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date: 2024-02-27
title: 02-27-2024 Minutes
source: 2024-02/2024-02-27_02-27-2024 _Minutes.pdf
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Where Community Connects

WORK SESS l ON MEETI N G
SU MM ARY M INUTES

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 6:00 PM
Mayor & Citv Council
5. Ford At~La_\r e
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or Pro TemKyle Councrl rstrrct_3

Councrmember Elton Counql D_|str_lct 5
Councllmember Yolanda Councgl Drstrrct 4
Councilmember LaKeIsha Gantt 1
Councilmember Alphonso Thomas COUnCII DIstrrct 2

Administration
Frederick Gardi City Manager
Vanessa Hol Ida City Clerk
Cassandra Leste r_- eputy City Clerk
Vacant City Treasurer

Quinton Wa shlngton -_Crt Attorney
Samantha Embry CIty ttorney

Mission: To provideyision eadership and superior municipal services that enhance the
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quality ofl Ife for crtrzens .w I le creating a welcoming busmess atmosph ere focused on
sustainabll Ity a nd expans Ion of tourism and cultu ral events.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford at 6:08
pm.

Invocation by Mr. Michael Harris, Henry County Tax Commissioner

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

Deputy City Clerk, Cassandra Lester was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All
Members were present except Councilman Thomas.

Motion to adopt the Agenda made by Councilmember Barber; seconded
by Mayor Pro
Tem Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

Review of the February 12, 2024 Minutes No Action.
1. Council Meeting Minutes February 12, 2024

PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments

INFORMATIONAL
2. Henry County Tax Commissioner Homestead Exemption Information

Presented by: Michael C. Harris, Henry County Tax Commissioner
No Action

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PRESENTATION
3. Main Street Program Renaming Downtown Building
Presented by Kira Harris Braggs Main Street Program Manager, and
Board Members Anika Potts and Camille Reynoso Mason,
Ms. Potts gave an overview of the Main Street Program and Mission and
referenced the members of the Main Street Advisory Board.

Ms. Harris-Braggs reviewed the history of the Ted Strickland Community
Center and its use prior to renovating the building for the Economic
Development, Main Street and DDA Offices; referenced the options the
Board narrowed down to rename the building, noting the placement of a
plaque with the offices and a plaque honoring Mr. Strickland, with Council
approval.

Motion to approve the renaming of the former Ted Strickland Community
Center as Downtown Connection using Channel
Lettering in White or Grey; add plaque outside of the building referencing
the Departments/Offices; add a wall-mounted plaque on the breezeway
wall honoring Mr. Ted Strickland made by Councilmember Alexander;
seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0

CONSENT AGENDA
4. Council Consideration to fill a vacancy and appoint a Main Street Advisory
Member for a Two-Year Term Crystal Park Beauty Supply

Council Consideration to fill an unexpired term and appoint a Member to
the Citizens Police Advisory Council -
District 4 Paige Jones lll.

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Councilmember Barber;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

NEW BUSINESS
5. Council consideration to approve the FY2025 LMIG (Local Maintenance
Improvements Grant) List.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Motion to approve the FY2025 LMIG List was made by Councilmember
Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed
unanimously 4-0.

6. Council consideration to approve the City of Stockbridge Economic
Development Strategic Plan 2024 2028.
Presented by: Kim Allonce, Economic Development Director, and KB
Advisory Group Staff: Geoff Koski
Mr. Allonce presented the Stockbridge Economic Development Strategic
Plan, recommending approval.

Councilmember Gantt noted she had received a request from the Citywide
Development Authority to defer approval until their Board had an
opportunity to review the plan.

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Mr. Allonce noted he presented the plan to the Citywide Development

Authority at their last Board meeting, and that the City is under contract
with KB Advisory Group who has already extended the deadline since

January.

Councilmember Alexander noted the Council, and the Boards are
independent of each other.

Mr. Allonce agreed, noting the Economic Development Strategic Plan is
based on the vision and the strategic plan is to have the City and
the Boards all on one accord.

Motion to approve the City of Stockbridge Economic Development
Strategic Plan 2024 2028 was made by Councilmember Alexander;
seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously
4-0.

7. Motion to appoint Council Liaison to the Downtown Development
Authority.
Motion to appoint Elton Alexander as the Council Liaison to the Downtown
Development Authority was made by Councilmember Gantt; seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion passed 3-0-1 (Alexander, Berry, Gantt
Approved); (Barber Abstained citing DDA Board Members had previously
requested that she be appointed as the DDA Liaison prior to the
establishment of Districts, and noted the downtown area of the city
encompasses her District and wants to make sure the residents and
businesses of District 4 are represented.

8. Motion to appoint Council Liaison to the Citywide Development Authority.
Motion to appoint LaKeisha Gantt as the Council Liaison to the Citywide
Development Authority made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

9. Motion to appoint Council Liaison to the Youth Council Advisory
Committee.
Motion to appoint Kyle Berry as the Council Liaison to the Youth Council
Advisory Committee made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

DISCUSSION
10. ORDINANCE TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND LOCATIONS IN
THE CITY FOR SEVERAL TYPES OF BUSINESSES.
Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City of Code of
Ordinances relating to dealers in distilled spirits, pawn shops, tire shops,
used car dealerships, and precious gems, so as to clarify the number of
licenses available, and to provide a process for allowing additional
licenses based upon Census data. Planning Commission
Recommendation --

Approval. Staff recommendation Approval.

Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner

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Mr. Anderson noted with he increased population as a result of the
Annexation Referendum effective January 1, 2023, the City is required to
increase the number of certain businesses allowed, noting most are
covered by the UDC (Unified Development Code); however, Liquor
Stores are subject to a Lottery Process. Mr. Anderson reviewed the map of
the current location of the (4) four current liquor store locations and

presented the criteria of the available locations.

Councilmembers discussed the Ordinance and the proposed
locations and tasked staff with conducting further research to determine
locations and present the item to City Council at the next Public Hearing

meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS

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 or visit the website

www.stockbridgega.org for updates.

City Council Meeting **SPEClAL DATE** Monday, March 4th at 6:00 pm. City -

Hall Council Chamber (Mar 4)
Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1sl Thursday of each
month at 6:00 pm. at the Stockbridge Police Community Room 4545 N. Henry
Blvd. (Mar 7)
0 Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month Welcome

Center/Main Street Offices located at 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail at 9am
(Mar 8).
Youth Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. City Hall Levi

Meeting Room (Mar 11)
Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm.-
City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Mar 12)
Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Mar 19)
Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm. 3rd Tuesday of each

month Levi Meeting Room City Hall (Mar 19)

Planning Commission Meeting,3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm. City Hall -

Council Chamber (Mar 21)

City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. -

City Hall Council Chamber (Mar 26)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

Join Councilman Alexander for the Annual History Month Event on
Sunday, March 3rd from 3-6 PM at the Merle Manders Conference Center.
. Join Councilman Thomas the monthly Senior Bingo Bash on Wednesday, March
27th from 10am -

12pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd.
for raffles, prizes, games, snacks and fun!

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Join Mayor Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday, March 25th from
10am noon.

Join Councilman Thomas for the sh Stockbridge initiative centered
around education highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal
Dumping. More information to follow.
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.

Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the
Mayor and any information on Council Initiatives at 678-833-3348 or via
email: rrawls@stockbridgega.org

COMMENTS

Mayor Ford reminded everyone that COVID-19 is still with us and encouraged everyone
to get their boosters and flu shots to remain healthy.

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm. was made by Councilmember Gantt;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion passed 4-0.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, C Clerk ny 8. Ford, M yor
