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date: 2023-07-10
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Where Community Connects

CITY COUNCIL M EET l NG
SU MM ARY MINUTES

MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023 6:00 PM.
Ma o r&Ci t Cou ncil Administration
Mayor Anth ony S. For d Frederick Gardiner Manager
Mayor_ Pro Tem Yolanda Barber Vanessa Citcyl
C,Ity Ierk
CounCI Iman Elton Alexander John Wi HolidayCIty
Treasurer
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Quinton ashington,
City Attorney
Jeremy T. Berry, City Attorney
CounCIlman Alphonso Thomas

Mission: To providelvisiona l eadership and s uperior municipal services that enhance the
qualIty of Me for CItIzens'w I [e creating _a wel coming busmess atmosph ere focused on
sustaInabIlIty and exp ans Ion of tourism and cultu ral event s.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford at
6:07pm
Invocation by Mr. Pike.

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.

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to amend the Agenda to defer ltem#11 to the
July 25,
2023 meeting: Second by Councilman Alexander. The motion
passed unanimously.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber motioned to adopt the Agenda: Second by Councilwoman Gantt.
The motion passed unanimously.

Councilman Alexander motioned for the adoption of the Minutes of
5/8/23, 5/18/23 and
5/30/23: Second by Councilman Thomas. The motion
passed 4-0-1. In Favor:
Alexander/Barber/Blount/Thomas
Abstained: Gantt (Noting her absence from the
meeting).

1. Adoption of the May 8, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes
2. Adoption of the May 18, 2023 Special Called Meeting Minutes
3. Adoption of the May 30, 2023 Work Session Meeting Minutes

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PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign
the beginning of the meeting noting your name, address, a
allotted three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all mem
officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing
There were
CEREMONno Public Comments.
IAL REVIEW
4. Mayor Ford reviewed the Swearing In Ceremony for: Youth Council
Advisory Board Member Mary Saadiq, Planning Commission Member

Anthony Mitten; and Council on Aging Representative Mary -

Washington
CONSEN AGENDA
5. Council consideration to approve the continuation of the City of

participation in the Henry County Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program as a sub-recipient for FY 2024-2026
Council consideration to approve the 2023 Election Calendar
N Council Consideration to approve the use of the Amphitheater Green
Room August 30, 2023 from 4pm -

8pm to host the Henry County CVB
(Convention Visitors Bureau) Hospitality Mixer.

Councilman Thomas motioned to approve the Consent Agenda: Second

by Councilman Alexander. The motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC EARING
8 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2022-04. COUNCIL
DISTRICT: 2 and 3. Vista previously requested a 30-day deferral of both
the rezoning and Comp Plan amendment applications.
Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to
assign the future land use designation of to
certain property on Flippen Road, to allow for the construction of a mixed-

use residential development, including commercial and office uses. The

applicant is Vista Residential Partners (c/o Dennis J. Webb, Jr.). The
property contains three parcels in Land Lot 38 of District 12, as are listed
below, with 276.91 total acres within the Stockbridge City Limits.
Parcel parcel with 249.19 acres, located
between Flippen Road and Interstates 75 & 675; Parcel
Medium-sized parcel with 24.97 acres, located at 630 Flippen Road;
Parcel #030-01004008 --
Small parcel with 2.75 acres, located at 384
Flippen Road.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson presented an overview of the case and site plan
noting the
applicant has requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
the Future Land Use Designation from Medium- Density Vertical Mixed
Use to assign the future land use designation of Density
to allow for the development of a mixed-use residential development,

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which will include both commercial and office space. The mixed-use

development will have a total of 1,347 units with 645 units in Pod A
(Phase I and Phase II), 182 senior-living units in Pod B, 189 townhome
units in Pod C, and 338 single-family units in Pod D. The Future Land Use

Designation Map designates the subject property as Medium- Density
Vertical Mixed Use. However, the current Future Land Use is incompatible
with the requested rezoning to PUD (Planned Unit
Development) district.
Therefore, the applicant is seeking a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to
change the Future Land Use Designation from Medium- Density Vertical
Mixed Use and to assign the future land use designation of
Density
Residential." Staff recommends approval.

