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date: 2025-06-25
title: Work Session Meeting Agenda
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STOCKBRIDGE Work Session Meeting
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Mayor At–Large June 25, 2025 6:00 PM
Anthony S. Ford

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

CITY MANAGER Stockbridge City Hall

Vacant 4640 N. Henry Blvd.
CITY CLERK
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Vanessa Holiday
Website: www.stockbridgega.org
CITY TREASURER
Frank Milazi Phone: 770-389-7900
CITY ATTORNEY Fax: 770-389-7912
Quinton G. Washington
Translation and Interpretation Services are available with
(7) days prior notice. Please contact the City’s Human
Resource Manager at 770-389-7908 for assistance.
AGENDA
WORK SESSION MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS - All persons wishing to speak for public comment must
sign in with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. You must sign
your name, address, and phone number. You will be able to address the Mayor
and Council for three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the
elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not
be tolerated while meetings are in session.

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
1 Review of the June 9, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes
Review of the June 16, 2025 Special Called Council Meeting Minutes

PRESENTATION
2 Wayfinding Project Update - Presented by: Gerald Sanders
3 CID (Community Improvement District) Presentation - Presented by: Malaika
Rivers, Pontem Resources

NEW BUSINESS
4 Council Consideration to approve the FY2024 Budget Amendment - Presented
by: Frank Milazi
5 Council Consideration to adopt the Federal Financial Reports Procedures and
Programmatic Progress Reports Procedures.

- Presented by: Frank Milazi
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DISCUSSION
6 Downtown Alleyway Sanitation and Trash Collection

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
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.

• Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 26th at 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Council Chamber - (Jun 26)
• Citizens Police Advisory Council, 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30
p.m. (Jul 3 CANCELED)
• Community Zoning Information Meeting – Wednesday, Jul 9th at 6:00
p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber (July 9)
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each Month at
6:00 p.m. – at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room (Jun 10 CANCELED)
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month - at the
Downtown Connection Ctr 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Jul 11)
• City Council Meeting – 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall in the Council Chamber (Jul 14)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Connection Ctr 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage
Trail (Jul 15 CANCELED)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room (Jul 15)
• Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, July 17th at 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Council Chamber - (Jul 17)
• Ethics Committee Meeting, Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:30 p.m. – City Hall
Council Chamber – (Jul 23)
• City Council Work Session Meeting, Last Tuesday of each month,
July 29th at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Jul 29)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays are happening at Clark Park from 5:30 pm –
8pm. Join us for great food and lots of fun!
• Join Councilman Alexander for the District 5 Community Cleanup on
Saturday, June 28th from 9am – 11am on Hudson Bridge Rd. (Parking is
available at Walmart).

June 25, 2025 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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• The Stockbridge Main Street and the City of Stockbridge Government
proudly present this fun community event! Get to steppin Stockbridge!
Let's walk together on June 28, 2025, at 9 am. Complete the full
roundtrip or go at your own pace Community members are highly
encouraged to shop for fresh produce at the Downtown Farm-to-Table
Market as well from 9am – 1pm. Location: 130 M L King Sr. Heritage
Trail.
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor - Monday,
June 30th from 10am – noon at City Hall. Meetings are by appointment.
• The Stockbridge Police Department will host its 3rd Annual State of
Public Safety Address, Tuesday, July 1st at 6pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center.
• Join the City of Stockbridge for the FREE July 4th Celebration at the
Amphitheater. Gates open at 5pm - Concert start at 7pm. Featuring
Jagged Edge.
• Stockbridge Main Street presents Family Movie Night featuring Inside
Out 2- Friday, July 11th at 7:30 p.m. at Clark Community Park. This
event is FREE. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. 12 and under must
be accompanied by an adult.
• Join Councilman Thomas & Councilman Berry in partnership for the
monthly Bingo Bash on Wednesday, July16th from 10am – noon at the
Merle Manders Conference Center. Lots of fun to be had by all.
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor - Monday,
July 28th from 10am – noon at City Hall. Meetings are by appointment.
• 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!
• The Economic Development Department host a FREE Business Health
Clinic on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 9am – 12pm at the
Stockbridge Connection Center 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail. Check
the Health of Your Business with the FREE Clinic.
• Join Main Street for the Tiny Tent Concert Series Fridays from 6pm to
8pm at the Stockbridge Connection Center, 130 M L King Sr. Heritage
Trail. Bring your lawn chairs. (Weather Permitting)

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
June 25, 2025 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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2025 CONCERT SEASON SCHEDULE

• 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
• Saturday, July 26th – “My Girls Night” Xscape with special guest Mya.
• Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17th – Stockbridge Jazz Festival
hosted by Tommy Davidson, featuring David Benoit, Jazz Funk Soul,
EFX Allstars, Chandra Currelley, Sonny Emory, Norman Brown,
Jennifer Holliday, Karen Briggs, Eric Darius, and Keiko Matsui
• Saturday, August 29th – Parti-Gras Tour featuring Bret Michaels and
Special Guests Lupe Fiasco and Chapel Hart
• Saturday, September 13th – For Lovers & Friends featuring Tank with
special guest Lyfe Jennings, and Ginuwine
• Friday, September 6th & Saturday, September 7th, Southern Soul
Weekend featuring King George, Tucka, West Love, Pokey Bear, TK
Soul Tywaun Moore, and Tonio Armani
• Saturday, September 20th – Do the Reggae Tour 2025 featuring Ziggy
Marley and Burning Spear

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ADJOURNMENT

June 25, 2025 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
