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date: 2021-09-13
title: 09-13-2021 Minutes
source: 2021-09/2021-09-13_09-13-2021 _Minutes.pdf
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Stockbridge
Where Community Connects

COUNC L MEETING
SU M MARY MINUTES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 6:00 PM.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony 3 Ford Randy Kni City Manager
Mayor_ Pro Tem Elton A lexander Vanessa
Counculwoman Volanda Barber
John Ity Treasurer
aanngtpn, City Attorney

Councglman John Blount Qumton
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Jeremy T. Berry, City Attorney
CounCIlman Alphonso Thomas

Mission: To provideyision l eadership and sup erjor municipal services that enhance the
quality of life for Citizens3% I Ie creating la welco myng busmess atmosph ere focused on
sustainability and exp ans Ion of to urlsm and cultural events.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford

Invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited all in unison.

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

Mayor Pro Tem Alexander motioned to amend the agenda add under Old Business -

Stockbridge Precinct Maps: Second by Councilman Thomas. The motion passed 5-0

Councilwoman Barber motioned to amend the agenda to add a contract to manage the
amphitheater. The motion failed for lack of a second.

Mayor Pro Tern Alexander motioned to add item for Council Consideration to approve
Stockbridge Precinct Maps: Second by Councilman Blount. The motion passed 5-0.

Mayor Pro Tem Alexander motioned for the adoption of the Minutes for the following
meetings: Second by Councilman Thomas. The motion passed 5-0.
1. 7/6/21 2. 7/12/21 3. 7/27/21

PUBLIC COMMENTS
All public comments must be submitted to the Clerk no later than one hour prior to the
meeting.
The Public Comment Form can be found on the webpage on the City Clerk's page at:
hnps://slockbridqe.seamlessdocs,comlf/ZODkdz4mo7xb and the form must include your name,
phone, and email contact information. Comments are limited to (3) three minutes and will be read
by the Clerk during the meeting, respecting all members of the elected body, officials, and staff.
Comments including defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be accepted.

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1.Ms. Bernice Peters submitted comments in favor of a Stockbridge Police Department.

2.Neroc Ozzardand submitted comments in favor of a Stockbridge Police Department.

3.Former Councilwoman Neat Robinson appealed to the Mayor & Council to place her
name on the Amphitheater plaque.

4.Sunny Randazzo submitted comments suggesting noise mitigation at the Amphitheater,
and noise issues dating back to 2019 with Food Truck Tuesdays; does not favor a city
tax; referenced the cost of the Amphitheater; referenced Amphitheater parking, traffic and
COVID concerns relating to the upcoming concert.

CEREMONIAL
Mayor Ford read the Appreciation Celebration Letter for Pastor Belinda McCastle
of Red Oak United Methodist Church.

OLD BUSINESS
5. Council Consideration to approve the Stockbridge City Municipal Map
for the November 2, 2021, Election. Precinct 1 = The Merle Manders
Conference Center -
Precinct 2 = Stockbridge First United Methodist
Church -
Precinct 3 =
Red Oak United Methodist Church.
Presented by Brecca Johnson, Community Development Director
Ms. Johnson presented the proposed City of Stockbridge Election Day
the precinct map noting lines have been drawn based on the 2020
Census numbers and the addition of two Election Day precincts: Red
Oak United Methodist Church and Stockbridge First United Methodist
Church, along with the original voting precinct, the Merle Manders
Conference Center.

Mayor Pro Tem Alexander expressed the importance of being able to
vote, noting the significant history with the City of Stockbridge having
multiple locations to vote on Election Day and believed it was
suppression with just one voting location.

Councilwoman Gantt inquired about the budget and cost to add the
additional precincts.

Henry County Elections Director Ameika Pitts noted the projected cost
would be $21,993 without getting new machines.

Councilwoman Gantt thanked Ms. Pitts noting the cost came in under
the budgeted amount, and she is okay with it.

Mayor Pro Tem Alexander requested City Clerk; Vanessa Holiday
explain to voters the voting locations.

Mrs. Holiday noted there will be three precincts for City of Stockbridge
voters to cast their votes on election day. Precinct 1 will vote at the

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Merle Manders Conference Center, Precinct 2 will vote at the
Stockbridge First United Methodist Church and Precinct 3 will vote at the
Red Oak United Methodist Church on Election
Day; and further noted
either of these locations are also
your County election polling place, you
will also be able to vote on the TSPLOST Referendum.
However, if you
choose to vote on Election Day and these are not
your polling locations,
you will vote at on e of the (3) th ree p oiling precincts for the Mayor &
Council mem bers and will need to vo te at the
county polling location to
vote for TSP LOST; and asked to
everyone please check you polling
locat ion at m yvoterpage .ga.gov.

Mayor Pro Tem Alexander motioned to approve the Stockbridge City
Municipal Map for the November 2, 2021, Election. Precinct 1 The =

Merle Manders Conference Center Precinct 2

Stockbridge First

United Methodist Church -
Precinct 3 = Red Oak United Methodist
Church: Second by Councilwoman Barber. The motion
passed 5-0.

