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date: 2024-09-24
title: Work Session Agenda
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STOCKBRIDGE Work Session Meeting
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Mayor At–Large September 24, 2024 6:00 PM
Anthony S. Ford

Mayor Pro Tem Kyle D. Berry, Sr.

Council District 3

Councilmember Elton Alexander

Council District 5

Councilmember Yolanda Barber

Council District 4

Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt

Council District 1

Councilmember Alphonso Thomas

Council District 2

CITY MANAGER Stockbridge City Hall

Frederick Gardiner 4640 N. Henry Blvd.
CITY CLERK
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Vanessa Holiday
Website: www.stockbridgega.org
INTERIM CITY TREASURER
Lakeisha Gaines 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 HR
Manager at 770-389-7908 for assistance.
AGENDA
WORK SESSION MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
1 Review of the September 9, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes
Review of the August 23, 2024 Council Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes
Review of the August 22, 2024 Council Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes
Review of the August 21, 2024 Council Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes
Review of the August 27, 2024 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
Review of the August 12, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes

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.

PRESENTATION
2 Park System Plan Presentation - Presented by: Decius Aaron, Peyton Peterson
with TSW

CONSENT AGENDA
3 Council consideration to approve the use of the Merle Manders Conference
Center for the Police Department Annual Awards Gala
Consideration for the approval of Lichty Commercial Construction, Inc. contract
for Court Renovation - Presented by: N/A
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NEW BUSINESS
4 Council consideration to approve a new position: Accountant II and the
reclassification of Senior Accountant to Accounting Manager. - Presented by:
Lakeisha Gaines

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.

• Community Meeting to discuss the Stockbridge Trails Plan,
Wednesday, September 25th from 6pm - 7:30pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. Stockbridge.
• Community Zoning and Information Meeting: Wednesday, October 2nd
from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chamber (Oct 2)
• Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1st Thursday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Police Community
Room 4545 N. Henry Blvd. – (Oct 3)
• Youth Council Meeting 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Levi Meeting Room (Oct 7)
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month,
6:00 p.m.- City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Oct 8)
• The Main Street Advisory Board Meeting on the 2nd Friday of each
month at 9am – Location is the Downtown Connection Center 130 M L
King Sr. Heritage Trail. (Oct 11)
• City Council Meeting, 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall
Council Chamber (Oct 14)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Stockbridge Downtown Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Oct 15)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.- 3rd Tuesday of
each month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Oct 15)
• Planning Commission Meeting, 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. -
City Hall Council Chamber - (Oct 17)
• City Council Work Session Meeting, Last Tuesday of each month:
Tuesday, July 30th at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Oct 29)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Join Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt in partnership with Atlanta Food
Truck Park for Night Market at the Stockbridge Amphitheater Parking
Lot from 6pm – 9:30pm – September 26th, October 10th, November 11th,
and November 21st. There will be vendors, Food Trucks, Activities,
Games, Music, and Vibes. Contact Tan Bowers at
thepeaceofmine@gmail.com for registration and additional
information.
September 24, 2024 6:00 PM4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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• Join the City of Stockbridge for the Annual BridgeFest Event! The City
of Stockbridge Government is hosting this annual event for the
COMMUNITY on Saturday, September 28, 2024! We will have a live
concert, food trucks, vendors, and more! Get ready for fun at the
Stockbridge Amphitheater.
• Join Councilman Alexander for the District 5 Hudson Bridge Rd.
Community Cleanup on Saturday, October 5th from 9am – 11am. Please
park in the Walmart parking lot.
• Please come out and enjoy the Cops & Clergy Softball Game during
Faith & Blue Weekend on Saturday, October 10th at 7pm - Location: J P
Moseley Park 1041 Millers Mill Rd. Stockbridge
• Join Councilman Alphonso Thomas for the monthly Senior Bingo Bash
on Wednesday, October 16th from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. for raffles, prizes, games, snacks and
fun!
• Join the City of Stockbridge for the 50 Shades of Pink Love Walk to
highlight breast cancer awareness and survivors at Clark Community
Park 111 Davis Rd. on Saturday, October 19th from 10:30am – 1:00 p.m.
• Join Councilwoman Lakeisha Gantt for the Annual Fall Festival at Clark
Community Park 111 Davis Rd. on Saturday, October 26th from 12pm –
4:00 p.m.
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on
Wednesday, October 28th from 10am – noon at Stockbridge City Hall.
• 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.
• 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 for more information on Council Initiatives and events at 678-833-
3348 or via email: rrawls@stockbridgega.org

2024 Stockbridge Amphitheater Summer Concert Series

1. Saturday, October 5th featuring Monica, Tamar, and Sevyn Streeter,
with a Salute to the Ladies of the Divine 9. (Rescheduled Show)
2. Saturday, October 12th featuring That Girl Lay Lay and Friends Youth
Concert
3. Sunday, October 13th Kings, and Queens of Southern Soul Show
featuring King George, Tucka, Sir Charles Jones, Pokey Bear, TK Soul,
West Love and Derek “The Change Man” Smith
4. Sunday, October 20, 2024, (Rescheduled Show) featuring Charlie
Wilson with Special Guest El DeBarge
5. Saturday, October 26, 2024, Boney James Slow Burn Tour with Special
Guest Damien Escobar.

September 24, 2024 6:00 PM4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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Stockbridge Main Street Tiny Tent Concert Series (Weather Permitting)

1. Fridays from 6 pm - 8 pm. Location:130 MLK Sr Heritage Trail in
Stockbridge. Enjoy good music, local restaurants, and OUR
community... all in ONE gorgeous location! Bring your family or make it
a date night! Just don't forget your lawn chair!

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ADJOURNMENT

September 24, 2024 6:00 PM4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
