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date: 2023-04-10
title: Youth Council Committee Minutes
source: 2023-04/2023-04-10_Youth Council Committee_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Frederick Gardiner, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Yolanda Barber Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander John Wiggins, City Treasurer
Councilman John Blount Quinton Washington, City Attorney
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Jeremy T. Berry, City Attorney
Councilman Alphonso Thomas
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.
I. Call to Order – Mayor Ford

II. Invocation – Master Sgt. (Ret.) Baisden

III. Pledge of Allegiance – Recited by all in attendance.

IV. Roll Call – All members were present.

V. Adoption of the Agenda:
Motion to amend the Agenda to remove Item #6 – Amphitheater Rental Policy:
Thomas/Gantt Passed 4-1 (Alexander opposed).

Motion to amend the Agenda to add Item #18: Ordinance for the consumption
of alcohol at the Amphitheater: Barber/Gantt Passed 5-0.

Motion to amend the Agenda to add for discussion Item #19: Southern
Crescent Technical College Amphitheater Rental Agreement to be heard
following the CVB Presentation: Barber/Gantt Passed 5-0.

VI. Adoption of the Minutes: Motion to approve: Barber/Blount Passed 5-0.
1. Minutes 2/132023
2. Minutes 2/28/2023

PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to
the beginning of the meeting noting your name, address, and phone number. You will be
allotted three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the elected body,
officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated.
Ms. Fran Morgan referenced the Willow Springs Subdivision where there are several
homes with vehicles and equipment parked on the grass in the yards and is very
unsightly. Ms. Morgan asked the City Council to update the city’s Code to not allow
vehicles to park in the yard of a residential subdivision. Pictures were submitted.
The City Manager was asked to follow up.

CERIMONIAL – Mayor Ford reviewed the proclamation ceremony:
3. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month; Southern Crescent
Veteran Services, Inc.
PRESENTATION
4. Annual CVB (Convention, Visitors and Bureau) 2022 Report
Presented by: Laura Luker, Executive Director
Following the presentation, the Council requested staff and Ms. Luker
coordinate a marketing package and strategy for the city and determine
the best use of advertising funds that are still available.

5. Sanitation Roll Out Plan
Presented by: Decius Aaron
No Action.
OLD BUSINESS
6. Council Consideration to approve the amended Amphitheater Rental
Policy. Item Removed from the Agenda
NEW BUSINESS
7. Council Consideration to approve the revised Youth Council and Youth
Council Advisory Committee By-Laws
Presented by: Dr. Alfreda Gourdine, Chair
Motion to approve: Gantt/Blount Passed 5-0.

8. Council Consideration to approve the use of the Amphitheater Green
Room an extend to the Catwalk if needed, Thursday, May 4, 2023 from
6pm - 8pm to host a National Small Business Week Reception to honor
small business owners.
Presented by: Kimberley Allonce
Motion to approve: Gantt/Alexander Passed 5-0.

9. Approval to Apply for Grant: GA Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Presented by: Jeremy Goodwin, Kellie Russell
Motion to approve: Gantt/Barber Passed 4-0 (Blount was not present for
the vote).

10. Council Consideration to approve purchase of 1 Ford Ranger for $28,565
and 1 Ford Edge SUV for $38,580 Under State Contract #99999-001-
SPD0000183-0006. Funding Source 2023 Capital Improvement Budget
for Police Services
Presented by: Frank Trammer
Motion to approve: Alexander/Blount Passed 5-0.
11. Council Consideration to approve a contract for Emergency Services for
Building, Permitting & Inspections Services, not to exceed a 6 -month
timeframe.
Presented by: Brecca Carter
Motion to approve: Thomas/Gantt Passed 5-0.

12. Council Consideration to approve a contract for Emergency Services for
Civil Engineering Services, not to exceed a 6 -month timeframe.
Presented by: Brecca Carter
Motion to approve: Thomas/Gantt Passed 5-0.

13. Council Consideration to adopt a new job description for a Chief Building
Official full-time position.
Presented by: Brecca Carter
Motion to approve: Thomas/Barber Failed 2-3 (Alexander/Blount/Gantt
Opposed).

Motion to Table Item #14, Item #15, Item# 16 and bring back to be heard
in six months following an evaluation of the department, and also include
Item #13 at that time. Passed 3-1-1 (Thomas Opposed/Barber Abstained).

14. Council Consideration to adopt a new job description for a Building
Inspector full-time position.
Presented by: Brecca Carter
Item Tabled

15. Council Consideration to adopt a new job description for a Permit
Technician full-time position.
Presented by: Brecca Carter
Item Tabled

16. Council Consideration to adopt a new job description for a Civil Engineer
part-time position.
Presented by: Brecca Carter
Item Tabled

17. Council Consideration to fill a vacancy and appoint a member to the
Downtown Development Authority
Presented by: Quinton Washington
Motion to Table: Alexander/Gantt Passed 5-0.

