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date: 2017-10-24
title: October 24, 2017 Work Session Meeting Agenda
source: 2017-10/2017-10-24_October 24, 2017 Work Session Meeting_Agenda.pdf
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City of Stockbridge
Bringing People
Together
STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Judy Neal Council Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Agenda
Councilman Elton Alexander
October 24, 2017 6:00 PM
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilwoman Neat Robinson

CITY MANAGER
Randy Knighton

CITY CLERK
Vanessa Holiday
Council Chamber 2nd Floor

DEPUTY CLERK 4640 N. Henry Blvd.
Randi Rainey Stockbridge, GA 30281

Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com
CITY ATTORNEY
Phone: 770­389­7900
Michael Williams
Fax: 770­389­7912
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Judy Neal, Mayor Randy Knighton, City Mananger
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. Invocation­ Kevin Scarbrough, Student Minister­ First Christian Church
of Stockbridge
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call Present Absent

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

V. Adoption of the Agenda
VI. Review Minutes of the following meetings: 9/7/2017, 9/14/2017 and Work
Session Meeting 9/25/2017
Review of 9/7/2017 Minutes
Review of 9/14/2017 Minutes
Review of 9/25/2017 Minutes

Review of Ceremonial presentations: Main Street Advisory Board Swearing In,
Citizens Academy Graduates, Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
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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.

TOWN HALL COMMUNITY UPDATE

Item # 1 ­ Public Safety­ Henry County Police/Sheriff's Office Joint Presentation
Followed by Q&A
Presented by: Police Department

Item # 2 ­ Public Works Update
Followed by Q&A
Presented by: Decius Aaron

Item # 3 ­ Community Development Update
Followed by Q&A
Presented by: Camilla Moore

Item # 4 ­ Financial Update
Followed by Q&A
Presented by: Rashonda Favors

OLD BUSINESS

Item # 5 ­ Municipal Court Building Renovation Update
Presented by: Decius Aaron

NEW BUSINESS

Item # 6 ­ Council Consideration to approve FY2017 Budget Amendment
No.2017­006
Presented by: Rashonda Favors

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Item # 7 ­ Council Consideration to approve CDBG Funding in the amount of
$100,000 for Water and Sewer Improvements
Presented by: Decius Aaron

Item # 8 ­ Council Consideration to approve Ordinance for Building/Permitting &
Plan Review for the City of Stockbridge effective 11/1/2017
Presented by: Camilla Moore

Item # 9 ­ Council Consideration to approve Fee Schedule Ordinance for
Building/Permitting & Plan Review Services for the City of Stockbridge effective
11/1/2017
Presented by: Camilla Moore

Item # 10 ­ Council Consideration to move forward with RFP for Information
Technology Services for the City
Presented by: Donald Riley

COUNCIL DISCUSSION

Item # 11 ­ Council Discussion of 2018 Meeting Schedules for City Council
Meetings
Presented by: Vanessa Holiday

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Randy Knighton

CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS
Michael Williams

October 24, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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COUNCIL'S COMMENTS

Councilman Alexander

Councilman Blount

Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Councilwoman Gantt

Councilwoman Robinson

MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Judy Neal

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

October 24, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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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.

 Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.‐ City Hall.

 Hwy. 138 Overlay Meeting, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. at the Ted
Strickland Community Ctr. 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail, Stockbridge, GA.

 Veterans Day Parade/Luncheon, Friday, November 10, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.

 Council Meeting, Monday, November 13, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall.

 Shop Small Saturday “Ideas Smash”, Monday, November 13, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the
Levi Meeting Room.

 RSVP Overview Community Meeting, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at the
Merle Manders Conference Center.

 Let’s Keep Stockbridge Together Town Hall Meeting/Winslow Subdivision HOA Meeting,
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. City Hall Chamber.

 Special Called Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6:00
P.M.‐ City Hall.

 Shop Small Saturday, November 25, 2017

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 Work Session Meeting, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall.
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Motion to Adjourn.

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