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date: 2025-04-15
title: Downtown Development Authority Agenda Packet
source: 2025-04/2025-04-15_Downtown Development Authority_Agenda Packet.pdf
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Downtown Development
AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE Authority
BOARD MEMBERS Meeting Agenda
Kenya Cook, Chair April 15, 2025 6:00 PM
Warren Washington, Vice-Chair
Nathan Banks, Treasurer
Jerry Mays, Secretary
Nycholas Armstead, Board Member
Darryl Stamper, Board Member
Councilmember Elton Alexander

ADMINISTRATION
Vacant, City Manager

Gerald Sanders
Economic Development Director

Lisa Fareed STOCKBRIDGE DOWNTOWN CONNECTION CENTER
130 M L KING SR. HERITAGE TRAIL
Downtown Main Street Manager STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Website: www.stockbridgega.org
Phone: 770-389-7900
Cassandra Lester, Recorder Fax: 770-389-7912

Blake Sharpton, Attorney
AGENDA
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 6:00 PM

I. Call to Order
1. Invocation Followed by Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve March 18th Meeting Minutes
II. Officers and City Staff Reports
5. Chairman’s Comments – Cook
6. Vice Chair’s Comments – Washington
7. Secretary’s Updates – Mays
III. Old Business
8. Update on the Joint Sponsorship Amphitheater Table Promotion
9. Update on the 120 MLK Sr. Façade Grant for Edward G. Renehan
10. P.O. Box Reimbursement to Chair Cook
11. Payment to Attorney Sharpton for 116 Davis Rd.
12. Mainstreet Advisory Board Liaison update
IV. New Business
13. Membership fees for Georgia Downtown Development Authority
14. Renewal date for DDA Insurance Policy with The Cincinnati Insurance
15. File Quarterly Report to City Council April 15, 2025
16. Provide William Conner, Senior Accountant, with the 2024 Financial
Reports for the City Audit
V. City Staff Report
17. City Council Liason - Councilman Alexander
18. Economic Development Department – Gerald Sanders
19. Main Street Advisory Board Liason – Lisa Fareed
VI. Executive Session (if needed)
VII. Adjourn
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MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday March 18th, 2025 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Board Members City Staff
Kenya Cook, Chair - Present Cassandra Lester, Deputy City Clerk - Present
Warren Washington, Vice-Chair - Present Gerald Sanders, Economic Development Director - Absent
Nathan Banks, Treasurer - Absent Lisa Fareed, Main Street Manager - Present
Jerry Mays, Secretary - Present Vacant, City Manager
Darrell Stampler, Board Member - Present Guest:
Nycholas Armstead, Board Member - Present Representative from EverLine Coating and Services
Elton Alexander, City Council Liaison - Present Terezy Ochoa Mainstreet Coordinator

Chair Cook called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and proceeded with a roll call. Treasurer
Nathan Banks was absent from the meeting; Elton Alexander arrived at 6:07 p.m.; Vice-Chair
Warren Washington arrived at 6:19 p.m.

Chair Cook called for a motion to approve the agenda. Motion to approve made by Nycholas
Armstead; Seconded by Darrell Stampler; The Motion passed unanimously.

Chair Cook called for a Motion to approve February 18th, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion to
approve by Nycholas Armstead; Seconded by Darrell Stampler; The Motion passed
unanimously.

Chair Cook called for a Motion to approve March 5th, 2025 special called meeting minutes.
Motion to approve by Nycholas Armstead; Seconded by Darrell Stampler; The Motion passed
unanimously.

Officer Reports
Chair's Comments-Cook
Chair Cook informed the new Board member about the training requirements and reminded the
Board of the Main Street Advisory Board retreat scheduled for May 10th, 2025. He presented an
invoice from the DDA Attorney totaling $2,529.15 and announced that he is seeking
reimbursement for the payment he made for the P.O. Box, which is now paid up for the next six
months.

Vice-Chair Comments-Washington
Vice-Chair Warren Washington mentioned to the Board that he would like to see a project board
displaying the projects the DDA is currently working on in the downtown area; he states this
would serve as a visual for progress and public interest.

Treasurer-Nathan Banks
No Updates

Secretary Update-Jerry Mays
It was noted that the secretary had received the DDA seal and credentials.

