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date: 2014-11-03
title: November 3, 2014 Minutes
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WORK SESSION MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 6:00 PM

City Council Administration

Tim L. Thompson, Mayor City Manager, Michael Ham's
Alphonso Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem Deputy City Clerk, Randi Rainey
Robin Buschman, Councilwoman City Attorney, Mike Williams

Anthony S. Ford, Councilman
LaKeisha Gantt Councilwoman

I. Call to Order by Mayor Tim L. Thompson at 6:30pm

ll. Invocation was provided by Pastor David Graham from Generation Church

lll. Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison

IV. Adopt Agenda; Councilman Ford made a motion to adopt the Work Session agenda
as printed; a second was provided by Councilwoman Gantt; the motion passed 4-0.

V. Review Minutes

Work Session Meeting October 7, 2014 at 6:00pm

City Council Meeting October 13, 2014 at 6:00pm

Special Hearing Meeting October 14, 2014 at 9:00am

Special Called Meeting October 28, 2014 at 10:00am

OLD BUSINESS

Item #1 —
Presented by City Manager, Michael Harris
Agenda Item: Council Compensation; City Manager, Michael Harris provided Mayor and Council
a brief overview on Council Compensation. Mr. Harris stated this was presented to Council back
at the regular City Council Meeting in October. Mr. Harris stated Council requested staff to
proceed with option number 2. Mr. Harris also stated the State statute requires the intent to be
advertised for three (3) consecutive weeks before Council can vote.

Councilwoman Gantt asked if the Council has the ability to change the numbers how they see fit.
Mr. Harris replied that Council could.

Councilwoman Gantt asked it the Mayor for the City of McDonough full time. Mr. Harris stated he
believes the Mayor is full time.

Councilwoman Gantt stated she would like to see numbers in between what was presented at
tonight's meeting.

November 4, 2014; 6:00pm
torthose in
Mr. Harris stated for the viewing public, option #1 was based on an average
Mr. Harris took the compensation
population group B which included 14 communities. From there,
levels and salaries, and formulated option 1. Mr. Harris stated option
2 was directed by Council
straightfrom what is being currently paid to the City of McDonough.

Gantt was correct about the City of
Mayor Pro Tern Thomas stated that Councilwoman
stated Council agreed on the level
McDonough’s Mayor being full time. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas
he thinks it was suggested the
of advertisements for option 2. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas stated
would have to be adjusted
increase be across the board for Mayor and Council; and the numbers
based on the fact the City of McDonough Mayor is full time.

Councilwoman Gantt stated between the Councilmembers, there was a $3,600
difference, and for

the Mayor, there is an $8,000 difference. Councilwoman Gantt stated this is not comparable
where the stands, and is still higher than option #1.
City

Item #2 Presented by City Manager, Michael Harris

and Council a brief
Ordinance: Hotel Motel Tax; City Manager, Michael Harris provided Mayor
Council to consider moving
overview of Hotel Motel Tax. Mr. Harris stated this item came before
the Hotell Motel tax from 5% to 8%. Mr. Harris stated the state recently passed laws that allows
Locust Grove and the City of McDonough
jurisdictions to go up to 8%. Mr. Harris stated the City
have already amended their Hotel/ Motel tax to 8%.

and in order for it to become
Mr. Harris stated the item that was presented to Council in March;
Mr. Harris stated that this item did
enacted, it would have to go through the legislation delegation.
Mr. Harris stated he is asking
not pass in time to make it through the legislation delegation.
Council to consider making the amendment from 5% to 8%.

Nabers to run numbers. Mr. Harris
Mr. Harris stated he has been working with the Treasurer, Ms.
between $50- $60,000 and can be
stated the estimated revenue that will be generated would be
used for marketing and promoting tourism.

consider looking atpart of what the
Councilwoman Buschman asked Mr. Harris if he was going to
old administration wanted and part of what the new administration wants, to send up to legislation.

Mr. Harris replied he is not that familiar with the past administration,
but would be happy to look
into it and bring it back for consideration.

of money lost during the time there
Councilwoman Gantt asked Mr. Harris to tell her the amount
was no unanimous vote. Mr. Harris stated
the items would not have made it for this session; and

nothing transpired from March until present.

CEREMONIAL
No Items

CONSENT AGENDA
No items

PUBLIC HEARING

Item #3- Presented by City Manager, Michael Harris
Church located at 1951
Permit: Approval of Six-Month Conditional Use Permit for Generation
Michael Harris a brief overview of the Six-
provided
Hwy 42, Stockbridge, Georgia. City Manager,
Month Conditional Use Permit for Generation Church.

