2026-06-08 · City Council · Minutes · Regular Council Meetings · Minutes

--- page 1 --- stockbridge CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES MONDAY JUNE 8, 2026 6:00 P.M. Mayor & City Council Mayor Jayden L. Willams At-Large Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander — Council District 5 Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt — Council District 1 Councilmember Antwan Cloud — Council District 2 Councilmember Kyle D. Berry, Sr. — Council District 3 Councilmember Yolanda Barber — Council District 4 Administration Shawn Edmondson - City Manager Frank Milazi — City Treasurer Cassandra Lester — Interim City Clerk Quinton Washington — City Attorney Megan McCullough — Associate Attorney 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. CALL TO ORDER The City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:06 PM INVOCATION The invocation and The Pledge of Allegiance were led by Mayor Jayden L. Williams. ROLL CALL Roll was called and quorum was established. Councilmember Berry arrived at 6:15 pm. Councilmember Gantt arrived at 6:24 pm. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Motion to amend the agenda to add the approval of the renewals for Continued Participation In The Henry County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program For Fiscal Years 2027-2029; to add Council consideration to approve a Resolution Encouraging Congressional Action On The 21st Century Road To Housing Act; and to adopt the agenda with the changes, was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander and seconded by Councilmember Cloud. The motion passed 3-0. l1|Page --- page 2 --- ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Motion to approve the May 11, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes and the May 26, 2026 Work Session Minutes made by Councilmember Cloud and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. The motion passed 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Three people presented Public Comments: Valerie Lambert of 7920 Christian Court; Charlene Woodruff of 7914 Christian Court; and Kathy Walker of 200 Hunting Court. All spoke regarding their concerns about the Tranquil Trail residential development adjacent to the Spivey Cove and Spivey Ridge subdivisions in Clayton County. CEREMONIAL REVIEW Mayor Jayden Williams provided a recap of the proclamations issued for the month of June, which included: - Municipal Court Clerk Week: June 8-12, 2026 - World Blood Donor Day: Sunday, June 14, 2026 - Juneteenth: Friday, June 19, 2026 - Father’s Day: Sunday, June 21, 2026 - Proclamation for the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation - Caribbean American Heritage Month - Homeowners Month - Pride Month Mayor Williams also welcomed Stockbridge Municipal Court Judge Wanda Dallas, who took her oath of office prior to the council meeting. OLD BUSINESS Amphitheater Hours of Operation: Council consideration of an ordinance establishing an inclement weather policy at the VyStar Amphitheater. Any such ordinance would be limited in scope to allow a concert to continue, if delayed due to inclement weather, until midnight. Such ordinance will require an amendment to the City Noise Ordinance (Code of Ordinances § 11.26, et seq.) Motion to approve made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander; Seconded by Councilmember Cloud. The motion passed 4-1-0. Councilmember Barber opposed Amphitheater Rental Policy: Council consideration to approve the 2026 Amphitheater Rental Policy. Motion to approve made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander; Seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed 5-0. Variance Case #VR-2026-01. (Council District 2) Consideration of a variance application for two setback variances on Parcel #520-03003000 on Wilson Avenue to allow for the construction of a new single-family detached dwelling. Applicant: Jerry Robinson of BAC Construction. Zoned: SR. Property size: 0.613 +/- acres. 2|Page --- page 3 --- Variance Request #1--Reduce the front yard setback from the required 50 feet to 25 feet. Variance Request #2--Reduce the rear yard setback from the required 40 feet to 20 feet. Conditional motion to approve made by Councilmember Cloud; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. The motion passed 4-1-0. Councilmember Barber opposed. The conditional approval is based on the property owner’'s approval of the future easement for installment of 5ft sidewalks during the neighborhood project currently under planning by Falcon Design. Appeal Case #AP-2026-01. (Council District 4) Consideration of an appeal of the completed Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL) for two parcels at the southwest corner of East Atlanta Road and Stagecoach Road, including Parcel #047- 01016001 with 2.64 acres and Parcel #028-02021005 with 10.88 acres. Applicant/ Property Owner: Samir Patel. Agent: Newton Galloway, Attorney. The ZVL was completed on March 27, 2026, and the applicant filed the appeal on April 19, 2026. Motion to approve staff and legal recommendation of denial made by Councilmember Berry; Seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed 3-0- 2. Mayor Pro Tem Alexander and Councilmember Cloud abstained. NEW BUSINESS City Of Stockbridge Bus Stop Location Map: Henry County Transit Department is introducing public transit service along a fixed route from McDonough to Stockbridge with defined stops for passengers to load and unload and requires an executed Memorandum of Understanding. Motion to approve made by Counciimember Gantt; Seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed 5-0. Path Foundation Master Service Agreement with City of Stockbridge: Council consideration to approve the Master Services Agreement (MSA) for coordination between PATH and the City of Stockbridge. Motion to approve made by Councilmember Gantt; Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. The motion passed 5-0. New Project Manager Classification: Council consideration approving a new Project Manager classification within the City Manager's Office. Motion to table for executive session due to personnel matters made by Councilmember Gantt; Seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed 5- 0. Receipt of Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Awards: Council consideration to officially accept all grants awarded to the city in the 2026 fiscal year in order to be compliant with grant requirements. 3|Page --- page 4 --- Motion to approve made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander; Seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed 5-0. Council Consideration to Approve the Renewal for Continued Participation in the Henry County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 Motion to approve made by Councilmember Gantt; Seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed 5-0. Council Consideration to Approve a Resolution Encouraging Congressional Action on the 21st Century Road to Housing Act: Motion to approve made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander; Seconded by Councilmember Cloud. The motion passed 5-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Act) Motion to adjourn to executive session for the purposes of litigation, personnel, real estate, and cybersecurity was made by Councilmember Gantt and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander. The motion passed 5-0. The council returned from executive session at approximately 10:03 PM. Motion to end the executive session and return to regular session was made by Counciimember Cloud; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed 5-0. Upon returning from executive session, a motion to approve the new Project Manager classification was made by Mayor Pro Tem Alexander and seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed 4-1-0. Councilmember Barber opposed ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Cloud; Seconded by councilmember Gantt The motion passed 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: L4 Cassandra Lester, Interim City Clerk &!y . Williams, Mayor 4|Page