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date: 2012-12-12
title: December 12, 2012 Minutes
source: 2012-12/2012-12-12_December 12, 2012_Minutes.pdf
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December 12, 2012
Special Called Meeting

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES
Stockbridge City Council
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 3:00PM

City Council
Mark Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tem
Robin Buschman, Councilwoman
Harold Cochran, Councilman
Richard Steinberg, Councilman
Alphonso Thomas, Councilman

Rhonda Blackmon, City Clerk

Call to Order motion made by Robin Buschman; a second was made by Harold
Cochran; the motion passed 5-0.

Invocation by Alphonso Thomas.

Pledge of Allegiance

Adopt Agenda motion made by Richard Steinberg; a second was made by Harold
Cochran; the motion passed 5-0.

A Special Called Meeting of the City Council of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia will be
held at 3:00PM on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in the Council Chambers at City
Hall, 4640 North Henry Blvd., Stockbridge, GA 30281.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF:

1. Acquisition / disposal of property. A motion to go into Executive Session was
made by Robin Buschman; a second was made by Richard Steinberg; the
motion passed 5-0.

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exceptions revised by law April 2012)

 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).
 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).

A motion to adjourn Executive Session was made by Harold Cochran; a second was
made by Robin Buschman; the motion passed 5-0.
A motion to reconvene was made by Robin Buschman; a second was made by
Richard Steinberg; the motion passed 5-0.

A motion for Mayor Pro Tem Mark Alarcon to sign the affidavit for Executive
Session on items B and D was made by Richard Steinberg; a second was made
by Robin Buschman; the motion passed 5-0.

Mark Alarcon stated he was excited as to what they were fixing to do. He then
read the motion for the purchase of the property located at 146 Burke Street here
in Stockbridge, which was formerly the operations center for First State Bank, for
the amount of $630,000.00 plus applicable closing costs for a grand total of
$635,712.07. These funds will be paid from the SPLOST III funds; the motion
was made by Richard Steinberg; a second was made by Robin Buschman; Mark
Alarcon stated he appreciated the Council allowing him to speak on this. He
wanted the public to know that this was a group effort. He wanted to let the
citizens know that as they expressed their needs in the past to the Council, they
were listening but they were not in the position to meet the needs. This will offer
a Senior Center, the Boys and Girls Clubs, a music room, a dance room;
reaching out to the youth and the elderly as a multiplex. We have money in the
budget for renovating this building. Mayor Pro Tem got emotional in expressing
how he understands the frustrations of the citizens and he also has been
frustrated and that this is a big achievement for the City and the citizens. Mr.
Alarcon made reference that they had been working on this for four (4) or five (5)
months with the FDIC and the complexity of working with them and how much of
an accomplishment this was. He talked about the purchase of the building being
22% lower than the lowest appraisal of the building. Mr. Thomas talked about
the Council being solidified in this effort and that he was excited about this
purchase and the intent of the building for the community groups. Ms. Buschman
said that they toured the building and it is in excellent shape. She said that each
section houses its own set of bathrooms and some of the sections have a
kitchen. She stressed that more than one function could happen at the same
time. Mr. Steinberg said that as Chair of the Building Committee, they have been
attempting to find a place for the Boys and Girls Club and now they have a place.
He talked about how big this facility is. Mr. Alarcon thanked Mr. Milliron for his
efforts in helping negotiate this transaction. The motion passed 5-0.

Adjourn motion to adjourn was made by Robin Buschman; a second was made
by Harold Cochran; the motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted by:
Rhonda A. Blackmon, City Clerk Mark A. Alarcon, Mayor

Emergency Called Meeting

EMERGENCY CALLED MEETING MINUTES
Stockbridge City Council
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 3:30PM

City Council
Mark Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tem
Robin Buschman, Councilwoman
Harold Cochran, Councilman
Richard Steinberg, Councilman
Alphonso Thomas, Councilman

Rhonda Blackmon, City Clerk

Call to Order by Mark Alarcon.

Invocation by Kathryn Gilbert.

Pledge of Allegiance

Adopt Agenda

An Emergency Called Meeting of the City Council of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia
will be held at 3:30PM on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 4640 North Henry Blvd., Stockbridge, GA 30281.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF:

1. Appointment of vacant Mayor Position; Mr. Linkous stated that under the City
Charter, there are two provisions. The current provision is that if the position of
Mayor is vacant and so the Council would have to appoint someone to fill the
vacant position pursuant to section 2.12 (a) of the Charter and section 2.12 (b) of
the Charter explains how to fill that position. Mr. Linkous read both sections.
Harold Cochran made the motion to nominate Mark Alarcon for Mayor; a second
was made by Robin Buschman; the motion passed 3-2 with Mark Alarcon and
Alphonso Thomas as abstained. The City Clerk then swore in the new Mayor by
reading the Oath of Office and the Mr. Alarcon responding that he so promises.

2. Nomination and selection of Mayor Pro Tem; Mr. Linkous had previously read the
Charter section 3.11 (b) which addresses the possible decision of appointing a
council person as Mayor Pro Tem. Robin Buschman made the motion to
nominate Richard Steinberg as Mayor Pro Tem; a second was made by Harold
Cochran; the motion passed 3-1 with Alphonso Thomas as abstained.

3. Nomination and selection of vacant Council position; Mr. Linkous had previously
read through Charter section 2.12 pertaining to a possible vacancy of a Council
seat; Mr. Alarcon said that they went back to the most recent poll numbers so as
not to be political or personal in their decision and he stated he was proud to
make this nomination. He stated that this person was the next vote getter from
the community of the voting body and he and Mr. Cochran have worked with this
person in the past and they feel she has worked well for this community in the
past; Mark Alarcon nominated Shirley Dabney for the vacant council position; the
motion was made by Robin Buschman; a second was made by Richard
Steinberg; the motion passed 3-1 with Alphonso Thomas as abstained. The City
Clerk then swore in Ms. Dabney by reading of the Oath of Office and Ms. Dabney
responding she will.

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exceptions revised by law April 2012) No Executive Session Needed.

 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).

 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).

Mayor Mark Alarcon introduced the new Council to the citizens.

Adjourn motion was made by Robin Buschman; a second was made by Harold
Cochran; the motion passed 5-0.
Respectfully submitted by:

Rhonda A. Blackmon, City Clerk Mark A. Alarcon, Mayor
