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date: 2025-12-08
title: Regular Council Meetings Minutes
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StOCkbridge
Where Communlty Connects

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUMMARY MlNUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2625 6:00 PM.
Mayor Jayden L. Willams At-Large
Mayor Pro Tern LaKeisha Gan -
Council District 1
Councilmernber Antwan Cloud -
Council District 2
Councilmember Kyle D. Berry, Sr. Council District 3
Councilmernber Yolanda Barber -
Czundi District 4
Councilmember Elton Alexander Council Distict 5

Shawn E
Frank Milsz
Varzesa .
Hcricay .

Quinton C

Megan McCullough ate Attorney

Mission: Is 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

Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:12 pm.

Invocation l:iy: Mr. Charles Marshall

The pledge of allegiance was recited '33' all in attendance,

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to prcceec with a verbal roll call. All members
were present except Councilrnernt-er Thomas.

the Agenda to remove Item Eater 11 and 12 to the
'ccilmeetingmsd Its ur" ltem
act Fenewel; am' Fas mo in place of item
IE! I. ilrnernher Alexander, The
passef unanimously 4-0.

Motion to ad :)t the Agenda was made by Major ?.'0 Tern Gantt: seconded by
Councrl. e
cusly

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Approval of the November 10. 2025 Council Meeting Minutes
Approval of the November 18. 2025 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
Approval of the November 24, 2025 Hometown Connection Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the Minutes was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

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

Representative Lewis-Ward referenced Arbor Day on February 20, 2026, and
referenced the site Arbor Day Event Britecom where you can check to see if you
are eligib.e a free tree; and introduced Sustainability Scientist, Ms. Charlotte

Ms. King gave an overview of the value of trees and noted that this iritiative is

important to Stcckbridge noting the city is growing, and that growth airings
increased stormwater runoff, infrastructure costs, energy costs. and public health

impacts. Ms. King noted Lrban Erees are one highest returns,
crimate, and public health investments a city can make.

CONSENT AGENDA
3. A. ert Calendars
2223 C Events
2026 Mai . Street Eve'tts
2026 Mayor/Council initiatives

B. Renewal of Board/Committee Appointments
Main Street Advisory Board: Willie F'opkins, Anika Potts, Crystal |3am, Camille
Mason, and Vanessa Gibson
Te-m Ends: December 31, 2027

Downtown Development Authority: Kenya Cook, Jerry Mays, and Toseika
Thcras
Term Ends: December 31, 2329

YOL'lh Council Aclvison,V Council: Dr. Alfreda Gourcine, Jenita Minnis, Caedis
Jones, and Sharika Zelars
*erm Enos: December 3', 2327

Ethics Board: View Scott and Angela Jenkins
Term Eras: Seoember 21, 2029

Citizens Police Advisory Council
District -
Carmen Reese
District 2 -
Thomas Smith
Dis:rict 3 -
Williarr Daniels
District 4 -

Paige Jones M
Martin
At-Large (Mayor) -
Pastor Lavell Sanders

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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

Councilmember Alexander requested Item A of the Consent Agenda be moved to
New Business Item #27 on the Agenda.

Motion to approve item B of the Consent Agenda and to provide information for
the city to share on its social media platforms was made by Councilmember
Berry; seconded by Courcilmember Alexander. The motion passec unanimously
3-0. (Mayor Pro Tem Gantt was not present on the dais for the vote).

OLD BUSINESS
4. Cc "
'i Consideration to approve Revised Copy of the 380 (Special Services
Distr'ct) Map. Presented by: Shawn
Motion to aaorcve was made by Alexander; seconded by
Czar 'rne'nber Berry. (Councilmember Barber Aestained, citing she had not
been nciuced in discussions). The motion failed.

Item Revisited Councilmenfser Alexander motioned to approve the Revised

Copy of the 830 (Special Services District) Map; seconded by Councilmember
Berry. The motion passed 3-1 (Barber Opposed).

5, SECOND READING -
Council Consideration to approve FY2025 Budget
Amendment Ordinance in the amount of $8,852,935.00. Presented by: Frank
Miiazi
Motion to approve the FY2025 Budget Amendment in tne amount of
$8,842,935.23 was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Councilmember Berry. The motion passed 3-1 (Barber Opposed citing the
Como" approved Amphitheater Operations during an Executive Session and
noted those should occur in a public meeting).

Councimember Alexander stated there no voting in Executive Session, which
is :znvened for Enfo'matior, and that every must have a

Jaiancec :uaget; and stated that without a ;Lb!ic vote, the city would be in
violation.

6. SECOND READING -
Council Consideration to approve an ordinance to amend
3 of the Stockbridge Code of C ances regarding "Finance"; to amend
Chapter 3.20 thereof en led "Credit C Payments"; to provide for
Convenience Fees for in transactions citywide effective January 1, 2026.
Presen:ed by: Frank MilaZI
Attorney McCulioch noted the item shc:id be approved as a Resolution to
reinstate credit card fees instead of an Ordinarce.

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Motion to approve a Resolution to reinstate credit card fees was made by
Ccuncilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion
passed unanimously 4-0.

Councilmember Berry noted the fees would only pertain to credit card
transactions, and not the other forms of payment.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Attorney McCulloch noted LegaI requested the Executive Session at this point on
the Agenda relating to the Agenda item #7 which has since been removed from
the Agenda.
By consensus, the Council agreed to convene Executive Session after Item #27.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. APPEAL CASE (Council District 4).
Counci' Consideration of ar aopeal of the denial of an application for an alcohol
license by Weynell Hay, per City of Stockbridge .etter dated September 5, 2025.
The appiicant proposed Iocating a pacxage store at 10 Rock Quarry Road

(Pam.#$33-01011C32). Acplicant: |Qeyneil Hay. Agent: Law Firm of Smith,
Welch, Weob & White. Tnis iterr was removed from the Agenda.

