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date: 2010-11-11
title: November 11, 2010 Minutes
source: 2010-11/2010-11-11_November 11, 2010_Minutes.pdf
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November 11, 2010

SUMMARY MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
November 11, 2010

The Regular Meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held on November 11, 2010 at
5:30 P. M. Mayor Lee Stuart presided and members present were Mark Alarcon, Harold
Cochran, and Kathy Gilbert. Shirley Dabney arrived shortly after the meeting convened.
Fred Evans was not in attendance.

A motion to convene was made Kathy Gilbert, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously. (3-0)

Council Member, Mark Alarcon gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance

Several people in attendance commented that the Flag Pole Dedication at the
Stockbridge Cemetery was very nice, and well done.

Mayor Stuart welcomed all guests

Transportation Enhancement (TE) Grant Application to be prepared by
Consulting Firm
Ray Gibson noted this item is for informational purposes only to inform the Council
that the application is due by December 15, 2010. There was a list of twelve (12)
items listed as TE Project Eligible Categories for the TE Program such as Trail, and
Sidewalk Projects. Application would be completed with assistance from Jack
Burnside. 80/20 grant, City would receive a 20% match. Any grants received, would
include Jack Burnside’s fee.

Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) 10-year Supplemental Study Grant Application to
be prepared by Consulting Firm
Ray Gibson stated that the last 5-year update was completed in
2006. He further stated that he would be working on the 10-year
Supplemental Study Grant Application to apply for funds of $50,000
for the City of Stockbridge, and this application is due by
December 17, 2010 and must be adopted by December 13, 2010.
Motion to authorize Ray Gibson to pursue consultation
not to exceed $2,000 made by Kathy Gilbert – seconded by Shirley
Dabney – passed unanimously.

Motion to convene to Executive Session made by Kathy Gilbert – Seconded by Shirley
Dabney – passed unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. 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; O.C.G.A. §50-14-3 (6)

Motion to hire Dawn Gindrip as Accounting I Clerk, and Vanessa T. Clark Accounting II
Clerk as recommended by Mayor and Staff made by Kathy Gilbert – Seconded by - Shirley
Dabney - passed unanimously.

Motion for Resolution for Mayor to sign Affidavit for Executive Session for hiring of two new
employees items discussed made by Kathy Gilbert – Seconded by Shirley Dabney –
passed unanimously.

Ray Gibson thanked the Mayor for a great event regarding the Veterans Day Flag
Pole Ceremony, and thanked both the Mayor and Harold Cochran for their service.

Motion to adjourn made by Kathy Gilbert – Seconded by Shirley Dabney – passed
unanimously.

Respectfully submitted by:
Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Lee Stuart, Mayor
