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date: 2024-09-24
title: 09-24-2024 Minutes
source: 2024-09/2024-09-24_09-24-2024 _Minutes.pdf
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Stockbrldge
Where Community Connects

WORK SESS l ON MEET I NG
SU MM ARY MI NUTES

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 6:00 PM.
Mayor & City Council
Mayor Anth on S. For dAt-Lar e _

May orProTe m Ky le Councrl istrlct3
Councrl member Elton Alexande Council District 5
Councilmember Yolanda District 4
Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt Council_District 1
Councrlmember Alphonso Thomas Councrl District 2

Administration
Frederick Gard iner -

City Manager
Vanessa Ho Clty Clerk
Cassandra Leste r eputy City Clerk
Lakeisha Gaines Interrm City Treasurer
Quinton Washi ngton CItV Attorney
Mission: To provide \(igigllgny Legadershi _aud suppriur municipal scrvipes that
enhance the guallty of Ilfe for crtrzpns w Ile creatmg a busrness
atmosphere focused on sustamablhty and expansron of tounsm and cultural ev cnts.

Invocation by Mayor Ford at 6:17 pm.

Invocation by: Mayor Pro Tem Berry

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members
were present.

Motion to amend the Agenda to convene Executive Session following Public Comments
was made by Councilmember Barber; seconded Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion

passed unanimously 5-0.

Motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded
by
Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

REVEIW OF THE M UTES No Action
1. Review of the August 12, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes
Review of the August 21, 2024 Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes
Review of the August 22, 2024 Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes
Review of the August 23, 2024 Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes
Review of the August 27, 2024 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
Review of the September 9, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes

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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments

EXECUT
,,,,,IVE SESSION
Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real
Estate was made by Councilmember Barber; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Berry. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

(Councilmember Gantt exited the meeting at 6:50 pm. due to illness.)

Motion to adjourn Executive Session and sign an Affidavit with No Action
was made by Councilmember Thomas; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

Motion to reconvene the meeting was made by Councilmember Alexander
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

PRESENTATION
2. Park System Plan Schematic Presentation
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director and Peyton Peterson
and Anna Shoji of TSW

Mr. Aaron introduced staff from TSW to present the Schematic
Design for
Clark Community Park, Gardner Park, and Memorial Park, noting the
community themes of the MLK Sr. History, Tye St. Neighborhood History,
Railroad Heritage, Downtown History, Brush Creek, Reeves Creek, Upper
Ocmulgee River Basin, Quarry History and Panola Mountain Piedmont
Granit Outcrops; referenced the framework for each of the parks with
enhanced programming, viewsheds, pedestrian circulation, splash pad
and additional parking; noted improvements to connectivity, trail
extensions and natural play areas, noting the water source for the splash
pad would need to be brought in with the option of recycling or flow
through; noted the signage would be the same as the current proposed

Mayor Ford (The full presentation is on file in the Office).

Motion to approve the Grand Master Parks Plan with the contingency to
bring a condensed Phase I plan with funding source for Council
approval to the November 19, 2024 Work Session Meeting was made by
Councilmember Thomas; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The
motion passed unanimously 4-0.

CONSENT AGENDA
3. A. Council consideration to approve the use of the Merle Manders
Conference Center for the Police Department Annual Awards Gala

B. Council Consideration for the approval of Lichty Commercial
Construction, Inc. contract for Court Renovation.

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Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items 3a and 3b was made by
Mayor Pro Tem Berry; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The
motion passed unanimously 4-0.

NEW BUSINESS
4. Council consideration to approve a new position: Accountant II and the
reclassification of Senior Accountant to Accounting Manager.
Presented by: Lakeisha Gaines, Interim City Treasurer and Renee
Wheeler, Human Resources Manager
Ms. Gaines amended the request to include a second new position:
Property Tax Specialist.

Ms. Gaines reviewed the job description of the proposed Accountant II
position, noting the role and responsibilities; reviewed job description and
responsibilities of the reclassified position for the Accounting Manager;
and reviewed the role and responsibilities of the proposed Property Tax

Specialist position.

Councilmember Thomas noted the Charter states job descriptions
shall be approved by Governing Body for approval.

Motion to approve the Accountant II position and the reclassification of the
Senior Accountant to Accounting Manager was made by Councilmember
Barber; seconded by Councilman Alexander. The motion passed
unanimously 4-0.

Motion to develop the job description for the Property Tax Specialist
position for Council approval at the October 14, 2024 meeting was made
by Councilmember Barber; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The
motion passed unanimously 4-0.

Councilmember Alexander inquired about the upcoming Homestead
Exemption Referendum and townhalls for the public.

Mr. Gardiner stated there will be two townhall meetings regarding
Homestead Exemptions, and the application to apply will go live on
November 6th.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held in the
City Council
Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject to change or contact Hall offices at
City
770-389-7900 or visit the website www.stockbridgega.org for updates.