Council Consideraticn to a;prove a Resolution of Support and partner with the
Southern Crescent Socce' Foundation for Soccer Fields at the new Eagles
handing Park with $200,000 provided by the Southern Crescent Soccer

Presented by Shawn Edmondscn. City Manager and Eric Morrison, Dresident of
the Southern Creswnt Soccer =ounda:icn.
Motion to authorize a commitment to support the soccer and approve

funding up to $40C,COO when construction begins, utilizing SDLOST VI funds
tcward the project, and to present a Plan, Schedule, and Timeline to irnoiennent
the anoroved upgrades to ClarK Perk, Gardner Park and Memorial Dark was
made cy Councilmember Berry; seconded by Councilmember A.exander. The
motion passed (Mayor Pro Tem Ganit was not present or. the dais).

SPECIAL LSE PERMIT CASE #SP-2325-04. (Council District 4.)
Ccmcil Ccnsiae'ation of a request for a special use permit for a pcdicn r." the

property at 4495 North Henry Bculevard t: allow the develctment at! operation
of a wick-serve restaurant with drive-through windows and / or lanes Property
Cwne': City of Stockoricge. Roya: TH, Agent: Battle -aw, DC.

Business Tirr Wharton's, a restaurant. Zoning Di : C-2

(Genera: Cc~1mer= The ,5. rty is located 5." and of Dist .
12 within
the Ct Its, a. K conta'ws .32 acres. The applicant intends
'o develco my a 0.8-acre portion of the property.

by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director

Mr. Anderson gave an overview of the request and presented Staff
Recommended Conditions. Additional Conditions were made to include a
minimum of 75% brick, decorative .ighting and 8 10ft. sidewalks where feasible.

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Attorney Mahoney presented on behalf at he Applicant who stated that because
the site plan may need to be he would need to confer with the

Applicant regarding the Conditions presented.

Public Hearing Opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing Closed.

Motion to approve Special Use Permit Case #SP-2025-04 with Staff
Recommended Conditions; Additionai Conditions were made to include a
minimum of 75% brick, decorative lighting and 8 10ft. sidewalks where feasible
and to address the safety concerns was made by Councilmernber Barber;
seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

9. ZCNING MODIFICATiCN CASE #ZM-2025-03. (Council District 4.)
Counci. Consideration of a request for a zoning to Rezoning Case
for property at 258 and 264 Valley Hill Road, plus Parcel

01020300, for the purposes of 1) increasing the number of subdivisions lots
to 28, ard 2) changing the location and types of amenities to be included
within the subdivision. Zoning District: SR (Suburban Residential). Property
Owners: Claudia Perez Grenades (for 258 Valley Hill Road) and Alejandro
Grenades Encinales (for 264 Valley I-lill Road and Parcel
Apo":ants: Claudia Perez Granados and Alejandro Granados Encfnales. Agent:
Jamueline Funioellc.
The procedy 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 #809-06010000)--Contains 2.2492 +/- acres.
~264 Valley Hill Road Parcel #SGB-motooooy-Contains 6.5254 +l- acres,
~Unaodressed Parcel No. #308-C1020000)--Contains 8.2874 +/- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson gave an overview of the request and presented Staff
Recommended Conditions and a Condition was added whereas 25% of the
homes would be larger homes with a minimum of 3,000 sq. feet and allow for
shared amenities with the adjacent subdivision and fencing.

Public Hearing Cpened. .N'o Speakers in Favor.
Ms. Susan Grosvenor and Juoy SPOKE in Opposition.
Public Hearing Closed.

Motion to approve Zoning Case #ZM-2025-03 with Staff Conditions
and Additional Conditions of 25% of homes at 3,000 sq. feet. allow for shared
amenities with adjacent subdivision and fencing was made by
Comoilmember Aiexanders; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion
passed 3-1 (Barber Opposed citing health and safety concerns and proper
drainage issues).

10.ANNEXATICN CASE #AX-2025-02. (Council District 5.)

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Council Consideration of a request for the annexation, using the 100 %
Annexation Method of the property at 2220 Jodeoo Road (off Feucht Drive), plus
the adjacent Parcel 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 5. 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 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

Jcdeco Road --
Contains 21.494 acres.

Parcel #052-01020601 Contains 3.501 acres.

Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
This item was deferred to the February 9. 2026 City Council meeting.

1 PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2025-03.(Council District

Council Conside'aticn of a request for a Comprehensive Amendment for

property at 2220 Jcdeco Road (off =euzhi Drive). plus the adjacent Parcel #052-
3162-3001, if and afer tne property is annexed into the Stockoridge City Limits.
The property currertly has the rlenry County future and use designaticr of
Mixed-Use," and the applicant requests that it be assigned the City

of Stockbridge's future land use designation of 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, with the law firm of Smith,

Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property is located in Land Lot 51 ofCistrict 6.
am: it contains two parcels, as are .isted below, with 24.995
+ / total acres.

2220 Jcdeco Road -
Contains .494 +I- acres.
Parcel #352-31020001 Contains 3.501 +I- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Deve!opment Director
This item was deferred to the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting.

12.REZONING CASE (Council District 5.)
Council Considerat' n of a request for the rezoning of the at 2220

Jodeco Rcao Feucnt Drive), plus the adjacent Parcel #052-01020001, if and
the property is annexed into the S:o:k'cridge City Limits. prcperty's
current Henry County zoning district is (Heavy Commerciat), and the
appiicant requests that the prcoeny be assigned the City of zoning
district of Family Residentiai"). Purpose: To anew for the

construction of a multifamily (apartment) development. Property Owrer: Kenneth
J. Butcher as representative for Glenn 3. Cook, Caror .. Cook, Julia A. Cook,
Bryan Cook, and Debra C. Butcher. Applicant: Err-cry Equity, LLC. Agent:
Dennis J. Webb, Attorney with the .aw of Smith, Gambrell 8- Russell, LLP.