Councilman Thomas noted he had met with the developers on more than
one occasion for an exhaustive question and answer session.

Applicant: Dennis Webb, Jr., Chase Beasley, Michael Neyhart of Vista
Residential Partners & Daniel Hawker, Planner & Engineers Collaborative
made themselves available for questions.

Councilman Alexander noted the property was originally approved by the
County and included approval of a DRl Traffic Study; noted the original
development included 1600 units and if approved by the city, the number
of units would be reduced; and noted that if not approved by the
City,
there could potentially be 1600 unites and warehousing.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber asked for more information on the Impact Fees
related to this project.

Mr. Anderson noted he would provide that information with the next

Agenda Item.

Councilman Blount noted the original site plans included a larger
commercial piece, hotel and much more when presented to the County

Councilman Thomas noted Councilman Blount was correct and that was
one of his original concerns.

Councilman Blount noted the original site plan would provide revenue to
the city which would offset services that would be provided and noted that
as a concern of his.

Councilwoman Gantt inquired if the zoning ordinance prohibited
industrial on the property and the reason for the decrease.

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Mr. Anderson confirmed, noting the zoning ordinance is not
being
currently proposed; noted the commercial property is 88 acres north of the
property and would be zones as commercial; noted the current developers
inquired about purchasing the property, but the original developers
decided not to sell.

Councilwoman Gantt asked what the requirements were for multi-family
and commercial pieces.

Mr. Anderson noted the developers qualifies for a PUD which has several

types of housing or land uses; noted the commercial has over 40,000 sq.
ft of commercial.

Applicant: Dennis Webb, Jr. noted having a commercial piece when it was
presented to the County and was divided with commercial being on the
north side but was always residential; noted there is 5,000
sq. ft of
proposed retail, 40,000 sq. ft of inside development and 45,000 sq. ft of
non-residential space that also includes senior living; noted the property
was annexed into the city in 2003 and the county approved the plan in

2019, with 88 acres not a part of the application. Mr. Webb noted that the
plan is similar to the county, but less intense with a bigger emphasis on
green space and noted having over 71.23 acres of green space. Mr. Webb
noted the expansion of Reeves Creek Trail with the hopes of building a

pedestrian bridge; noted county approved 1,650 units and proposing
1,347 mixed units for city. Mr. Webb noted the idea includes adding
single-family detached next to single-family detached on the north side,
provide a buffer on the east side of the highway, senior living on the south
side, with retail tying into Reeves Creek Trail. Mr. Webb noted there will
be phase developments with Pod A being a part of phase I which will
include the northern part of detached homes, followed by Pods C and D
and Pod E as a floating phase as well as an added driveway on the
northside by Drive Time for industrial drivers.

Councilman Alexander noted if approved, the commercial aspect would

notchange.

Councilman Blount noted having 33 acres of unbuildable wetlands and in
order for that are to be buildable, the city would have to
go through Corp.
of Engineers.

Mr. Hawker, Civil Engineer noted 12 acres would be buildable and the rest
remain wetlands.

Mr. Webb noted the area could be wetlands or a buffer or put a road in
that area and they are dedicating 33 acres to the City and adding

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sidewalks to Flippen Rd., noted there will be a Senior Housing component,
which is important for any community; noted there is already a PUD and

they already have the zoning for the Comp Plan Amendment, noted they
have been working with staff and agrees with the Conditions, and the

Planning Commission has recommended approval for the
development, and what is proposed is better that what was proposed in
2019 with the addition of the expansion of Reeves Creek Trail and the
access road.

Mr. Webb noted having three access points on Flippen Rd.,
noting the
south would be signalized and a left-hand turn lane to get into the

property; noted all access points will have right turn lanes.
Mr. Webb stated they would add a 10 ft. sidewalk and thinks the senior

housing is important and would be a benefit.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber inquired on the number of senior housing units and
possible access point on Old Atlanta Rd. or North Henry Blvd; noted being
concerned with all the access points on Flippen Rd. Mr. Webb noted there
will be 182 units and no way to have access points on Old Atlanta Rd. or
North Henry Blvd.

