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date: 2023-11-13
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StOCkbridge
Where Community Connects

C TY COUNCIL EET NG
SU ARY MINUTES

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 6:00 PM.
Mavor & City Council
Mayor An thony 5. Ford At-Lar ge
Mayor Pro Tem Yol anda cil District 4
Councilman Elton l District 5
Councilman John_Blount Council District 3
Councilwoman LaKeIsha Gantt Council District 1
CounCIlman Alphonso Thomas CounCIl District 2

Administration
Frederick Gardi ner
City Manager
Vanessa Hol City Clerk
_John Wig i _ns Ity Treasurer
Qumton Was Ington City Attorney

Mission: leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the
Tolprovideyisiona
quality of lie for Citizenew lie creatinge welcoming busrness atmosphere focused on
sustainability and expansxon of tourism and cultural events,

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford at 6:00 pm.

Invocation by Mr. Mike Davis

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All Members
were present.

Motion to amend the Agenda to defer items #12, Item #13, Item #14 to be heard at the
December 11, 2023 meeting per the request made by Councilwoman Gantt;
seconded by Councilman Blount. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

Motion to adopt the Agenda Motion to adopt the Agenda made by Councilwoman
Gantt; seconded by Councilman Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

Motion to approve the Minutes for the following meetings made Councilman Alexander;
seconded by Councilman Blount. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
1. Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2023
2. Work Session Minutes September 26, 2023

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PUBLIC CO MMENTS
All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to
the beginning of the meeting noting your name, address, and phone number. You will be
allotted three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the elected body,
officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated.
There were no public comments.

CEREMONIAL REVIEW
3. Mayor Ford reviewed the proclamations for: World Pancreatic Cancer
Day, Small Business Saturday, the 2023 Bizness Matters Expo and
National Native American Indian Month.
Motion to amend the Agenda to recognize an employee who recently
retired with 32 years of service made by Councilman Thomas; seconded

by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

The Mayor & Council presented retiree Tommy Mosley with a plaque from
the city for his 32 years of service.

PRESENTATION
4. REVISED PROVISIONS TO STATE ZONING PROCEDURES LAW.
A presentation on the State of Georgia's Zoning Procedures Law regarding
new mandated requirements.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner and Ms. Rebecca Keifer of
Clark, Patterson, Lee (CPL).
Motion to approve Revised Provisions to the State Zoning Procedures
Lawas presented and timeline made by Councilwoman Gantt; seconded by
Councilman Thomas. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

Attorney Washington stated that none of the Public Hearing cases
presented tonight are subject to the new State Zoning Procedures Law

Ms. Keifer stated that all cases that existed priorto today would be
considered on a case by cases basis.

Councilwoman Gantt stated the policy should preserve the rights of the
landowner, and should be applicant driven, and requested a mandate of
Zoning Information Meetings to be required and written into the policy.

5. 2022 AUDITOR'S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS OF THE ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FROM MAULDIN & JENKINS
Presented by: Frederick Gardiner, City Manager and Hope Pendergrass of
Mauldin & Jenkins, CPA.
Ms. Pendergrass noted the FY2022 Audit Report and Auditor Adjustments
reports prepared by Mauldin & Jenkins have been submitted to the
Management staff, noting City has received an unmodified opinion; and
noted the Finance Department has prepared an Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2022 and gave an overview of the
CAFR (Comprehensive Financial Report) for FY2022; noting the
Fund Balance is approximately $4.5 million, and Utility Funds are holding
steady; noted there were material findings that can be corrected in 2023.
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Councilman Alexander noted the history and footprint of over 600
clients throughout the southeast; noted the adoption of the 3.77
millage rate, and noted the implementation of the police department
for public safety reasons has impacted the budget; and asked the City
Manager to review the impact of the property tax.

Mr. Gardiner noted the property tax will not be the major source of
revenue, and that LOST and SPLOST is the major source of
revenue, and noted the city is headed toward 50,000 fast and needs to
take that into consideration, and projects escrows to be around $5 million
to $6 million dollars.

Ms. Pendegrass noted with the budget cycle that ends December 31,
you will receive most revenue at the end of the year 12/31, noting the
expenditures are throughout the year, and the Council needs to take that
into consideration.