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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. +l- acres.
Parcel #052-01020001 Contains 3.501 +l- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
This item was deferred to the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting.

13.F'NAL READING & ADOPTION -
FY2026 Operating Budget and Capital

improvements Plan. by: Shawn Edmondson, City Manager and
F 'ank Milazi, City
Mr. Edmondson refenced Section 221(5) of the Charter and read the required

Budget lll'emo referencing the Proposed F=Y2826 Budget; noted the overall
budget is $74.1 m:'lion acilars, noted a change of the proposed CCLA (Cost of
Adjustment) to 4%; recommended approval and thanked staff for their
hard work and efforts during the budget process.

Vr. notec this is the and final presentation, with the scheduled adoption
of the FY2025 Sudget going 'nto effect January 2026mviewed a 2325

Propose: Bucget Summary E udget noting the Revenues and Expenditures are
all estimates, with a o'eaosed General Fund Budget 3" $34,763,690,
ant. 1r crease of $5,529,379 or 19% over :he 2C25 approved anget of
and noted the total Proposed Balanced Budget (Revenues and
for all Func's including General Fund is $73,302,281) for Eiscal
Year 2026; rated {re budget is a roacmap or fiscal plan for the City to continue

providing various services across the city for the upcoming year; and noted some
capital :1 will take more than one year, however, the funding is approved

annually.

Mr. Mi'azi noted amendments to the budget cannot be made witrout revenues;
noted paid with ARPA funds, and that there were not obligated
was

expenses in 2026; rated credit card fees are currentiy being absorbed by the
city, and hat an ordinance would be coming forward for Council approval to
remove the waiver for credit card fees; noted the cuties of the Governing Body

and that the vision is executed through the City Manager.

Mr. referenced the 2625 Budget Pnorijes as approved by the Governing

Body: Comanity Carter T-SPLCST Downtown Development,
and City Buildings.

Milazi referenced 2026 Budget Highlights:
Road and Sidewalk irn rcvemenrs to continue LMlG/SPLOST VI
Fuouic Safety Enhancement
No increase in Property Tax Millage Rate 3.77 mills since 2023

Community fee proposal to be submitted.
4% COLA for all City mployees
Public Warns :ew under construction

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Water receivables write off higher due to meters malfunction.
Cemetery imcrovements
Credit Card payment fees to be reimplemented.
Pay off GEFA Loan

Mr. Milazi referenced Department Overviews, noting that approximately $4
million dollars is being transferred from the General Fund to fund the CDA
and DDA with the Downtown Development Authority to receive with $336,000,
and the Citywide Development Authority to receive $68,000; and noted the
balance for the Amphitheater; and noted there was an adjustment made in the
Public Works :epartment budgets where funding was coming from Reserves,
and was corrected.

Mr. Milazi acted the budget is baianced and recommends approval of the

proposed General Fund FY2026 Operating Budget in the $34,768,690.

Councilmember Berry noted his ocnoem of $3 million dollars for the
Amphitheater ocrxsidering $8.1 millizn was spent in 2024, and $4 million to date
for 2625.

Alexander called Ms. Webster forward to state the number of
said concerts at the Amphitheater in 2025.

Ms. Webster's response was concerts.

Councilwember Alexander stated that it would be best to get ahead of the game
and bring in the vendors, receive the reports two weeks after each show, noting
the vendors will be vetted, stating the halo affect around the Amphitheater; noted
ticket sales WEE! be low in this econemy, sales will be iess; noted there needs to
be an RFP put out; and recommended a minimum $4.5 million dollar budget set
for the Amphitheater, noting the previous 3-year approach was not sustainable:
noted the ticket vendor will change From to Ticketmaster with tie

ticketing, and that 45% cf the ticket sales wi'l cover costs, and the city wi.l be
about the list of artists, and 'nameting

Mr. Ecmcnason noted he intent is to bring in mcr partnership and sponsorship;
and referenced the breakdown of the 3,660 seats, opening up 256 additiona.
seats by removing the biecked view area.

Mayor askec =f the :ity neeced to bring in HJ Russell, the
Architects.

Mr. Edmondscn stated he didn't believe that would be necessary, noting most of
the equipment ased is rented.

Councilmemcer lexander noted there needs to be an RFP for Sponsors, as
sponsorships are currently not happening, and perhaps an GA with Henry
County 5 m .3 the IGA
. marketing between the City of Jonestoro and
Clayton CD-me.

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Mr. Milazi stated the $3 million dollars for the Amphitheater is a combination of
$2.1 million from Amphitheater revenues from ticket sales of $1.6 million,
concession sales of $60,000, sponsorship (VyStar) of $300,000 and the shortfall
of $840,000 will be transferred from the General Fund; and recommended

the Council approve the budget as is without an increase, and the revenue that
comes in would offset the expenses; noting the Budget that has been presented
is balanced, and requesting a change to the Amphitheater budget up to $4.5
mil'ion would cause the Budget to be unbalanced, noting there are no additional
projected revenues, and if the Council is insisting on $4.5 million dollars for the
Amphitheater, there woulr. need to oe decreases throughout the current budget,
or projects would need to be delayed.

Councilmember Alexander noted there is money that will come in from
Peter/Motel tax.

Mr. Milazi noted is projected revenue of $900,000 and noted Hotel/Motel
tax has restrictions of use; and stated the Finance Department will present a
minimum of two budget amendments per year.