Councilman Thomas spoke to the issue of egress and ingress, which
lends itself to the potential when development spurs future commercial
stub out and asked the developer to speak to phases and timeline.

Mr. Webb noted Pod A will begin the first phase with the northern
part of
Pod D, phase 2 will be Pod C and Pod B and Pod E will be a floater

phase.

Public Hearing Opened
No Speakers In Favor or Opposed
Public Hearing Closed

Councilman Thomas motioned to approve the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment case #CP-2022-04. Council District: 2 and 3: Second by
Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 3-1-1. ln Favor:
Thomas/Alexander/Gantt. Opposed: Blount. Abstained: Barber.

REZONING CASE COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 and 3. Vista
formally requests a 30-day deferral of both the rezoning and Comp Plan
amendment applications.
Consideration of a request for rezoning to assign the (Planned Unit
Development) district to certain property on Flippen Road, to allow for the
construction of a mixed-use residential development, including commercial
and office uses. The applicant is Vista Residential Partners (c/o Dennis J.

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Webb, Jr.). The property contains three parcels in Land Lot 38 of District
12, as are listed below, with total acres within the Stockbridge

City Limits.
Parcel parcel with 249.19 acres, located
between Flippen Road and Interstates 75 & 675.
Parcel parcel with 24.97 acres, located at 630
Flippen Road.
Parcel #030-01004008---Smal| parcel with 2.75 acres, located at 384

Flippen Road.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner

Applicant: Dennis Webb, Jr., Chase Beasley, Michael Neyhart of Vista
Residential Partners & Daniel Hawker, Planner & Engineers Collaborative

Mr. Anderson noted being approved by the new regulatory plan; noted

property was annexed into the city on November 11, 2022, by referendum
and became a part of the city on January 1, 2023; noted the property was
evaluated as a Development of Regional Impact #3799 and
completed by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) on March 29, 2023,
and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority approved the project
on December 5, 2022; noted the site is currently zoned as PUD formerly

county zoning of Residential-Agricultural (RA) and is requesting a rezoning
to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and the developers donating 33 acres
to the city for civic or commercial use; noted the northern part of the site is

currently zoned C-2. Staff recommends approval with (13) thirteen
conditions.

Councilman Thomas thanked staff and the developers for reaching out to
members of Council on their attempts to answer any questions or
concerns relating to the development, noting everyone was given an
opportunity to address their concerns.

Councilman Alexander noted this project would be completed over time
and not all at once; noted seeing it as a second Jodeco Rd. project; noted
it is good to see that the development includes the access point on the
northern end; noted it would be a mistake to commercial on Flippen Rd.,
and noted the 88 acres are not for sale, and noted there is a residential

development between this proposed development and Old Atlanta Rd.
that would not allow for an access point in that area.

Mayor Pro Tern Barber asked for the breakdown of units in each Pod and
to describe impact fees.

Mr. Anderson noted Pod A- multi-family would have 645 units, Pod B-
Senior housing will have 182 units, Pod C- Townhomes would have 189
units and would be developed all around and Pod D will have 331 units;
noted impact fees are associated with the cost to develop and will share

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the Impact Fee Schedule with the Council to review, noting those fees are
in place to mitigate the impact to the city.

Councilman Alexander noted the density is 4.83 recommended adding
conditions of a gated community for the multi-family homes and a 10 ft.
multi-use path throughout the community.

Councilman Blount noted his concerns of not sticking to the Agenda item.

The applicant, Dennis Webb, Jr. agreed with the conditions for a gated
community around the multi-family homes and a multi-use path
throughout the community, noting the density is 4.84 acre per unit and
making sure to include on condition #9 that 33 acres will be gifted to the
city in parenthesis.

Councilman Alexander asked the developer where they have similar
developments.

