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City of Stockbridge Citywide Development Authority STOCKBRIDGE Development Authority Ariel Shaw, Chair Gadson Woodall, Vice Chair Citywide Development Authority Meeting Agenda February 10, 2026 6:00 PM LaKeisha Gantt, Secretary Gadson Woodall, Treasurer Monica Jones, Board Member Kim Mays, Board Member Ivy D. Sears, Board Member Jai Tazel, Board Member Jacqueline Humphries, Board Member Vacant Economic Development Director Elle Whigham, Recorder Location: City Hall Levi Meeting Room 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Citywide Development Authority (DA) The work of development authorities is crucial for the ability for local government to create a legacy of sustained prosperity and requires strong leadership from board members, staff, and elected officials. The Citywide Development Authority is a (9) nine-member authority consisting of (8) residents of the City and/or business owners and operators preferably with subject-matter expertise such as attorneys, realtors, developers, and zoning experts and (1) member of the Governing Body. The directors shall be taxpayers residing in the county or municipal corporation for which the authority is created, and their successors shall be appointed as provided by the resolution provided for in Code Section 36-62-4 AGENDA CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 6:00 PM I. II. Welcome & Call to Order 1. Roll Call 2. Approve Agenda Old Business 3. III. Review and Approval of November 2025 Minutes and January 2026 Minutes New Business 4. Invest Atlanta 5. Tommy Collins of T. Dallas Smith & Company - Outlook 2026 6. Chair Updates Authority & Board Updates 2026 Calendar Items 7. Economic Development Department 8. Finance and Treasurer Updates IV. Executive Session (if needed) V. Adjourn Citywide Development Authority Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Stockbridge City Hall Levi Meeting Room 6:00 P.M. Ariel Shaw, Chair Present Gadson Woodall, Vice Chair &Treasurer Absent Jacqueline Humphries, Board Member Absent Monica Jones, Board Member Present Ivy D. Sears, Board Member Present LaKeisha Gantt, Secretary/Councilmember Present Kim Mays, Board Member Present Vacant, Board Member Elle Whigham, Board Attorney Present Chair Shaw called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Roll Call occurred at 6:04 p.m. Present: • Chair Shaw • Councilwoman Gantt • Monica Jones • Kim Mays • Ivy Sears Absent: • Vice Chair/Treasurer Gadson Woodall • Jacqueline Humphries A quorum was established at 6:05 p.m. Approval of Agenda Chair Shaw moved to approve the agenda, with an amendment to table the November 2025 minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gantt and approved unanimously (5-0). Jacqueline Humphries arrived at 6:08 p.m. 1|Page Presentation Elle Whigham provided a presentation to the Board regarding the Stockbridge Development Authority powers and duties of the Board. Vice Chair/Treasurer Gadson Woodall arrived at 6:30 p.m. Board Discussion Chair Shaw proposed the development of a standardized developer engagement script. The Board discussed priority development goals for 2026, including, medical office development, three-star and higher hotel projects. Executive Session Chair Shaw moved to enter executive session at 6:54 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gantt, with an amendment to reach out to City Clerk post meeting to retrieve the executive session affidavit. The motion was approved unanimously. The Board entered executive session at 6:55 p.m. The Board reconvened in open session at 7:53 p.m. Open Session Business Chair Shaw reported that the digital billboard on I-75 North should be live by January 14, 2026. An update was provided regarding the Select Stockbridge promotional video. The contract has been submitted to the Authority’s attorney for review. Chair Shaw moved to approve up to $2,700.00 for the promotional video. The motion was seconded by Monica Jones. Following discussion confirming sufficient funds remain in the budget (approximately $282,000.00, per the Treasurer), the motion was approved unanimously. Discussion from Chair Shaw regarding ongoing efforts to secure matching funds through banking partners (including VyStar and Truist), potentially administered through a credit union. Criteria will be developed for further discussion. 2|Page Discussion occurred regarding the South Metro Development Conference scheduled for February 11, 2026, including whether to sponsor a table. No action was taken; the matter was tabled. Discussion occurred regarding a proposed Small Business Resource Expo, potentially combined with an Olympic-themed event scheduled for February 12, 2026, with the theme “Life Lessons Translated to Business.” Chair Shaw reported outreach to two Olympians, one of whom has confirmed participation. No action was taken. The Chris Tucker Golf Tournament was noted as scheduled for August 2026. Economic Development Update None. Adjournment Chair Shaw moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. The motion was seconded by Jacqueline Humphries and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned. Citywide Development Authority (DA) The work of development authorities is crucial for the ability for local government to create a legacy of sustained prosperity and requires strong leadership from board members, staff, and elected officials. The Citywide Development Authority (DA) shall be composed of up to nine (9) members consisting of four (4) residents of the City (1) being a member of the Governing Body, and (5) members to be Henry County residents with subject-matter expertise such as attorneys, realtors, developers, and zoning experts. The directors shall be taxpayers residing in the county or municipal corporation for which the authority is created, and their successors shall be appointed as provided by the resolution provided for in Code Section 36-62-4. 3|Page Citywide Development Authority Special Called Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 30, 2026 Online Via Teams 6:00 P.M. Ariel Shaw, Chair Present Gadson Woodall, Vice Chair &Treasurer Absent Jacqueline Humphries, Board Member Absent Monica Jones, Board Member Present Ivy D. Sears, Board Member Absent LaKeisha Gantt, Secretary/Councilmember Absent Kim Mays, Board Member Present Vacant, Board Member Elle Whigham, Board Attorney Present 1. Call to Order Chair Shaw called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. Director Woodall moved to call the meeting to order. Seconded by Director Mays. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed. 2. Roll Call Roll call was conducted at 10:05 a.m. Present: • • • • • Chair Shaw Monica Jones Kim Mays Jacqueline Humphries Gadson Woodall Absent: • • Secretary Gantt Ivy Sears A quorum was confirmed. 1|Page 3. Approval of Agenda Director Humphries moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Director Jones. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed. 4. New Business (a) Approval of Billboard Services Agreement. The Authority considered approval of a billboard services agreement with Link Media Outdoor in the amount of $2,100.00. Chair Shaw moved to approve the agreement. Seconded by Director Woodall. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed. (b) Approval of SMDO Table Purchase. The Authority considered approval of the purchase of a table at SMDO in the amount of $1,500.00, with the City of Stockbridge to reimburse the Authority for 50% of the seats. Chair Shaw moved to approve the table purchase and reimbursement arrangement. Second by Director Mays. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed. 5. Adjournment. Chair Shaw moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 a.m. Seconded by Director Humphries. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. Citywide Development Authority (DA) The work of development authorities is crucial for the ability for local government to create a legacy of sustained prosperity and requires strong leadership from board members, staff, and elected officials. The Citywide Development Authority (DA) shall be composed of up to nine (9) members consisting of four (4) residents of the City (1) being a member of the Governing Body, and (5) members to be Henry County residents with subject-matter expertise such as attorneys, realtors, developers, and zoning experts. The directors shall be taxpayers residing in the county or municipal corporation for which the authority is created, and their successors shall be appointed as provided by the resolution provided for in Code Section 36-62-4. 2|Page