18. Council Consideration to approve an Ordinance to amend the City of
Stockbridge Code of Ordinances to provide for an exception to the
restrictions on possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages at the
Stockbridge Amphitheater.
Motion to approve w/amendment of page 2 Section (D) to permit patrons
to bring alcohol and allow coolers up to size 12”x12”- one per patron:
Gantt/Thomas Passed 3-1-1 (Alexander Opposed/Barber Abstained).
Mayor Ford noted he would exercise his veto power which can only be
overturned with a vote of (4) members of Council.

19. Council Consideration to approve the Southern Crescent Technical
College Amphitheater Rental Agreement to hold their 2023
commencement ceremony on May 9, 2023.
Councilwoman Barber noted she would abstain from the vote noting the
contract was presented to the Council on the dais prior to the meeting,
and no opportunity for review.

Motion to approve the rental agreement between Southern Crescent
Technical College (SCTC) and the City of Stockbridge with the following
conditions and amendments to the contract: Page 3 Clause 6 - B remove
Private Events of $7,500 and Commercial Events of $10,000 and only
include the fee for this Civic and Educational Event; remove Clause 8 (K)
Parking at Elementary School; to add into the agreement page 4 Section
12 - Damages caused to the premises; and add a clause for in the event
of a rainout: Gantt/Alexander Passed 4-0-1 (Barber Abstained; noting the
full Council was not provided a copy of the contract prior to the meeting).

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held in the
City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject to change.
Please visit the city’s website www.cityofstockbridge.com for the meeting invitation link,
Facebook page or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 for updates.
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:00 p.m.
- City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Apr 11)
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Apr 14)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting - 3rd Tuesday of each month Via
Zoom (Apr 18)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - 3rd Tuesday of each
month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Apr 18)
• City Council Work Session Meeting, Last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. –
City Hall Council Chamber (Apr 25)
• Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber 4th
Thursday of each month– (Apr 27)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES
• Join Mayor Pro Tem Barber in Partnership with JJ Smiles for the 2023 Annual
Cookout & Fundraiser on April 15th from 2 pm to 6 pm at Clark Community Park.
Community members are encouraged to donate backpacks and school supplies.
Monetary donations are welcome with 100% of the proceeds going directly to
JJSMILES, Inc. This event is free and open to the public. Please email
ybarber@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov for more information.
• Join Councilman Blount on Wednesday, April 19th at the Merle Manders
Conference Center for Bingo from 10am - noon. Please contact Rosalynd Rawls
at 678-833-3348 for more information.
• Join Councilman Blount on Thursday, April 20th at the Windsong Clubhouse for a
District 3 Townhall meeting at 7pm. Please contact Rosalynd Rawls at 678-833-
3348 for more information.
• Join Councilman Blount on Saturday, April 22nd at Clark Community Park from
12pm – 3pm for the Stockbridge Motorsports Safety Ride. Please contact
Rosalynd Rawls at 678-833-3348 for more information.
• Join Councilwoman Gantt on Wednesday, April 26th at 6pm at the Merle
Manders Conference Center for a District 1 Town Hall. Please contact Rosalynd
Rawls at 678-833-3348 for more information.
• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge centered around
education highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal Dumping.
More information to follow.
• Join Mayor Ford for a Fund-Raising Luncheon in partnership with Sister Talk on
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 2pm for programs helping young girls to become both
mature and responsible. Please contact Rosalynd Rawls at 678-833-3348 for
more information.
• Save the Date: Carrie May Hambrick Day, Saturday, May 13th. More information
to follow. Contact Councilman Thomas at 404-247-4972 for more information.
• A Continuous Salute to Veterans: Please forward pictures of Veterans including
name, branch, rank, and years of service as Councilman Thomas presents a
special tribute to our local veterans.
• Henry for Music (HFM) presents the ASEP Violin Classes and Music Program of
Cotton Indian, Red Oak, and Fairview Elementary Schools & Students from the
HFM Youth Orchestra United “Joy Through Music” Spring Concert 2023 on
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center and will
feature Mayor Pro Tem Barber on violin.

MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Ford stated that Spring is here, however, COVID-019 is still here and asked that
everyone get vaccinations and boosters, along with flu shots. Mayor Ford wished
everyone a belated Happy Easter/Resurrection Day hoping everyone has a new and
renewed spirit for life; noted the NFL Draft is approaching and hopes Falcons and
everyone else get their picks, noted the Atlanta Braves are off to a good start and
wished them well on their season, hopefully towards another pennant; noted Friday,
April 14th is the first concert of the 2023 series featuring the Isley Brothers and the group
After 7.
Councilman Alexander referenced the NFL Draft will include our distinguished
Stockbridge native and will likely be in the top 5.
Mayor Ford agreed, noting Will Anderson may very well be the first defensive player
selected, and the city looks forward to honoring him on his accomplishments.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: Gantt/Barber Passed 5-0.