Mr. Neyhart noted there are similar developments in Atlanta, North
Carolina, Florida, Marietta, Douglasville, Kennesaw, and McDonough; and
presented renderings of various developments.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber asked if the development includes a request for a
setback variance.

Mr. Neyhart responded no, it does not.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber inquired on increasing the number senior units and
decreasing multi-family units, and asked what the proposed price point is
for the units.

Mr. Webb noted the project is being presented with hard numbers

Mr. Chase Beasley noted the market rate is driven by the current market
and anticipates a range from $250,000-$450,000, noting the prices have
not been nailed down.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber asked if the townhome units will be owner-
occupied.

Mr. Beasley noted that is the intent.

Councilman Alexander recommended 3 Condition to add a 10% Rental
Cap on the Single-Family homes and Townhomes.

Public Hearing Opened
No Speakers In Favor or Opposed
Public Hearing Closed

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Councilman Thomas motioned to approve Rezoning Case #RZ-2022-05.
Council District: 2 and 3 with (16) sixteen Conditions to include the (3)
conditions as recommended made by: Second by Councilman Alexander.
The motion passed 3-0-2. In Favor: Thomas/Alexander/Gantt. Abstained:
Barber/Blount (Blount noted his abstention was due to his opposition of
Item #8 The Comprehensive Plan Amendment).

1. The project will be conditioned on the Site plan titled Flippen Rd 2
Walt Stephens Rd Master Planned Residential dated
July 7, 2023, by PEC (Planners & Engineers Collaborative).
2. The developer will implement the conditions listed in the GRTA Notice
of Decision dated March 27, 2023 in Attachment A,
Attachment B and Section 1 of Attachment C. A copy of the NOD is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3. The Developer will make the traffic improvements from the Traffic
Impact Study identified in Exhibit B, attached hereto.
4. The project will be developed in conformance with the City of

Stockbridge Unified Development Code and all other City Code
sections regarding site development standards and requirements.
5. All homes shall consist of all sides brick, stone, stucco, or
any
combination of two (2) or more of the following materials on all sides
(brick, stone, stucco, or cement fiberboard). Vinyl based products are
only permitted in soffits, eaves, and fascia.
6. The developer will subdivide the subject property and donate +/- 33
acres to the City of Stockbridge for future commercial and/or civic use.

7. Regarding the Future Land Use Designation --
The approval
of Case #CP-2022-04 to change the future land use
designation from Medium Density Residential to High-Density
Residential shall occur simultaneously with the approval of Case
#RZ-2022-05 for the rezoning of the property.
8. Reduction in the number of proposed parking spaces from 3,671 to
3,000 or 20 percent, whichever is greater.
9. The maximum density rate for the project will be 4.84 units per acre.
10.Add a minimum of 30 EV charging stations throughout the
development.
11.Regarding the Parcels Comprising the Development Site
The rezoning shall not be finalized until the parcels are combined and

simultaneously; this shall not be finalized until a new plat is officially
recorded by the Henry County Super Court (Real Estate Records
Division).
12. Regarding Environmental Matters The applicant shall comply with
the following: Take appropriate steps for the environmental protection
of Reeves Creek, the floodplain areas, and other sensitive site areas.
13. Submit an acceptable landscape plan to the Community Development

Department. Regarding the Issuance of Land Disturbance and Building
Permits No land disturbance or building permit shall be issued for
the subject property until the applicant has had the new recombination
plat officially recorded and has submitted a copy of the recorded plat
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to the Community Development Department.
14.The developer will install 10-foot multi use trails throughout the

development up to the stub-out along Flippen Road on the northern
tip.
15. Multi-family development will be gated.
16.There will be a 10% rental cap on fee simple single-family detached
and townhomes.