Mr. Gardiner noted that while the city approved a 3.77 millage rate, citizens
were already paying 1.904 for public safety to Henry County, therefore, the
actual millage added to the budget will be approximately 1.866.

Councilman Alexander noted the millage allows for public safety with 60
officers patrolling the city of Stockbridge.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber asked if the Engagement Letter, and Budget and
General Ledger Adjustments were included in the report.

Ms. Pendegrass noted they were not, however, there are budget to actual
reports included.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber made a request to receive a copy of the
Engagement Letter for the audit firm, the FY2022 Audit Report, all
Management Reports and Auditor Adjustments that were submitted to
management staff from Mauldin & Jenkins.

Councilman Thomas requested to receive the reports as well, noting
Management has a copy, but Council does not.

Ms. Pendegrass noted it is the practice of the auditor to submit the reports
to management for distribution to the governing body.

Mr. Gardiner confirmed the reports would be submitted as requested

Councilwoman Gantt asked the Auditor to explain audit adjustments

Mr. Pendegrass noted Management records the activities of the city in a
general ledger, which is essentially the books and records of the
transactions; and the finance staff presents the final numbers to the
Auditor for audit, and findings and corrections are submitted to the
management as audit adjustments and included as part of the final audit.
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CONSENT AGENDA
6. Council consideration to approve the use of the Merle Manders Conference
Center Ballroom for a Youth Council Holiday Event on December 16, 2023.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Councilman Alexander;
seconded by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

Mayor Ford asked for a Motion to amend the Agenda to hear Item #18
(Homestead Exemptions). Motion to amend the Agenda made by
Councilwoman Gantt; seconded by Councilman Blount.

During discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Barber noted that Homestead
Exemption item, along with the audit information was just distributed to the
Governing Body right before the meeting and that the Council has not had
an opportunity to read and review lhe information and will
only vote for
discussion and not approval of the item.

The motion to amend the Agenda passed unanimously

Mr. Gardiner noted the information would not require a vote tonight, and

apologized for the late distribution of information, and suggested the
Council review the information and come back for a vote on the
exemptions at the next meeting where a Resolution will be presented to the
state legislature.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber asked that her vote to be rescinded to allow for the
Public Hearing Items to be heard as presented on the Agenda,

Councilman Thomas stated that because Item #18 is a presentation, and
out of respect for the citizens present for the Public Hearing, and also

considering the information was just presented to the Governing Body
tonight, and that the item should remain in its current position on the
Agenda, and rescinded his vote and asked that other members of the
Council do the same.

Councilman Blount noted the Homestead Exemption item is important for
homeowners to hear as it relates to their taxes and did not view this matter
as disrespect to the citizens.

Councilman Thomas noted the disrespect is leapfrog Item #18 over the
Public Hearing items.

Mayor Ford asked legal for an opinion to remedy the action on the floor

Councilman Thomas motioned to hear Item #18 in its current position on
the Agenda; seconded by Councilman Blount. The motion passed

unanimously 5-0.

Mayor Ford read the Public Hearing Rules

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PUBLIC HEARING
7 Council consideration to approve the adoption of the 2024-2028 City of
Stockbridge Short-Term Work Program and Capital Improvements Element
(STWP/ClE).Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson gave a brief overview of the projects and categories included
in the plan.
Public Hearing Opened There were no comments. Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve the adoption of the 2024-2028 City of Stockbridge
Short-Term Work Program and Capital Improvements Element
(STWP/CIE) made by Councilman Alexander; seconded by
Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 4-0. (Councilman Thomas was
not present for the vote).

8. ZONING MODIFICATION CASE #ZM-2023-01. (Council District 5)
Council consideration of a request for a zoning modification to amend the
Bridges at Jodeco Conceptual Plan to allow multi-family residential
development in Pod A and to allow senior family residential in Pod B,
identified by Parcel #053-01018000. The property has 14.630 +/- acres,
and it is accessed via Chen Parkway and Argento Drive in Land Lots 77,
78, & 83 of District 6. Application by Michelle Y. Saade, Member
(Applicant) of Southern Consulting Services, Inc. (Owner). The Staff
recommendation is approval, and the Planning Commission
Recommendation is approval. Applicant requested a deferral to the
November 13, 2023 Council meeting.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Interim Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson presented an overview of the case.

