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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 May 12, 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 William Smith 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, MAY 12, 2026 6:00 PM I. II. III. Welcome & Call to Order 1. Roll Call 2. Approve Agenda Old Business 3. Review and Approval of March 2026 Minutes 4. Minutes (no April Meeting) New Business 5. SHMF Golf Event - June 2, 2026 (Approval of Amount Needed) 6. 4th Annual CCC Economic Development Luncheon — June 18th (No vote Needed) CDA & ED will present with a table 7. GMA & Attorney Client Appreciation Dinner in Savannah, GA — June 27th. Chair Plus One Board Member. (Amount Not To Exceed $3000 Vote Needed) 8. Reminder of 2026 Approved Meeting Schedule — No Set Meetings for June & July. If Special Called Meeting Is Needed - We will alert you and it can be Virtual 9. GEDA May Luncheon — May 18, 2026. Please email Chair if you want to attend 10. Board Training - Reminder To Complete Trainings 11. Economic Development Department (As Needed) 12. Finance and Treasurer Updates IV. Executive Session to Discuss Real Estate Matters As Needed V. Adjournment Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Stockbridge City Hall, Levi Meeting Room 6 p.m. Ariel Shaw, Chair Present Gadson Woodall, Vice Chair /Treasurer Present LaKeisha Gantt, Secretary/Councilmember Absent Kim Mays, Board Member Absent Jacqueline Humphries, Board Member Present Monica Jones, Board Member Present Jai Tazel, Board Member Present Ivy D. Sears, Board Member Absent Call to Order Chair Shaw called the meeting to order at 6:07pm. Seconded by Monica. No discussion. Unanimous, Motion Passed. Roll Call Chair Shaw = Present Gadson Woodall = Present Councilwoman Lakeisha Gantt = Absent Monica Jones = Present Kim Mays = Absent Ivy Sears = Absent Jai Tazel = Present Jacqueline Humphries = Present A quorum was established. Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Director Jones. No discussion. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed. Old Business Approval of January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the January 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes with an amendment to reflect that Director Woodall was present. Director Tazel seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed. 1|Page Approval of January 30, 2026 Special Called Meeting Minutes. Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the January 30, 2026 special called meeting minutes with an amendment to reflect that Director Woodall was present. Director Humphries seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed. Approval of February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the February 10, 2026 regular meeting minutes. Director Tazel seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed. Tommy Collins / T. Dallas Presentation. The Board tabled the item regarding the Tommy Collins / T. Dallas presentation due to Mr. Collins’ inability to attend the meeting. New Business Chair Updates: Chair Shaw provided several updates to the Board, including the following: • • • • • • • • • Board members are required to complete training through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and upload their certificates once completed. The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) luncheon will take place on March 18, 2026, and members discussed interest in attending. The Authority will sponsor the Small Business Conference scheduled for March 26, 2026. The State of Henry event will take place on April 2, 2026, and members discussed possible attendance. Piedmont Henry Hospital, located within the City of Stockbridge, will host a golf tournament at Crystal Lake on April 20, 2026. The Steve Harvey Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 2, 2026. An event featuring Chris Tucker is planned for August 2026, with the amphitheater being rented for what may become a full weekend event. The fourth annual Closers Connection Co. (CCC) event recently took place and was well attended by developers. Plans are underway for a Restaurant Week event in November 2026 to promote restaurants within the city limits. Chair Shaw requested volunteers to assist with coordination. Director Woodall volunteered. Director Jones volunteered. Director Humphries volunteered. Arrival of Director Gantt. Director Gantt entered the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Economic Development Update. Newly appointed ED Director introduced himself to the Board. Treasurer’s Report. Director Woodall provided the Treasurer’s update to the Board. 2|Page Executive Session Chair Shaw made a motion to enter Execution Session at 6:47pm Director Gantt seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed. Chair Shaw made a motion to exit Executive Session at 8:08pm Director Gantt seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed. Adjournment Chair Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:09pm Director Tazel seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The vote was unanimous, Motion Passed. 3|Page