NEW BUSI NESS
4. Council Consideration to approve Task Order 28.1 with Carter &
Sloope-
Pine Lift Station Rehabilitation and
Waterway Force Main in the
amount of $48,100.00.
Presented by Decius Aaron, Public Works Director and Brad
Holtsinger,
Wastewater Superintendent
Mr. Holtsinger noted the Lift Station is in the
newly developed
community Pine View and prior to serving Pine View it served Pine
Grove and noted the Lift Station is over 20
years old and in need of
improvement.

Mr. Aaron noted this project will be reimbursable
through ARPA funds.

Mayor Pro Tem Alexander asked if staff considered looking at a larger
size due to the growth of the
community.

Mr. Holtsinger staff is looking forward taking growth into
consideration.

Councilwoman Barber motioned to approve Task Order 28.1 with Carter
& Sloope- Pine View Lift Station Rehabilitation and
Waterway Force
Main in the amount of $48,100.00: Second
by Councilwoman Gantt. The
motion passed 5-0.

6. Council Consideration to modify the
Development Agreement for the
438 East Atlanta Road Condominium
Community.
Presented by Brecca Johnson, Community
Development Director
Ms. Johnson noted on May 25, 2021, a
request was heard for the 438
East Atlanta Rd. Development Agreement to
modify a property that was
originally rezoned to RM3 in 2003; noted the developers want to update
the development agreement to build out 202 condominiums. Ms.
Johnson noted the applicant originally included in the
development

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agreement the following amenities: clubhouse, Olympic
pool, 2 playgrounds, a wading pool, park, walking trail and tennis
courts. Ms. Johnson noted the applicant will not be able to add the
tennis courts due to the fact the amenities are already laid out on the
property, and noted staff has no objection.

Michele Battle, attorney for the applicant, noted included at the May 10th
meeting, there were questions about the proposed conditions and was
asked to come back to the May 25th meeting after meeting with the City
Attorney and staff to make sure the conditions were correct. Ms. Battle
noted the conditions submitted for the May 10th meeting did not include
the tennis courts which was added subsequently in between meetings
by staff; however, it was shown on the site plan as a condition; noted
tennis courts are expensive and the HOA would have to maintain the
resurfacing of the courts; and requested the approved sites plan be
upheld and the additional conditions of the tennis courts be removed.

Mayor Pro Tem Alexander noted Council discussed being consistent
with adding tennis courts throughout the community, raising the
standards in new developments.

Ms. Battle noted the Brannan Road development does not have tennis
courts and referenced Code Section 12.02.0310 noting the Multi-family

option.

Councilwoman Gantt inquired who made the recommendation for tennis
courts.

Ms. Johnson noted the requirements are in the codes for RM-2 and RM-
3 with higher density such as condos and townhomes; and they were
added back for the applicant to review and respond back with any
changes.

Ms. Battle noted she had not seen the email from Ms. Johnson
referencing the addition of tennis courts, and referenced the approved
site plans.

Councilman Thomas noted staff needs to know what the code says and
abide by the codes and to get it right.

City Attorney Washington noted to move the conversation along outside
of the meeting whether council wants tennis courts or not.

Councilwoman Gantt noted she needed clarity on the language in the
code on choosing amenities and inquired how is it determined how

many to choose from and what is the minimum and maximum amount.

Ms. Johnson noted according to section 12.02.0369-Multifamily
Residential Districts are divided into three (3) categories: apartments

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(RM-1), fee simple town homes (RM-2) and condominiums
Ms. Johnson read Section 12.02.0312 Multiple Family Residence
H-Amenities of the codes
Where a development developed under these standards includes any
combination of RM-1, RM-2 or RM-3 districts, the amenity package
required can be consolidated. The city shall determine the required
amenity package at the time of zoning.1. Required Amenities. Except as
othen/vise provided for herein, all developments under this section shall
feature a clubhouse consisting of a minimum of one thousand three
hundred (1,300) square feet, a junior-size Olympic pool, and a children's
play area. If subject to the requirements in subsection K. Increased
Density Provisions below, additional amenities shall be required. The
developer of the property shall satisfy this requirement prior to the
completion of fifty (50) percent of the development. When additional
amenities are required, the developer of the property shall select from
the following list of the additional required amenities or such other
amenities of equal or greater value as the city council may approve a. A
wading pool for children, in addition to the adult sized pool. consisting of
a minimum of two hundred (200) square feet. b. Tennis

lighted and enclosed facility featuring a minimum of two (2) playing
courts. 0. Walking least two thousand (2,000) feet in length,
three (3) feet in width; multi-use paths can constitute walking trails so
long as they are appropriately demarcated to designate that at least four
(4) feet of the width of the path is solely for pedestrian use. d. A central
park or pocket park; unless approved by City Council, only one (1) of
either type of park may be counted towards satisfaction of the amenity
requirement. e. A baseball regulation size. f. A baseball
little league size. 9. A softball size (adult). h.
A soccer size. i. A multi-use and soccer.
j. A multi-use and baseball. k. Afootball
size. |. A fishing dock and boat access.