NEW B
,,US INESS
10. Council consideration to approve the award of Request For Proposal

(RFP) Number 2023-0007, City-Wide Economic Development
Strategic Plan, to Bleakly Advisory Group, Inc. for the development of
a unified economic development vision plan to advance the interests of

businesses and fuel community and economic growth in the City for
the estimated amount of $60,000. The funding source is ARPA.
Presented by: Kim Allonce, Economic Development Director

Mr. Allonce noted the city calls on the Economic Development

Department to develop a unified economic development vision plan to
advance the interests of businesses and fuel economic and community

growth; noted the department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) in
April 2023, and in the month of May the RFP Selection Committee
selected KB Advisory Group as the number one firm in the amount of
$60,000 with the funding source being ARPA.

Councilman Blount noted the city already has plans in place and noted
his concerns of spending $60,00 for a new plan, noting the RSVP Plan,
the Strategic Plan, the Downton Plan and asked what the city is

currently doing with those plans.

Mr. Allonce stated that the RFP that was released had a stipulation
that part of what would be done would also look at all the plans the city
has included and will be considered of the effort; and noted looking at
the RSVP plan developed over 5 years as well as the demographics
that have changed with the goal of creating a unified vision for the city.

Councilman Blount noted the RSVP plan was a template and is still
viable; noted the Alleyway needs to be completed and the city needs to
implement the plans that we currently have instead of spending
thousands of dollars on multiple plans.

Mr. Allonce noted the RSVP plan is strictly for the downtown area and
the citywide Economic Development Strategic Plan would be for the
entire city; noted the Comprehensive Plan has an economic

development component, however this plan is more detailed.

Councilman Blount asked what this plan is going to tell us that the
Economic Development Director cannot tell us.

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Mr. Gardiner noted the Comprehensive Plan is a 10-year overarching
document and is not very detailed; and noted the time that it would
take to develop a plan, and that it would be mor advantageous for

experts to come in and develop the plan.

Councilwoman Gantt inquired on what the plan would look like and
asked if the plan will include recruiting for specific retail developments,
and in what areas.

Mr. Geoff Koski of KB Advisory noted the plan would consist of

attracting new jobs and keeping the jobs in the city and looking into
economic data that would highlight what the strengths are; and
the plan is to hold extensive stakeholder meetings; and will get the

research, data and tax parcel data and measure that against feedback
from the Council and stakeholders.

Councilwoman Gantt asked for prior success stories.

Mr. Koski referenced the City of Tucker, noting they did not have a
TAD (Tax Allocation DistrictO, noting their Economic Development Plan

helped their city to develop and they are continuing to attract activity;
and referenced the Atlanta Housing Authority as another success

story; and noted there are plans to work with Invest Atlanta; noted they
were involved with the success of Columbus, but cannot promise the
same success, noting the City of Stockbridge, and can help the city
figure out and plan a strategy.

Councilman Alexander asked if the other city boards and authorities
knew about the plan, and asked if this plan what is needed for
economic development.

Mr. Allonce noted he has shared the project information with the other

boards, and noted they will be involved with helping develop the unified
economic development vision.

Mr. Gardiner noted this is one of the tools for the economic

development toolbox and will needing the plan which will help
consolidate the downtown area to see what needs to be done citywide;
noted the city needs the plan and is not thriving like its sister cities.

Councilman Blount noted he is not seeing the need for another plan,

noting the template of the RSVP Plan already in place; referenced the
city of Madison, the DDA, Mainstreet and redevelopment that is
already approved and in place and just needs to be implemented.

Mr. Gardiner noted everyone is looking to develop strategically and

currently, the downtown is dead, and not competitive like
downtown Jonesboro or McDonough.

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Councilman Blount noted the downtown is growing with new
businesses coming online and the city needs to continue to implement
the current plans.

Mr. Gardiner referenced the 80-acre development approved earlier in
the meeting, there are no plans currently that are commercially zoned.

Councilman Blount stated the Alleyway Project needs to be completed,
the Quiet Zone Crossing needs to be completed, and noted the city
has sufficient staff to do what we need to do.

