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Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance
the quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused
sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.

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SUMMAR MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 4:00 P.M.

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Ant ony S. For Rand Knighton, City Mana er
Councilman Elton Alexander Cami a Moo_re, Ass_t. City anager
Councilman John Blount Vanessa Holiday, City Cl_erk
Mayor Pro Tem Lal(eisha Gantt Ra_ndi Rain_ey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman Neat Robinson Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilman Alphonso Thomas

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford.

Invocation by Pastor Kenneth McFarland.

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 except for Mayor Pro Tem Gantt.

Councilman Blount motioned to adopt the Agenda; second by Councilman Thomas. The
motion passed 4~0.

Review of the Minutes for the following meetings:
1. 11/27/2018 No Action

PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to the
beginning ofthe You must sign your name, address, and phone number. You will be
meeting.
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

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Youth Council noting the
Pastor Kenneth McFarland referenced the Stockbridge
initiatives and was here
members participation at City events and Councilmember
Council.
to answering any questions or concerns from the

the 2019 LMl_G list for street
Mr. Ronald Wong asked the Council to reconsider
and ‘notedthe
resurfacing and include streets of the Winslow subdivision;
and further noted this
subdivision developer left the roads unfinished and uneven,
was a concern that was noted the proposed city referendum.

invited
by Councilman Alexander
Mr. Clay Lloyd, a consultant, noted he had been
available to help; noted he had
tospeak to mu|ti—use trails in the City and was
seen the community grow over
been a Henry County resident since 1980 and has
with its trails, and noted
the appreciates what the City has done thus far
years;
the community.
trails would be a good source of exercisefor

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt joined the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Continuation of Third Reading & Adoption
of the FY2019

Operating Budget
Presented by: Randy Knighton, City Manager and John Wiggins,
Interim Treasurer
at
Mr. Knighton presented the proposed FY2019 Operating Budget
which are:
$10,879,841.88; and, included there are four (4) proposed positions
become a fu|l—time position),
Fire Marshall, Building & Permitting Coordinator (will
of the position) and inventory Clerk.
Purchasing Supervisor (reclassification
in the general fund budget
Mr. Knighton noted there was a proposed increase
Exist Beautification~
primarily due to the following items: Contingency~$150,000;
and Benefits lncrease~ $109,000;
$50.000; Nuisance Abatement— $50,000; Health
Dental lncrease- $53,000; Annual COLA for staff (5% Total)- $146,000;
Start
information Technology Upgrades» $50,000 and Amphitheater Managementl
to break ground in the first quarter of next year.
up— $50,000; and expect
for Georgia
Mr. Knighton noted the adjustments being proposed a re: $17,000
of City dues; $3,000 to the Main
Municipal Association dues and National League
and to reduce
Street budget to be consistent with the previous years budget
with the Fire Marshal’s salary.
consulting fees from $50,000 to $30,000 along

Master Trail Plan passed in 2016 before
Mayor Ford asked Council look at the last
voting.

that was approved
Councilwoman Robinson inquired about beautification funding
with the previous City Manager.

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Business
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt requested Line Item 10045160-531 132 under the
Services Department funds in the amount of $30,000 be used only for the SAB
(Stockbridge Association of Businesses) and not interchangeable within the
department; Councilman Thomas agreed and requested the funds be set aside
until the necessary steps are taken to establish the SAB Board by Resolution in
January 2019 followed by the appointment of Board members. There were no

objections.

Mayor Ford opened the Public Hearing: There were no speakers. The Public
Hearing was closed.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the FY2019 Operating Budget;
second by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS
3. Council Consideration to approve the City's Branding Tagline
Presented by: Kira Harris—Braggs, Main Street Manager
Ms. Harris—l3raggs noted Council approved the brand color palate and
the brand standard typefaces at the previous meeting but opposed
the tagline; the new proposed tagline is “Where Community
Connects". Mrs. Harris—Braggs explained the new tagline takes you to
another level of engagement, discovery and shaping the community
while connecting.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt motioned to approve the City’s Branding tagline
“Where Community Connects”; second by Councilman Alexander.
The motion passed 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS
4. Council Consideration to approve a Site Agreement with Extenet
Systemsfor AT&T small antennas New poles cost = $1500 per

year; existing poles cost $500 per year.

Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney
Attorney Williams referenced a copy of a draft contract with Extenet
Systems that would allow the set-up frame work to allow them to put
small antennas in the City's Right—of—Way as a 3”‘ party provider, with
the primary provider being AT&T. Attorney Williams also noted they
are looking to add 12 more poles in the coming months; and

recommends approving the contract which would be subjected to
change at Council’s discretion and noted the new poles would cost
$15,000 per year, and an existing pole connection would be $500 per
Williams added the City of
year to stay consistent with GMA. Attorney
Smyrna and the City of Alpharetta have already agreed.

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with
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt motioned to approve a Site Agreement
cost
Extenet Systems for AT&T small antennas -with the New poles
second by
$1500 per year; and existing poles cost $500 per year;

Councilman Blount. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Alexander abstained
as he was not present during the discussion).