Old Business
Payment to Everline Coatings and Services
Invoice 1005 was paid to Everline Coating and Services at the end of the meeting for $7,506.00.
The Board discussed the next phase of the parking lot renovation job scope. Chair Cook
requested that the Board define the job scope for the resolution to be presented to the
Stockbridge City Council. After discussion, the job scope for Resolution R25-02 is as follows:
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MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday March 18th, 2025 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Chair Cook made the Motion to ask the City of Stockbridge to install and fund community
garbage collection services, which will include a trash pad with a trash compactor dumpster, as
well as the costs for trash removal and grease collection services. Board member Nycholas
Armsted seconded the Motion; The Motion passed 4-0-1, with Councilmember Alexander
abstaining.

New Business
Payment to Attorney Blake Sharpton
Chair Cook stated the DDA will make this payment to the attorney.

City Council Update
Elton Alexander – City Council Liaison
Informed the Board of the City Council Planning Retreat is scheduled for March 19, 20, and 21
and invited them to attend; Emphasized the importance of the upcoming concert series as a
valuable opportunity to enhance economic development and inform investors that downtown
Stockbridge is open for business; Encouraged all Board members to bring out the DDA's
tourism and hospitality items and attend the concerts as ambassadors for the Downtown
Development Authority (DDA); Reminded the Board of their primary role in supporting and
recruiting new businesses to the area; Advocated for an increase in the DDA's social media
presence to improve outreach and engagement; Provided an update on the $73 million STEM
school demolition project, which is nearing completion and will be home to 1000 students and
staff; Vertical construction is expected to commence within the next few months, was exited to
share that the school will include a 250-seat auditorium; Updated the Board on the city's
participation in the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C; Mentioned discussions with
Senator Warnock, Senator Ossoff and Representative Scott to seek funding for upcoming
projects.

City Staff Reports
Gerald Sanders – Economic Development Director
Ms. Fareed delivered a message to the Board on behalf of Mr. Sanders. Cynthia Jenkins, the
CEO of Habitat for Humanity, has not yet received the closing documents for 116 Davis Road.
She is inquiring whether these documents are necessary for the closing process or if they are
only needed for the transfer of title. Mr. Sanders requests that the DDA contact its attorney to
provide an update on the property transfer status.

Lisa Fareed – Main Street Manager
Ms. Fareed introduced Terezy Ochoa to the DDA Board, highlighting that Terezy is the Main
Street Coordinator and Downtown Development Marketing Specialist. She noted that Terezy will
attend DDA meetings occasionally; Ms. Fareed celebrated the achievement of Stockbridge's
Main Street Program, which received its 10-year accreditation on March 6th, 2025. She
emphasized that this is a proud moment for the Main Street Program, especially since the
downtown area does not have the typical downtown square layout, making this recognition even
more significant; Additionally, Ms. Fareed invited the DDA to attend training sessions offered at
the Georgia Downtown Conference and the Main Street Orientation. She believes this is an
excellent way for the DDA to gain a better understanding of what the Main Street Program
entails and how it relates to the Board and the community; Lastly, with the Tiny Tent season
approaching, she is currently interviewing talent for the series.

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MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday March 18th, 2025 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Executive Session – No Update

Chair Cook called for a motion to adjourn at 7:00 p.m.; Elton Alexander motioned to adjourn;
Seconded by Vice-Chair Washington. The Motion passed unanimously. The minutes were
written by Deputy City Clerk Cassandra Lester.

Executive Session Criteria GA Code
Discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney-client privilege. 50-14-2(1) and
Identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney-client discussion. 50-14-3(b)(1)(A)
Discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property. 50-14-3(b)(1)(B)
Discuss or vote to authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or disposal of real 50-14-3(b)(1)(C)
estate.
Discuss or vote to enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property subject to approval 50-14-3(b)(1)(D)
in a subsequent public vote.
Discuss or vote to enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate. 50-14-3(b)(1)(E)
Discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action 50-14-3(b)(2)
or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee.
Meeting to interview one or more applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency. 50-14-3(b)(2)
A meeting otherwise required to be open was closed to the public in order to consult and meet with 50-14-2(1)
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.
meeting held for investigative purposes under duties or responsibilities imposed by law. 50-14-3(a) (1)

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