Councilwoman Gantt noted the proposed economic plan will target the
entire city and will include the downtown district; and noted the newly
annexed areas are not currently included in any of the plans.
Councilman Alexander motioned to approve made by: Second by
Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 4-1. In Favor:
Alexander/Barber/Gantt/Thomas. Opposed: Blount

Council consideration to approve the IGA (Intergovernmental

Agreement) between the City of Stockbridge and the Downtown
Development Authority.
Presented by: Kim Allonce, Economic Development Director and
Quinton Washington, City Attorney
Item Removed from the Agenda.

Council Consideration and approval of an agreement with the Henry
County Development Authority, the County and the cities of Locust
Grove, McDonough, and Stockbridge to hire Retail Strategies
Recruitment to work toward the solicitation, development, and
expansion of retail facilities in Henry County that will expand
commerce, create employment, enhance tax revenue, and improve the
quality of life in each city and the entire county.
Presented by: Frederick Gardiner, City Manager
Mr. Gardiner noted this began around 2020-2021; noted the city was
still under the Henry County Development Authority and had a goal of
allowing a firm that would help the county and cities recruit for
businesses coming into the city; and also noted it would help the
economic development department, the county and sister cities; noted
the sales tax is shared, and staff is recommending approval.

Mayor Ford noted attending a meeting with the City Manager and other
authorities and thinks it would be a good idea to approve economic
development in Stockbridge and Henry County.

Councilman Blount asked what the downfall would be if the City opted
not to participate.

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Mr. Gardiner noted there is no downfall unless the city chooses to act
alone, noting this proposal includes cost sharing and if the city did it on
its own through its own Downtown Development Authority or City-wide
Development Authority, the city would pay 100% of the cost; and noted
45% of the cost is being shared by the Development Authority and
spread amongst the other three cities in the county.

Councilwoman Gantt noted seeing the city would pay $10,000 for the
first year and an equal proportion for the 2nd year and inquired on the
total amount; inquired on how the agreement would work with the
newly approved economic development strategic plan; also noted in
clause 2, it states having exclusive control and asked how would the
collaborate with the citywide development authority chair.

Mr. Fenn noted the contract under proposal is for the first year; noted if
the Henry County Development Authority (HCDA), County, and the
three cities agree after the first year, there would be a price reduction
and the second-year contribution would decrease; noted one aspect
will give you more on the retail side, the other would not do retail

recruiting, but would understand the zoning areas that complement
and help promote more target areas for the city; noted the clause is to
make sure they are the entity that holds retail strategies accountable
for their performance and guidance on what investors are looking for;
noted the city manager will distribute proper communication.

Councilwoman Gantt noted her concerns on marketing and
representing the city; noted issues with the Henry County Development
Authority (HCDA) and current Citywide Development Authority (CDA)
working collaborative and wants to remove the exclusive control from
the agreement and wants the Henry Development Authority to support
the City of Stockbridge in a positive way.

Councilman Alexander noted having trust issues; discussed density
attractions within cities; stated concerns with members being removed
politically and inquired on the role of the Citywide Development
Authority (CDA) and also wants to Development Authority to support
the City of Stockbridge; noting there were opportunities that were
diverted from Stockbridge.

Mr. Fenn noted the proposal brings in the firm that would work and

identify a target with the jurisdictions and would go out and recruit
collectively; and noted the Henry County Development Authority has
supported the City of Stockbridge and referenced the Hegla
Corporation; noted this agreement is an opportunity to work together,
putting all differences aside.

Mr. Culpepper, Public Facilities Authority Chair, noted the Board is
committed to treating everyone fairly and working collaboratively.

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Councilman Alexander inquired if each city would have a
representative and asked who the representative for the city would be

Mr. Gardiner noted he or Mr. Allonce, the Economic
Development Director, would represent on behalf of the city

Mr. Fenn noted the primary role is to make sure the agreement is
enforced, and the city is satisfied.

Councilman Thomas suggested deferring this item to allow everyone to
get a better understanding of the agreement as it is clear there are still
questions and concerns that need to be addressed.

Councilman Blount noted seeing the benefits to the city, and personal
feelings should be set aside.

