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date: 2025-07-14
title: RESCHEDULED - Downtown Development Authority Agenda Packet
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Downtown Development
AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE Authority
BOARD MEMBERS Meeting Agenda
Kenya Cook, Chair July 14, 2025 6:00 PM
Warren Washington, Vice-Chair
Nathan Banks, Treasurer
Jerry Mays, Secretary
Nycholas Armstead, Board Member
Darryl Stamper, Board Member
Councilmember Elton Alexander

ADMINISTRATION
Vacant, City Manager

Gerald Sanders
Economic Development Director

Lisa Fareed STOCKBRIDGE DOWNTOWN CONNECTION CENTER
130 M L KING SR. HERITAGE TRAIL
Downtown Main Street Manager STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Website: www.stockbridgega.org
Phone: 770-389-7900
Cassandra Lester, Recorder Fax: 770-389-7912

Blake Sharpton, Attorney
AGENDA
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025 6:00 PM

I. Call to Order
1. Roll Call
2. Invocation
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve June 17th Minutes
II. Officers Reports
5. Chair’s Comments – Cook
6. Vice Chair’s Comments – Washington
7. Secretary’s Comments – Mays
8. Treasurer’s Comments – Banks
III. Old Business
9. Update Waste Collection Services
10. Review 120 MLK Sr. Façade Grant for Edward G. Renehan
11. Discuss Georgia Downtown Association Conference
12. Review Amphitheater Initiative
13. Discuss Marketing for the Downtown Development Authority
IV. New Business
14. Discuss promoting Façade Grant Program
15. Discuss creating an interior grant for businesses
V. City Staff Reports
16. City Council Liaison – Councilman Alexander
17. Economic Development Department – Gerald Sanders
18. Main Street Advisory Board Liaison – Lisa Fareed
VI. Executive Session (if needed)
VII. Adjourn
MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday June 17, 2025 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Board Members City Staff
Kenya Cook, Chair - Present Cassandra Lester, Deputy City Clerk - Present
Warren Washington, Vice-Chair - Present Gerald Sanders, Economic Development Director - Present
Nathan Banks, Treasurer - Present Lisa Fareed, Main Street Manager - Absent
Jerry Mays, Secretary - Absent Terezy Ochoa, Mainstreet Coordinator - Present
Darrell Stampler, Board Member - Absent Vacant, City Manager
Nycholas Armstead, Board Member - Present Guest:
Elton Alexander, City Council Liaison - Absent Henry Caslin of Alex and Partners Marketing and
Consulting LLC via phone call.

Chair Cook called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Chair Cook called for a motion to approve the agenda. Motion to approve by Nycholas
Armstead; Seconded by Vice-Chair Washington; The Motion passed unanimously.

Chair Cook called for a Motion to approve the May 20th 2025, meeting minutes. Motion to
approve by Vice-Chair Washington; Seconded by Nycholas Armstead; The Motion passed
unanimously.

Chair Cook called for a Motion to approve the June 05, 2025, SCM meeting minutes. Motion to
approve by Vice-Chair Washington; Seconded by Nycholas Armstead; The Motion passed
unanimously.

Officer Reports
Chair's Comments-Cook
Chair Cook requested clarification on the process for calling special meetings. The Deputy City
Clerk explained that, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, all public meetings must be
advertised in the city's official publication, the Henry Herald. She further clarified that each
committee must submit its meeting dates to the city council in December for the upcoming year.
Any unscheduled meetings are considered special-called meetings and must be advertised at
least 72 hours in advance in the Henry Herald. Additionally, she noted that emergency meetings
require 24-hour notice and must meet specific criteria to qualify as emergencies. Chair Cook
then suggested that the committee include the cost of advertising special-called meetings in the
operating budget to cover expenses for potential future special-called meetings.

Chair Cook sought clarification regarding the tickets for the amphitheater sponsorship because
he found that the sponsorship table is not available for all amphitheater events. Vice-Chair
Washington reported receiving a text from CDA Chair Ariel Shaw, indicating that the upstairs
lounge is available for rented events at the amphitheater. Chair Cook proposed adding this topic
to the next meeting agenda for further discussion, citing that he was not made aware that the
DDA Board could use of the lounge area for rented events at the amphitheater

Chair Cook also encouraged the Board to consider sustainable projects that could utilize the
existing project fund and recommended that the Board review the 2018 Renaissance Plan as a
source for potential projects.

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MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday June 17, 2025 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Vice-Chair Comments-Washington
Power Pressure Washing Quote:
Vice-Chair Washington presented three quotes to the Board for the power washing that was
approved at the last meeting:

- $2,225 from Hot Pressure Wash Solutions
- $2,250 from Godspeed Services LLC
- $2,970 from Manicure

Chair Cook called for discussion, but no additional comments were made by the Board. Chair
Cook made the recommendation to take before-and-after photos of the areas to power pressure
washed and called for a motion.

Vice-Chair Washington made a motion to approve the lowest quote, which was seconded by
Nycholas Armstead; Motion passed unanimously

The selected vendor for the power washing project is Hot Pressure Wash Solutions, with a
quote of $2,225.

Pre-Concert & Night Market Proposal:
Vice-Chair Washington presented a proposal from Henry Caslin of Alex and Partners Marketing
and Consulting LLC regarding the organization of pre-concert night market events. Mr. Caslin
joined the meeting via phone to discuss his extensive marketing background. He emphasized
his experience and how he could help the DDA Board increase visibility and foot traffic in the
downtown area through strategic events and marketing initiatives. Stating the goal is to
transform the downtown area into a destination rather than just a brief stop for visitors.

