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date: 2016-11-14
title: November 14, 2016 City Council Meeting Agenda
source: 2016-11/2016-11-14_November 14, 2016 City Council Meeting_Agenda.pdf
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City of Stockbridge
Bringing People
Together
STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Council Meeting
Anthony S. Ford Agenda
November 14, 2016 6:00 PM
Councilman Elton Alexander
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilwoman Neat Robinson

CITY MANAGER
Michael Harris

CITY CLERK
Vanessa Holiday Council Chamber 2nd Floor

4640 N. Henry Blvd.
DEPUTY CLERK Stockbridge, GA 30281
Randi Rainey Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com

Phone: 770­389­7900
CITY ATTORNEY
Fax: 770­389­7912
Michael Williams
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Vacant, Mayor Michael Harris, City Manager
Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Elton Alexander, Councilman Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
John Blount, Councilman Michael Williams, City Attorney
LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman
Neat Robinson, Councilwoman

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call Present Absent

Mayor Pro Tem Ford
Councilman Alexander
Councilman Blount
Councilwoman Gantt
Councilwoman Robinson

III. Invocation
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. Adoption of the Agenda
VI. Adoption of Minutes for 9/12/2016 and 9/27/2016
9/12/16 Draft Mininutes
9/27/16 Draft Minutes

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.

CEREMONIAL
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Item # 1 ­ Letter of Commendation to Mr. Akenaten Hotep Amun
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 2 ­ Stockbridge High School Recreational Activities Partnership
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 3 ­ Union Grove High School Recreational Activities Partnership
Presented by:

Item # 4 ­ Proclamation­ Main Street Small Business Saturday
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 5 ­ Proclamation­ Red Oak United Methodist Church 150th Anniversary
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Item # 6 ­ Proclamation­ Trinity United Methodist Church 160th Anniversary
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

OLD BUSINESS

Item # 7 ­ Council Consideration of Ordinance for Soliciting for Non­Profits
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

NEW BUSINESS

Item # 8 ­ Council Consideration of Resolution to Approve Water/Sewer Write­
Offs in the amount of $ 21,114.82
Presented by: Linda Nabers, City Treasurer

Item # 9 ­ Council Consideration of Resolution to approve Surplus Auction List
Presented by: Linda Nabers, City Treasurer

Item # 10 ­ Council Consideration of Resolution to approve 5% Water/Sewer
Increase effective January 1, 2017
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

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Item # 11 ­ Council consideration of Resolution to approve bid award for Mays
Road Culvert
Presented by: Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist

Item # 12 ­ Council Consideration of Resolution to approve Single User Version
of GIS Operating Program
Presented by: Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist

Item # 13 ­ PUBLIC HEARING­ Annexation Request: AX 16­47 The Meadows @
Carriage Lakes Subdivision, Carriage Lakes Subdivision, 3840, 3884 & 3894
Walt Stephens Rd.
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager

Item # 14 ­ PUBLIC HEARING­ First Reading of Proposed FY2017 Operating
Budget
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Ford

COUNCIL DISCUSSION

Item # 15 ­ City's Mission/Vision Statement
Presented by: Bill Stark­InnerComm Group

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Michael Harris

COUNCIL'S COMMENTS

Councilman Alexander

Councilman Blount

Councilwoman Gantt

Councilwoman Robinson

MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)
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I. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney­client
privilege as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­2(1) and 50­14­3(b)(1)(A). The subject
discussed was {identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney­client
discussion}.

II. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property
as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(1)(B).

III. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or
disposal of real estate as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(1)(C),

IV. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property
subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­
3(b)(1)(D).

V. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate
subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­
3(b)(1)(E).

VI. Meeting to discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring,
disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee as
provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(2).

VII. Meeting to interview one or more applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency
as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­3(b)(2).

VIII. Pursuant to the attorney­client privilege and as provided by Georgia Code section 50­14­2(1), a
meeting otherwise required to be open was closed to the public in order to consult and meet
with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any
officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved
and the matter discussed was {identify the matter but not the substance of the discussion.}.

IX. Staff meeting held for investigative purposes under duties or responsibilities imposed by law as
provided by Georgia Code section 50­14­3(a)(1).

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
All meetings will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are subject to
change. Please check the city's website www.cityofstockbridge.com or contact City Hall offices at
770.389‐7900 for information.

 Community Housing Forum, Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 6:00p.m. at City Hall in
the Council Chambers‐spearheaded by Councilwoman Robinson.

 Noel in November, Friday, November 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Merle
Manders Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. Admission one or more unwrapped toy.

 Coffee with a Cop, Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at Empson’s Deli‐ 1445
Rock Quarry Rd.‐ spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Ford.

 Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Support Small Local Business – Shop Small on Saturday, November 26, 2016

 Work Session Meeting‐Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the
Council Chambers. PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING.

 Holiday Festival‐ Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.‐9:00 p.m. at the Merle
Manders Conference Center‐ FREE shuttle service from City Hall to and from the Merle
Manders Conference Center from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 Building Committee Meeting‐ Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in
the Patrick Henry Meeting Room‐ Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Committee Chair.
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Motion to Adjourn.

November 14, 2016 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
