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CITY COUNCIL MEETENG
SUMMARY MFNUTES

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 25125 6:00 PM.

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 culluml events.

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During the discussion, Mayer Fro Tern Gantt asked where the item would be placed on
the Agenda, and asked if the Council could agree to have the discussion take place
following Executive Sessior after the information has been received.

Councilmember Alexander noted the item was planned to be added to the Agenda
following Executive Session.

Barber stated Executive Session matters pertain to Personnel, Litigation
and Real Estate, and that she has not been made aware of any real estate matters being
discussed in Executive Session tonight, and that the discussion regarding the
and funding of the remaining Amphitheater 2025 concert season in Executive Session
would be a violation.

Councils-nem'oer Alexander stated Executive Session tonight will cover Personnel.
Litigation and Real Estate. as allowed under the Georgia Code.

Mayor Pro Tern Gantt stated that most often than not, she states the motion to convene
Executive Session and cites Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate in the event
discussions lead into one of those exempted areas, and that votes from those
discussions that result in any action must be presented in the public for an vote.

Counc'imember Barber restated and asked that the Discussion Item of the
e motion

Funding and G Deoartment for the remaining
rice to the Finance
2025 conoen season be heard it public prior to the Counci: convening Executive
Session, noting Executive Session is limited to Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate.

Mayor Ford noted it was his intention, if passed by the Council, to add the item following
Executive Session.

Mayor Ford asked the City Clerk for of the motion.

The City Clerk stated Councilmember motion is to add a Discussion Item
regarding me Funding and Guidanw for the Finance Department to fund the remainder
of the 2025 Concert Season and that the presiding shall determine where the item
is heard on the Agenda.

Mayor Ford ca|!ed for a vote: the motion passed unanimously 5-0.

Mayor Ford noted the item wood be piacezi on the Agenda to be heard following
Executive Session.

Motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Mayor P em Gantt; seconded by
Counoiimermer Alexander. The motion passed ura . ..ously 5-0.
Mayor Ford referenced ns for Muric'pai Court Clerk Week, Eagies Landing
Center, Juneteenth, "in, Gun Awareness Month, Caribbean
Heritage Month, and Fathers Day.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
. Ms. Ar-c .eids noted she is the 4 Representative of the Henry County
TAG (.ransporiaticn Advisory anr. commer. r. about the widening
Rock Quarr; Rd, noting it nas become a out-through and foreseeing gridlock.

ZIPage
Councilmember Aiexander suggested she reach out to the Stockbridge
Representative of the Henry County TAG, who provides quarterly updates to the
City.

. Mr. Paul Turner asked the City Attorney and members of the Governing Body to
resign and step down, and cancel all remaining shows at the Amphitheater;
made comments regarding the Amphitheater being millions of dollars over

budget; noted a member of Council was censured and others were not; cited
O.C.G.A. Code regarding positions of government; 60-day process
regarding the vacancy of the City Manager; hiring a new City Manager and the
duties; and the competitive sealed bid process.
. Ms. Connie Snow with Consenle Henry suggested a forensic audit of the
Amphitheater and its noted a Councilmember posted a full
investigation was in progress; noted misinformation between councilmembers.
. Ms. Sunny Randazzo expressed concern about the upcoming of July
and issues from previous events; made comments regarding the noise
levels at the Amphitheater and requested mitigation going back to the prior City
Manager In 2019; and commented on the non-budgeted spending at the
Amphitheater
- Mr. Robert Schuhl noted he had previously addressed the Council regarding
speeding along Shields Road and that he did not receive a response from Public
Works or the Police department and asked for the status; and noted safety
issues at Clark
- Ms. Marion Calhoun noted she is a resident of the newly annexed area, stating
the area is being neglected; commented about holding developers accountable
to what was promised in their developments; suggested a U-turn on GA Hwy.
138 in the area of Spivey; and noted the decorum when addressing residents,
and discard amount the council members.
0 Mr. Bruce Smith commented that he had advised the city that the Amphitheater
was not feasible and wouldbe problem similar to the issues at Wolf
Creek; and noted his request for P & L statements were not received.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approval of the May 12, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes
Approve. of tne May 29, 2C25 Special Ca.iec Meeting Minutes
M n to approve was made by Councilmemcer Alexander; seconded by

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passer. unanimously 4-3.