Mr. Jeff Grant noted the only request is to approve the modification as

requested and highlighted current and future development in the Bridges of
Jodeco area.

Public Hearing Opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing Closed

Motion to approve ZM-2023-01 made by Councilman Alexander;
seconded by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 5-0

9. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-02. (Council
District 4)
Council consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to assign the future land use designation of
to property at 55 Valley Hill Road to allow for the construction
of a townhome development. The applicant is DR. Horton, lnc.,
represented by Tiffany Hogan. The property represents Parcel Number
816-01006000, located in Land Lot 69 of District 12, and it contains 24.96
acres within the Stockbridge city limits.
The Staff recommendation is approval, and the Planning Commission
recommendation is denial. Applicant requested a deferral to the November
13, 2023 Council meeting.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner

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Mr. Anderson presented case no. CP-2023-02 and gave an overview of
the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request, noting a new site plan had
been submitted by the applicant earlier today and is therefore different
than what has been submitted to the Council, noting the number of units
has been reduced.

Ms. Hogan, who represents the applicant, D. R. Horton, |nc., gave an
overview of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request relating to the

proposed development, and introduced Mr. Clay Smith of Keck and Wood,
who noted a Traffic Study had been completed.

Public Hearing Opened. No opponents spoke in favor.

Speakers Opposed: Mr. Stehen Bradford; Mr. Richard Barrett; Ms. Joyce
Andrews; Ms. Sandra Goings; Mr. John Reith; and Mr. Mike Davis.

Public Hearing Closed.

Ms. Hogan and Mr. Smith addressed inquiries from Mayor Pro Tem

Barber, Councilman Alexander, Councilman Blount, and Councilwoman
Gantt regarding the development.

Motion to approve CP-2023-02 made by Councilman Alexander;
seconded by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 3-2. (Alexander,

Blount, Gantt Approved), (Barber and Thomas Opposed).

10. REZONING CASE (Council District 4)
Council consideration of a request for rezoning to assign the
(Multiple Family Residential) zoning district to property at 55 Valley Hill
Road to allow for the construction of a townhome development. The
applicant/agent is DR. Horton, |nc., represented by Tiffany Hogan. The
property represents Parcel Number 816-01006000, located in Land Lot 69
of District 12, and it contains 24.96 +/- acres within the Stockbridge City
Limits. The Staff recommendation is approval, and the Planning
Commission Recommendation is denial. Applicant requested a deferral to
the November 13, 2023 Council meeting.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson presented case #RZ-2023-03.

Councilwoman Gantt made a request for a legal opinion as to whether the
city is required to hold a Public Hearing for each related item.

Attorney Washington stated the items could all be presented together with
a single Public Hearing; however, each item would require a
separate vote
of the Council.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber exited the meeting at 8:50 pm.

Ms. Hogan noted the reduction in the number of units to 156, noted there
would be (84) additional guest parking throughout the development, noted
all units are units and (1) 4-bedroom unit on the end; noted all
will be smart homes; noted the cul-de-sac has been removed; noted there

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would be sidewalks outside and sidewalks on both sides of the
street internally; noted the applicant agrees with the 5% rental cap and the

gate; and the conditions as requested by staff.

Public Hearing Opened. No opponents spoke in favor.

Speakers Opposed: Mr. Stehen Bradford; Ms. Eve Bradford; Ms. Jan
Chappell; and Mr. Richard Barrett.

Public Hearing Closed.