Councilman Alexander agreed the item should be tabled, and noted
every deal needs to include the Citywide Development Authority
(CDA).

Mr. Gardiner noted what is utilized will be shared with the Downtown
Development Authority or the Citywide Development Authority.

Councilman Alexander suggested that a member from the DDA
and DDA should be in the room and at the table, noting not one
development has come to the City of Stockbridge since 2015/2016.

Councilwoman Gantt noted she supports the idea, just has concerns.

Councilman Thomas noted he has had a great relationship with Mr.
Fenn, knows Mr. Culpepper and Mr. Marshall and has a good
relationship with them as well and wants to allow everyone an
opportunity to sit down and iron out any differences and/or concerns

Councilman Alexander agrees, and wants no ambiguity, put the issues
to bed and to put the roles of the entities in writing.

Councilman Blount motioned to Approve: Second by Mayor Pro Tem
Barber. The motion failed In Favor: Blount/Barber. Abstained:
Alexander/GanttJThomas.

Councilman Alexander motioned to Table to the July 25, 2023 meeting
Second by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 4-0. In Favor:
Alexander/Barber/Gantt/Thomas. (Councilman Blount exited the
meeting and was not present for the vote).

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ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVE

Council meetings will be held in the City Council Chamber
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Hall offices at 770-389-7900 for updates.
Citwvide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:00 pm.

City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Jul 11)
Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, 2nd Friday of each month Welcome
Center located at 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail at 93m (Jul 14)
Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Jul 18)
Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm. 3rd Tuesday of each
month Levi Meeting Room -

City Hall (Jul 18)
City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm.
City Hall Council (Jul 25)
Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm. City Hall Council Chamber 4th

Thursday of each (Jul 27)
City Council Meeting, 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. City Hall Council
Chamber (Aug 14)
Youth Council Meeting, 6:30 pm. -
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City Hall (Aug 14)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

. Join us for Food Truck Tuesday from 5:30 pm. to 8:30 pm. at Clark Community
Park 111 Davis Rd. Lots and great food and activities for everyone.
Join Mayor Pro Tem Barber for FREE Zumba every Saturday at 8:00 am. at
Gardner Community Park on E. Atlanta Rd.
Join Councilman Thomas for the Trash Stockbridge centered around
education highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal Dumping.
More information to follow.
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 to

Join Councilman Thomas on Thursday, July 13th at 7:00 pm. for a District 2
Town Hall to discuss the installation of Curb, Gutters, and Sidewalks in the Tye
Street Community. Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 112 Wilson
Avenue, Stockbridge, GA
Join Mayor Pro Tem Barberfor Kick4kids, Saturday, July 15th from 11 a.m.-1

pm. at Stockbridge First United Methodist Church
Join Councilman Blount for Bingo Bash, Wednesday, July 19th from 10am
noon at the Merle Manders Conference Center located at 111 Davis Rd.
Attention Stockbridge parents and students: The City of Stockbridge in
partnership with the Stockbridge Youth Council will distribute FREE Back-to-
School bookbags and supplies on Saturday, July 22nd from 11am 1pm in the
Stockbridge Amphitheater parking lot.

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Join Mayor Ford for Meet the Mayor on Monday, July 24th from 10am noon.

Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment at 678-833-3348 or
via email at rrawls@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov

Get your tickets for the upcoming 2023 Stockbridge Concert Series by visiting

stockbridgeamp.com on in person at the ticket office located at 4650 North Henry Blvd
Thursday Saturday from 1pm 5pm.

VCUTIVE SESSION
EXE

Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel Matters made by Mayor Pro Tem

Barber; there was no second. Mayor Pro Tem Barber withdrew the motion.

Mayor Ford called for a motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel Matters,
Real Estate and Litigation. There was no motion made.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Ford called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion to adjourn made by
Mayor Pro Tem Barber; Second by Councilman Alexander. The Motion Passed 3-0.
(Councilwoman Gantt was not present for the vote). The meeting ended at 9:45 pm

Respectfully submitted by:

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Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Anthony 8. Ford Mayor

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