PRESENTATION
2. Henry County 2024 CVB (Corvention Visitors Bureau) Annual Report
Presented by: Lara Luker
Ms. Luker presented the Henry County 2024 Annual CVB Update noting
Who is Visiting Henry County, where it was shown that the majcrity of
visitors were he iday visitors and those who visited on Tuesday and
Thursday; noted Henry County has high weekday and pass through
travelers; notes the statistics in the report refer :0 visitors who stay, and
does not E de locals; noted CVB funding comes from Hotel/Motel Tax,
and explaine. r w the 8% that is coliected by the City of Stockrridge, the

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City it Hampton, the City of Locust Grove. and the Henry County B00 is
allocated. and which funds are restricted and unrestricted; noted
tockbrioge Bed Tax Collections was 34%. Hampton was 1%, Locust
Grove was 33% and Henry County 806 was 32%; referenced HB 317
that went into law July 1, 2021 which includes Short-term Rentals (Airbnb.
and VRBO) and require them to pay hotel/matel taxes; noted the CVB
promotes Restaurants, Attractions, Accommodations, Caterers. Special
Event Venues. Special Events ant:I Film Sites; and promotes to Leisure
Travelers. Youth Sports Teams. Business Travelers. BridesNVeddings.
Family Reunions, Corporate Meetings/Planners, Day Trippers, Production
Companies and Non-Residents; reviewed the Advertising &
Marketing strategy, citing. :he statistics for Digital Ads, TV
Netwa-ks and Biilboams; reviewed the Economic Impact & Tourist
Spending (2023 data) of $504.1 million dollars, and noted Henry County
ranked #10 in Visitor Spending which included Richmond, host of the
Augusta National. and Muscogee. with Ft, Eenning; noted the breakdown
of Visitor Spending (2023 data) with an aderage $394/per visitor; noted
the 8% tax is made up witl: 4% State Taxes and generated $16,600,000,
1% SPLOST and generated 54.150332. 1% E-SPLOST and generated
$4,150,600. 1% T-SPLOST and generated $4,150.000, 1% LOST and
generated $4,150,000: noteo that the funds generated by visitors reduces
what Henry County households would by for local government operations
and services by $404; noted were the average visitors comes from and
ircludes Illinois, California and Michigan; noted visitors travel to Henry
County in February and September during Race Weekend. and for
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Councilman Alexander commended Ms. Luker for the report, and for
promoting the city's events. Juneteenth and July

Ms. Luker noted the city's recent annexation brought in the Holiday inn,
one of the highest grossing hotels.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt noted there are more hotels coming online in
District 1, which will spur eateries, and will great for the hotel/motel tax.

Hearing Rules
SPECAL JSE FERMI" CASE (Property is coated in
Council District 4.)
3c sideration cf a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a personal

care me to operate on property at 27?. Shields Road. Applicact/Agent:
Shana .chn. The property is located in Land Lc: of District 12, and it
contains 1.47 +l- acres.
Presez'e: by: Ryar. Anderson, Community Development Director
Deferred at the request

COMPREHENSIVE DLAN CASE #CP-2024-13. (Property
is located in Ccurcil District 3.)
Cor-s" nation at a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for
Pa-oe. "-32-0'1 035012 on the west side of ROCK Quarry Road. across

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from Hospital Drive, to change the property's future land use designation
from Residential" to "Low-Density Mixed-Use." Purpose: To
allow for the development of a convenience store with fuel sales, a retail
center, and a hotel. Property Owner I Applicant: GMI, 2 Inc. (Bhasti
Mehta). Agent: Harold Buckley, Jr., Esq., from the Law Firm of Wilson,
Brock & lrby. The property is located in Land Lot 13 of District 6, and it
contains 4.26 +l- acres.
Presented by Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson presented Case# CP-2024-10 and SP-2024-01 combined.

Mr. Anderson presented the Case Facts. Description of the proposed
development, and noted the Planning Commission and Planning & Zoning
staff recommend approval.

Mr. Harold Buckley, Agent for the Applicant noted Phase I will entail the
retail space and Phase II will entail the hotel with a canopy over the EV
Chargers; noted the DOT (Department of Transportation) has advised that
the Rock Quarry Rd. road widening project will begin in 2025 whereas
each direction will encompass 2 lanes with a raised median, and that the
intersection of this proposed development will have signalization; and

agrees with staffs recommendation for the hotel to be 3-star or above,
and is looking at a Hampton Inn or Courtyard type hotel; and noted
will enter/exit on Hospital Rd. at the light.

