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date: 2026-02-24
title: Work Session Meeting Minutes
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Stockbridge
When Community Connect

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24. 2026 6:00 PM.
Miler & 6'3 Corr
May 'Jay'den L. re

Councilmemb La C "ucil Distrizt 1
CcurvflmentieerArt-m District 2

Councilmembe: Kyle E. ,

Sr. 'l District 3
oil District 5

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Megan l.'.cC -
Ass:c-a:e Attorney

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 cultural events.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Williams a16:30 pm.

Invocation was led by Councilmember Berry.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

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16 affected property owners and advertisements placed in the Henry Herald with the
required 15-day waiting period.

Motion to approve the =ebruary 9, 2026 City Council Summary Minutes was made by
Mayor Pro Tern Alexander; Seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed
unanimously 4-0.

There were three public comments. Residents from Duval Drive addressed concerns about
the Rock Quarry Road Extension project.

Jack Pepe t'r. of 115 Duval stated that he had received materials on his mailbox showing a
proposed route through his street, noting that Duval had been a street for over 50

years. He expressed concern that this was the time residents had seen or heard of
such a plan.

Senna Barge of 122 :uval :rive questioned whether the Rock Quarry extensior would
come doom Duvel Zrive, expressing confusion about the project plans and seeking

on what was being prozosed,

Boobs of 119 :uval :rive, a 50-year resident, emphasized that :uval is a
length. '-le expressed
narrow street where tr a double ye":w line doesn't extend the full
noted that over the 25 years the Rock Quarry
concerns about quality of life impacts and

Road extension Llad been discussed, 1 was always planned to go past city prc;erty to meet

Valley Hill Road, not through Duval Drive. Bobbs questioned why residents 'ewived only
two hours' notice before the meeting and about impacts on small chilcren in the
neighborhood and property transactions in progress.

Ccuncilmember Barber assured the residents that their concerns would 'ze addressed
during the Rock Quarry =toad Extension agenda item later in tire meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to enter executive session for real estate. personnel, cyber security, and fitigation
was made by Councilmember Ferry. seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Alexander.

:iscussion: Councilmember Barber pointed out that executive session is usually held at the
end of tl'e meeting. Since several homeowners on Duval :rive have socken smut the
they receives, she proposed moving the executive session back tc the end of
the agenda to address their concerns.

Councilmember Eerry rescinded his motion to adjourn into executive session.

Discussion: Mayor 3ro 'ern Alexander asked as to why executive session was

mover: to the to; of the meeting. was given by City Attorney Washington that it
was to meet with the real estate attorney.

Motion to move executive session to right above mayors comments after new business was
made by Councilnzemioer Bony; sewnded by Councilmember Barber. "'he motion passed
unanimously 4-0.

NEW BUSINESS
Council cons'deratlon to approve the Norfolk Southern Lease Agreement.
This item was tabled until the 9th meeting as noted in the agenda adoption.

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Council consideration to approve Task Order No. 2025.16 with Falcon Preliminary
Design - Rock Quarry Road Extension.
Public Works Director Decius Aaron introduced the item, stating that previously when they
discussed the Rock Quarry Road extension, there were several options, but city council was
adamant about not disrupting any families or homes. Mr. Aaron that "the

preferred route is from North Henry Eoulevard terminating at Old Conyers Road. *hat is the
route that council agreed on and that's the route that we will be pursuing. It will not go down
Duval Erive. would go to Old Conyers Road."

Alexander asked several times as to how this item made it on the agenda prior to the
Retreat. Mayor Pro "'em Alexander also expressed concern that someone had put
out misinformation but ciarifred that no one from the city put anything on Coors.

Mr. Aaron excisined that this was one of the projects with existing funding,
.9 fruit" to create a shovel-ready project for future federal, state,
an: other funding opportunities. He also that Mr. Price was asked to return to
present the routes and concepts discussed in a previous meeting.

A asked does the city have the money to complete the project citing that it's
c cost between 9-0 to $50 million dollars. which Stir. Aaron stated although we do
e the money for the project now, this item is for the preliminary plans and design
which will allow any future projects to secure anding in which to build the road.