Barber stated that she could not wrap her head around the
fund the Amphitheater up to $4.5 million dollars, when the oriority
stout. have been around the funding of the Soccer Fields where it was

suggested that the city pond money for the soccer and other capital

improvements; noting $4.5 dollars should go toward park improvements,

not the Ampritheater; noted she brought a major naming rights sponsor to the
city in 2021 who agreed to pay all expenses including the artists fees, production
and lighting costs, etc, and that not one dime would have come from the city,
and not use taxpayer dollars, noting the city is not a nightclub, and that tax

dollars should go toward the Master Trail Plan and infrastructure projects. and
that the city has instead wasted rnitlions of dollars or. free events and the

operations of the Amphitheater which is a gross mismanagement.
Councilmember Barber noted her comments would all be for the record as
follows, and noted she would send a copy of the letter to the governing body. City
Manager, City Treasurer, City Attorney and City Clerk:

want to be clear about how t see my fiduciary responsibilities as an elected official

and a member of the Governing Body. While I cannot and will not speak for the other
members of Council, what I will say is that i take the budget adoption and adhering

to the city's approved Operating Budget very seriously. Equally, I take the City's

Charter seriously as well.

Residents of our City are not looking for handouts. looking for an equitable
return on the investment of their tax dollars. The arrogance and the lack of care and

concern that has been exhibited, as the Governing Body has made decisions that
have benefited the very few. rather than the collective, is something that we all will

have to answer for. why I have been asking questions since I was sworn in
and six years later, i have not stopped. I understand the weight of the

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responsibilities that my position carries. i understand that my role is to save money
and to cut costs, NOT WASTE MONEY. As elected officials, we each took an oath to

act in the best interest of our city, and to provide oversight of each and every

taxpayer dollar that comes in and goes out.

The Governing Body approved a Finance Policy and agreed to follow the processes

and procedures in that policy, and we unanimously agreed to a 2 to 3 Year plan to

follow the recommendations by the City Treasurer and the City's Financial Advisor

to re-build the Fund Balance (Savings Account). I hope that the Governing

Body will fulfil its obligation and to not use the Fund Balance and Contingency

Fund except and only in case of an emergency.

Cn October 28'" of this year, the City Manager made a request to add new positions

and reclassify current positions with new titles and pay grades. The Charter

Section 3.04.060 REQUIRES that when a new position is created, the Ordinance

shall include the Job Description, a new Pay and Classification, and a new

Organization Chart including the new and reclassified positions. On October
none of those documents were included and presented to the Governing Body

asrequired. : opposed the vote to approve the new and reclassified positions. Not
because I disagreed with the positions, but my opposition referenced the Charter

which requires those documents and they had not been included. Members of the

Governing Body should also question why the documents were not
attached. Members of the Governing Body should also question why the legal
counsel did not advise on the requirement for those specific. This is not the first

instance of when new positions or reclassified positions have been created, so

there is history of adhering to the process and the Charter by doing this the right

way.

On November the City Manager presented the First Reading of the FY2026

Operating Budget and Capital improvement Plan. The Mayor opened the Public
Hearing portion of the meeting and members of the Council gave their input and
responses to the budget that was presented. : read a statement into the record
where i made it known that i had gone through every single line item of the proposed

budget. What was missing from the First Reading of the Proposed Budget was
funding for the Amphitheater. the Required Job Descriptions, Pay and Classification
and a City Organizational Chart for the new and reclassified positions, making the

budget (as presented) incomplete. I questioned several budget line items and
various departmental budget amounts. . also recommended that the Council adopt

an Crdinance regarding the use of Contingency Funds, which are only to be used in

the event of an emergency such as a natural disaster. The Mayorand members of

Council did not support moving fonrvard with the approval of a Contingency Fund

Ordinance that night and said that our City's Legal Counsel needs to review and

bring back an Ordinance. i fonNarded my email to all members of the Governing
Body. the City's Legal Counsel, the City Manager, City Treasurer, and the City Clerk.
To date, the city's legal counsel has not prepared an Ordinance for Contingency

Funds, nor have I received a response following their review.

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On November 17. 2025, City Staff submitted some, but not ALL, of the documents

that I requested during the November 1 0" meeting. City Staff submitted some, but

not ALL of the job descriptions for the newly created and the reclassified positions.

City Staff submitted an incomplete Pay & Classification and responded to
some, but not all of the questions and concerns that I raised regarding the FY2026

budget.

During the Second Reading of the Proposed I=Y2026 on November 18, 2025 again, I
requested that ALI. Job Descriptions, the Pay & Classification and Organizational
Chart to be attached to the Budget as by the Charter Section 3.04.60. I
requested the Amphitheater Marketing Plan, the Sponsorship Plan to understand
the necessary steps to offset costs associated with concerts and FREE City events

as was discussed during the Retreat. I also requested the Building Maintenance
for the MMCC to understand the necessary steps to increase revenues (as

discussed during the Budget Retreat). i asked for an update to the Assistant Public

Works Director position as it relates to the Engineering Services as discussed during

the Retreat, along with other documents and questions relating to the Proposed
=Y2f326 Budget.

I specifically asked during the November 18m meeting if the documents were

attached as requested, and it was confirmed that they were included in the

Governing sody's Agenda Books/Agenda Binders. Aowever, all of the requested
documents and responses were not included and had not been submitted. When 1

stated that the information was not there, I was attacked by Councilmember
Alexander for asking the City Manager to respond to the budget questions raised.

And I was attacked by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt who insisted that the information had

been submitted by staff and was included in the Agenda Books. Mayor Pro Tem

Gantt accused me of not reading the information prior to the meetings. She also

accused me of for asking questions of staff and she again violated the

Code of Conduct when she called me which can be clearly heard on

mic during our public meeting. What is interesting is. whenever. bring up questions

regarding the Amphitheater, funding of the Amphitheater. putting the Amphitheater
services out for bid, or turning the Amphitheater over to a 3" Party Management

Company, these two councilmembers become argumentative and want to shut me
down for simply asking questions. )uring the Budget Retreat in Macon, GA, Mayor

Pro fem Gantt also violated the Code of Conduct when she called me a

Bitch during the public meeting. course, the conversation was about

Amphitheater funding... During the Budget Retreat in September of this year, Mayor
Pro Tern Gantt once again violated the Code of Conduct when the conversation

centered around the Amphitheater funding and the operations. she called me a

Bitch for the 2"d time during a pubiic meeting. There were no consequences for any

of these Code of Conduct violations.