Councilmember Berry thanked Mr. Buckley for the presentation, noting he
has complied with all that has been asked, and asked what type of
businesses will occupy the retail spaces.

Mr. Buckley noted that there are no tenants yet, as the
development must be approved by the city.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt stated the development was well thought out.

Councilmem'oer Alexander noted the location is within the Parkway Mixed
Use Overlay District whereas there are certain prohibited businesses; and
proposed a Condition for Weekly Prokssional Landscaping.

Mr. Buckley agreed to the Condition, noting the development is a 6,000
sq. foot space, much larger than the average convenience store/gas
station.

Councilman Alexander asked that the development provide
to the center of the
Mr. Buckey stated the Applicant wcu'd not be opposed; and noted the
twe've charging stations come at a cost of around $80,000 each and
would he a nearly one-million-dctlar investment, and the development is
serious about their commitment to the community.

Councilmember Barber asked if hock cameras could be installed at the
entrance/exit points.
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Mr. Ancerson noted the developer plans to install cameras. however. the
flock cameras can be added as a Condition.

Alexander stated the cameras are to be high resolution
cameras.

Councilmember teleconference call dropped at 7:35 pm.

l"u'plic Hearing Opened
Speakers in Favor: Anne Fields, Sarita Thomas, and Jayden Williams
Speakers Opposed: Jocelyne Williams
Public Hearing Closed.

Mayor Ford asked Mr. Buckley to respond to the questions raised during
the Public Hearing as to the hotel being pet-friendly, if the hotel would
have a restaurant, and if there was a study completed.

Mr. Buckley stated there are no pians to: a pet-friendly hotel, and that the
hotel may be along the lines of at Hampton Inn where breakfast is served.
and the development meets the requirements where a study was
not required.

Mayor Pro Tern Gantt noted the construction of the Rock Quarry Rd. road
widening project is likely to begin in July 2025 by Wilson Constmction Co.

Motion to approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case #CP-2024-10
was made by Councilmemher Berry; seconded by Councilmember
Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION #SP-2024-01. (Property is located
in Council District 3.)
Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit on Parcel #032-
01030012 or. the west side of Rock Quarry Road, across from Hospital
rive. Purpose: To allow the construction and operation of a
convenienm store with fuel sa.es {alcrg with a retail writer and a
.1ctel). Property Owner I Apolfzant: GM, 2 inc. (Bhasti Mehta). Agent:
Harold Buckley, Jr., Esq. of the Law Firm of Wilson, Brock & :rloy. The
property is located in Land Lot 13 of District 6, and it contains 4.26 +/-
acres.

Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson presented Casetll CF-ZOZA-lo and SP-2024-01 in
combination.

Public Hearing Opened
Speakers in Favor: Anne Fields, Sarita Thomas, and Jayden Wiliiams
Speakers Opposed: Jocelyne
3ublic Hearing Closed

STAFF CCNDITIONS FOR SP-2024-O1
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1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment SP-2024-01 shail r.ot be approved
unless the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case #CP-
2024-10 is approved prior to the consideration of SP-2024-01.

2. Site Dian The proposed development shall be built according to a
site o'an which is similar in design to the two submitted site plans
(colored and entitied "Civif Plans: Rock Quarry
Road C-Store Special which were prepared for GMI 2, Inc. by
LJA with an issue date of 04-09-25,

3. Requirements for Select Uses The proposed development shall
meet all of the requirements for from Section
2.5.2.(C)(2) of the UDC for the Parkway Mixed- Use (PMU) Overlay
District.

4. Requirements for Gasoline Stations The proposed deveicpment
she! meet all cf the updated requirements for gasoline stations
within Section 3.2.14 of the UDC. as amended on February 10, 2225
with Ire approval of Ordinance #OR25-589 (a.k.a. Text Amencment
Case #TX-2324-66).

5. Requirements for Special Use Permits, Staff Considerations
The proposed development shall meet all of the rwuirements for
special use permits from Section 9.2.5 ofthe uoc (staff considerations).