Chair Cook opened the floor for discussion. During this time, Executive Director Gerald Sanders
expressed concerns about potential conflicts with scheduled events, as well as logistical issues
related to timing and the use of spaces in the downtown area. Chair Cook indicated that Mr.
Caslin needs to submit a detailed proposal that includes the project's scope, schedule of events,
and associated costs. The discussion continued, noting that while the budget for these events
has been approved, each event still requires review by the Board.

Chair Cook called for a motion. Vice-Chair Washington made a motion to approve Henry Caslin
from Alex and Partners Marketing and Consulting LLC as the vendor to facilitate the night and
pre-concert market events. Nycholas Armstead seconded the motion; The motion passed
unanimously.

Amphitheater Sponsorship Table:
Vice-Chair Washington provided an update on the allocation of amphitheater sponsorship table
tickets during this meeting. He stated that two tickets were assigned to the Black Chamber of
Commerce, and two tickets were given to "Fan of the Logo," a Pittsburgh Steelers fan club that
aims to establish the downtown Stockbridge area as a home base for preseason and football
games. "Fan of the Logo" plans to hold its first event on June 30, 2025, in front of Frozen
Smokes.

Nycholas Armstead mentioned that the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) members
should have the opportunity to wear and bring branded marketing materials to amphitheater
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MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday June 17, 2025 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

sponsorship table as a way to increase visibility. Chair Cook suggested adding a discussion on
the amphitheater sponsorship strategy to the agenda, highlighting the importance of having
representatives from the DDA Board engage with potential VIPs attending events.

Treasurer-Nathan Banks
Treasurer Nathan Banks verbally delivered the treasurer’s report as follows:

Operating Account: The balance is $4,162.51.
Façade Account: The balance is $41,133.50.
Project Account: The balance is $180,803.44.

Chair Cook called for a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion to approve by
Nycholas Armstead; Seconded by Vice-Chair Warren Washington; The Motion passed 4-0-1
with Treasurer Banks abstaining.

Secretary Update-Jerry Mays
N/A

Old Business
Waste Collections Services Agreement
The Chair and Vice-Chair will present on behalf of the DDA Board the resolution for the waste
services collections agreement for discussion at the June 25th work session.

Façade Grant update for 120 MLK Sr Heritage Trail
Tabled

Payment to Parker Poe for Legal Services on 116 Davis Road Transfer
Chair Cook expressed that the DDA should not be responsible for paying the invoice. Gerald
Sanders stated he would review the statement once more to confirm that the charges to the
DDA were indeed for their services and to request clarification on why so many attorneys were
involved in a typical property transfer.

New Business
Marketing for Downtown Development Authority
The DDA Board voted to approve and retain the services of Henry Caslin of Alex and Partners
Marketing and Consulting LLC pending revised proposal and will also look for other marketing
initiatives that will increase visibility.

Securing a Grant Writer
The DDA Board remains interested in hiring a grant writer. Executive Director Gerald Sanders
noted that unless the Board commits to submitting a specific number of grants each year, hiring
a full-time grant writer may not be beneficial. Instead, he proposed considering the option of
utilizing a grant writer employed by the city. In this arrangement, the Board would pay the grant
writer for assistance as needed.

Name Badges for New Board Members
Vice-Chair Washington made a motion to approve the purchase of magnetic name badges for
the entire DDA Board in the amount of $96.00; the motion was seconded by Nicholas Armstead,
and it passed unanimously.
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MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday June 17, 2025 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

City Council Update
Elton Alexander – City Council Liaison
Not present

City Staff Reports
Gerald Sanders – Economic Development Director
Economic Development Director Gerald Sanders recommended to the Board that it should
refrain from expanding the boundaries of the Downtown Development Area. He cited potential
conflicts with the Department of Community Affairs, noting that such an expansion could limit
the resources available to existing businesses within the DDA service area. Furthermore, he
pointed out that most cities do not have a Downtown area larger than that of Stockbridge.

Lisa Fareed – Main Street Manager
Terezy Ochoa presented on behalf of the Main Street Department, updating the Board on the
following events:
• June 27th Tiny Tent
• June 28th Get to Stepping Fitness Walk
• June 28th Farm to Table Market

Executive Session
No Update

Chair Cook called for a motion to adjourn at 7:22 p.m.; Nathan Banks motioned to adjourn;
Seconded by Vice-Chair Washington. The Motion passed unanimously. The minutes were
written by Deputy City Clerk Cassandra Lester.

Executive Session Criteria GA Code
Discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney-client privilege. 50-14-2(1) and
Identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney-client discussion. 50-14-3(b)(1)(A)
Discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of o lease property. 50-14-3(b)(1)(B)
Discuss or vote to authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or disposal of real 50-14-3(b)(1)(C)
estate.
Discuss or vote to enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property subject to approval 50-14-3(b)(1)(D)
in a subsequent public vote.
Discuss or vote to enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate. 50-14-3(b)(1)(E)
Discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action 50-14-3(b)(2)
or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee.
Meeting to interview one or more applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency. 50-14-3(b)(2)
A meeting otherwise required to be open was closed to the public in order to consult and meet with 50-14-2(1)
legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any officer
or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved and the
matter discussed was [identify the matter but not the substance of the discussion.
meeting held for investigative purposes under duties or responsibilities imposed by law. 50-14-3(a) (1)

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