropriate land
use designation upon the adoption of the new City of Stockbridge
Comprehensive Plan, anticipated for late 2023.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. & Mrs. Marshall commended the city for the forward progress and
economic development efforts and thanked the City Council for supporting
the annexation.

Councilman Blount referenced the progress of the City and moving the city
forward.

Motion to approve: Alexander/Gantt Passed 5-0

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held in the
City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject to change.
Please visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com for the meeting invitation link,
Facebook page or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 for updates.

• City Council Meeting, 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. – City Hall
Council Chamber (Jul 10)
• Youth Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - 2nd Monday of each month - City Hall
Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Jul 10)
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:00
p.m. - City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Jul 11)
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, 2nd Friday of each month – Welcome
Center located at 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail at 9am (Jul 14)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Jul 18)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - 3rd Tuesday of
each month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Jul 18)
• Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber 4th
Thursday of each month– (Jul 27)
• City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. – City Hall Council (Jul 25)
UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Join us for Food Truck Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Clark
Community Park 111 Davis Rd. Lots and great food and activities for
everyone.
• Join Mayor Pro Tem Barber for FREE Zumba every Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
beginning May 6th at Gardner Community Park on E. Atlanta Rd.
• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge centered around
education highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal
Dumping. More information to follow.
• Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all
year long. Please send your pictures of Veterans with their name, branch,
rank and years of service to rrawls@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov
• Join Councilman Blount for Bingo Bash, Wednesday, June 21st from 10am
– noon at the Merle Manders Conference Center located at 111 Davis Rd.
• Join Mayor Ford for Meet the Mayor on Wednesday, June 28th from 10am –
noon. Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment at 678-
833-3348 or via email at rrawls@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov
• Join Mayor Pro Tem Barber for the 2nd Qtr. District 4 Community Forum,
Wednesday, June 28th from 6pm – 8pm at the Merle Manders Conference
Center located at 111 Davis Rd.
• Join the City of Stockbridge for the July 4th Extravaganza at the
Stockbridge Amphitheater. There will musical entertainment and capping
off the festivities with fireworks.

• Get your tickets for the upcoming 2023 Stockbridge Concert Series by
visiting stockbridgeamp.com on in person at the ticket office located at
4650 North Henry Blvd. Thursday – Saturday from 1pm – 5pm.

MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Ford acknowledged all fathers and hoped they had an outstanding Father’s Day
weekend; noted COVID-19 is still with us and encouraged everyone to get their
boosters and vaccinations to help keep everyone safe; referenced the amazing
Juneteenth Celebration that took place yesterday with a variety of artists, food trucks,
and other activities, and noted State Representative Angela Moore presented a number
of proclamations to the performers and the NAACP awarded a number of scholarships
to local scholars.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate:
Gantt//Blount Passed 5-0.
Motion to adjourn Executive Session: Blount/Thomas Passed 5-0.
Motion to reconvene the meeting: Blount/Alexander Passed 5-0.
Motion to extend the contract for the Amphitheater Consultant, Harold Young, for two
years with a one-year option to renew: Alexander/Blount Passed 4-0-1 (Barber
Abstained).
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting: Gantt/Blount Passed 5-0.