6. Requirements for Special Use Permits, City Council Considerations
The proposed development shall meet all of the requirements for
special use permits from Section 9.2.6 of the UDC (City Council
considerations).

1. Access meet the access requirements of
Section 3.2.14 of the UDC, all access driveways shail be located
at least 20 feet from the intersedion of street lines.

8. 25-foot buffers which are required by Section 3.2.14 of
the UDC for gas stations shall be provided next to ail "-on-

residentially zoned properties.

9. four sides of the proposed gas station shall be
constructed of brick, in compliance with Section 2.5.2(C)(2) of the
UDC for Select Uses within the PMU Parkway Overlay District.

the gasoline pumps and the electric charging
stations shall be covered with canopies. in compliance with Section
2.5.2(C)(2; of the UDC for Select Uses within the PMU Overlay
District.

pylon (pole) signs shall be permitted within the proposed
development.

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12.WaterAuthority applicant shall obtain an updated Henry
County Water Authority availability! letter to determine whether
water and sewer capacity would be available to serve all of
the proposed uses on the subject property (the gas station, retail
center, and hotel). and the developer shall comply with all of the
of that letter.

13. Hate! Quality -
The proposed hotel shall have a three-star rating or
better.

14.Professional landscaping shall be maintainer: once a week on the
development.

15. shall be added in the of the development.

16. cameras shall be instaned at the gas station.

Motion to approve Special Use Permit Application #SP-2324-01 with

Candi ns was made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

6. ANNEXATlON CASE #AX-2024-03. (Property is to be located in Council
District 5.)
Consideration of a request for the annexation, using the 100 percent
annexation method of the property at 2251 Highway 42 North from
unincorporated Henry County into the Stockbricige City Limits. Purpose:
To allow the existing building to be used as a private school. Property
Gwner: Brightster Homes and Services a Georgia Corporation.

Applicant! Agent: Aiexa Hilbert. The property is located in Land Lot 31 of
District 7, and it contains 3.4341 +/- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson. Community Deve'oornent Director
Mr. Anderson presented Annexation Case #AX-2024-03, CF-2024-11,
and in camnination; noted there were :0 conditions
recommended. and that the business is currently operating since
January/February of 2325.

Public Hearing Opened
There were no speakers.
Public Hearing Closed

Motion to approve AX-2024-03 was made by Councilmember Alexander;
seconded 0y Mayor Pro Tern Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

7. CCMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE (Property
is to be located in Council District 5.)
Conside'atian of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the
at 2251 Highway 42 North, after the property is annexed into the
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Stockbridge City Limits. The property currently has the Henry County
future land use designation of "High-Density Suburban," and the applicant
requests that it be assigned the City of future {and use
designation of Mixed-Use." Purpose: To allow the existing
building to be used as a private school. Property Owner: Brightstar Homes
and Services inc, 3 Georgia Corporation. Applicant / Agent: Alexa Hilbert.
The property is located in Land Lot 31 of District 7, and it contains 3.4341
+l- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson. Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson presented Annexation Case #AX-2024-03, and
RZ-2024-12 in combination.

Motion to approve was made by Councilmember Alexander;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-5).

REZONING CASE #RZ-2024-12. (Property is to be located in Council
District 5.) Consideraion of a request for the Rezoning of the property at
2251 Highway 42 North, after the property is annexed into the Stockbrfdge
City Limits. The current Henry County zoning districts are
(Light District and "Henry County Highway Corridor

Overlay Dist The applicant requests that the property be assigned the
City of zoning districts of District
and Mixed-Use District. Purpose: To allow the
existing building to be used as a private school. Property Owner:
Brightstar Homes and Services ino, a Georgia Corporation. Applicant]
Agent: Alexa Hilbert. The property is located in Land Lot 31 of District 7.
and it contains +I- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson. Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson presented Annexation Case #AX-2024-03, 1. and
in combination.

Motion to approve was made by Councilmember Alexander;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

ANNEXATION CASE #AX-ZC-ZS-Ot. (Property is to be located in Council
District 5.)
Consideration of a rec-Jest for the annexation, using the 100 percent
annexation method of the property at and 1468 Flippen Road from
unincorporated Henry County 'nto the City Limits Purpose:
To allow for the construdion of a mixed residential development with
townhomes and sincie-farnily detacheo ho'nes. Property Owners of 1448
Pfiopen Road: William K. Reichert and Brenda A. Reicherl. Property
Owner of 1468 Flippen Road: Wilfard D. Giireath. Applicant: Land Buyers
of America, LLC. Mont: Michael Kaner. The property is located in Land
_ots 11 and 12 of District 6, and it con:ains 21 J71 +Iv acres. 30-Day
Referral at the Applicant's Request.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
item Deferred at the request.

