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date: 2016-04-11
title: April 11, 2016 Minutes
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APPROVED MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY APRIL 11, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor_ Pro Tem- Anthony S. Ford Michael Harris, Cit Mana er

Councilman Elton Alexander Vane_ssa l-loliday, ity Cl_er
Councilman John Blo_unt Ra_ndi Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Rainey,
Michael Wil iams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Neat Robinson

The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Ford at 6:08pm.

The invocation was provided by Reverend Bishop Bryer.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members of
Council were present and a quorum was confirmed.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to amend the Agenda to remove item # 12; second by
Councilman Blount; the motion passed 5-0.

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.

There were no public comments.

CEREMONIAL
Proclamation to Paint Henry Blue recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month was
presented to Robin Jones and Antoinette Sims by Mayor Pro Tem Ford

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Proclamation for Manufacturing Industry Week recognizing “Made in Henry” companies
was presented to Leah Brown and Charlie Moseley of the Henry County Development
Authority. Replicas of the same proclamations were presented to local City of Stockbridge
manufactures; Bobby Underwood and Daniel Wilson of Vulcan Materials; EPM Seals
President, Rita Whitlock, Millie Batson, Vice President, Mike Connor, Operations
Manager and John Tolmer, Sales Manager and USA ReadyMix Company.

Letter of Commendation for Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy State Championship will
be presented at a later date.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Certificates of Academic Excellence to Henry County
STAR Students: Grayson Peterson and Teacher Victor Perez of Dutchtown H.S., Daniella
Noronha and teacher Judith Lockhait of Eag|e’s Landing H.S., Karen Liaw and teacher
Dr. Mohan Sadhasivan of Stockbridge H.S., and Erin Abbott and teacher Michael Shook
ofWoodland High School.

OLD BUSINESS
ITEM #1 —
Resolution —To Approve a Contract with Atlanta Food Park.
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney
Attorney Williams presented a Resolution to authorize business with Atlanta Food Park,
LLC, who will assist the City with managing the food truck city event. Mr. Williams
expressed due to the terms of the contract, Atlanta Food Park will be able to receive 20%
of sponsorship generated by Atlanta Food Truck Park, LLC.
Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve the contract with Atlanta Food Park, LLC;
second by Councilwoman Robinson the motion passed 5-0.

PRESENTA TIONS
ITEM #2 —

Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau Overview & Update
Presented by: Chairman David Gill and Laura Luker, Director of Tourism
Mr. David Gill, President and CEO of Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Laura
Luker, Director of Tourism presented an annual report to the Council. Ms. Luker noted
Stockbridge is approximately 10% if their budget and receives 10% promotional from the
Chamber.

PLANNING & ZONING
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM #3 RZ-15-22-S —

Rezoning Request
Narayan Patel of Stockbridge, GA requests a rezoning from C-1 (Neighborhood
Commercial) to C-3 (Highway Commercial) for the property located at 1024

Highway 138, in Land Lot 55 of the 12th District. The property consists of 2.91+l-
acres, and the request is for a hotel and restaurant development.
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services Director

Mr. Hall notedHenry County Planning and Zoning Department and the Zoning
Advisory Board recommended approval of the rezoning on January 14, 2016 with
several conditions. Mr. Hall further noted that as requested by the City Council at the
March 29”‘ Work Session, staff has further reviewed the application and recommends
approval with the following conditions:

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1. All C-1(Neighborhood Commercial) and C-2 (General Commercial) uses shall
be permitted. The only C-3 (Heavy Commercial) use permitted shall be Motels
and Hotels exclusive of extended stay lodging.
2. Subject to GDOT approval, the developer shall provide a minimum ten foot
(10’) wide multi-use path all along the frontage of the subject property along
Highway 138. The existing concrete sidewalk along Highway 138 can be used
tosatisfy this requirement, subject to widening to a total width often foot (10’).
3. All internal pedestrian crossing areas shall be marked crosswalks.
4. Easements required for any future multi-use path connecting to Highway 138
and along Reeves Creek shall be provided free of charge to the City of
Stockbridge.
5. At least one bicycle parking area on a concrete pad a minimum of 83" in length
shall be provided on-site by the developer.
6. No lighting shall be permitted on any gas pump island canopy.
7. Any rooftop mechanical units shall be screened from view from Highway 138.
8. All building facades shall be similar to the building examples provided in
Exhibit “A”, as approved by the City Manager or his or her designee.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford opened the Public Hearing;

SPEAKERS IN FAVOR
Steve Moore —

Applicant's representative.
Ray Dean —
883 Fountain Circle Stockbridge, GA

SPEAKERS OPPOSED
Keith Peavy —-
90 Bellaire Drive Stockbridge, GA
Pamela Mitchell -
160 Towne Place McDonough (Stockbridge), GA

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to TABLE Item #3 to be brought forward for discussion at
the April 26”‘ Work Session and be heard on May 9”‘ at the Council Meeting; second by
Councilman Blount; the motion passed 5-0.