Ccuncilmem'cer Eerry commented that during a city council meeting in or

December 2025, they tasked Falcon Eesign with coming back to present certain information
clarified that

wit 80 to SD c'ays. ir'e assumes that this is the to that recuest.
the city council is not making a decision or allocating funding; rather. they are looking for a
concept of the layout or plan that outlines potential routes they could take.

Adam Brice managing partner with Falcon Design presented the preliminary engineering
proposal, explaining that they were showing only the route to Cld Sonyers Road. because
theDuval route had been eliminated after council said they did not want that route. z"ice
described crossing a creek (unidentified) with a large noting 'there's a potential
that we might have to do a bridge to cross this. And of course that can be very expensive,
but don't know that until ' get through preliminary engineering."

Vlr. arice then showed the proposed route on screen, explaining, to share with the
:uvai residents. 'hat was eliminated. Council said they did n3t .vant to go that route.
So from what you see here is gust a route to Old Conyers." Price empnasized that the Juval
option been completely er'minated: "The Duvatl option is not on the table and rot going
to be analyzed. gust so everybody knows."

7rice outlined the engineering challenges, particularly focusing on the creek crossing. l-e
mentioned that a arcpcsal is needed to advance to preliminary ering in order to gain
a understanding of potential costs. I noted severe me. the age, crossing this
by my a challenge due to the ia'ge
surrounding it. "he dark lines mark the floodplain, and the stream is visibie as well. .t is
possible that we may need to construct a bridge to spam this creek, which could be quite
expensive. -.cwever, won't have a cost estimate until we complete the

oreiminary engineering phase."

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He explained that the preliminary engineering phase would provide better cost estimates:
"And at that point. this is what this proposal does it gets you to the point where. hey. I got a
really good idea of what this is going to cost now. And then ifthe council at that point says.
hey, okay, we want shovel ready plans that 2 can take it to engineering and be
done."

Councilmember Alexander asked about preliminary cost estimates, and Price
acknowledged they had been "spitballing" previously with around $40 million, but
noted: "when you're talking about a bridge, that's millions of dollars right there. if you don't
have to do a bridge. it can save you millions,"

Alexander expressed his view on timing and property acquisition. Price that is

part of the preliminary engineering stage.

Alexander then discussed potential phased implementation. mentioning the new Tim
access to the
development and asking about building the first section to
amphitheater and mixed-use develoarnent. Community Development Director Ryan
Anderson there was an approved plan for 33 units of townhomes and single
family residences behind the Tim 4cncns location.

Alexander emphasized that the But-a. route has Pei/er been a preferred route and
that the objective is to provide a bypass to alleviate on East Atlanta

Road.

Regarding timeline. Price estimated that even with funding available immediately, "you
probably be able to start construction on this probably for upwards of 2 years, And
that's in a perfect scenario."

Alexander wanted that no city staff had distributed information to residents,

asking city staff, anybody from the city put anything on these folks' doors? Anybody
from the city?" Eoth Ryan Anderson and Decius Aaron no city personnel had

done so.

Councilmember Barber then spoke extensive y in support of the project. been

advocating for this project to move forward for at least 3 years." She explained, "it's in the

district that represent. homeowners hold me accountable for their quality of

Barber detailed the impact of the amphitheater, citing that it brings thousands of people to
the downtown area, and the hornet-Where as affected by it. stating "So. absolutely.
suppzrt anything that's going to provide some relief, relief to homeowners who live in
the area."

Barber expressed strong support for moving fonuard: "i know this task order before us is for
the design phase of $157 9C3. absolutely support moving fcrward with the design."
She asked about the time me and requested that Aaron and Price bring a completion
time'ine ifthe task order was approved to the panning retreat.

Price the scope and cost, stating, ""his estimate is only for the preliminary design,
which will help us determine the overall cost. "'he design will indude the bridge and
other elements. I optec not to inciuie the design in this estimate because we want to
assess whether a bridge is necessary.

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Our goal is to design without a bridge, but if needed, we will include it, The total cost should
not exceed 25 percent of your budget and will be well below $2 million."

Barber concluded by noting the potential for federal and state funding ifthe designs are
completed.

