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date: 2025-12-08
title: Regular Council Meetings Agenda
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STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Mayor Anthony S. Ford
December 8, 2025 6:00 PM
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

CITY MANAGER
Shawn Edmondson STOCKBRIDGE CITY HALL
CITY CLERK
4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
Vanessa Holiday
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
CITY TREASURER
Frank Milazi Website: www.stockbridgega.org
CITY ATTORNEY Phone: 770-389-7900
Quinton G. Washington
Fax: 770-389-7912
Megan McCulloch
Translation and Interpretation Services are available with (7)
days prior notice. Please contact the City’s HR Manager at
770-389-7908 for assistance.
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

CEREMONIAL REVIEW - Proclamation Stockbridge Middle School Football Team
and Barbara Coleman/Connecting Henry

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.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
1 Approval of the Council Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2025
Approval of the Council Work Session Meeting Minutes for November 18, 2025
Approval of the Hometown Connection Legislative Meeting Minutes for
November 24, 2025

PRESENTATION
2 Tree Give Away Event - Grant ReLeaf Presented by: Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward

CONSENT AGENDA
3 A. 2026 Event Calendars
2026 City Events
2026 Main Street Events
2026 Mayor/Council Initiatives
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B. Renewal of Board/Committee Appointments
Main Street Advisory Board: Willie Hopkins, Anika Potts, Crystal Park, Camille
Mason, and Vanessa Gibson
Term Ends: December 31, 2027

Downtown Development Authority: Kenya Cook, Jerry Mays, and Toseika
Thomas
Term Ends: December 31, 2029

Youth Council Advisory Council: Dr. Alfreda Gourdine, Denita Minnis, Candis
Jones, and Sharika Zellars
Term Ends: December 31, 2029

Ethics Board: Mary Scott and Angela Jenkins
Term Ends: December 31, 2029

Citizens Police Advisory Council
District 1 - Carmen Reese
District 2 - Thomas Smith
District 3 - William Daniels
District 4 - Paige Jones III
District 5 - Raymond Martin
At-Large (Mayor) - Pastor Lavell Sanders
Bishop LaRay Tillman – Faith Based Community Representative
Reggie Sylvain – Business Community Representative
Neat Robinson, Zone 1
Nathan Banks, Zone 2
Judy Neal, Zone 4
Term Expires December 31, 2027 - Presented by: CONSENT AGENDA

OLD BUSINESS
4 Council Consideration to approve Revised Copy of the SSD (Special Services
District) Map. Presented by: Shawn Edmondson
5 SECOND READING - Council Consideration to approve FY2025 Budget
Amendment Ordinance in the amount of $8,852,935.00. Presented by: Frank
Milazi
6 SECOND READING - Council Consideration to approve an ordinance to
amend Title 3 of the Stockbridge Code of Ordinances regarding "Finance"; to
amend Chapter 3.20 thereof entitled "Credit Card Payments"; to provide for
Convenience Fees for certain transactions citywide effective January 1, 2026.
Presented by: Frank Milazi

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts) Real
Estate, Personnel, Litigation and CyberSecurity .