ITEM #4 AX-16-01-S- Annexation Request
Kirk and Vanlila Amin (property owners) request at 100% method annexation of
Parcel Number 053-1015000 into the City of Stockbridge. Location: Northeast
corner of 2153 Jodeco Road, west of Mt. Olive Road, south of Jodeco Road. Lot
Size: .53+I- acres. The subject property is zoned C-2 (General Commercial).
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services
Mr. Hall stated the property is currently zoned C-2 and with the annexation, it would come
into the City with C-2 zoning.
Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve the 100% method Annexation of Parcel No.
053-1015000; second by Councilman Alexander; the motion passed 5-0.

ITEM #5 RZ-16-03- Rezoning and Annexation Request
Estate of Guey L. Chen and The Martial TrustITrustee Yee Chen of McDonough, GA
requests a rezoning from a County designation of RA (Residential-AgriculturaI) 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+l- acres, and the request is for a
commercial and residential development.
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services
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Mr. Hall noted this property was reviewed in late 2015 for a DRI; both Henry County
Planning and Zoning and the Zoning Advisory Board approved the project with conditions
on March 10, 2016. Mr. Hall stated staff recommends approval with two specific
conditions:

1. The property shall be developed in substantial accordance with the site plan show
in exhibit “B” a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference;
2. No permits or plans for any development ofthe property shall be approved by the

Cityuntil such time as a development agreement encumbering the property is
entered into between the owners and/or developers of the property and the City.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford opened the Public Hearing;

SPEAKERS IN FAVOR
Keith Peavy -
90 Bellaire Dr. Stockbridge, GA

Mindy Mayers —
1008 Peaks Point McDonough (Stockbridge), GA
Pamela Mitchell -160 Towne Place McDonough (Stockbridge), GA
Pam Burrell -
374 Avian Forest Dr. Stockbridge, GA
Dawn Gervin lsler -
300 Masters Club Blvd. Hampton, GA

Zayne Cousins -
205 Acadian Way Stockbridge, GA
Cheryl Shaw 154 Surge Stone Lane Stockbridge, GA

Irvine Bryer 111 Barrington Stockbridge, GA

Raquila Meadows 109 Holly Ridge Rd. Stockbridge, GA

Michael Williams 1105 Wilmington Way Stockbridge, GA

SPEAKERS OPPOSED
Edward Toney -
894 Woosley Rd. Hampton, GA
Josh Johnson -
535 Southmoor Circle Stockbridge, GA
Billie Evans -
Southmoor Circle Stockbridge, GA
Raymond Leach -
525 Southmoor Circle Stockbridge, GA
Dan Newcomb -
331 Newcomb Way Stockbridge, GA

GDOT Representative, Dana Lemon explained DOT's involvement and decision making
and noted GDOT had
process regarding a four-lane road regarding the proposed project
not yet approved a four-lane road for this area.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the Rezoning and Annexation Request;
second by Councilwoman Robinson; the motion passed 5-0.

Councilman Alexander motioned to take a 5 minute recess; second by Councilman
Blount; the motion passed 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS
ITEM #6 —
Ordinance -
Budget Amendment FY2016
Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer
Ms. Nabers stated the budget amendment would be for landscaping and streetscape
and that accounting would move $40,000 from the Public Works vehicle line into
projects
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government buildings. $15,000 will be for landscaping, $10,000 will be for streetscape
and $15,000 for landscaping and plants.
Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve the Budget Amendment 2016-005 FY2016 in
the amount of $40,000; second by Councilwoman Robinson; the motion passed 5-0.

ITEM #7 —
Ordinance -
Budget Amendment FY2016
Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer
Ms. Nabers stated the budget amendment would be for Food Truck Tuesdays expenses
Ms. Nabers further stated as discussed in the Finance Committee Meeting, this would be
a fund balance that is unrestricted.

Councilwoman Gantt motion to approve the Budget Amendment 2016-006 FY2016 in the
amount of $21 ,500; second by Councilwoman Robinson; the motion passed 5-0.

