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date: 2025-04-29
title: Work Session Meeting Minutes
source: 2025-04/2025-04-29_Work Session Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
April 29, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council
Mayor Anthony S. Ford At-Large
Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt – Council District 1
Councilmember Alphonso Thomas – Council District 2
Councilmember Kyle D. Berry, Sr. – Council District 3
Councilmember Yolanda Barber – Council District 4
Councilmember Elton Alexander – Council District 5
Administration
Vacant – City Manager
Vanessa Holiday – City Clerk
Frank Milazi - City Treasurer
Quinton Washington – City 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.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford at 6:03 p.m.

Invocation by: Mr. Decius Aaron

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members
were present except Councilmember Thomas.

Motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Paul Turner called for an immediate suspension of Amphitheater activities and
made comments regarding fiscal year 2024 payments to Amphitheater vendors.

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
1. Review of the April 14, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes
Review of the April 21, 2025 Special Called Meeting Minutes
There was no action taken.

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QUARTERLY REPORTS
2. First Quarter 2025 Report
Mayor Ford (Acting City Manager) gave an overview of the City Manager’s
Report for the First Quarter 2025, noting full reports have been included in the
Council Agenda Books and online for review: Finance, Public Works, Human
Resources, Community Development, Economic Development, Events,
Municipal Court, Police Department, Governing Body, Clerk’s Office, Information
Technology, Downtown Development Authority, Citywide Development Authority
and Youth Council; and highlighted information from various departments.

CONSENT AGENDA
3. A) Request for use of the Council Chamber and Patrick Henry Meeting Room for
the Annual Youth Council Senior Ceremony and Banquet on May 13th, 2025.
B) Henry County's Hazard Mitigation Plan (2024 - 2029)
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt motioned to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by
Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

NEW BUSINESS
4. Council consideration to approve the renewal of the term contract No. 2019-
00022P, Facility Maintenance Solutions/Grounds Keeper Landscape, between
CGL Facilities Management, LLC in the amount of $400,000.00. Funding source
is from Public Works Department budgeted funds.
Presented by Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron made a request to renew the contract through 12/31/2025, and that an
RFP would be put out at the end of the year.
Motion to approve through 12/31/2025 was made by Councilmember Barber;
seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

5. Council consideration to approve authorization to establish a budget within the
Traffic Camera Fund. On March 3, 2025, City Council approved Resolution OR-
25-597, authorizing the transfer of Traffic Camera (RedSpeed) revenue from the
General Fund to a dedicated Special Traffic Camera Fund. To move forward,
Council approval is now required to establish a budget within this fund.
Presented by Frank Milazi, City Treasurer/CFO
Mr. Milazi noted the Council recently approved the transfer of RedSpeed funds to
and to establish an account with the Police Department, and that this request
from the Police Department is to establish a budget for those funds.
Moton to approve was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held in
the City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject to
change or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website
www.stockbridgega.org for updates.

• Citizens Police Advisory Council Meeting, 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00
p.m. at the Police Department Community Room 4545 N. Henry Blvd. (May 1)
• Youth Council Meeting, 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the
Levi Meeting Room (May 5)

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• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, 2nd Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at
the Downtown Connection Center, 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (May 9)
• City Council Meeting held on 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall
Council Chamber (May 12)
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room (May 13)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00
pm at the Downtown Connection Ctr 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (May 20)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee, 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at
City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room (May 20)
• Planning Commission Meeting, SPECIAL DATE, May 22nd at 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Council Chamber - (May 22)
• City Council Work Session Meeting held on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00
p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (May 27)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES
• Join Councilman Alexander for the State of District 5, Wednesday, April 30th at
7pm at Eagles Landing Country Club.
• Join Councilman Berry for the Annual National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May
1st on the steps of City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
• Join Councilwoman Barber for the Annual Mother’s Day Tea, Sunday, May 4th at
the Merle Manders Conference Center from 3pm – 5pm.Celebrating the Heart
and Dedication of mothers who uplift our community.
• Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays will kick off on Tuesday, May 6th at Clark Park from
5:30 pm – 8pm and will feature Soul Cartel. Join us for great food and lots of fun!
• Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all year long.
Please send your pictures of Veterans with their name, branch, rank, and years
of service.
• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge initiative centered
around education highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal
Dumping. More information to follow.
• Sign Up for real-time alerts about severe weather, road closures and
emergencies on the Regroup App. Visit the city’s website or social media pages
for more information on how and where to sign up. Stay Safe!
Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the Mayor and for
more information on Council Initiatives at 678-833-3348 or via
email: rrawls@stockbridgega.org

2025 CONCERT SEASON SCHEDULE
• Saturday, May 3rd – My Girls Night featuring Xscape with special guests Total
and 702
• Saturday, May 10th – Mother’s Day Weekend Show featuring 112, Dru Hill, Silk
and Carl Thomas
• Sunday, May 11th – Mother’s Day Celebration featuring Beenie Man
• Saturday, May 24th – Memorial Day Weekend – Dirty South Yeek Crunk Fest
featuring Pastor Troy, MC Shy’D, D J Raheem the Dream, Mook B Trillville,
Eastside Boyz

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• Saturday, June 14th – Ladies of the 80’s- featuring Regina Belle, Karyn White,
Deniece Williams, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Shanice, and Beverly Crawford
with Special Guest Appearance by: The Silver Fox Squad
• Sunday, June 15th – Anthony Hamilton & Friends
• Saturday, June 28th – Ledisi & Kindred The Family Soul
• Saturday, July 12th – The All-White party Tribute to Frankie Beverly featuring
The Maze Band, Jubu Smith, Eric Benet, Dave Hollister, Christopher Williams,
Mike Phillips & Vivian Green

MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Ford referenced a proclamation issued to NE-YO in celebration of his inaugural
OLOGO Golf tournament held at Eagles Landing Country Club, with the hopes that this
event will occur annually; noted VyStar had a ribbon cutting as the Amphitheater
Naming Rights Sponsor; and encouraged everyone to be safe and healthy.

Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Real Estate and Litigation was
made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed
unanimously 4-0. (Alexander, Barber, Berry, and Gantt).
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt exited the meeting following Executive Session.
Motion to adjourn Executive Session and sign an Affidavit was made by Councilmember
Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.
(Alexander, Barber, and Berry).
Motion to reconvene the meeting was made by Councilmember (Alexander, Barber, and
Berry).Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed
unanimously 3-0.
Attorney Washington presented a motion to approve a contract as discussed for Police
Chief Frank Trammer for a three-year contract which will be for one year with two
renewals, and a 60-day termination clause by either side and eliminating the power and
electricity language.
Motion to approve the contract for Chief Trammer as outlined by the City Attorney
stating the importance of public safety and securing the Police Chief, and tasking staff
with moving forward with changing the structure whereas the Police Chief reports to the
Mayor & City Council was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. (Alexander, Barber, and
Berry).
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. was made by Councilmember Alexander;
seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 3-0. (Alexander,
Barber, and Berry).
Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Anthony S. Ford, Mayor
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