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date: 2016-04-26
title: Work Session Meeting Minutes
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Stockbridge
Bringing People Together

ACTION MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY APRIL 26, 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 Pastor Cecilia Green

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. Motion to Amend the Agenda: Gantt/ to include Ceremonial – National
Day of Prayer Proclamation made by: Councilman Blount; second by
Councilwoman Gantt; Passed 5-0.

VI. Review of Minutes for Adoption 3/8/2016, 3/14/2016, 3/29/2016 - 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
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members of the elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will
not be tolerated while meetings are in session.

CEREMONIAL
Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented a Letter of Commendation presented to Devin
Dixon of the Eagle’s Landing High School Track & Field Program; and Certificates
were presented to the Girls 4 x 400 Meter Relay Team of ELHS Track & Field
Program: Betty Jackson, Sophie Fabre, Dahlia Ward and Tihzane Brooks

PRESENTATION
ITEM #1 – Annexation Master Plan for the City of Stockbridge was presented by:
Dale Hall, Administration and Community Development Director and Paula
Sanford, Ph. D, from Carl Vinson Institute of Government - No Action

OLD BUSINESS
None

NEW BUSINESS
ITEM #2 – State Representative Andy Welch read the State of Georgia House
Resolution NO. 1052 he sponsored along with State Representative Demetrius
Douglas to name N. Henry Bridge in honor of M L King, Sr.

ITEM #3 – Resolution to approve Employee Progressive Discipline Policy
Presented by: Renee Wheeler, HR Manager and Michael Harris, City Manager
Motion to approve made by Councilman Alexander; second by Councilwoman
Gantt; Passed 5-0.

ITEM #4 – Resolution to Write-Off 2014 and Prior Probation Fees/Fines 2014 and
Prior – Municipal Court in the Amount of $92,877.00.
Presented by: Anita Gunnoe, Court Clerk and Linda Nabers, Treasurer.
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman
Robinson; Passed 5-0.

ITEM #5 – Ordinance – Budget Amendment 2015-005 FYE2015 – $2,537,363.00
Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer.
Motion to approve Option B in the amount of $$2,444,456.00 made by
Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Blount; Passed 5-0.

ITEM #6 – Ordinance – Budget Amendment 2015-006- FYE2015 – $1,730,362.00
Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer.
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman
Robinson; Passed 5-0.

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ITEM #7 – Ordinance – Budget Amendment 2016-007 – FYE2016 - $75,000.00
Presented by: Linda Nabers, Treasurer.
Motion to approve from Stormwater funds made by Councilwoman Gantt; second
by Councilwoman Robinson; Passed 4-1 (Councilman Alexander opposed).

ITEM #8 – Resolution establishing a policy for City of Stockbridge Volunteers.
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney
No Action - Item to be presented on May 9th.

ITEM #9 – Ordinance – Food Trucks in the City of Stockbridge
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney
No Action - Item to be presented on May 9th

ITEM #10 – Resolution establishing a policy for proclamations.
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney
No Action - Item to be presented on May 9th

ITEM #11 – Resolution to Authorize Hispanic Community Event as a 2016 City
Event.
Presented by Councilwoman Robinson.
No Action - Item to be presented on May 9th

ITEM #12 – Stockbridge Campaign Policy
Presented by City Attorney, Michael Williams.
Motion to approve made by Councilman Blount; second by Councilwoman Gantt;
Passed 4-1 (Councilman Alexander opposed).

PLANNING & ZONING
None

COUNCIL DISCUSSION
None

Motion to convene Executive Session to hear Items A-F and H made by
Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Blount; Passed 5-0.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act)
 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].

 B. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property as
provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B).

 C. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or
disposal of real estate as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(1)(C).

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 D. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property
subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section
50-14-3(b)(1)(D).

 E. Meeting to discuss or vote to enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate
subject to approval in a subsequent public vote as provided in Georgia Code section
50-14-3(b)(1)(E).

 F. Meeting 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 as
provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(2).

 G. Meeting to interview one or more applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency as
provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(2).
 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 other judicial 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].

 I. Staff meeting held for investigative purposes under duties or responsibilities imposed by law as
provided by Georgia Code section 50-14-3(a) (1).

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

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

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Michael Harris noted Governor Deal had signed SB 358, SB 359, SB 360 and SB
361.

COUNCIL’S COMMENTS

Councilman Alexander presented a summary of the First Quarter Public Safety
Committee.

Councilman Blount presented a summary of the First Quarter Community
Relations Committee.

Councilwoman Gantt presented a summary of the First Quarter Finance
Committee.

Councilwoman Robinson presented a summary of the First Quarter Public Works
Committee.

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MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS
Anthony S. Ford presented a summary of the First Quarter Building Committee.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford read the following announcements:

 Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY – CITY HALL

 Public Works Committee Meeting, Chairperson Councilwoman Robinson,
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. City Hall - Patrick Henry Meeting Room

 New Sanitation begins May 1, 2016. New Company – Waste Industries – Call
(770) 474-9273 for questions and Recycle Sign-Up.

 National Day of Prayer –Spearheaded by Councilman Blount - Thursday,
May 5, 2016 City Hall Steps – 7pm.

 City Council Meeting, Monday, May 9, 2016 6 p.m. Council Chamber

 Unity in the Community Exhibition Basketball Game – Spearheaded by
Councilwoman Robinson - Friday, May 13, 2016 at 5pm at the J.P. Moseley
Recreation Center – Millers Mill Road – Stockbridge, GA

 Public Works Committee Meeting, Chairperson Councilwoman Robinson,
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. City Hall - Patrick Henry Meeting Room

 City Council Work Session, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 6 p.m. Council Chamber

 Coffee with a Cop spearheaded by Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Saturday, May 21, 2016
11 a.m.at Silver Bay Seafood Restaurant 5425 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA

CITY CLERK’S COMMENTS
Vanessa Holiday noted Administrative Professional Day on April 27th and thanked
everyone in the Clerk’s Office, City Hall, MMCC, Court and Public Works.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford recognized the day and noted he would be visiting with
acknowledgements.

Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman
Robinson; Passed 5-0. 9:50 p.m.

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