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10.CCMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2025-01. (Property
is to be located in Council District 5.)
Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for
property at 1448 and 1468 Flippen Road. after the property is annexed
into the Stockbridge City Limits. The property currently has the Henry
County future land use designation of "Medium-Density Suburban," and
the app ioant reot'ests that it be assigned the City of Stockbridge's future
and use designation of "Medium-Density Resicential." Purpose: To allow
for the construction of a mixed residential development with townhomes
and ingle-family detached homes. Property Owners of 1448 Flippen
Roe K. Reichert and Brenda A. Reichert. Property Owner of
1465 Flipper-i Road: Willard D. Gilreath. Applicart: Land Buyers of
America, LLC. Agent: Michael Kaner. The property is located in Land
Lots 11 and 12 of District 6, and it contains 21.771 +I- acres. 30-Day
Referral at the Applicant's Request.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
Item Deferred at the request.

1 1.REZCNING CASE (Property is located in Council District
5.) Consideration of a request for the Rezoning of the property at 1448
and 1468 Fifopen Road, after the property is annexed into the Stockb'idge
City Limits. The property's current He:ry County zoning district is
(Residential-Agricultural). and the applicant requests that the property be
assigned the City of zoning district :f 'PUD' tanned Unit
Purpose: To a'iow for the construction of a mixed
residential development with townhomes and single-family detached
homes. Property Owners of 1448 Flippen Road: K. Reichert and
Brenda A. Reichert. Property Owner of 1468 Flippen Road: D.
Gilreath. Applicant: Land Buyers of America. LLC, Agent: Michael
Kaner. The property is Eocated in Land Lots 11 and 12 of District 6, and it
contains 21.771 +/- acres. 30-Day Referral at the Request.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
Item at the request.

12. SPECtAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (Property is located
in Council District 2.)
Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a tract of lam: on
the west side of the property at 5600 North Henry Boulevard. Purpose: To
a;.ow the development and ooeraticn of a quick-serve restaurant with
drive-{Tough windows. Property Owner: Wat-Mart Real Estate Business
Applicant: Ryan Gagnon. Perm't Coordinator. Proposed Business:
Motley 7 Brew, a coffee store. The tract is located in -and Lo: 71 of
District and it contains 6.566 +l- acres.
Presented cy: Ryan Anderson, Community Develc :rnen: Director
Mr. Anderson presented Special Use Permit Application #SD-ZGZS-Gi,
noting the z 9 is atready in piece, and needs approval rating the
location in VI. the Parkway Mixed Use Overlay District for a drive-thru
coffee shop 7Seven Brew.

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Ms. Ashley Fogle with Anchor Point Management gave an overview of the
proposed development, noting this will be a 500 sq. ft. prefabricated
modular building with a 200 sq. ft. cooler adjacent or behind the building.
and will have employee access only, with a kitchen for prep and no public
restrooms, double driveways, and no menu board, no kiosks and no
speaker box for orders. with all orders taken in person, and that only
drinks will be sold; noted this location, if approved, would be first one of its
kind south of

Councilmember Barber stated that while she loves the concept, asked if
another location would be considered, perhaps in the downtown district of
the city, not wanting to saturate the area with like businesses, noting there
is already a Dunkin Donuts, Krispy Kreme, and Coffee business
less than a block away.

Councilmember Alexander noted the location would be part of the
revitalization of North Henry Blvd.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt referenced the hoteis coming online in District 1
aiong i-lwy. 138 and asked that a location be considered in that area as
well.

Ms. Fogle noted the marketing team conducted a market analysis of
the area on the front end and targeted this particular location due to the
high and would suggest to the team to consider other locations.

Councilmember Barber agreed that District 1 would be a suitable location,
noting the area is highly populated.

Mayor Ford suggested other areas throughout the city could be
considered as well.

Public Hearing Opened
There were no speakers.
Public Hearing Closed

Souncl member Barber asked if the ordinance for the one-mile distance
applied.

