---
date: 2025-01-13
title: 01-13-2025 Minutes
source: 2025-01/2025-01-13_01-13-2025 _Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
---

StOCkbFidge
Wh-n Communlty Connects

COUNCIL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES

January 13, 2025 6:00 PM.
Mayor & Cig Council
.5221:- 5. Ford At-Lar 2
Me or Pro Tem Kyle Barr; Ccuncil wistrict 3
Conner member Elton I-Iexander Council: E
Councilmember Yolanda Barber Council strict
Councnme'nber LaKe'sha Gantt Counci. District J.
Councilmem Ber Thomas Ccuncil District 2

'stration
Fred Gar r -

C|:y Tanager
"it Cferk
5; l-2
Cassandra Dee-1: Cierk
Frark City Treasurer

Quinton Washington Attorrey -

Mission: To proyide visionary iegidershi land superior municip_al serviem that
enhance the quality of life fo_r Citizens w 11c creating a welcoming busmess
atmosphere focused on sustalnabiilty and expans1on of tourism and cultural events.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford at 8:04
pm

by: Mayor Fcrd

The Pledge cf was recited by all In attendance.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal ro!! ca!l. All members
were resent except Mayor Pro Tern Berry.

PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayer Ferd Te l'e lemming Piarnir; & Zcning Public Hearing Announmment:
The fol wing it: s v; ll :9 presented:

COTPDFE'TS" e ~.rr.ert1rer.t Case
Rezon rg Case

AMENDMENT OF THE AGENDA
rre Agerde .
re Examine Sees-9" tic" en, an:
rm; the Ccrsei 3 was m r
1;. CC, -
hair-er Gert;

secm'zlec b; Cour; .memcerAeva'ILr. '. n passe; urar:r.:Ls / 4-0.

1|Page
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Santt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were ni: Public Comments

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
1. Adoption of the December 9, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes
Adoption of the December 17, 2024 Work Session Meeting Minutes
Adoption of the January 8, 2025 Council Retreat Minutes
Motion to approve the Minutes was made by Councilmember Alexander;
seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Councilmembers Barber and Gantt
noted they were not in attendance for the January 8, 2025 Retreat.

Motion to approve the December 9, 2024 and December 17, 2024
Meeting Minutes was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

No Action taken on the January 8, 2025 Council Retreat Minutes

CEREMONIAL REVIEW
2. Mayor Ford reviewed the Proclamation Review ML King, Jr. Day;

Swearing n of Board/Committee Members: Stockbridge Citizens-Police
Advisory Council Nathan Banks (Zone 2), Planning Commission

Stanley Dumas (District 1), Jayden Williams (District 2), and Trameka
Walker (District 5), Stockbridge Youth Council Advisory Committee -

Joc'Quelyn Carter, Tykera Goins, Valerie Richmond-Reese, and Dr.
Thomas Smith, and Henry County Transportation Advisory Group
Representative Eniel Gonzalez.

CONSENT AGENDA
3. Council Consideration to approve the Consent Agenda.
Council Consideration to appoint Ayesha Gambles to the
Stockbridge
Vouth Council Advisory Committee for a two-year term
through
12/31/2326.
Council Consideration to appoint Georgia Mctntyre to the
Stockbridge
You-n Council Advisory Committee for a two-year term
through
12/31/2025
Courcii Consideration to appoint Candis L. Jones to the
Stockbridge
Youth Ccuncil Advrsory Committee to an unexpired term through
12/31/2025.
to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Councilmember
seczrded 3y Counc'Imember "'homas. The mot'on passed
unanimousy 4-6.

Moticn to edjc 3 Executive Session and sign an Affidavit was made by
Ccuncrimer'n'oer seconded by Councilmember Thomas. "he motion
passed unanimousy 4-0.
2|Page
Motion to reconvene the meeting was made by Councilmember
Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed
unanimously 4-0.

OLD BUSINESS _

4. SPECIAL. USE PERM'T CASE #SP-2024-02. be located in Council
District A.) NOTE: To be considered for a Board vote only since the public
hearing was already held on November 12. 2024. Council Consideration
of a Special Use Permit Request to allow a liquor store on property at 106
Rock Quarry Road. Applicant: GRP, LLC. Agent: Girishkumar Patel. The
property is located in Land Lot 62 of District 12, and it contains 0.89 +/-
acres.

Presented by lQyan Anderson, Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson noted the case was continued from November 12, 2024
where a Public Hearing was held, noting there were open matters before
the Stockbridge Municipal Court to be addressed and resolved; noted tall
court matters have been cleared to move fom/ard, and recommends
approval.
Motion to deny was made by Councilmember Barber;
seconded by Councilmember Alexander.

Attorney Lisa Momhower spoke on behalf ot the applicant noting the city's
Code mandates the addition of two additional liquor store licenses based
on population and also submitted a Constitutional
Objection into the
record.

Attorney Washington advised the Council to Table the item forfurther
discussion.

Councilmember Barber withdrew the motion to deny.

Motion to Table to the Febmary 10, 2025 meeting was made by
Councilmember Gantt; seconded by Counciimember Alexander. The
motion passed unanimously 4-0.

NEW BUSINESS
5. Appointment of Municipal Court Judge for a two-year term.
Motion to appoint Matthew McCord for a two-year term was made by
Councilmember Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The
motion passed uranimousiy 4-0.