ITEM #8 —
Ordinance —
Procurement Amendment
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
Mr. Harris noted the difficulties and constraints encountered by staff underthe current policy
and proposed to increase the procurement in the amount of $1,000 (one thousand. Mr.
Harris stated the Ordinance would change section 3.30.090 of the Code of Ordinances.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to amend the City of Stockbridge Procurement Policy to
increase the procurement limit to $1,000 (one thousand dollars) reference Section
3.30.090; second by Councilwoman Robinson; the motion passed 5-0.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION
ITEM #9— Public Works Facility —

Engineering Recommendation
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
Mr. Harris stated staff has been working the last few months to secure a firm to design the
Public Works Facility and has been through the RFQ process and has selected and
interviewed the top three firms. Mr. Harris also noted staff came back with a consensus to
select Pond and Company. Mr. Harris made a request to Council to move forward and draft
a contract with Pond and Company and the City of Stockbridge.

The consensus of the Council was to move forward with preparing a Contract between the
City of Stockbridge and Pond & Company.

ITEM #10 —Security Firm- formal recommendation.
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
Mr. Harris stated staff had reached out to several security firms to submit proposals for
information regarding security services. Several firms were interviewed by the public
Safety Committee who narrowed down the selection to the top three firms.

Mr. Harris noted the Public Safety Committee made a recommendation to select
Advanced Protective Services; and asked Council to move forward with preparing a
contract.

The consensus of the Council was to move fonNard with preparing a Contract between the
City of Stockbridge and Advanced Protective Services for security services.

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Item #11 Opportunity Zones

Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager and Dale Hall, Administration and
Community Services Director.
Mr. Harris noted that he along with Mr. Dale Hall had met with John VanBrunt of the

Department of Community Affairs to get an overview of where the process was in regards
to Opportunity Zones. Mr. Harris went on to give an overview of the program which includes
a $3500 Tax Credit per employee for business owners included in an Opportunity
Zone.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act)

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to Convene Executive Session for Items A-F & l;
Councilman Alexander provided the second; the motion passed 5-0.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to Adjourn Executive Session; Councilwoman Robinson
provided the second; the motion passed 5-0.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to Reconvene Regular Meeting; Councilman Blount
provided the second; the motion passed 5-0.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Michael Harris -
None

COUNClL’S COMMENTS

Councilman Alexander thanked citizens for coming out; noted he is pleased the Council
passed the annexation for the Jodeco Development; congratulated STAR
Students/Teachers; and appreciates a recent news article stating Stockbridge was ranked
#7 nationally for best place for African-Americans to live; referenced the importance of
freedom of speech; and congratulated Devin Dixon of Eagles Landing High School for
Track & Field records and accomplishments.

Councilman Blount thanked everyone for coming out; noted is was good hearing citizens
able to voice their opinions; noted the City is moving in a good direction and is glad to be a
part of moving forward.

Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone or coming out; invited everyone to come out
tomorrow for Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for coming out; noted she is pleased with the
Food Truck Tuesdays and
passage of the annexation; invited everyone to come out to
noted sponsors are needed and asked everyone to continue to support upcoming exciting
events.

MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS
Anthony S. Ford thanked everyone for coming out and congratulated Taylor Jorgensen of
Stockbridge as she claimed her first win, as well as made track history as the first female
to win a Pro Truck Series race during her truck racing debut March 25th.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford read the following Announcements and Events:
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0 Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays begins Tuesday, April 12, 2016 —
5:30 p.m. City Hall

o 2”“ Annual Non-Profit Expo, Monday, April 18, 2016 at 6:00pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Ctr. 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, GA Spearheaded by Councilwoman
LaKeisha Gantt.

- Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays every Tuesday beginning April 19, 2016 —
October 5:30
GA
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Clark Park 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge,

- Coffee with a Cop, Spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Saturday, April 23, 2016 from
8:30 am to 10:00 am at Best Breakfast 4961 N Henry Blvd, Stockbridge, GA 30281.

c Walk, Talk, Love Stockbridge, Spearheaded by Councilwoman Gantt, Saturday, April 23,
2016 from am at Brentwood Subdivision Walt Stephens Rd, Stockbridge, GA
810:30
a Work Session Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. -

City Hall Council
Chamber.

Community Relations Committee Meeting, Chairperson Councilman Blount,
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Levi Meeting Room City Hall.

0 New Sanitation in Stockbridge! May 1, 2016. New Company —Waste Industries

0 National Day of Prayer —Spearheaded by Councilman Blount -

Thursday,
May 5, 2016 City Hall Steps —
Time to be determined.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to adjourn; second by Councilwoman Robinson; the
motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted by:

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