Mr. Arderson noted the ordinance was to certain types of
businesses.

to approve Special Use Permit Application #SP-2025-01 with the
corditzc: to consider a location in the Hwy. 138/Speer Rd. corridor was
macroby Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councimember Berry.
The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

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13. ZONING MODIFICATION CASE (For property located in
Council District 2.)
Consideration of a major zoning request for Parcel
#SO7AO1100000 on the west side of Brush Creek Court to provide for a
change to the previousiy-approved site plans for the Brush Creek
Commons townhome developments. Phases 1 and 2 (which were
approved for Zoning Case and Rezoning Case
respectively) and the associated Development Agreement
by allowing the applicant to convert Brush Creek Court from a public
street to a private street for the purpose of installing security gates at the

project entrance. Applicant: Pivotal Enterprises. LLC. The property is
located in Land Lot 59, District 12, and it contains 15.74 acres for

Phase 1 plus 2.28 +l- acres for Phase 2. for a total of 18.02 +l- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Andersen, Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson presented Zoning Case #ZM-2025-02, noting
the Applicant is asking that Brush Creek Court (Parcel ID SO7A011OOOCO)
be converted to a private street to allow for the installation of a gate to
secure entry and the safety the residents; and noted the applicant has
been advised that the city would not be responsible for the maintenance
and upkeep of the street.

Public Hearing Opened
There were no speakers.
Public Hearing Closed

Councilmember Alexander stated that out of an abundance of caution. he
would abstain from the vote; noting he has marketed properties within the
development.

Motion to approve Zoning Case was made by

Mayor Pro Terr: Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion
passed 3-0-1 (Barber/BerrylGantt Approved) (Alexander Abstained).

14. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE (Property
is located in Council District 4.)
Consideration of a P'ar. Ametdment for Parcel #029-
0101133 ,
located between \rrth Henry Boulevard and Old Atsar'ta Road,
south of l-lili Road, (2. e purpose of changing the property's future
use designation from how-Density Mixed-Use" to "High-Density
Mixed-use" to allow for the develcpmer: 01' townhomes and (35:2
space. Applicant: Templar Bevelop ent Group, LLC. Agent: Battle Law.
PC The property is {mated Zr. Land- 590 cf District 12. and it contains
2.9:) +/- acres.
Presented oy: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
'tem Deferred a! the Appiicartt's reauest.

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15. REZONING CASE (Property is located in Council District
Consideration of a Rezoning for Parcel #029-01011001, located between
North Henry Boulevard and Old Atlanta Road, south of Valley Hill Road.
for the pumose of rezoning the property from (Heavy Commercial)
and (Parkway Mixed-Use) Overlay District to (Planned Unit
Deveiopment) Master Plan and (Parkway Mixed-Use) Overlay
District to allow for the development of townhomes and
space. Applicant: Templar Development Group, LLC. Agent: Battle Law,
PC The property is located in Land Lot 90 of District 12, and it contains
9.90 +I- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
.tem Deferred at the Applicant's request.

NEW BUSINESS
16. Council Consideration to approve the 2025 2026 Liability Insurance

Policy.
Presented by: Renee Wheeler. Human Resources Manager
Item to the June 25, 2025 Council Meeting.

DISCUSSION
17. Council Discussion of the Funding and Guidance to the
Finance Department for the remaining 2025 concert season.
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt motioned to defer the item; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed 3-1(Alexander/BerrylGanrt
Approved) (Barber Opposed).

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 at 770-389-7900 or visit the website www.stockbridgega.org
for updates.

Citywide Develocment Authority Meeting 2ndTuesday of each Month at 6:00 pm.
at City in the Levi Meeting Room (Jun 10) CANCELED
Community Zoning Information Meeting Wednesday, June 11hat 6:00 om. at
City Halt i". the Council Chamber (Jun 11)
0 Main Street Advisory Boa'd Meeting 2nd Friday of each month at the Downtown
Connection Ctr 130 M L l(ing, Sr. Heritage Trail (Jun 13)
0 Downtown Development Meeting, 3rdTuesday of each month at 6:00
pm. at the Dowrtown Conrecticn Ctr 130 M L King. Sr. Heritage Trail (Jun 17)
I Youth Counci' Advisory Committee Meeting, 3rdTuesday of each month at 6:00
pm. at City Hall in the Levi Meeting Room (Jun 17)
C'ty Council Work Session Meeting DATE" Wednesday, June
25th at 5:03 pm. Ctty Hall Council Chamber (Jun 25)

Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 26th at 6:30 pm. City Hall

Council Chamber (Jun 26)

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UPCOMING CITY EVENTSHNITIATIVES
Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays are happening at Clark Park from 5:30 pm 8pm.
Join us for great food and lots of fun!
coin Councilman Thomas & Councilman Berry in partnership for the monthly
Bingo Bash cn Wednescay, June 25th from 10am noon at the Merie Manders
Conference Center. Lots of fun to be :y all.
Join the City of for the FREE cuneteenth Celebration on Thursday,
June 19th at the Amphitheater. Gates open a! 50m -
Concert 5-11pm featuring
Arrested Development, Philippia Gritz & Jely Butter.
Join Councilman Alexander for the District 5 Townhall on Thursday, June 26th
at 7:00pm at the Winslow Clubhouse 90C Maple Leaf Dr. McDonough
Joir. Councilman Alexander for the District 5 Community Cleanup on Saturday.
.Iune 28thfrom 9am 11am on Briage Rd. (Parking is available at
Walmart).
Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Monday, June
the Mayor -

30thfrom 103m noon at City Hall. Meetings are by appointment.

Councilman Thomas is hcnoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all year long.
P'ease send your pictures of Veterans with their name, branch, rank, and years
of service.
Join Councilman Thomas for the Trash Stockbridge initiative centered
around education. highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal
Dumping. More informatim 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 678-533-3348 or via
email:

2025 CONCERT SEASON SCHEDULE

RESCHEDULED -
Saturday, August 292:: Parti-Gras Tour featuring Bret
and Special Guests Lupe Fiasco and Chapel Hart
Saturday, June 14m. Ladies of .he featuring Regina Belle, Karyn W'Iite,
Zeniece iams, Evelyn King, Shanice, anc Bevany Crawford
with. Special Guest Appearance by: The Si'ver ch
Sunday, June Antnony '-larnilton & Eriencs

Saturday, June Ledisi & Kindred mity Sc..
8a ay, July The Ali-White party Tribute to Frankie Beverly featuring The
Va Eand. Jubu Smith, Eric Benet, Dave |-l:llister, ChristopherWiilia'ns, Mike
ps & V.vian Green

COMMENTS
Mayer wfsned all the fathers a Happy Day, to Council colleagues, and
expressec ..1e same to those who have mentored axong the way; and asked everyone
to suppci the concerts and events and to have an enjoyable summer.

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Mayor Ford called for a motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Real
Estate and Litigation.

Barber stated she is unaware of any Real Estate or Litigation matters to
be discussed, and that the entire Council needs to be made aware in advance of such

matters; and noted funding the remaining concerts has nothing to do with Executive
Session.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt stated that it has been a precedent to announce Real Estate,
Personnel and Litigation in event any of three exempted items is discussed.

Counciimember Barber stated that for the record, discussion in Executive Session

regarding the to fund the remaining concerts

Motion to adjourn Executive Session and sign an was made by Mayor Pro Tern

Gantt; seconded by Cosmiimember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

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

Motion to defer the last Agenda item was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Counciimember Atexander. The motion passed 3-1 (Alexander/GanttlBerry Approved)
Barber Cpposed and stated for the record that she made a motion to amend e

Agenda to discuss the Amphitheater and to give guidance to the
Finance department on Ltow to tt'e re'naining concerts for the 2025 concert
season, and understands the Council wants to defer the item, but that she requests that
Mr. Milazi discuss the and stateo that information was discussed in
Executive Session and needs be shared with the community, and not to hide the
information from the public.

Councilmember Alexander stated the Executive Session discussion was Personnel,
Litigation and Real Estate.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt stated the reason the request to defer the last Agenda item was
due to the Counc" Fag advised by the Legai Counsel and staff to defer, and that
there was no objection to the request.

lotizn to adjourn the meeting at 14:46 pm. was made by Councilmemter Alexander;
saccrded by Mayor Pro Tern Gantt. motion passed unanirrous'y 3-1

(Aiexander/Be'ry/Gantt (Barber Caoosed).

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Anthony S. Ford, .ayor

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