Community Meeting to discuss the Stockbridge Trails Plan on Wednesday, September 25th
from 6pm 7:30pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd.
Community Zoning and Information Meeting: Wednesday, October 2nd from 6:00 pm. 7:00
pm. at City Hall in the Council Chamber (Oct 2)
Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1st Thursday of each month at
6:00 pm. at the Stockbridge Police Community Room 4545 N. Henry Blvd.
(Oct 3)
. Youth Council Meeting 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. City Hall Levi Meeting

Room (Oct 7)

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Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.- City Hall
Levi Meeting Room (Oct 8)
The Main Street Advisory Board Meeting on the 2nd Friday of each month at 9am Location
is the Downtown Connection Center 130 M L King Sr. Trail.
Heritage (Oct 11)
City Council Meeting, 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. City Hall Council Chamber

(Oct 14)
Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Stockbridge
Downtown Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Oct 15)
Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.- 3rd Tuesday of each month Levi
Meeting Room City Hall (Oct 15)

Planning Commission Meeting, 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm. City Hall Council

Chamber (Oct 17)-

City Council Work Session Meeting, Last Tuesday of each month: Tuesday, July 30th at 6:00
pm. City Hall Council Chamber (Oct 29)

UPCOMING CITY IN ITIATIVES
Join Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt in partnership with Atlanta Food Truck Park for
Night
Market at the Stockbridge Amphitheater Parking Lot from 6pm 9:30pm September
October November and November 21st. There will be vendors, Food Trucks,
Activities, Games, Music, and Vibes. Contact Tan Bowers at thepeaceofmine@gmail.com for
registration and additional information.
Join the City of Stockbridge for the Annual BridgeFest Event! The City of
Stockbridge
Government is hosting this annual event for the COMMUNITY on Saturday, September 28,
2024! We will have a live concert, food trucks, vendors, and more! Get
ready for fun at the
Stockbridge Amphitheater.
Join Councilman Alexander for the District 5 Hudson Bridge Rd. Community
Cleanup on
Saturday, October from 9am 11am. Please park in the Walmart parking lot.
Please come out and enjoy the Cops & Clergy Softball Game during Faith & Blue Weekend
on Saturday, October at 10am 12pm, JP Moseley Park, 1041 Millers Mill Rd.

Stockbridge
Join Councilman Alphonso Thomas for the monthly Senior Bingo Bash on
Wednesday,
October from 10am 12pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. for

raffles, prizes, games, snacks and fun!
Join the City of Stockbridge for the 50 Shades of Pink Love Walk to highlight breast cancer
awareness and survivors at Clark Community Park 111 Davis Rd. on
Saturday, October
from 10:30am 1:00 pm.
Join Councilwoman Lakeisha Gantt for the Annual Fall Festival at Clark
Community Park 111
Davis Rd. on Saturday, October from 12pm 4:00 pm.
Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Wednesday, October 28th
from 10am noon at Stockbridge City Hall.
Join Councilman Thomas for the Trash Stockbridge initiative centered around
education highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal More
Dumping.
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.
Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the
Mayor and for
more information on Council Initiatives and events at 678-833-3348 or via email:

rrawls@stockbridgega,org

2024 Stockbridge Amphitheater Summer oncert Series
0 Saturday, October 5th featuring Monica, Tamar, and Sevyn Streeter with a Salute to
the Ladies of the Divine 9, (Rescheduled Show)
0 Saturday, October 12th featuring That Girl Lay Lay and Friends Youth Concert
0 Sunday, October 13th Kings, and Queens of Southern Soul Show featuring King
George, Tucka, Sir Charles Jones, Pokey Bear, TK Soul, West Love and Derek
Change Smith

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0 Sunday, October 20, 2024, (Rescheduled Show) featuring Charlie Wilson with
Special Guest El DeBarge
0 Saturday, October 26, 2024, Boney James Slow Burn Tour with Special Guest
Damien Escobar.
0 Saturday, November Dirty South Throwback Hip Hop Fest featuring Eastside
Boys, DJ Holiday, 95 South, Tray Bills, Raheem the Dream, DJ Unk, MC Shy D and
Kilo Ali.

Stockbridae Main Street Tlnv Tent Concert Series -
This event has ended for 2024.

COMMENTS

Mayor Ford noted fall has arrived, and that it is cold and flu season, and encouraged
everyone to get the flu shots and COVID vaccinations to remail healthy; and noted the
last day to register to vote in the November 5th election is October 7th and that
early
voting begins October 17th and encouraged everyone to exercise their constitutional right
to vote. Flu and COVID shots are available; noted it is football season and to cheer on

your favorite team; and invited everyone to come out and attend the Stockbridge
Amphitheater concerts before the 2024 season ends.

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. was made by Councilmember Barber;
seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

Respectfully submitted by

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk CMC Anthony 8. Ford, Mayor

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