Attorney Washington, i am requesting an investigation of all three of these incidents
where Mayor Pro Tem Gantt violated the Code of Conduct with name calling in a

public meeting, with action to be taken by the Governing Body.

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The next day, after the last meeting of the Governing Body. on November 19, 2025,

the Mayor & Council received a series of emails from City staff that included

attachments and documents that two members of Council and the City Manager

had just said the night before that the documents were in the Council Agenda

Books/Binders. There were no explanations or apologies for their false accusations

towards me during the last meeting of the Council.

Following the Reading of the proposed budget, I asked for clarification on
additional budget line items, and again requested ALLjob descriptions. the Pay and
Classification and the Organizational Chart as required. I sent an email to the entire

Governing Body. Legal Counsel, City Manager, City Treasurer and City Clerk.

On Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:48 P.M., some but not ALL of the information

was emailed to the Governing Body with the final reading and adoption on Monday.
This is exactlywhy' make my comments and requests publicly. Coincidentally, or

not, the job description for the Events Director position was not submitted.

Why is that?

have been publicly requesting monthly, quarterly, and semi-annualfinancials

since 2022 because 5 knew the math mathing. Two members of the Council
and a former Councilmember directed the former City Manager (at the time)- via

email NOT to release the financial information to me. on record. : had to use my

own personal monies to retain an attorney as a way to obtain information from our
City, and I had to file a complaint with the Secretary of State for a violation of the
Open Records Act when documents were not given to me as requested, as an
elected official. The Operations of the Amphitheater went millions of dollars over

budget in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Iwas sounding the alarm each of those years,
sounding the alarm now. Our city spent nearly a million dollars on fLee
and

W and is proposing the same in the 2026 budget. Again, 2 am sounding
the alarm. There is no municipality that allows their city to repeatedly, year after

year, go millions of dollars over budget, let alone overspend on =|REE events and an
Amphitheater. It is wasteful spending and irresponsible.

The Governing Body approved a City tax, and the residents were told that the City

tax would be used to cover expenses associated with Public Safety and Public

Works to cover the additional areas as a result of the 2023 annexation of

approximately 6,700 residents and businesses. However, we have been
continuously spending millions of dollars OVER BUDGET on FREE CiTY EVENTS
AND every year since 2022. Not thousands, but millions. : have

pleaded with the Governing Jody and the City Managers to outsource the
Operations of the Amphitheater to a 3"1 party Venue Management company who
would bear all of the costs to run the shows, including booking the artists, etc. and

the City would receive a portion of the profits for each show. My repeated

recommendation has fallen on deaf ears with the Governing Body, who insist on

having control of the Amphitheater by spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund
the Operations, even though we have in our face, four solid years of overspending

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and losses. in 2021 I brought a potential Naming Rights Sponsor to the table, but

the Council did not want to proceed with the negotiations. Duringa separate public

meeting, ! made a motion to give a directive to staff to do the research on what
Sponsorships would mean for our City. My motion failed, as the majority of the
Council did not support the motion.

In 2024, we exceeded the approved budget by $32.9 million dollars. City Staff
decided that although there was an overall approved budget of $43 million dollars, a

total of $76 million dollars was spent. City Staff come before the Governing
Body to request an additional $32 million dollars (AS REQUIRED) during a public
meeting where the full Governing Body would have been present, and a vote of
approval was required. Theyjustspent it. UNAUTHORIZED and UNAPPROVED.
Without the proper oversight from the Governing Body. Nobody was listening to me

on the bull from as i was continuously sounding the alarm that something was not
right with the finances. That $32.9 million dollars should still be available in the
different accounts that it was pulled from and spent. But no longer there. And

that is why there was a $32.9 million budget amendment presented for 2024

expenses. I am trying to prevent that from happening to our city ever again. had

hoped that there would be a lesson learned and the members of the governing
body, the leadership and the decision makers of our city will wake up and pay
attention. There needs to be full oversight immediately. if not, we will be in the same
dilemma with another budget amendment. and another, and another, untilthe well

runs dry.

There are those who said they know the city's funds were being spent without

their knowledge, even though I was sounding the alarm and asking for financial

reporting too many times to count, and it has been suggested that I ask my
questions and address my concerns behind the scenes. Well. the behind-the-
scenes conversations have cost us millions. The city has overspent over the
approved budget for 4 consecutive years. This makes no sense! All discussions of
funding sources such as SPLCST, TSPLOST, General Fund and other revenue
streams should be discussed publicly, not behind closed doors in Executive

Session and/or via text message or emails.

When ' continued to raise concerns and ask questions publicly, i was censored. :

was admonished because i was raising red flags, asking for budget documents,
contracts, and otherfinancial records duringthe public meetings and emails. No
one listened, was ignored. And talked over with numerous attempts to drown me
out so that you hear what was really happening. The truth has since

unfolded and been brought to the forefront, finally. however, the truth has not been

accompanied by an apology and further review/discussions by the Governing Body.
This is public money, and whenever we talk about city funds, those conversations

need to take place in the open, for public knowledge.

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The Governing Body is fully aware of what happened as it relates to the 2024 $32.9

budget amendment. and the previous years of millions of dollars of
overspending. Our city went over budget in 2022, 2023, 2024 and now in 2025.

Our Ethics Board recommended that an independent firm review the claims
for dereliction of duties. Has the governing body acted on any of the Ethics Board
recommendations? No.

