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date: 2016-10-25
title: October 25, 2016 Work Session Meeting Minutes
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Stockbridge
Bringing People Together

ACTION MINUTES
WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 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

III. Pledge of Allegiance by Councilman Blount

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 adding Item#10 (LMIG Paving Project) under
New Business and to hear Item #8 after Executive Session made by
Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman Robinson. Passed 5-0.

VI. Review of Minutes for 9/12/2016 and 9/27/2016 No Action

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None

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CEREMONIAL

1. Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Certificates of Completion to the 2016
Citizens Academy participants.

OLD BUSINESS

2. PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution to approve the Short-Term Work Program and
Capital Improvement Element Annual Update and Adoption and Amendment to
the Henry County Comprehensive Plan. Public Hearing was held on 8/8/2016.
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Development Director
Motion to approve made by Councilman Alexander; second by
Councilwoman Gantt. Passed 5-0 (Noting a change to Item #2 (Splash Pad)
to utilize SPLOST and General Funds.

3. Resolution to amend the City’s Code of Conduct policy
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman
Blount. Passed 5-0.

4. Resolution to request approval of recommended approval – Water Treatment
Dept. RFP#201607-22, Automated Water Metering Infrastructure Project in the
amount of $1,718,228.00 with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. DBA Ferguson
Waterworks (College Park, GA) to provide implementation of an Automated
Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system upon execution of contract commencing
November 2016 with three (3) renewable options. Funded by SPLOST
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Mgr. and Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman
Blount. Passed 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS

5. Council Consideration for approval Resolution for State Wide Contract – Sewer
Treatment Dept. #SWC-9999-spd-0000102-0010 in the amount of $72,458.00 with
Environmental Products (Atlanta, GA), for the purchase of one (1) Vactor Ramjet
Trailer Jetter. This is a one-time purchase. Funded by Wastewater Fund Balance.
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Mgr. and Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman
Robinson. Passed 5-0.

6. Council Consideration for a Resolution to proclaim the week of November 7, 2016
through November 13, 2016 as “Kindness Works, Pass it On” Week.
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman
Robinson. Passed 5-0.

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7. Council Consideration for approval of Ordinance for 2017 Meeting Schedule
Presented by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman
Blount. Passed 5-0.

8. Council Consideration of Resolution of appointment to fill an Ethics Board vacancy
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman
Robinson. Passed 5-0.

9. Council Consideration of Resolution for Soliciting for Non-Profits
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney No Action

10. Council Consideration of Resolution for LMIG Paving Projects.
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilman
Blount. Passed 5-0.

DISCUSSION

11. Stockbridge Business of Excellence Program
Presented by: Councilman Blount No Action

12. Council Consideration of Resolution to accept applications for the Stockbridge
Youth Advisory Council
Presented by: Councilman Blount
Motion to approve made by Councilman Alexander; second by
Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 3-2 (Blount/Gantt opposed).

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Michael Harris spoke about upcoming filming opportunities in the City.

COUNCIL’S COMMENTS
Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for attending the meeting; noted the Council is
moving forward with various projects in the City; noted the Council recently held a great
budget meeting; the master plan for the City is coming forward soon; stay tuned.

Councilman Blount thanked everyone for attending; noted the Council was both
aggressive and progressive; stated City is in a great position to be successful; everyone
on the Council has a heart for the City and looks forward to the future.

Councilwoman Gantt thanked everyone for coming out; thanked staff for all of their hard
work and efforts, and gave a special commendation to City Manager Michael Harris for
his phenomenal leadership; invited everyone to the last Food Truck Tuesday of the year
happening right now and noted the year’s successful events.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for coming out and also thanked staff; noted
her excitement to begin the planning of the Youth Council by accepting applications for
the Youth Advisory Board and invited citizens to apply.
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MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS
Anthony S. Ford thanked everyone for coming out and asked everyone to be safe during
Halloween; and reminded everyone of the City’s election.

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
contact City Hall offices at 770.389-7900 for updates and detailed information.

 Early Voting at the Merle Manders Conference Center (lower level) from October
24th through November 4th. Please visit the city’s website for dates and hours for
voting. www.cityofstockbridge.com

 Zoning Advisory Board Meeting, Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall in the Council Chamber.

 Community Relations Committee Meeting, Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:30
p.m. in the Levi Meeting Room – Councilman Blount, Chairperson

 Tuesday, November 8, 2016 – Election Day at your local voting precinct. No voting
will take place at the Merle Manders Conference Center.

 Veterans Day Parade and Luncheon – Friday, November 11, 2016 10a.m. Contact
the Stockbridge Events Dept. to register and participate (770) 389-5982.

 Council Meeting – Monday, November 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the
Council Chamber. PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

 Community Housing Forum, Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Carrie Mae Hambrick Cultural Arts Center 146 Burke Street, spearheaded by
Councilwoman Robinson.

 Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00
p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Work Session Meeting – Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in
the Council Chamber.

 Holiday Festival – Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the
Merle Manders Conference Center- FREE Shuttle Service from City Hall from 5:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (if necessary)
Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate
made by Councilwoman Gantt; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 5-0.

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

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

Motion to appoint Sharon L. Booker to the Ethics Board made by Councilwoman
Gantt; second by Councilman Blount. Passed 5-0.

Motion to confirm the recommendation of Decius Aaron to the position of Public
Works Director made by Mayor Pro Tem Ford; second by Councilwoman Gantt.
Passed 5-0.

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

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