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date: 2025-08-26
title: Work Session Meeting Agenda
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STOCKBRIDGE Work Session Meeting
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Mayor At–Large August 26, 2025 6:00 PM
Anthony S. Ford

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 Stockbridge City Hall

Shawn Edmondson 4640 N. Henry Blvd.
CITY CLERK
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Vanessa Holiday
Website: www.stockbridgega.org
CITY TREASURER
Frank Milazi Phone: 770-389-7900
CITY ATTORNEY Fax: 770-389-7912
Quinton G. Washington
Translation and Interpretation Services are available with
(7) days prior notice. Please contact the City’s Human
Resource Manager at 770-389-7908 for assistance.
AGENDA
WORK SESSION MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

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.

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
1 Review of the Millage Rate Public Hearing #1 Meeting Minutes August 11 2025
Review of the Millage Rate Public Hearing #2 Meeting Minutes August 11 2025
Review of the Millage Rate Public Hearing #3 Meeting Minutes August 18 2025
Review of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes August 11 2025

CONSENT AGENDA
2 Council Consideration to approve the Henry County 2025 Early Voting Dates
and Locations as approved by the Henry County Elections Board on August 18,
2025.

OLD BUSINESS
3 Council consideration to approve the renewal of the landscape maintenance
services contract with Yellowstone Landscape in the amount of $350,000.00.
Funding source is from Government Buildings Department and Amphitheater
budgeted funds.

- Presented by: Decius Aaron
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NEW BUSINESS
4 Council Consideration to fill a vacancy and appoint a member to the Youth
Council Advisory Committee and fill the remainder of the term through
12/31/2025. - Presented by: Cassandra Lester, Renee Gourdine
5 Council consideration to review and approve donated commercial space to the
City of Stockbridge Police Department, for the purposes of opening a Satellite
Precinct. - Presented by: Frank Trammer
6 Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to enter into a 10-year contract
with Norfolk Southern Parking Lot Project in the amount of $15,000 annually.
Funding Source: Economic Development Department Budget - Presented by:
Gerald Sanders
7 Council consideration of a Resolution to approve the second 1-year renewable
option for Civil Engineering services for Whitley Engineering in the amount o
$5,000 monthly or $60,000 annually. The contract was approved
on Resolution R24-1721 and the funding source is Community Development
Department account number 100-721-521203. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson
8 Council consideration of a Resolution to approve the second 1-year renewable
option for Permitting, Licensing and Inspections software with Sages, Inc., in
the amount of $58,318 annually. The contract was approved through
Resolution R24-17651 and the funding source is Community Development
Department account number 100-721-521310. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson
9 Council consideration to approve the FY2026 LMIG (Local Maintenance &
Improvement Grant) list. - Presented by: Decius Aaron
10 Council consideration to approve the renewal of Request For Proposal RFP
Number 2022-0006, On Call Annual General Engineering Services, for the City
of Stockbridge with Carter & Sloope, Inc. This is the third (3rd) contract
renewal option, and the budgeted amount is $200,000. The third contract
renewal option expires on December 31, 2025. - Presented by: Decius Aaron
11 Council consideration to approve the renewal of Request For Proposal RFP)
Number 2022-0006, On Call General Engineering Services, for the City of
Stockbridge with Falcon Design Consultants, LLC. - Presented by: Decius
Aaron
12 Council consideration to approve the renewal of Contract No. RFP No. 2018-
0010Q – Non-Hazardous Special Waste Disposal Services with Republic
Services in the amount of $65,000.00. Funding source is from the Sewer
Department Budget. - Presented by: Decius Aaron
13 Council consideration to approve the final contract renewal for RFP (Request
for Proposal) 201508-02, Sanitation Collections Services Contract with
Wrangler Holdings Corp /GFL Environmental (formerly Waste Industries) in the
amount of $2,600,000.00. Funding Source: Sanitation Department
Budget. This is the 5th and final renewal. Contract would expire on December
31, 2026 and staff is requesting an extension to February 28, 2027 due to the
holidays. - Presented by: Decius Aaron

August 26, 2025 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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14 Council Consideration to approve the renewal of Request for Proposal (RFP)
2024-0005 for Janitorial Maintenance Services with Intercontinental
Commercial Services, Inc. in the amount of $143,100.00. Funding Source:
Government Buildings Department Budget.This is the 2nd renewal. - Presented
by: Decius Aaron

DISCUSSION
15 Rock Quarry Road Extension Update - Presented by: Decius Aaron, Falcon
Design Consultants

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
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 offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website
www.stockbridgega.org for updates.

• Join us for a Meet and Greet of the new City Manager, Shawn
Edmondson, on Thursday, September 4th at City Hall in the Council
Chamber from 6 – 8 p.m.
• Citizens Police Advisory Council – Meetings are held on the first
Thursday of each month in the Stockbridge PD Community Room at
6:30 p.m. (Sep 4)
• Main Street Advisory Board – Meetings are held on the second Friday of
each month at the Downtown Connection Center 130 M L King Sr.
Heritage Trail at 9:00 a.m. (Aug 8)
• City Council Meeting, Second Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. - City
Hall Council Chamber (Sep 8)
• Youth Council Meeting, Second Monday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. -
City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Sep 8)
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, Second Tuesday of each
month, at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Sep 9)
• Community Zoning and Information Meeting, Wednesday, Sept 10th
from at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Sep 10)
• City Council Meeting, Second Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. - City
Hall Council Chamber (Sep 8)
• 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 (Sep 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 (Sep 16)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Third Tuesday of each
month, at 6:30 p.m. - City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Sep 16)
• Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 18th at 6:30 p.m. -
City Hall Council Chamber (Sep 18)

August 26, 2025 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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• City Council Budget Retreat – Wed. Sep 24 thru Fri Sep 26 from 9am –
5pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd.
• City Council Work Session Meeting, Last Tuesday of each month,
September 30th at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Sep 30)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Join us for BridgeFest on Saturday, September 27th at Amphitheater.
FREE fun activities for kids, vendors, food trucks and an amazing
concert!
• Join Main Street for the Tiny Tent Concert Series Fridays from 6pm to
8pm at the Stockbridge Connection Center, 130 M L King Sr. Heritage
Trail. Bring your lawn chairs. (Weather Permitting)
• Join Councilman Thomas & Councilman Berry in partnership for the
monthly Bingo Bash on Wednesday, September 17th from 10am – noon
at the Merle Manders Conference Center. Lots of fun to be had by all.
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor - Monday,
September 22nd from 10am – noon at City Hall. Meetings are by
appointment.
• The Economic Development Department host 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. Check
the Health of Your Business with the FREE Clinic.
• Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all
year long. Please send your pictures of Veterans with their name,
branch, rank, and years of service.
• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge initiative
centered around education, highlighting the causes and effects of
Littering and Illegal Dumping. More information 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 678-833-3348 or via
email: rrawls@stockbridgega.org

2025 CONCERT SEASON SCHEDULE

• Friday, September 6th & Saturday, September 7th, Southern Soul
Weekend featuring King George, Tucka, West Love, Pokey Bear, TK
Soul Tywaun Moore, and Tonio Armani
• Saturday, September 13th – For Lovers & Friends featuring Tank with
special guest Lyfe Jennings, and Ginuwine

August 26, 2025 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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• Saturday, October 18th - Detroit Gospel Legends featuring Fred
Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Anthony Brown, Vanessa Bell
Armstrong, Lisa Page-Brooks, Carvin Winans, and Byron Cage

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ADJOURNMENT

August 26, 2025 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
