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date: 2016-06-28
title: Work Session Meeting Minutes
source: 2016-06/2016-06-28_Work Session Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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Stockbridge
Bringing People Together

AGENDA
WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016 6:00 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Pro Tem- Anthony S. Ford Michael Harris, City Manager
Councilman Elton Alexander Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman John Blount Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
I. Call to Order

II. Invocation – Apostle Prince Owens

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call Present Absent

Councilman Alexander ___x___ ______
Councilman Blount ___x___ ______
Mayor Pro Tem Ford ___x___ ______
Councilwoman Gantt ___x___ ______
Councilwoman Robinson ___x___ ______
V. Adoption of the Agenda

VI. Review of Minutes for 5/9/2016 and 5/31/2016 No Action

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. 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. None
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PRESENTATIONS

Miller Edwards, CPA of Mauldin & Jenkins presented the FY2015 Annual Financial
Report – City is in a Favorable Position.

ChooseATL Program
Presented by: Kate Atwood, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Item was removed from the Agenda; will be heard on July 11, 2016.

Melvenia Marable, PhD, LCSW, LCCC, CCDPD, LCPC-AC of the Counseling Center
Stockbridge, GA made a presentation requesting a Letter of Support for a
Transitional Home outside of City Limits/Not in Subdivision.

Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director presented timeline
for the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Plan Proposal prepared by the Jaegar
Company.

NEW BUSINESS
ITEM #1 –Resolution to fill vacancies on the Main Street Advisory Board.
Presented by: Kira Harris-Braggs, Main Street Manager
Motion to appoint Wanda Moore for 2-yr. Term made by Councilwoman Gantt;
second by Councilman Alexander. Passed 5-0.

Motion to appoint Shomari Burtch for 2-yr. Term made by Councilwoman Gantt;
second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0.

ITEM #2 – Resolution to approve Change Order No. 1 – Berry Street Sidewalks.
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,088.80 made by
Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Blount. Passed 5-0.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION - PLANNING & ZONING
ITEM #3 ‐ DISCUSSION - PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JULY 11, 2016
Annexation AX16‐46 Owner/Applicant: Tony and Cheryl Oglesby request
annexation into the City of Stockbridge for property located at of 515 Country
Club Dr. Stockbridge, GA 30281 in Land Lot 14 of the 6th District;
Parcel ID No. 051‐D02008000.
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director
No Action. Item to be presented on July 11, 2016.

ITEM #4 – DISCUSSION - City Initiated Technical Update to Zoning Ordinance
Unified Development Code (UDC) of the City of Stockbridge
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director
No Action. Item to be presented on July 11, 2016.

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ITEM #5 – DISCUSSION – Feasibility Study for Police Services
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
No Action

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Michael Harris noted negotiations are ongoing between United Healthcare and
Piedmont Facilities/Physicians and there may be a change in providers if an
agreement is not reached between the groups by July 1, 2016.
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to agree to change the City’s Medical Benefits
Policy to Cigna Healthcare as a contingency only if the agreement between UHC
and Piedmont is not reached by the deadline of June 30, 2016; second by
Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-1 (Alexander opposed).

COUNCIL’S COMMENTS
Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for coming out and tuning in; referenced
zoning changes to the Code and wants to guarantee quality and values of property
for citizens; noted a pool was needed, especially for the disadvantaged; celebrated
the latest unemployment number at 5.9%; and asked the Finance Dept. to include
the Economic Development Director position on the 6/29/16 Agenda.

Councilman Blount thanked everyone for coming out and assures residents the
Council is moving forward – together; noted the Community Relations Committee
is meeting on Thursday, 6/30/16 and asked citizens to come out and give their input
and ideas in a collaborative effort.

Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for coming out; referenced the recent GMA
Conference and training; thanked staff for their support; thanked citizens for their
continued support and prayers; very pleased with the “I Love Stockbridge”
sentiments.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for coming out; referenced the GMA
Training and extra workshops and seminars with good information; thanked staff
and noted everyone needs to go the extra mile; and appreciates the feedback from
employees regarding the insurance.

MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS
Anthony S. Ford thanked everyone for coming out; referenced the GMA
Conference that happens every June, great team effort – conference allows them to
become more educated to better serve the citizens of Stockbridge; wished
everyone a Happy 4th of July (Independence Day) and to be safe; wished City
Manager, Michael Harris a happy birthday, along with Councilwoman Robinson on
her upcoming birthday.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford read the following News and Announcements:
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 visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook page or
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contact City Hall offices at 770.389-7900 for updates and detailed information.
 Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY – CITY HALL

 Public Works Committee Meeting, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5pm at City Hall,
Patrick Henry Meeting Room – Councilwoman Neat Robinson, Chair.

 Finance Committee Meeting, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5:30pm at City Hall,
Levi Meeting Room – Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt, Chair.

 Community Relations Committee Meeting, Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 6:30pm at
City Hall, Levi Meeting Room – Councilman John Blount, Chair.

 Main Street Board Meeting, Friday, July 1, 2016 9:00 a.m. City Hall – Levi Meeting
Room

 Main Street 2016 Movie Series – Saturday, July 9, 2016 7:30pm City Hall Lawn
Featuring:

 City Council Meeting, Monday, July 11, 2016 6 p.m. Council Chamber

 Sounds of Summer Concert, Saturday, July 16, 2016 on the Stockbridge City
Lawn across from City Hall – 6pm – 9:30 pm. Liz Brasher & Drakarr & An
Experience

 Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting, Monday, July 18, 2016 at
6:00 p.m. – Levi Meeting Room.

 Town Hall Meeting, spearheaded by Councilman Alexander, Monday, July 21,
2016 at 7pm. Location TBD.

 City Council Work Session, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 6 p.m. Council Chamber

 Annual Back to School Kick-Off spearheaded by Councilman Blount, Saturday,
July 30, 2016 10am – 2pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center

Motion to convene Executive Session for Items A-F & H made by Councilwoman
Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act)

Motion to adjourn Executive Session made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by
Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0.

Motion to reconvene Work Session made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by
Councilman Alexander. Passed 5-0.

Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman
Robinson. Passed 5-0.

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