PUBLIC HEARING

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7 APPEAL CASE #AP-2025-02. (Council District 4).
Consideration of an appeal of the denial of an application for an alcohol license
by Reynell Hay, per City of Stockbridge letter dated September 5, 2025. The
applicant proposed locating a package store at 110 Rock Quarry Road (Parcel
#S33-01011002). Applicant: Reynell Hay. Agent: Law Firm of Smith, Welch,
Webb & White. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson
8 SPECIAL USE PERMIT CASE #SP-2025-04. (Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a special use permit for a portion of the property
at 4498 North Henry Boulevard to allow the development and operation of a
quick-serve restaurant with drive-through windows and / or lanes. Property
Owner: City of Stockbridge. Applicant: Royal TH, LLC. Agent: Battle Law,
PC. Proposed Business: Tim Wharton’s, a coffee restaurant. Zoning District:
C-2 (General Commercial). The property is located in Land Lot 61 of District 12
within the Stockbridge City Limits, and it contains 1.32 +/- acres. The applicant
intends to develop only a 0.8-acre portion of the property. - Presented by: Ryan
Anderson
9 ZONING MODIFICATION CASE #ZM-2025-03. (Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a zoning modification to Rezoning Case #RZ-
2023-02 for property at 258 and 264 Valley Hill Road, plus Parcel #S08-
01020000, for the purposes of 1) increasing the number of subdivision lots from
16 to 28, and 2) changing the location and types of amenities to be included
within the subdivision. Zoning District: SR (Suburban Residential). Property
Owners: Claudia Perez Granados (for 258 Valley Hill Road) and Alejandro
Granados Encinales (for 264 Valley Hill Road and Parcel #S08-
01020000). Applicants: Claudia Perez Granados and Alejandro Granados
Encinales. Agent: Jacqueline Funicello. The property is located in Land Lot 92
of District 12 within the Stockbridge City Limits, and it contains 17.062 +/- total
acres within three parcels, as is described below.
~258 Valley Hill Road Parcel #S09-06010000)--Contains 2.2492 +/- acres
~264 Valley Hill Road Parcel #S08-01010000)--Contains 6.5254 +/- acres
~Unaddressed Parcel Parcel #S08-01020000)--Contains 8.2874 +/- acres.
- Presented by: Ryan Anderson
10 ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2025-02. (Property would be located in Council
District 5.)
Consideration of a request for the annexation, using the 100 percent
annexation method, of the property at 2220 Jodeco Road (off Feucht Drive),
plus the adjacent Parcel #052-01020001, from unincorporated Henry County
into the Stockbridge City Limits. Purpose: To allow for the construction of a
multifamily (apartment) development. Property Owner: Kenneth J. Butcher as
representative for Glenn D. Cook, Carol J. Cook, Julia A. Cook, Bryan Cook,
and Debra C. Butcher. Applicant: Emory Equity, LLC. Agent: Dennis J. Webb,
Attorney with the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property is
located in Land Lot 51 of District 6, and it contains two parcels, as are listed
below, with 24.995 + / - total acres.
~ 2220 Jodeco Road -- Contains 21.494 +/- acres.
~ Parcel #052-01020001 – Contains 3.501 +/- acres. - Presented by: Ryan
Anderson

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11 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2025-03. (Property
would be located in Council District 5.)
Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for property
at 2220 Jodeco Road (off Feucht Drive), plus the adjacent Parcel #052-
01020001, if and after the property is annexed into the Stockbridge City Limits.
The property currently has the Henry County future land use designation of
“High-Density Mixed-Use”, and the applicant requests that it be assigned the
City of Stockbridge’s future land use designation of “High-Density
Residential.” Purpose: To allow for the construction of a multifamily
(apartment) development. Property Owner: Kenneth J. Butcher as
representative for Glenn D. Cook, Carol J. Cook, Julia A. Cook, Bryan Cook,
and Debra C. Butcher. Applicant: Emory Equity, LLC. Agent: Dennis J.
Webb, Attorney with the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The
property is located in Land Lot 51 of District 6, and it contains two parcels, as
are listed below, with 24.995 + / - total acres.
~ 2220 Jodeco Road -- Contains 21.494 +/- acres.
~ Parcel #052-01020001 – Contains 3.501 +/- acres. - Presented by: Ryan
Anderson
12 REZONING CASE #RZ-2025-04. (Property would be located in Council District
Consideration of a request for the rezoning of the property at 2220 Jodeco
Road (off Feucht Drive), plus the adjacent Parcel #052-01020001, if and after
the property is annexed into the Stockbridge City Limits. The property’s current
Henry County zoning district is ‘C-3’ (Heavy Commercial), and the applicant
requests that the property be assigned the City of Stockbridge’s zoning district
of ‘MFR’ (“Multiple Family Residential”). Purpose: To allow for the construction
of a multifamily (apartment) development. Property Owner: Kenneth J. Butcher
as representative for Glenn D. Cook, Carol J. Cook, Julia A. Cook, Bryan Cook,
and Debra C. Butcher. Applicant: Emory Equity, LLC. Agent: Dennis J. Webb,
Attorney with the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property is
located in Land Lot 51 of District 6, and it contains two parcels, as are listed
below, with 24.995 + / - total acres.
~ 2220 Jodeco Road -- Contains 21.494 +/- acres.
~ Parcel #052-01020001 – Contains 3.501 +/- acres. - Presented by: Ryan
Anderson
13 FINAL READING & ADOPTION - Proposed FY2026 Operating Budget/Capital
Improvements Plan - Presented by: Shawn Edmondson, Frank Milazi
14 SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-04 FOR FAÇADE
BUILDING MATERIALS. (Citywide)
Consideration of an ordinance to revise Section 4.4.4 of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) to establish updated requirements for building
façade materials for non-residential and multi-family structures. The proposed
ordinance outlines material standards to promote architectural consistency,
durability, and neighborhood compatibility - Presented by: Ryan Anderson
15 SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-05 FOR TWO-
CAR GARAGES. (Citywide)
Consideration of an ordinance to amend Section 4.4.2(F)(2) of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) to require two-car garages for all single-family
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homes, townhomes, and each unit within duplexes. This amendment updates
the architectural standards to promote adequate off-street parking and
consistent residential design. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson
16 SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-06 FOR THE
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT. (Council Districts 4 and 5)
Consideration of an ordinance to adopt Title 9, Chapter 200 of the Municipal
Code of Ordinance for the City of Stockbridge to establish regulations for
Entertainment Districts within the City. The ordinance outlines operational
standards, alcohol permitting, smoking establishment requirements, and
enforcement provisions to support safe and vibrant public spaces. - Presented
by: Ryan Anderson
17 SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-07 FOR
OUTDOOR FESTIVALS. (Citywide)
Consideration of an ordinance to revise Title 9, Chapter 28, Section 040 of the
Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Stockbridge to establish updated
permitting requirements for outdoor festivals and temporary special events
within the City. The proposed ordinance outlines application procedures, public
safety measures, and fee structures to ensure responsible event management.
- Presented by: Ryan Anderson
18 SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-08 FOR
TEMPORARY ALCOHOL LICENSES. (Citywide)
Consideration of an amendment to Chapter 9.04, Section 595.1 of the
Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Stockbridge to establish a
permitting process for temporary alcohol sales at outdoor events and special
events within the City. The ordinance outlines application procedures, fee
structures, and eligibility criteria for both nonprofit and commercial applicants.
- Presented by: Ryan Anderson
19 SECOND READING - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-10 FOR
CONTAINER-BASED COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. (District 4)
Consideration of an ordinance to amend Sections 2.5.3(E) and 2.5.3(H) of the
Stockbridge Unified Development Code (UDC) to allow container-based
commercial buildings as a type of “Special Use” within the Downtown Village
Overlay District. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson

NEW BUSINESS
20 Council consideration to approve the Public Works Maintenance Shop – Phase
2 interior build-out with Prime Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $2,241,455.00.
Funding source is from SPLOST VI. - Presented by: Decius Aaron
21 Council consideration to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 LMIG
Paving Project with Blount Construction Company in the amount of
$109,689.20. Funding Source: TSPLOST. - Presented by: Decius Aaron
22 Council consideration to approve Change Order No. 3 for the Walter Way, Pine
View and Memorial Park Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Project with
Sol Construction, LLC in the amount of $256,216.00. Funding Source is from
SPLOST VI. - Presented by: Decius Aaron

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23 Council Consideration to approve the award of the Governor's Office of
Highway Safety H.E.A.T. Grant in the amount of $268,928.00. The effective
date of the grant is December 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Allowed
costs incurred within this period are reimbursable at a rate of 100% of the
approved federal funds allocated above. - Presented by: Frank Milazi

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

• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, Second Tuesday of each
month at 6:00 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Dec 9)
• Community Zoning and Information Meeting (CZIM) Wednesday,
December 10th CANCELLED
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Second Friday of each Month, at
9:00 a.m. at the Downtown Connection Center 130 M L King Sr. Heritage
Trail (Dec 12)
• Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting, Third Tuesday of
each month, at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Connection Center, 130 M L
King Sr. Heritage Trail (Dec 16)
• Planning Commission Meeting, Third Thursday of each month at 6:30
p.m. (Dec 18) CANCELLED
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Third Thursday of each
month, at 6:30 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Dec 18)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS / INITIATIVES

• Join the City of Stockbridge for the Swearing-In Ceremony for Mayor
Jayden L. Williams, Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt and Councilman
Antwan Cloud on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 3pm at Home2 Suites 400
Speer Rd. Stockbridge, GA, This event is open to the public w/Free
Shuttle Service from Kohls from 2-6pm.
• The Economic Development Department hosts 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.

Please contact Rosalynd Rawls regarding City Council Initiatives at 678-833-
3348 or via email at rrawls@stockbridgega.org

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

ADJOURNMENT

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