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date: 2016-01-07
title: January 7, 2016 Minutes
source: 2016-01/2016-01-07_January 7, 2016_Minutes.pdf
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APPROVED MINUTES
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 5:00 p.m.

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor_—Vacant Michael Hariis, Cit Mana er
Councilman Elton Alexander Vanessa i-loliday, ity Cl_er
Councilman John Blount Ra_ndi Deput_ City Clerk
Councilman Anthony 5. Ford Rainey,
Michael Wil iams, Ci y Attorney
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilwoman Neat Robinson

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday called the meeting to order and cited Section 2.04.040 of
the City Charter.

Invocation by Kathy Gilbert.

The pledge was recited in unison.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday proceeded with Roll Call. All members of Council were
present, a quorum was confirmed.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday recommended Council select a Presiding Officer for the
remainder of the meeting.

Councilman Ford motioned to appoint LaKeisha Gantt as the Presiding Officer; second
by Councilman Blount; the motion passed 4-0. Councilwoman Gantt (Presiding Officer)
did not participate in the vote.

I. Adoption of the Agenda

Councilman Ford motioned to adopt the Agenda as printed; second by Councilwoman
Robinson; the motion passed 4-0. Councilwoman Gantt (Presiding Officer) did not
participate in the vote.

January 7, 2016 5:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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NEW BUSINESS

Councilman Ford motioned to convene Executive Session; second by Councilman
Alexander; the motion passed 4-0. Councilwoman Gantt (Presiding Officer) did not
participate in the vote.

ITEM #1 -
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act)
in A. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney-client
privilege as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-2(1) and 50-14-3(b)(1)(A). The subject
discussed was [identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney-client
discussion].

in H. Pursuant to the attorney-client privilege and as provided by Georgia Code section 50-14-2(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 otherjudicial 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].

Councilman Ford motioned to adjourn Executive Session; second by Councilman
Alexander; motion passed 4-0. Councilwoman Gantt (Presiding Officer) did not
participate in the vote.

Councilman Ford motioned to reconvene the Special Called Meeting; second by
Councilman Blount; the motion passed 4-0. Councilwoman Gantt (Presiding Officer) did
not participate in the vote.

City Attorney, Michael Williams stated that based on a recommendation of Legal
Counsel, A. J. Welch, a motion would be in orderto approve the Law Enforcement
Services Agreement with Henry County as prepared by Counsel, and to authorize the
Presiding Officer to sign agreement on behalf of the Council and Clerk to attest.
Councilman Ford made a motion to approve; second by Councilman Blount; the motion

passed 4-0. Councilwoman Gantt (Presiding Officer) did not participate in the vote.

Councilman Alexander motioned to adjourn; second by Councilwoman Robinson; the
motion passed 4-0. Councilwoman Gantt (Presiding Officer) did not participate in the
vote.

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