Ms. Battle noted the wading pools, walking trails and pocket parks were
selected as amenities to be added to the development.

Mayor Ford noted the 1st paragraph should state the minimum amount.

Councilman Blount motioned to approve the modification of the
Development Agreement for the 438 East Atlanta Road Condominium
Community excluding tennis courts: Second by Councilwoman Gantt.
The motion passed 3-2 (Alexander/Thomas Opposed).

Council Consideration to approve the updated Youth Council By-Laws
Presented by Ericka Harvey, Youth Council Advisory Chair
Ms. Harvey noted this is for the approval of the updated Youth Council
and Youth Council Advisory Committee By-laws noting changes were
made to clearly document policy procedures and to strengthen the

program, and to provide attendance policies and expectations to all
members.

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Councilwoman Gantt motioned to approve the updated Youth Council
Second by Councilman Blount. The motion passed

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford noted the City would respond publicly with clarification to some of the public
comments made that were inaccurate; noted the City participated in an outstanding

ceremony at City Hall commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on our
country that we will Never Forget. noted 2,977 individuals were killed, 19 were hijackers
that committed murder and suicide. 6000+ individuals were injured and that number
continues to grow, 265 people were killed on the four planes combined. roughly 2606
individuals were killed at the World Trade Center with the two towers falling, 125 military
and civilians were killed at the Pentagon, noted while the terrorist attack happened on
US. soil, over 90 countries were affected in some way by this tragedy; referenced the
heroes of New York City and across the nation, and those who crashed in the field in
Pennsylvania, and the heroes of New police, fire, EMT, paramedics who
tried to save lives; noted the City of Stockbridge will continue to host a 9/11
ceremony in
remembrance of those who lost their lives and continue to suffer; noted COVID and the
Delta Variant are still with us citing Piedmont Henry reported 151 COVlD-19 patients with
82 patients in ICU and 20 patients on ventilators and 95% of the ICU patients are
unvaccinated; noted the oxygen supply has stabilized, and encouraged everyone to get
vaccinated; noted there were 2,118 new cases of COVID over the last weeks; noted
vaccinations are key to getting this virus under control; noted drug stores in the Henry
County area; noted you can also contact the Department of Health at 888-847-4262 to
get tested at Red Hawk Field at 143 Henry Parkway in McDonough from 9am 3pm -

every day of the week; not going to get rid of the virus until we get vaccinated; noted
Pfizer is administering vaccinations to individuals age 12 and older and the Moderna and
Johnson & Johnson vaccinations are being administered to individuals age 18 and older;
noted we are awaiting FDA approval for vaccinations for children under age 12 who are
vulnerable; encouraged everyone to be careful, continue to wash your hands, wear a
mask and use hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of the virus; noted there will be an
election in Henry County on Tuesday, November 2nd with the TSPLOST Referendum on
the ballot which could bring an estimated $245 $250 million dollars to the county for

transportation improvements such as the widening of Rock Quarry Rd. from Eagles
Landing Parkway to Hwy. 138/N. Henry Blvd., curb & gutter improvements, and other
projects along Davidson Pkwy., Country Club Dr., Love Street, Burke Street and Walt
Stephens Rd., noting these projects need a yes vote of the TSPLOST to move forward.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Meeting will be held via Zoom until
further notice. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please visit the website
www.cityofstockbridge.com for the meeting invitation link, Facebook page or contact City
Hall offices at 770-389-7900 for updates.

> Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 6:00 pm. Via Zoom -
3rd
Tuesday of each month (Sep 21)

> Youth Council & Advisory Meeting, 6:30 pm. Via Zoom -
3rd Tuesday of each
month (Sep 21)

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> Planning Commission Meeting, at 6:30 pm. Via Zoom 4th Thursday of each
month (Sep 23)

> City Council Work Session at 6:00 pm. Via Zoom Last Tuesday of each

(Sep 28)

> Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, 2nd Friday of each month 9:00 am
Via Zoom -

(Oct 8)

> City Council Meeting at 6:00 pm. Via Zoom 2nd Monday of each month (Oct
11)

> Youth Council Meeting, 5:30 pm. Via Zoom -
2nd Wednesday of each month
(Oct 13)

CITY EVENTIINITIATIVES
Please join Councilwoman Barber at the Merle Manders Conference Center for FREE
Zumba (Fitness in the Park) this Saturday and every Saturday through September 25th at
8 am. at Clark Park 111 Davis Rd.

your opportunity to Meet the Mayor, and voice your questions and/or concerns
Monday, September 20, 2021, from 10 am. to noon. Call City Hall to schedule an

appointment. 770-389-7900.

Stockbridge Amphitheater Grand Opening featuring Award-Winning Musical Giants
Gladys Knight and Patti Labelle, Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 pm.

ADJOURN
Councilman Blount motioned to end the meeting; Second by Councilwoman Gantt. The
motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, MMC City Anthony S. Ford, M

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