Tonight, this Council is being asked to approve the 2026 budget for $34 million
dollars. City Staff asked the Council to approve the budget at this same time last

year for $29 million
and tonight we have a 2025 budget amendment for $8.8

million dollars (so far). Staff has not provided ALL of the job descriptions and pay

grades, or a complete city Organizational Chart. There have been three meetings in
which I have asked for all of the job descriptions for new and reclassified positions

including the and pay of the new position of Events Director, who will be responsible
for overseeing the contractor who will manage all aspects of the Operations of the

Amphitheater. it has not been submitted priorto this meeting tonight. Why is it been
withheld? Members of Council should be asking that question too.

My requests tonight are not complicated-

I There needs to be proper reporting of spending, and oversight by the

Governing Eody frequently.
- Turn the Amphitheater over to a Party Venue Management Company who
has the capital to cover the costs of operations of the venue at 100% without

relying on taxpayer dollars to subsidize the operations.
- Reduce the budget for FREE City events.
0 Ensure sufficient funds are available to complete the Downtown Utility

Relocation Project
o Allocate adenuate funding to the Rock Quarry Rd. Extension project.

0 Ensure sufficient funds are available to complete the Wayfinding project.

I Ensure adequate funding is available to execute the Master Trail Plan.
0 Ensure adequate funding is available to execute the Parks Master Plan.

Currently, the priorities of our cityare not adequately reflected in the budget.

Also, the Governing Body should pass an ordinance for the Contingency Fund
assuring those funds will only be used in an emergency as I mentioned on
November10th.

The Governing Body should provide proper oversight and must fulfil our fiduciary

responsibilities as we swore to when we took the oath of office. When the budget is
approved and adopted, that amount is what staff should adhere to. Of course, there
be
may need to be adjustments that happen, but never again should overspending
in excess of millions of dollars. Noton my watch. iwill continue to do mydue

diligence. i will continue to ask questions. I will continue to ask for documents, as it
is my right. and my responsibility.

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Members of the Governing Body must allow staff to do theirjobs without

interference, and without fear of losing theirjobs simply because they are choosing
to do what is right. And staff needs to do the job they have been hired to do. Our City

will be betterfor it.

Based on my GMA training, if the Council does not approve and adopt the budget

tonight, not a big deal. Our City operations would just continue using the 2025

budget until a new budget is adopted.

Iwill support approving the FY2026 Balanced Budget in the amount of $34,768,690
dollars when all of the required documents are provided perthe Charterwhen

adopting the budget. If there are any changes made to this budget, it should not
exceed $34,768,690 dollars The bottom line is...the General Fund should remain at

$34,768,690.

All of the added positions requested by Mr. Edmondson are not included in this

already balanced $34,768,690 budget. Are these are newly added positions after
the budget has been balanced with no additional projected revenues?

rk

. support the soccerfield project; however, the City Council approved a Parks

Master Plan. think a great idea consideringthe World Cup is coming to Atlanta.
My only concern is, we made a financial commitment and entered into a contract to
make upgrades to our current/existing park system (Clark, Gardiner and Memorial

parks). The mismanagement of $32.9 in 2024 has set us back on completing various
Capital Improvement projects. The overspending on the Amphitheater Operations
and FREE City events in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are examples of misguided

priorities and how Capital projects are delayed due to wasteful spending. The Parks
Vaster Plan has been delayed, just as the roll-out of ourTrail network.

Mr. Aaron, i believe the execution of the Darks Master as was approved is
outlined in phases and was approved during the Council Retreat in March of this

year. the status? What phase are we in?

> Attorney Washington, what happens to our obligations under that contract

agreement if we move forward with those upgrades because there is no

funding? .

> Mr. Aaron, what is the status of the execution of the Master Trail Plan?_

Updates are needed to dates, projects and amounts.

Wis

The City Council agreed to purchase four vehicles which will replace the older

vehicles (two Ford Explorers) and adding a PassengerVan and a large SLVto the

Governing Body's :leet. 't was said that we would transfer the vehicles that are
being replaced to other departments, one being Main Street. | support moving the

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other vehicle to Events, but I don't support purchasing another $60,000 vehicle

when we already have a vehicle that can be transferred once the new vehicles are

received.

> The Ford Explorer that the City Manager drives still have city decals at all.

Can it be transferred to Main Street and/or Events Department?

dungetiouluhoused

> Mr. Edmondson, during the Hometown Connection meeting, you confirmed that

there was funding in the budget to partner with agencies in support of the unhoused

population in our city. What is that account
number?

Fu nding for the :DA Budget has increased in the FY2026 Budget from $45,000 to

over $336,000. The full Governing Body is unaware of why the budget has increased
to this amount. DDA Rep did not present their 2025 "TD expenditures during the

Budget Retreat. . still have unanswered questions regarding several expenses and

what appear to be discrepancies that were listed on the quarterly report that was

provided over the summer.
De 't'n P n la sific' rf

> Did you have an opportunity to cross-check the job descriptions/pay and

classification and Org. Chan? There are some positions on the Org Chart, but not

on the Pay and Classification and vice versa.
> Mr. Edmondson can someone from the HR Department do a cross-checkand

provide make sure ALL the job descriptions are attached to the budget as required
with a corrected ISay and Classification and Organizational Chart?

> Mr. Edmondscn, the city advertised for a PR Manager to a vacancy; however, I

see on the Organizational Chart a HR Director. Was a position of an riR Eirector
advertised?

Director positions are appointed by the City Manager and are confirmed by the City

Council. Please send the applications and resumes of all Directors that you wish to

appoint so the Council can review and consider confirmation in accordance with
the Charter.

Should the City Council approve this budget tonight without including all of the

required documentation or a funding source of revenue for additional positions, this
time, the governing body be able to say they know. This time, just as

been done in years past, you would have ignored all the tenants of Good

Governance, and approving this budget without meeting the Charter requirements
would be a violation and a dereliction of your duties.

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As part of the Amphitheater Plan to increase revenues, the Governing Body needs to

adopt/approve a Rental Policy. Currently. there is no approved cost structure to
determine projected revenues based on rentals. As I mentioned during our Budget

Retreat in September 2025. What criteria has staff been using?