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Mr. Knighton thanked the Mayor & Council for their support
and approval of the ,

FY2019 Operating Budget; referenced information provided to the Governing Body
Association of Businesses) and
by Camilla Moore regarding the SAB (Stockbridge
Moore referenced
asked that Ms. Moore give a brief summary of the timeline. Ms.
and its notation
the history of the original (SBA) Stockbridge Business Association
the process to
in the City’s STWP (Short—Term Work Program) and spoke to
Association of Businesses
revamp and change the name to the (SAB) Stockbridge

the Board in
where a Resolution would be presented to the Council to create
Cato who spoke to the
January 2019; and introduced business owner LaSonya
retention,
proposed SAB’s mission and vision for businesses of the City regarding
beautification, assisting with training, becoming Partners in Education and
to jump in to help
businesses being held accountable, further noting she is reading
to make Stockbridge businesses wonderful.

COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK’S OFFICE
Mrs. Holiday wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Trash
Councilman Thomas thanked everyone who participated in the “Don’t
celebration and noted the Spring kickoff would be
Stockbridge” year-end
approaching soon.
Bash
Councilman Blount thanked everyone who came out to the last Senior Bingo
where the seniors of the community come out and really enjoy
themselves and

noted the success of this event with more to come.

Happy and New Year
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt wished everyone Merry Christmas
noting now is the time to give; referenced the upcoming Welcoming Stockbridge
staff for the
Roundtable encouraging everyone to apply and attend; thanked
all.
Volunteer Appreciation Gala where a great time was had by

and the City’s
Councilman Alexander reflected on his three (3) years in office
many accomplishments during
that timeframe which includes the approval of the
beautification
technology, extended hours at the Cochran library,
amphitheater,
efforts in the City, extended Code Enforcement and he looks
forward to the City’s
to serve.
future projects including a Youth/Senior center and continuing

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Councilwoman Robinson wished everyone Happy Holidays, thanked staff;
referenced the Youth Council and asked that if there are any questions or
concerns to attend the or reach out to her; noted the Youth Council
meetings
and
recently attended the National League of Cites Conference in Los Angeles
was paid for by business sponsors; noted the Youth Council recently completed

their annual Service filling Christmas Stockings stuffed with love for the
Project
Kelli Crews
Henry County Public Safety Officers; and invited Youth Council Chair,
to say a few words: Miss Crews stated she had learned a lot over the past two (2)
is grateful for the opportunities and wished
years about local government and
Councilwoman Robinson
everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays;
continued with an announcement that the City of Stockbridge is partnering with the
March
Georgia Municipal Association to host the annual GMA Youth Conference
22-24, 2019; asked that everyone get involve and noted the City is Better
Together.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford referenced the City’s new tagline “Where Community Connects”;
thanked everyone for the recent Volunteer Appreciation Gala; continues to look to
move the City forward; asked that everyone enjoy family
and friends during this

holiday season, God Bless and enjoy the holidays.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
and times are
Meeting will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates
Facebook
subject to change. Please visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com,
at 770-389-7900 for updates and detailed information.
page or contact City Hall offices
- Youth Council Advisory Committee meeting, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room

the Levi
- Youth Council meeting, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in

Meeting Room

or Downtown Development Authority Retreat, Friday, January 11, 2019 and Saturday,
January 12, 2019 Location: Smyrna, GA

Stockbridge Main Street Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Friday, January 11,
2019
at 9:00 a.m. has been canceled. The next meeting will take place on Friday, February
in the Levi Meeting Room.
- Council meeting Monday, January 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber.

in the
a Planning Commission meeting, Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm. at City Hall
Council Chamber.

Council
0‘ Work Session meeting, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm. at City Hall in the
Chamber.

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UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS
from 10:00 a.m.
Adopt-A-Family Christmas Toy Giveaway, Saturday, December 22, 2018
12:00 noon at Red Oak United Methodist Church 3894 Walt Stephens Rd. Stockbridge
Methodist
spearheaded by Councilman Alexander in partnership with Red Oak United
We
Church Vulcan Materials, Eagles Landing Baptist Church, Toys for Tots, Because
Care Henry —At|anta South, Smoothie King —

Eagles Landing Pkwy.

All City offices will be closed Monday, December 24"‘ and Tuesday, December 25,
2018 in

observance of the Christmas holiday.

Year's Day.
All City offices will be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of New

Job Fair Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. at the Merle

Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge, GA

All City offices will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of the Martin Luther
King, Jr. holiday celebration.

at the Ted
Monthly Bingo Bash Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. noon

Strickland Community Center 130 ML King, Sr. Heritage Trail, Stockbridge, GA

ONGOING INITIATIVES
Don't Trash Stockbridge No Litter Campaign —

Ongoing —

spearheaded by Councilman
Thomas. Contact: LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Monthly Bingo Bash at the Ted Strickland Community Center— spearheaded by
Councilman Blount. Visit the City's website or Facebook page for dates and information.

Quarterly Town Hall —
Ongoing -—
spearheaded by Councilman Alexander. Visit the City's
website or Facebook page for dates and information.

Alexander. Contact
Keep Stockbridge Beautiful Ongoing spearheaded by Councilman

LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Tem
Quarterly Welcoming Stockbridge RoundTable spearheaded by Mayor Pro

LaKeisha Gantt. Contact LaQuinda Jackson @ 678-833-3348 for more information.

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to convene into Executive Session for the
Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate; Councilman Alexander provided
following:
the second. The motion failed 2-3-0 (Councilman Blount, Mayor Pro Tem Gantt
and Councilman Thomas opposed) The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted by:

L7c®.....s//M.
Vanessa Holiday, ’City Clerk CMC An hony S. Ford, ayor

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