November 4, 2014; 6:00pm
NEW BUSINESS
No items

HENRY COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING
No items

Item #4 Presented by City Manager, Michael Harris

the residential property located
Discussion Item: Request to Appeal Council decision to rezone
and Council a brief overview
at 106 Magnolia Place. City Manager, Michael Harris provided Mayor
of the Request to appeal Council’s decision to rezone the
residential property to build a swimming
build a swimming
pool. Mr. Harris stated the property owners are in the process of attempting to
the code as Henry County.
pool. Mr. Harris stated the City of Stockbridge currently
uses same

the City is in the process of amending their
Henry County amended their codes in 2009, and
current codes.

the RM zone, and the City of
Mr. Harris stated the property owners are currently zoned in
RM zones. Mr. Harris informed Council the
Stockbridge does not allow for accessory structures in
RM zoned homes are in the City, and some
property is located in a subdivision where some of the
RM zoned homes are in the County.

started the process, and there
Mr. Harris stated the challenge is; the property owner has already
Code specifically states accessory
is no means to variance the item. The City of Stockbridge
structures are not allowed.

have a covenant with their HOA (Home
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas inquired if the property owners
that the homes located within the
Owners Association). Mr. Harris stated it is his understanding
which has taken place.
City limits are required to get approval with their HOA,

the rezoning process with Henry
Councilwoman Buschman asked if the property owners started
County.

and was issued a land disturbance
Mr. Harris stated the property owners went to the County
At some point, the County became aware of
permit to begin the process of obstructing the pool.
fact in the City and not the County. The
the request and then realized that their house was in
and was told that they could not in fact build a
property owners were notified the next day
swimming pool.

to see what the best option would
Mr. Harris stated he will continue talking with the City Attorney
be for the property owners.

stated there are two homes in her subdivisions
Property Owner, Ashley Frost, 106 Magnolia Place
that already have in ground pools.

stated the main concern is the liability
Pool Contractor of Browns Pool, Vince Balsezyk spoke and
asked if there was a way to go ahead
due to the open hole in Mrs. Frost backyard. Mr. Balsezyk
and build the structure and back fill the pool.

Williams for his recommendation. Mr. Williams stated
Mayor Thompson asked City Attorney, Mike
there have been different conversations on different scenarios and thinks it's best to hold off on a

public recommendation.
Mr. Balsezyk stated every
Councilwoman Buschman asked what the original time frame was.
works in the City is; you're issued a land
County is different, but the way the permit process

November 4, 2014; 6:00pm
soil erosion, and then you can
disturbance permit, then set the silk fence barriers up to prevent
is issued.
excavate your hole, after that you call for an inspection and the permit

Item # 5 Presented by City Manager, Michael Harris

of Stockbridge, GA; City
Discussion Item: Request to Annex 519 Country Club Drive into the City
Annex 519 Country Club
Manager, Michael Harris provided a brief overview of the Request to
Drive in to the City of Stockbridge.

2010. At the time, it was delayed
Mr. Harris stated this request came before Mayor and Council in
to be in line with the current zoning. This
due to a conversation that proposed the new zoning
homes in the unincorporated part
property is located in the same neighborhood where some
are

ofHenry County and other homes are located in the City.

stated he will get with the
Mr. Harris stated the County amended their code in 2009. Mr. Harris
filled out.
property owner to have the proper paper work properly

COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS
No Council Discussion

PUBLIC COMMENTS

in with the City Clerk prior to the
All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign
and phone number. You will be
beginning of the meeting. You must sign your name, address,
able to address the Mayor and Council for three (3) minutes.

the clock in the
1. Houston Nelson, ill, 2504 Walter Way; reminded Council to change
increase for Mayor
Council Chambers. Mr. Nelson also spoke on the proposed salary
he thinks it is disturbing and he is not in favor of the
and Council. Mr. Nelson stated very
he would like for Mr. Harris to include the benefits
increase for Mayor and Council; and
and medical insurance premiums with the proposal. Mr. Nelson also spoke on how there
has not been a Committee meeting all year.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

dates and times are subject to change
All Meetings VVii| Be Held At City Hall Unless Otherwise Noted. Meetings
so conﬁrm with City Hall at 770.389.7900 or via vwwv.cityofstod<bridge.oom
please

Election Day-Tuesday, November 4, 2014 beginning at 7:00am to 7:00pm
City Council Meeting- Monday, November 10, 2014 at 6:00pm
Veterans Day Parade-Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 10:00am
in obsen/anoe of the
CityHall Closed- Thursday, November 27'“ and November 28th, 2014
Thanksgiving Holiday
Stockbridge Holiday Festivai- Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 5:00pm 9:00pm
to

Item #5 Presented by City Attorney, Mike Williams

H or I
Executive Session: For the purpose of items A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
into Executive Session at 7:13pm; a second was
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to adjourn
4-0.
provided by Councilman Ford; the motion passed
at 7:58pm; a second was provided
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to exit Executive Session
byCouncilman Ford; the motion passed 4-0.

November 4, 2014; 6:00pm
the regular Work Session Meeting; a
Councilwoman Gantt made a motion to enter back into
second was provided by Councilman Ford 4-0.

adjourn
to the Work Session
MOTION TO ADJOURN; Councilwoman Gantt made a motion
by Councilman Ford; the motion passed 4-0.
at 8:00pm; a
meeting second was provided

Deputy City Clerk, Randi Rai ey

November 4, 2014; 6:00pm