During Counciimember co-nments, there was a Motion to end
ccmmems being made by Councilmember Barber was made by Councilmember

Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion failed.

Point of Order was called by Councilmember Alexander, noting the length of the
comments and that the comments were off-subject.

Mayor Ford stated the comments and questions were budget related

Point of Order was made by Councilmember Alexander regarding comments
made ay Councilmember Barber with derogatory language.

Councilmember Barber apcicgized, noting she was repeating the comments
made toward her by Mayor Terr Gantt.

Councrlmember Alexander carled for a Point of Order for the length of time of
Councilmember comments.

Courc? member Gantt called fcra Point of Order for the length time for
member Barber's comments.

A to and comments seing made by Councilmemoer Barber was made 9y
Councimember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Gantt. The motion
passed 3-1 (Barber Opposed, citing she remained quiet as other members of the
governing body asked questions and had comments throughout the meeting, and
is being shut down as she raises questions and makes comments that are

bueget related).

Mayor Fcrd noted the mction was approved by members of the Council to end
Councihember Barber's comments and questions relating to the budget.

to approve the Operating Budget and Capital improvement Plan
and to seek addit nal funding for the operations of the Amphitheater as

described by was mace by Ccunciiroerrber Alexander; seccrced 3y Mayor

P-o Tern Gartt. motion passed 3-1 (Barber Opposed)

Counc..mer.'.ber Alexander motioned to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mayor
Pro- Tem Gantt.

Mayo.- Ford there were several i:ems remaining on the Agenda that have
not been voted in; and noted the Public Hearing for the Budget has not
claoe.

Dublic tearing Cpened No Comments in Favor

Comments to Oppose: Ms. ALicia Moore stated residents are concerned about
the operations and costs with the Amphitheater. and it seems to be

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personal perks for members of the governing body; stated the Amphitheater
should be bid out for a Management Company to operate; stated it was
inappropriate to shut down a member of the Governing Body who was asking
questions and addressing concerns about the budget; and stated that she found
the fact of the City Council being dead set on keeping the Amphitheater under its
reign is very suspicious.

Public Hearing Closed.

14. SECOND READING -
TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-04 FOR FACADE
BUILDING MATERiALS. (Citywide)
Council Consideration of an ordinance to revise Section 4.4.4 of the
Development Code (UDC) to establish updated requirements for buiidirig facade
materials for nonvresidential and multi-famiiy structures. The proposed ordinance
oLtli'ies material standards to promote architectural consistency, durability, and
neighborhood compatibility.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson. Community Deveicpment Director
Mr. Anderson ncted there were no changes from the Reading.

Motion to approve TX-2025-34 was made by Councilmember Alexander;
seccnde: by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

15.SECOND READING -
TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-05 FOR TWO-CAR
GARAGES. (Citywide)
Counci. Consideration of an ordinance to amend Section 4.4.2(F)(2) of the
Development Code (UDC) to require garages for all single-family
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. Community Development Director
Mr Anderson nored there were no changes from the First Reading.

Motion to approve TX-2025-05 was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-3.

16.3ECOND READING -
TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-06 FOR THE
ENTERTAiNMENT DISTRICT. (Counc Districts 4 and 5)
Council Consideration of an ordinance to adopt Title 9, Chapter 200 of the
Munic'pal Ccce of Ordinance for the City of Stockbridge to establish regulations
for Dist-.cts within the City. The ordinance outlines operational
standards. aIcohoI permitting, smoking establishment rec-.rirements, and
provisions to support safe and vibrant puciic spaces.
Presented ay: Ryan Andemon, Community Development Direztor
VI: Anderson ncted there were no arranges from the First Reading.

Councilmenber Aiexander asked if the additional areas of Patrick Henry kay.,
Eagres Landing Pkwy, or Rock Quarry Rd. were included.
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Mr. Anderson noted the research is still in progress.

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

17.SECOND READING -
TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-D7 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 the City. The proposed ordinance outlines application procedures.

public safety measures. and fee structures to ensure responsible event
management.
3resented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson nozed there were no changes from the l'=irst Reading

Motion to approve TX-2025-37 was made by Mayor Pro Terr. Gantt; seconded by
Courci!member Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

18.8ECCN: REAZNG -
TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-ZOZS-GS FOR
TE'VIDORARY ALCOl-rOL L-CERSES. (Citywide)
Council Consideration of an amendment to Chapter 9.04, Section 595.1 of the
Municipal Code of Dr for tne City of Stockbridge to establisn a

permitting process to. .enzparary arccho. sales at outdoor events and speciar
events the City. 1'l're ordinance outlines application procedures, fee
structures, and eligibiiity criteria for both and commercial applicants.
Presented by: Ryan Anaerscn, Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson noued recommendations frcm the First Reading have been
included in the ordi:anw, reducing the fee to $300 per event in the downtoWn
dist'ict, and $505 per event outside of :ne downtown district, and allowing a One-
Year Pass in the amount of $1 ,CDCCC Citywide.

Motion to approve TX-2925-08 was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Berry. The notion passed unanimously 4-0.

19.SECCND REAZ'NG -
TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2025-10 FOR
CONTAINER-BASED CCMMERCAL (District 4)
Council Consideration of an ordinance to amend Sections 2.5.3(E) and 2.5.304)
of the Stocxhricge Development Code (1503) to arrow
commercial b; "sings as a type of Use" within the Downtown Village

Overlay District.
Mr. Anderson noted there were no changes from the First Reading.

Motion to approve "TX-202540 was made by Councilmember Barber; seconded
by Counci'member Berry. The motion passeo unanimously 4-0.

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Council Consideration to approve the Public Works Maintenance Shop Phase 2
interior buildout with Prime Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $2.241 ,455.00.

