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date: 2025-05-20
title: Downtown Development Authority Agenda Packet
source: 2025-05/2025-05-20_Downtown Development Authority_Agenda Packet.pdf
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Downtown Development
AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE Authority
BOARD MEMBERS Meeting Agenda
Kenya Cook, Chair May 20, 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
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 6:00 PM

I. Call to Order
1. Roll Call
2. Motions for additions or deletions to the proposed agenda
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve April 15th, 2025 Meeting Minutes
II. Officers and City Staff Reports
5. Chairman’s Comments – Cook
6. Vice Chair’s Comments – Washington
7. Secretary’s Updates – Mays
III. Old Business
8. Status update for “Waste Collection Services” resolution sent to City
Council
9. Approve membership fees for Georgia Downtown Development
Authority
10. Status update for DDA Insurance Policy with The Cincinnati Insurance
11. William Conner, Senior Accountant, with the 2024 Financial Reports for
the City Audit
12. Review changes to 120 MLK Sr. Façade Grant for Edward G. Renehan
13. Overdue P.O. Box paid for by Chair – reimbursement due
IV. New Business
14. Review of the Amphitheater outcomes
15. Approve payment for name badges and 116 Davis Rd transfer
V. City Staff Report
16. City Council Liaison - Councilman Alexander
17. Economic Development Department – Gerald Sanders
18. Main Street Advisory Board Liaison – Lisa Fareed
VI. Adjourn
VII. Executive Session (if needed)
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MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday April 15, 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 - Absent
Nathan Banks, Treasurer - Present Lisa Fareed, Main Street Manager - Present
Jerry Mays, Secretary - Present Vacant, City Manager
Darrell Stampler, Board Member - Present Guest:
Nycholas Armstead, Board Member - Present Terezy Ochoa Mainstreet Coordinator
Elton Alexander, City Council Liaison - Present

Chair Cook called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Elton Alexander arrived at 6:07 p.m.;
Nathan Banks arrived at 6:09 p.m.; Nick Armstead arrived at 6:12 p.m.

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

Chair Cook called for a Motion to approve the March 18th, 2025, meeting minutes. Motion to
approve by Darrell Stampler; Seconded by Vice-Chair Washington; The Motion passed
unanimously.

Officer Reports
Chair's Comments-Cook
Chair Cook recited the Downtown Development Authority's mission statement and expressed
happiness about the successful delivery of the playhouse to Clark Park by Southern Crescent
Habitat for Humanity. He also updated the Board on a message from Georgia Downtown
Development regarding the recapitalization of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs'
Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund, which aims to support downtown communities;
Chair Cook mentioned that the DDA would like to obtain a map of the Downtown Stockbridge
area to create a visual that encompasses the entire downtown community and highlights
ongoing projects within the district; He provided an notification that the quarterly report is due to
the City Council at the work session on April 29, 2025; Further, Chair Cook is planning a
collaborative meeting with the CDA, DDA, and MSAB to strengthen programming and support
each Board's initiatives where possible.

Vice-Chair Comments-Washington
Vice-Chair Washington mentioned he received a proposal to host a Cinco de Mayo event on
Main Street, though further details are not yet available.

Treasurer-Nathan Banks
No Updates

Secretary Update-Jerry Mays
No Updates

Old Business
Joint Sponsorship Amphitheater Table Promotion
The Board discussed the sponsorship option of $5,000 for four seats at the promotion table.
Vice-Chair Washington raised a question regarding what services are included in the
sponsorship. It was clarified that there are no additional services that come with the table
sponsorship by Councilmember Alexander; Chair Cook called for a motion. Vice-Chair
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MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday April 15, 2025 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Washington motioned to approve the sponsorship of four seats at the amphitheater promotion
table for $5,000, seconded by Nick Armstead. The Motion passed unanimously.

Façade Grant update for 120 MLK Sr Heritage Trail
After discussion it was determined that the business owner must submit a revised proposal that
aligns with the downtown area guidelines. The Board expects to receive this updated proposal
by the next DDA meeting in May.

Reimbursement to Chair Cook
Chair Cook has submitted receipts for the payment of the post office box to the treasurer for
reimbursement.

Payment to Butler & Snow
Butler and Snow submitted invoices to the DDA Board for payment in the amounts of $2,529.15
for service rendered on February 28th and $1,890.00 for service rendered on March 31st.
Payment will be made to Butler and Snow by the DDA.

Mainstreet Advisory Board Liaison update
Vice-Chair Washington briefly discussed the Main Street initiative involving little free libraries
and the delivery of a Habitat for Humanity playhouse to Clark Park. Councilmember Alexander
suggested that a little free library would be a wonderful addition to the new park at the
intersection of Jodeco and Candler Road. Ms. Fareed stated that she would consult with the
Economic Development Director and authorizing agency to research the possibility of placing
this amenity at that location.

New Business
Membership Fee for the Georgia Downton Development Authority
Chair Cook called for a motion to approve the payment of membership fees amounting to
$500.00 to the Georgia Downtown Development Authority. Vice-Chair Washington made a
motion to approve the payment; Seconded by Darrell Stampler. The motion passed
unanimously.

Renewal date for DDA insurance policy
The Board is seeking clarification on the due date and amount for the renewal of the DDA
insurance policy in order to ensure timely payment.

Quarterly report to City Council April 15th, 2025
The Board is seeking clarification on the report format. Ms. Lester will work with the Chair and
the Treasurer to provide a sample of previous reports.

2025 Financial for City Audit.
The Board is seeking clarification of the required items for the city audit. Treasurer Banks will
contact Mr. Conner for further details on what is needed and will comply accordingly.

City Council Update
Elton Alexander – City Council Liaison
Councilmember Alexander mentions speaking with the new restaurant owner in the area, who
plans to open in the first week of May. States Barn Beautiful has been sold, and the flower shop
is relocating.
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MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday April 15, 2025 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Informs the Board that the City Council approved the rezoning for Rock Quarry and North Henry
Blvd during their meeting on April 14; Also states the widening of the Rock Quarry is now
official, and the city is currently accepting bids for this project. Although a start date has not yet
been released, it is anticipated that the work will take between eighteen months to two years to
complete once it begins. He is also excited about the upcoming concert series.

City Staff Reports
Gerald Sanders – Economic Development Director
No report

Lisa Fareed – Main Street Manager
Ms. Fareed reminded the DDA Board about the MSAB retreat scheduled for May 10th from 9
AM to 4 PM and invited the Board members to attend. She provided an update on the upcoming
tiny tent events; and expressed her pride in the playhouse that was delivered to Clark Park on
April 12th. This project was a collaboration between Leadership Henry Class of 2025, Main
Street, and Habitat for Humanity; Ms. Fareed informed the Board that there will be an official
dedication of the playhouse later this summer; Additionally, she highlighted the Main Street
movie nights are taking place on Friday, June 6th, 2025, and Friday, July 11th, 2025, and she
asked the DDA Board for volunteers to assist with the event.

Executive Session – No Update

Chair Cook called for a motion to adjourn at 7:08 p.m.; Nycholas Armstead motioned to adjourn;
Seconded by Darrell Stamper. 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 or 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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