6 Appointment of Municipal Court Solicitor to a one-year term.
Motion to appoint Julie Kert for a one-year term was made by
Councirrrember Gantt; seconded by CCanilmember Barber. The motion
passed unanimously 4A).
7. ppcintment of the Mayor Pro Tem for 2025.
Motion to appoint LaKeisha Gantt Mayor Pro Tem for 2025 was made
by
Councilmemoer Aiexander: seconded by Councilmember Santt. The
moti .passed 3-0-1 (Alexander, Gantt, Thomas Approved) (Barber
Abs red).
3|Page
8. Appointment of the City Attorney.
Motion to appoint Quinton Washington as the City Attorney was made by
Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The
motion passed 3-0-1 (Alexander, Gantt, Thomas Approved) (Barber
Abstained noting concerns for information requested and not received).

Swearing In of Judge Matthew McCord
Mayor Ford issued the Oath of to Judge Matthew McCord

PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Ford Read the Public Hearing Rules and Procedures
9. TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2024-09. Council Consideration of a Text
Amendment to Section 3.2.6 of the Stockbridge Unified Development
Code (UDC) to modify and augment regulations for Bed and Breakfast
(not in a subdivision) establishments.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson presented TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2024-09, noting
the case was presented to the Planning Commission on December 19,
2024 and recommends approval

Public Hearing Opened
No Speakers In Favor
Speaker Opposed: Ms. Jocelyne Williams
Public Hearing Closed

Motion to approve TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2024-09 was made by
Councilmember Barber; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The
motion passed unanimously 4-0.

10. REZONING CASE #RZ-2024-11. (Council District 2) Consideration of a
rezoning request for three parcels on the east side of Flippen Road, near
Road. The parcels would be rezoned from (Planned Unit
Development) to Development. The intent is to
adopt a Master Plan for the property to allow for the construction of a
townhome development. Applicant: Vista Residential Partners. Agent:
Dennis J. Webb, Jr., Esq. The three parcels are located in Land Lot 38 of
District 12, as are below; and they contain 18.31 +I- total acres.
Parcel #030-01002000 (415 Elippen 13.436 +/- acres
within three separate tracts.
Parcel 0.886 acres.
Parcel 3.988 +/- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anders-3n, Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson presented REZONING CASE During the
discussion, it was determined that the verbiage the item should state
FJD-Master Plan Development, noting the parcels had previously been
rezoned by rlenry County, and that once annexed into the City of
Stockbridge effective January 1, 2023, the parceis need a comparable
designation.

Attorney Dennis Webb reviewed the plan for the proposed townhome
development, agreeing to Staff Recommended Conditions along with
4|Page
additional following Conditions: Metal Overhangs, 1800 minimum sq. ft.,
10% IRental Cap, 10' Paths, Flock Cameras, End Units (ROW) with brick,
and Decorative Streetlights, and noted has been
allowed within the development to allow for sidewalks and the widening of
Flipoen Rd, byMr. Chase Beasley with Vista Residential.

Public Hearing Opened
Speakers in None
Speakers Opposed Ms. Courtney Hunter and Mr. Willie Carter
Public Hearing Closed

Motion to amend the Agenda to correct the verbiage to remove Rezoning,
noting the verbiage should be from PUD to Planned PUD Master Plan was
made by Councilmember Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Thomas.
The motion passed 3-0-1 (Alexander, Gantt, Thomas Approved); (Barber
Abstained).

Motion to approve the Planned PUD Master Plan with Staff Conditions and
the following added Conditions: Metal Overhangs, 1800 minimum sq. ft.,
10% Rental Cap, Paths, Flock Cameras, End Units (ROW) with brick,
and Decorative Streetlights was made by Councilmember Thomas;
seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed 3-0-1
(Alexander, Gantt and Thomas Approved); (Barber Abstained).

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.5tockbridgegaorg for
updates.

Citywide Development Authority Meeting Tuesday of each month at City Hall
in the Levi Meeting Room at 6pm (January 14).
Planning Commission Meeting, 3"1 of each month, 6:30 pm. City Hall

Council Chamber (Jan 16) CANCELED
City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of the Martin
Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Downtown Development Authority Meeting, Tuesday of each month at the
Downtown Connection Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Jan 21)
Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.- 3rd Tuesday of each
month Levi Meeting Room City Hall (Jan 21)

City Council Work Session Meeting held on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00
pm. -
City Council Charmer (can 28)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTSIINITIATIVES

Join Councilman Thomas for the monthly Bingo Bash on Wednesday, January
15"I from 10am noon at the Merte Manders Conference Center. Lots of fun.

Join Councilman Alexander for the MLK .r. Day of Service Community Cleanup
on Saturday, January from 11am 1pm. Jodeco Rd, (Parking available at
Costco only).

5|Page
Mayor Ferd f'r the monthly Meet the Mayor on January from
Ham ".co'i at City Hall. Meetings are by appointment
Thomas is honoring Veterans wi!h a Cmtunuous Salute all
year long.
P'ease send your pictures of Veterans with their name, branch, rank. an:
years
of service

.ion nigh'ighting the causes and effects of Litt ring and illegal
re information to follow.
Piease contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the
Mayor
and For more information on Council Initiatives and events at 678-833-3348 or via
email: rrawls@stockbridgega.0[g

COMMENTS

Mayor Ford referenced the passing of Jimmy Carter, the nation's President, noting
he has been the only President from Georgia, and referenced the
many honors that have
been bestowed upon President Carter by
many throughout the country; noted we are in
cold and flu season and encouraged everyone to get vaccinated and booster
shots;
referenced the recent rare snow that fell in Georgia; and asked that
everyone keep the
families in prayer in California as they continue to deal with the wildfires and disasters in
the state.

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 pm. was made by Councilmember Gantt;
seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed 3-0.
(Councilmember
Thomas was not present forthe vote)

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday. City Clerk CMC Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

6|Page
