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date: 2018-11-27
title: November 27, 2018 Work Session Agenda Minutes
source: 2018-11/2018-11-27_November 27, 2018 Work Session Agenda_Minutes.pdf
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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.

ACTION MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Randy Knighton, City Manager
Councilman Elton Alexander Camilla Moore, Asst. City Manager
Councilman John Blount Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman Neat Robinson Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilman Alphonso Thomas
I. Call to Order – Mayor Ford

II. Invocation – Michael Williams

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call Present Absent

Councilman Thomas ___X___ _______
Councilman Blount ___X___ _______
Mayor Ford ___X___ _______
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt ___X___ _______
Councilman Alexander _______ ___X___
Councilwoman Robinson ___X___ _______
V. Motion to amend the Agenda to remove Item #9 made by: Robinson/Gantt:
Passed 4-0.

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VI. Review of the Minutes for the following meetings:
1. 10/30/2018 2. 11/12//2018 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. None

OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Second Reading – FY2019 Proposed Operating Budget
Presented by: Randy Knighton, City Manager and
John Wiggins, Interim Treasurer
Public Hearing: No Speakers In Favor / No Speakers Opposed
No Action. 3RD and Final Hearing & Adoption December 10, 2018.

NEW BUSINESS
4. Council Consideration to approve 2018 Utility Billing Write-Off’s in the
amount of $17,699.27
Presented by: John Wiggins, Interim Treasurer
Motion to approve: Gantt/Blount – Passed 4-0.

5. Council Consideration to approve bid for City Fleet Vehicles
Presented by: Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist
Motion to approve: Gantt/Robinson – Passed 4-0.

Councilman Alexander joined the meeting at 4:16 p.m.

6. Council Consideration to approve 2018 Surplus List
Presented by: Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist
Motion to approve: Gantt/Blount – Passed 5-0.

7. Council Consideration to approve bid for Allsouth Constructors, LLC
in the amount of $4,615,391.00 consisting of: $294,605.86 Impact
Fees, $78,805 WWTP Head Works, Phase 2-SPLOST III, $721,977
SCADA Replacement (Control and Data Acq) – SPLOST III,
$1,000,000 WWTP Upgrades SPLOST IV, $2,272,542.24
Water/Sewer Fund Balance and $461,539.10 10% Contengencies for
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director & Brad
Holtsinger, Wastewater Superintendent
Motion to approve: Gantt/Thomas – Passed 5-0.

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8. Council Consideration to approve Reeves Creek Trail Parking Lot
Expansion in the amount of $24,780.00 – SPLOST IV Funding
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve: Alexander/Robinson - Motion withdrawn.

9. Council Consideration to approve the selection of the Grants Writer.
Presented by: Renee Wheeler, Human Resources Manager
Item Removed from the Agenda to be heard on 12/10/2018

10.Council Consideration to approve partnership with Henry County
Partners in School program.
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Gantt
Motion to approve: Gantt/Robinson – Passed 5-0.

11.Council Consideration to approve the 2019 Meeting Schedules:
1. Council Regular Meetings/Work Sessions Option 1
2. Council Regular Meetings/Work Sessions Option 2.
Presented by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Motion to approve Option 1: Thomas/Blount. Failed 2-3-0
(Gantt/Alexander/Robinson opposed).
Motion to approve Option 2: Alexander/Gantt: Failed 2-1-2 (Robinson
opposed; Blount/Thomas abstained).
Mayor Ford proposed Option 3 (Current location/time): No Action
Motion to Table and be heard on 12/10/2018: Alexander/Gantt –
Passed 5-0.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Mr. Knighton stated he hopes everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and noted
the City has great festivities planned in the upcoming month.

COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK’S OFFICE
Mrs. Holiday reminded everyone of the Run-Off Election, location, Early Voting
Schedule and Election Day Schedule.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Thomas referenced “Giving Tuesday”, a national movement that
celebrates generosity and kicks off the season of giving; asked that everyone think
of and remember those who are alone during this holiday season; reach out to
someone outside of your family and to always be a blessing to others; give the gift
of hope to the hungry, helpless and needy; and to make serving others part of your
life’s mission.

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Councilman Blount invited everyone to come out to the 2nd Seniors Bingo Bash
taking place tomorrow at the Ted Strickland Community Center from 10:00 a.m. –
noon; and noted Susan Crumbley with Connecting Henry sent a reminder that toys
are still being accepted to help those in need this holiday season.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt thanked everyone for coming out; thanked everyone again
who voted “No” to the proposed city; thanked Main Street for a successful Shop
Small Saturday, noting the City’s support of small businesses and asked that
everyone continue to shop small and support local business referencing the great
event.

Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for tuning in and participating; invited
everyone to the upcoming Stockbridge Unity Town Hall initiative on December 4th,
where there will be a panel discussion from all communities discussing ways to
move the City forward; appreciates small businesses noting Big Box stores bring
foot traffic; wants better quality stores to come to the Stockbridge area; and asked
the Council to be more aggressive with tackling and bringing projects forward;
referenced the City of McDonough’s 80% completion record of SPLOST projects.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked staff for their hard work and thanked Main Street
for a great Shop Small event and is looking forward to the holiday festival;
referenced the Youth Council’s year-end service project for the Henry County Police
and Fire Departments on December 15th from 12-3pm at Clark Park and noted
invitations should be received soon and please rsvp to Shana Thorton by December
7th; noted the upcoming Giveback event in partnership with Rep. Sandra Scott
where toys and toiletries would be distributed is taking place at Floyd Chapel Baptist
Church the morning of December 15th and also thanked Rep. Scott for her
outstanding support against the proposed city; noted the Youth Council
Ambassadors wonderful experience at the National League of Cities Conference in
Los Angeles where they will include details of their experience in their next report;
asked colleagues to be progressive noting the City is on the move; hopes everyone
had a Happy Thanksgiving and looks forward to the City’s upcoming events.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford offered an apology to those who may have been offended by his
comments from the previous meeting where he mentioned the Eagle’s Landing area
of the city, noting he and the City takes an interest in all areas of the city and the
entire city as a whole; thanked the Main Street Program noting the Shop Small
Saturday segment was featured on Channel CBS 46 and WSB Channel 2; looks
forward to the upcoming Georgia/Alabama game; asked everyone to keep the faith
and to have a great holiday season and noted while 2019 will be a great year for the
city, he looks forward to celebrating the City’s centennial year in 2020! God Bless.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS
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.

• Henry County SPLOST V Meeting, Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, GA

• Council Meeting and Final Adoption of the FY2019 Budget Hearing, Monday,
December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chamber.

• Youth Council Meeting, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in the
Levi Meeting Room

• Stockbridge Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Friday, December 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room

• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, December 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room

• Work Session Meeting Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in Council
Chamber

• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room

UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Senior Bingo Bash – Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at
the Ted Strickland Community Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail, Stockbridge, GA
spearheaded by Councilman John Blount

• City of Stockbridge Holiday Festival, Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, GA

• Holiday Giveback Toiletry Drive – Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Savoy
Bar & Grill spearheaded by Councilwoman Neat Robinson

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• Holiday Giveback Toy Drive – Friday, December 14, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ted
Strickland Conference Center spearheaded by Councilwoman Neat Robinson in
partnership with the Dream Achievers Foundation – Stockbridge/Jonesboro Alumni
Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

• Holiday Giveback Distribution - Blankets/Coats/Toiletries/Turkeys and Toys, Saturday,
December 15, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at Floyd Chapel Baptist Church
spearheaded by Councilwoman Neat Robinson in partnership with Representative Sandra
Scott, Dream Achievers Foundation – Stockbridge/Jonesboro Alumni Chapter of Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Georgia Showcase Baseball Team. One Turkey per
household (limited quantities)

• Adopt-A-Family Christmas Toy Giveaway, Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 10:00 a.m.
– 12:00 noon at Red Oak United Methodist Church 3894 Walt Stephens Rd. Stockbridge
spearheaded by Councilman Alexander in partnership with Red Oak United Methodist
Church Vulcan Materials, Eagles Landing Baptist Church, Toys for Tots, Because We
Care Henry – Atlanta South, Smoothie King – Eagles Landing Pkwy.

ONGOING INITIATIVES

• Don’t Trash Stockbridge No Litter Campaign – Ongoing – spearheaded by
Councilman Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

• Quarterly Town Hall – Ongoing – spearheaded by Councilman Alexander. Next meeting
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 7:00 at JW Event Suite 5056 EL Pkwy. Stockbridge, GA

• Keep Stockbridge Beautiful – Ongoing – spearheaded by Councilman Alexander.
Contact LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate
made by: Robinson/Alexander – Passed 5-0.

Motion to adjourn Executive Session made by: Robinson/Alexander – Passed 3 -0.
(Blount and Thomas were not present for the vote).

Motion to reconvene Work Session meeting made by: Robinson/Alexander –
Passed 3-0. (Blount and Thomas were not present for the vote).

Motion to adjourn made by: Robinson/Alexander – Passed 3-0. (Blount and
Thomas were not present for the vote).

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