Funding source is from SPLOST VI.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve Phase 2 of the Public Works Maintenance Shop was made by

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed
unanimously 4-0.

Counci' Consideration to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 LMIG Paving

Project with Blcunt Construction Company in the amount of $109,689.20.
Funding Source: TSPLOST.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 LMIG Paving Project was
mace by Mayor Pro Tem Gamt; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion

passed u'ianirrcusiy 4-0.

Council Consideration to approve Change Order N1. 3 for the Water Way, Pine
View and Memorial Park Lift Station and Force Main ticn Project with
S: Construction, LLC ir- the amount of 525621632. Funding Source is from
SFLOST VI.

Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Moiion 6c aporove Change Order No. 3 for the Walter Way, Pine View and
Memorial Park Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Project was made by
Mayor 3rd Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The
passed unan-rncusiy 4-0.

Councilmembe' Alexander requested a listing of all funding expenses and
balances for SPLOST, TSPLCST, ARPA and Contingency funds from 2C25 to
current.

Council Consideration to approve the award of the Governor's of Highway

Safety '-..E.A.T. Grant in rne amcun: cf $268,928.22. The effective Late 05 the
is Dece r 2025, through September 35, 2026. Adowed costs lrcurred
rhis oer o: are reimbursable at a rate of 100% of the approved federal
as allocated stave.
Presented 5y: Asst. Chief Godfrey
Motion to autrove acceptance Governor's of Highway Safety
T. Grant in the amount of $268,928,0C was made by Mayor Pro Tem
Garrit; secorcied Dy Councimen'cer Berry. The motion passer. unanimously 4-3.

Council Consideration to approve the renewal of the City's neurance

Policy with C'gna the amount a? Cunding Source: General Fund.
Presented by: Milazi, City Treasurer/CFO

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Motion to approve the Health Insurance renewal with Cigna Insurance in
the amount of $3,400,531 was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

25.Council Consideration to approve Phase II 8- Phase ill of the Contract
for DeNyse Company in the amount of $1 .4 million dollars. Funding Source:
ARPA
Presented by: Shawn Edmondson, City Manager
Motion to approve the DeNyse Co. contract renewal for Phase II of the

Project was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4~0.

26.Ccuncil Consideration to approve the 2026 Event Calendars for Main Street, City
Events and Council Initiatives.
Motion to apcrove the 2026 Event Calendars 2026 transferring the African
American History Program, the Women's History Month Program, and the Fall
Festival Event to a City Event with staft determining :he funding source for each
event and revising the City's Events and Mayor & Councif Initiatives Calendar
anc Eddgei was made by Councilmember Berry; sewnoed by Councilmember
Aiexamer. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
SPCCEV'IhG M NGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Council meetings wil! be held in the City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, iocations,
and times are subject to change or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the
website www.stcckb:id;ega.org for updates.

Citywide Deveiopment Authority Meeting, Second Tuesday of each month at
6:30 City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Dec 9)
Community Zoning and information Meeting (CZlM) Wednesday, December 10th
CANCELLED.
Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Second Friday of each Month, at 9:00 am.
at the Downtown Connection Center 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail (Dec 12)
Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting. Third Tueseay of each month,
at 5.20 pm. at the Downtown Connection Center, 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail

(Dec
Planring Commission Meeting, Third Thursday of each month at 6:30 am. (Dec
15) CANCELLED
Vouth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Third Thursday of each month, at
6:3: arr. City Hall Levi Meeting Room 1Dec
UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/ lNlTlATlVES

Join the City of Stockbridge for the Ceremony for Mayor Jayden L.
Williams, Counciiwoman LaKeisha Gantt and Councilman Antwan Cloud on
Friday, January 2, 2026, at 3pm at HomeZ Suites 400 Speer Rd. Stockbridge,
GA, This exam: is open to the public wlFree Shuttle Ser;i:e from Kohls from 2-
69m.

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- Join Councilman Alexander for a District 5 Town Hall Meeting on Thursday,
December 11. 2025 at 7pm at the Winding Creek Community 254 Warbler Way,

McDonough.
. The Economic Development Department hosts a FREE Business Health Clinic
on the 2ndThursday of every month from 9am 12pm at the Stockbridge
Connection Center. 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail.

Please cortact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an aopointment for Meet the Mayor and for
more information on Council Initiatives at 678-833-3348 or via email:

rrawls@stockbridgega.org

Mayor Ford wished everyone Happy Holidays. and encouraged everyone to get
shots, and COVID boosters; noted it has been a wonderful twelve years serving the city
of Stockbric'ge, where there has never been a dull moment; encouraged the governing
b y to continue moving things and doing great things, noting the public is watching;
.ed he 's not 'noving, and will continue to be engaged, an he will help out where he

can; noted he nooks fcrward to a bright future for him, his family, and everyone.

Stockbrdge Wnere Community Connects.
EXECUTIVE SESSION

M n to convene Executive Session for Real Estate, Personnel, Litigation and
matters was made by Mayor Pro Tern Gantt; secondec by

Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 44).

Councilmember Barber exited the meeting following Executive Session.

Motion to adjourn Executive Session and sign an Affidavit was made by Councilmember

Berry; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.

Motion to reconvene the meeting was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.

Matter. to approve a Conditional Settlement with GRP LLC litigation to place on the
Agenda for canuary f2. 2626 was by Councilmember Berry; seconded by Vlaycr
Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passer: unanimously 3-0.

Motion to authorize the City Treasurer to one: an account with Fund One, State at
Georgia Fund was made by Council. .ber Berry; seconded by Mayor Pro em Gantt.
The passed L-r'animousiy 3-0.

Motion ic- aajourn the meeting at by Councilmember Berry;
a.m. was made

seconded by Mayor Pro Terr. Gantt. The motion The motion passed unanimmsly 3-0.
a: A Viv-w.
Respectfully submitted by: $33.5

Cassanora -ester, Interim City Clerk

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