Councilmember Berry emphasized the need for a phased implementation of the project:
"This project needs to be can'ied out in phases. It won't be an overnight situation." He
mentioned that this plan was created based on the original agreement everyone reached.
However. we also need to take a step back and recognize that we can approach it in
phases. We can tackle sections of the project as we secure funding, but it's essential to
pfan for these phases

Alexander reiterated his support for the project, noting he had worked with former City

Manager Knightcn to put this project in the However. he preferred discussing it
thoroughly at the upcoming retreat Where they would have hours to taik about it in detail
rather than the limited time that evening.

Vctien to approve "ask Crder Number 2025.16 for Falcon Desig: for the preliminary design
of Rock Quarry Road . in the amount cf $167,900 was made by Councilmember

Es'ber; seccnzled 1.2, c. . ro Tern Alexander.

:iscussicn: \tayor Alexander steed that there is $2 million dollars set aside and
hopefully some of the funding can be used for other projects such as improving a street
section at Ceresa :rive.

"its motion passed unanimously 4-0.

Council consideration authorizing the City Treasurer/CFO to make arrangements to
reimburse Henry County in reference to TSPLOST.

City Treasurer/CFO Frank 'Iilazi explained that in 2021, following the TSPLCS" passage,
the City of Stockbridge committed through Resolution 21-233 to contribute $4 million toward
Rock Quarry Roar; widening construction costs. County had begun construction ard
requested of this obligation.

Wazi recommended a payment scheduie of $2 million in 2026, $1 million in 2027, and the
r1illicn at project comcietion in 2328. This timeline aligned with the county's
projected 2.5Fyear construct: scnedule.

Councilmember Barber clarified that this Rock Quarry Road Widening project, which
terminates at North l- enry 3: .ilevard, is oifferert from the Rock Quarry Road Extension
project that was just previously discussed in "the meeting.

Vayor Pro Alexander expiained that voter approval of the one-cent sales tax enabled
the Rock Quarrv Road widening project. be that Stockbridge's $4 million
contribution camoinec with nenry County's $30 million investment and {EB-CT funding would
create a four-tans road "rom Eagles Handing parkway to North Boulevard.
The project wouid include a 10-foot multi-use path on one side, a 5-foot sidewaik on the
other, and new street lighting and further compared the multi-use path to the
Atlanta Beltline.

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Alexander emphasized that the current TSPLCST would expire at year's end, with voters
c'eciaing whether to approve continuation. 4e that future transportation
inciuding projects Like :uval :nve paving, would depend, on TSPLOST
renewal approval.

'u'ayor Williams war-tinned that '1e, COL-neilmember C'Qed, and Mayor Pro Alexander
has recently tourec SDCT with staff, an the Rack Quar'y exnansion would be a
prime example displayed across the State.

3' ticn to approve authorization City Treasurer/CFO to make Errengements to
~se 13-1: Jeunty in to the p'cject forthe Rock Quarry Road
in the of $2 n in 2326. . 2327, and t-1e 'ast million at the

c... A 1 cfthe in 2025 was wade L7; 33:7,... r 3erry; seconded by

Cancilmember Cloud. 'he :zaticn passed uranimcusly 4-9

EXECUTIVE SESSION

._ rim to en: *
exec! sessicr: for real :escreeq cyber and litigation
was made by .ia; Tern Lee, by Scencilmember Sen-y.

"in fiction passer. unanimoual; 4-6.

. to end and "mum t: scnezuled wcrk session was made ey
Ta Ten Meander. secznczec L": Cour-cine" Berry.
mailer. passe: 5-2.

"here was no announcement from exe;-tlve session.

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Jayden L. ms)
Mayer Mlliams an: :unoed renaming events, 'he History Month event

3:1 Sunday at Center, an. acted residents to foliew the city's
scciai media and website for undatss.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 0F UPCOMING MEETINGS 5. EVENTS

ilmember '

announoec a Clergy meeting for March 2nd at

'n the "Qcorn at City -ail. .

ADJOURNMENT
Trio" to the meeting at 6:14 :.m. was ac'e by Williams, seconded by
Ccncif-nember Berry. The motion passed .x'animsgly 5-3

Sassendfe Lasts: interim City Chew
