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date: 2017-02-28
title: February 28, 2017 Work Session Meeting Agenda
source: 2017-02/2017-02-28_February 28, 2017 Work Session Meeting_Agenda.pdf
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City of Stockbridge
Bringing People
Together
STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Judy Neal Council Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Anthony S. Ford Agenda
Councilman Elton Alexander
February 28, 2017 6:00 PM
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilwoman Neat Robinson

CITY MANAGER
Michael Harris

CITY CLERK
Vanessa Holiday
Council Chamber 2nd Floor

DEPUTY CLERK 4640 N. Henry Blvd.
Randi Rainey Stockbridge, GA 30281

Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com
CITY ATTORNEY
Phone: 770­389­7900
Michael Williams
Fax: 770­389­7912
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Judy Neal, Mayor Michael Harris, City Manager
Anthony S. Ford, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Elton Alexander, Councilman Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
John Blount, Councilman Michael Williams, City Attorney
LaKeisha Gantt, Councilwoman
Neat Robinson, Councilwoman

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call Present Absent

Mayor Pro Tem Ford
Councilman Alexander
Councilman Blount
Councilwoman Gantt
Councilwoman Robinson

III. Invocation
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. Adoption of the Agenda
VI. Review of Minutes for 1/9/2017 and 1/31/2017 for approval on 3/13/2017

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.

OLD BUSINESS

Item # 1 ­ Council Consideration to approve the Social Media Policy
Presented by: Michael Harris, City Manager
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NEW BUSINESS

Item # 2 ­ 2017 Paint Henry Blue­ Raising Awareness for the Prevention of Child
Abuse Kick­Off Month in Stockbridge Thursday, March 30,017. Request Use of
Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd. 5pm­9pm
Presented by: Susan Crutchfield

Item # 3 ­ 2017 Taste of Henry Promotional Partnership
Presented by: Nan Jenkins, Director of A Friend's House

Item # 4 ­ Council Consideration to approve Employee Manual update.
Presented by: Renee Wheeler, Human Resources Manager

Item # 5 ­ Council Consideration to approve Statewide Contract for Public Works/Sewer Department
#SWC­99999­SPD­000039, in the amount of $84,548.00 with Wade Ford (Marietta, GA) for the purchase of one
(1) Ford F­550 Truck with a nine (9’) foot crane attached with a service body. This is a one­time purchase.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director

Item # 6 ­

Council Consideration to approve Statewide Contract for Public Works/Sewer Department #SWC­99999­SPD­
ES40199373­002 in the amount of $75,993.00 with Alan Vigil (Morrow, GA) for the purchase of three (3) Ford F­
150 Pick Up Trucks with super cabs. This is a one­time purchase.

Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director

Item # 7 ­ Council Consideration to approve the recommendation of Diversified Environmental
Management, Inc. for demolition and site clearing services of 146 Burke Street, Stockbridge, GA.
Presented by: Donald Riley, Procurement Specialist

Item # 8 ­

Council Consideration to approve use of the Ted Strickland Community Center for Senior Citizens Fun Night
to be held on March 23, 2017.

Presented by: Councilwoman Gantt

DISCUSSION

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Item # 9 ­

Fiber Optic Connection.

Presented by: Steven Lease, Liberty Tech

Item # 10 ­ Request for Amendment of the City’s Zoning Code In regards to brick facade requirement to
be applied throughout the City.
Presented by: Michael Williams, City Attorney

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Michael Harris

COUNCIL'S COMMENTS

Councilman Alexander

Councilman Blount

Mayor Pro Tem Ford

Councilwoman Gantt

Councilwoman Robinson

MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Judy Neal

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)
I. Meeting to discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney­client
privilege as provided in Georgia Code section 50­14­2(1) and 50­14­3(b)(1)(A). The subject
discussed was {identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney­client
discussion}.

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

III. 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 50­14­3(b)(1)(C),

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IV. 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 50­14­
3(b)(1)(D).

V. 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 50­14­
3(b)(1)(E).

VI. 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 50­14­3(b)(2).

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

VIII. Pursuant to the attorney­client privilege and as provided by Georgia Code section 50­14­2(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.}.

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

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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 check the city's website www.cityofstockbridge.com or contact City Hall offices at
770.389‐7900 for information.

OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
 Main Street Advisory Board Meeting scheduled for Friday, March 10, 2017 has been
canceled.

 Council Meeting – Monday, March 13, 2017 ‐ 6:00 p.m.‐ City Hall Chamber

 Stockbridge Zoning Advisory Board Meeting – Thursday, March 23, 2017 at
6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room.

 Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting – Monday, March 27, 2017 at 6:00
p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room

 Council Work Session – Tuesday, March 28, 2017 ‐ 6:00 p.m. ‐ City Hall Chamber.

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND/OR INITIATIVES
 Coffee w/a Cop – Hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Ford‐ Date and Location to be announced.

 Senior Fun Night – Hosted by Councilwoman Gantt – March 23, 2017.
Details to follow.

CIVIC EVENTS
 Paint Henry Blue, Kick‐Off Campaign in Stockbridge, Thursday, March 30, 2017
at 6:00 p.m.

Motion to Adjourn.

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