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Stockbridge
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal
services that enhance the quality of life for citizens while creating a
welcoming business atmosphere focused on sustainability and
expansion of tourism and cultural events.

SUMMARY MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 4:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Randy Knighton, City Manager
Councilman Elton Alexander Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman John Blount Randi Rainey, Deputy City
Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Neat Robinson
Councilman Alphonso Thomas
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford.

Invocation by Councilman Blount.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members
of Council were present except Mayor Pro Tem Gantt and Councilwoman Robinson.

Councilman Blount motioned to adopt the Agenda as printed; second by Councilman
Thomas. The motion passed 3-0.

Review of the Minutes of the following meetings:
1. 4/10/18 2. 4/11/2018 3. 4/25/2018 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.

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Reverend Renea D. Slater, Interim Pastor for Red Oak UMC located at 3894 Walt
Stephens Rd., Stockbridge spoke on behalf of the congregation regarding road and
driveway improvements at their location.

Pastor Slater noted Red Oak UMC is a community meeting place and referenced
the use of the church’s Family Life Center; and further noted the backlog of traffic
onto Walt Stephens Rd. during these events and asked the City to widen the road
with a turning lane and widen the driveway of the church parking lot.

Staff and City Officials noted the requests and the concerns as presented by the
church. Staff also referred to the limits of the municipality as it relates to private
property and would also conduct a site visit and will following up within the next 60
days.

Councilwoman Robinson joined the meeting at 4:30 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Conditional Use CU-18-05-S
Applicant: Reggie Sylvain 128 Bayberry Hills McDonough, GA 30253
Agent: Arkos Engineering 125 Westridge Industrial McDonough, GA 30253
Location: 2750 Highway 42 North Land Lot 1 of the 11th District
Parcel ID: 069-01008021
Request: Conditional Use for funeral home in C-2 (General Commercial)
zoning. Proposed Use: Funeral Home Lot Size: 1.395 +/- acres
Henry County P&Z and COS Planning Commission Recommend Approval
Presented by: Camilla Moore, Assistant City Manager/Community Svc. Dir.
Ms. Moore noted staff has recommended approval with the condition the
development remains consistent with the site plans.
Applicant’s representative Charles Richards asked Council to approve the
Conditional Use Request as recommended.
Public Hearing: In Favor: Jacob Dingle Opposed: None
Public Hearing Closed
Councilman Alexander motioned to approve as recommended by staff made;
second by Councilman Blount. The motion passed 4-0.

5. Council Consideration to approve the selection of the City’s Insurance and
Risk Management Policy with J. Smith Lanier/Traveler’s Insurance in the
amount of $191,661.00
Presented by: Randy Knighton, City Manager
Mr. Knighton stated this is the annual renewal of all City property and casual
insurance, noting last year’s premium was over $200,000. Mr. Knighton
noted the J. Smith Lanier/Traveler’s was one of three bids and was the
lowest at $191,661.00.
Councilman Blount motioned to approve the City’s Insurance and Risk
Management Policy with J. Smith Lanier/Traveler’s Insurance in the amt. of
$191,661.00; second by Councilwoman Robinson. The motion passed 4-0.

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6. Council Consideration to authorize Overhead Doors to complete Building
Repairs in the amount of $25,350.00
Presented by: Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist
Mr. Riley noted Overhead Door is the recommended vendor to make repairs
at the Administration, Merle Manders Conference Center and the Ted
Strickland Community Center in the amount of $25,350.00.

Councilman Thomas motioned to approve Overhead Doors to complete
building repairs in the amount of $25,350.00; second by Councilman Blount.
The motion passed 4-0.

7. Council Consideration to approve use of the Ted Strickland Community
Center for the Youth Council Retreat June 6 – 7, 2018.
Presented by: Councilwoman Robinson
Councilwoman Robinson made the request for use of the Ted Strickland
Community Center for the Youth Council Retreat to be held on June 6 & 7,
along with A/V equipment.

Councilman Blount motioned to approve the use the Ted Strickland
Community Center for the Youth Council Retreat on June 6 & 7, 2018;
second by Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 4-0.

DISCUSSION:
8. Review of City’s Request and Work Management Software See/Click/Fix
Presented by: Camilla Moore, Assistant City Manager/Community Svc. Dir.
Ms. Moore gave a visual presentation of the See/Click/Fix software to
citizens. The software allows citizens the opportunity to report issues on the
City’s website www.cityofstockrbidge.com.
No Action taken.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY CLERK
None

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Thomas invited everyone to participate in the Don’t Trash Stockbridge
No Litter Campaign, noting the next event is scheduled to take place on June 2nd
at City Hall at 10:00 a.m.

Councilman Blount thanked everyone for coming out; noted the Carrie Mae
Hambrick Day celebration was a great event this past Saturday.

Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for coming out; thanked Red Oak UMC
for participating and further thanked the church for always being courteous to him
to hold meetings there as he sees them as a key partner in the community; noted
the economic development opportunities for the City bringing in more jobs,
partners and CID opportunities, as noted by Mr. Sledge of the Henry County
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Development Authority in his recent presentation; noted the City is committed to
raising the standards; referenced the Hwy. 138 Overlay and the community’s input
in the City’s upcoming Comprehensive Plan.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked Red Oak UMC for coming out; thanked staff;
referenced the City’s See/Click/Fix app for citizens to utilize; noted the Youth’s
Council 2nd year is kicking off with applications up for 8 in 2017 to 17 in 2018 and
is excited about the upcoming year and thanked Council for their support of the
program.

COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Ford echoed the sentiments of Councilman Blount regarding the Carrie Mae
Hambrick Day celebration and looks forward to next year’s event; noted the
Memorial Day March taking place on Monday, May 28th at 9am at the Merle
Manders Conference Center, and noted the event would take place inside of the
conference center in the event of rain.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meeting 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 contact City Hall offices at 770 -389-7900 for updates and detailed
information.
 Stockbridge Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting, Wednesday,
May 23, 2018 at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center
111 Davis Road Stockbridge, GA
 Youth Council Retreat, June 6 - 7, 2018 at the Ted Strickland Community Center.
 Main Street Advisory Board, Friday, June 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall in the
Levi Meeting Room
 Council Meeting, Monday, June 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chamber
 Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday June 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at
City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room
 Stockbridge Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting, Tuesday, June
19, 2018 at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center
 Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at
6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room
 Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
in the Council Chamber
 Stockbridge Comprehensive Plan Final Open House Meeting, Tuesday, June 26,
2018 at 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center
 Council Work Session Meeting, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at City
Hall in the Levi Meeting Room
 Stockbridge Association of Businesses Meeting, Thursday, June 28, 2018 at
6:00 p.m. at the Ted Strickland Community Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage
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Trail

UPCOMING EVENT(S) & ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Food Truck Tuesday begins, May 1st at Clark Park and will run through July
31st from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Excludes May 29th and July 3rd

 Don’t Trash Stockbridge – No Litter Campaign – Saturday, June 2, 2018 at
10:00 a.m. at City Hall

 Stockbridge Main Street Summer FREE MOVIE Series – featuring Peter
Rabbit - Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. on the City Hall lawn.

 Sounds of Summer FREE Concert Series - Saturday, June 16, 2018 at
6 – 9:30 p.m. on the City Hall lawn.

Councilman Blount motioned to adjourn the meeting; second by Councilman
Thomas. The motion passed 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk CMC Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

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