Mr. Anderson read the STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS into the record. The
rezoning of the property at 55 Valley Hill Road from Ll to MFR via RZ-
2023-03 should be made with the following conditions:
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment The rezoning shall not be approved
unless the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment, via
to change the subject future land use designation
from Light Industrial to High-Density Residential is approved before, or
simultaneously with, the approval of RZ-2023-03.
2. Variance The rezoning shall not be approved unless the
requested variance, via VR-2023-O2, to reduce the required minimum front
yard setback from 50 feet to 25 feet, is approved before, or simultaneously
with, the approval of 03.
3. Site Plan The proposed townhome development shall be constructed
according to a design which is similar to the one that is shown on the
submitted site plan, entitled Plan: Valley Hill Road
Tract; Valley Hill Road; Stockbridge, Georgia, Henry which was
prepared by Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd., dated 7/11/23, and received
by the Planning and Zoning Office on July 3, 2023. The applicant shall
submit a revised site plan which shows and labels all required setbacks
and buffers, the number of unbuildable acres, and the net and gross
densities of the proposed development.
4. Additional Buffers--
The rezoning shall not be approved unless the
applicant submits a revised site plan which shows the required 25-foot
zoning buffer along the northern boundary, as well as the required 10-foot
buffer at the eastern site boundary, adjacent to the railroad
5. Sanitary Sewer Availability The rezoning shall not be approved unless
the developer submits construction plans to the Stockbridge Public Works
Department by June 29, 2024, or that office otherwise determines that
sufficient sanitary sewer capacity is available to serve the proposed
development.
6. Traffic Impact Study The rezoning shall not be approved unless the
applicant submits a traffic impact study which provides satisfactory traffic
and transportation data.
7. Environmental Impact Study The rezoning shall not be approved
unless the applicant submits an environmental impact study which provides
satisfactory environmental data.
The additional conditions for a gate and 5% Rental Cap were added to the
conditions.

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Attorney Washington restated his legal opinion noting public hearing items
could all be presented together in a single Public Hearing; however, each
item would require a separate vote of the Council.

Motion to approve RZ-2023-03 with the conditions recommended by staff
and the added conditions of a gate to be consistent, and 5% rental cap
made by Councilman Alexander; seconded by Councilwoman Gantt. The
motion passed 3-0-1 (Alexander, Blount and Thomas approved) (Blount
Abstained). (Barber was not present for the vote).

11.VARIANCE CASE #VR-2023-02. (Council District 4)
Council consideration of a request for a variance on property at 55 Valley
Hill Road to allow for the construction of a townhome development. The

purpose of the variance is to allow the reduction in the front yard setbacks
from the required 50 feet to 25 feet in the MFR (Multiple Family
Residential) zoning district. The property represents Parcel Number
01006000, located in Land Lot 69 of District 12, and it contains 24.96 +/-
acres within the Stockbridge City Limits. The Staff recommendation is
approval, and the Planning Commission Recommendation is denial.
Applicant requested a deferral to the November 13, 2023 Council meeting.
Mr. Anderson presented case

Public Hearing Opened There were no speakers in favor.
Speaker Opposed: Mr. Dione Smith.
Public Hearing Closed.

Motion to approve VR-2023-02 with setback made by Councilman
Alexander; seconded by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 4-0
(Barber was not present for the vote).

12.ANNEXAT|ON CASE #AX-2023-03. (To be located in Council District 5.)
Council consideration of a request for the annexation of property at 77 and
87 Holloway Road (with frontage on Patrick Henry Parkway), located in

unincorporated Henry County, into the Stockbridge City Limits. The
applicant is NexMetro Acquisitions, LLC, c/o Battle Law, PC. The property
contains two parcels, as are listed below, in Land Lot 50 of District 6, with
14.16 total acres. Property at 77 Holloway Road (Parcel #052-
01023000) contains 1.16 +/- acres. The property at 87 Holloway Road
(Parcel #052-01024000) contains 13.00 acres. The Staff

recommendation is approval, and the Planning Commission
recommendation is denial. Applicant requested the first deferral to the
November 13, 2023 meeting and the second deferral to the December 11,
2023 meeting.
item Deferred to the December 11, 2023 Council Meeting at the

request.

13.COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-03. (To be
located in Council District 5.)
Council consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to assign the future land use designation of

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to property at 77 and 87 Holloway Road (with frontage on
Patrick Henry Parkway), located in unincorporated Henry County, if and
after the parcels are annexed into the Stockbridge City Limits. The
purpose of the request is to allow for a mixed residential development. The
applicant is NexMetro Acquisitions, LLC, c/o Battle Law, PC. The property
contains two parcels, as are listed below, in Land Lot 50 of District 6, with
14.162 +/- total acres. The property at 77 Holloway Road (Parcel #052-

01023000) contains 1.160 +/- acres. The property at 87 Holloway Road
(Parcel #052-01024000) contains 13.012 +/- acres. Staff recommendation
is approval and Planning Commission recommendation is denial. Applicant
requested the first deferral to the November 13, 2023 Council meeting and
the second deferral to the December 11, 2023 meeting.
Item Deferred to the December 11, 2023 Council Meeting at the

request.

14. REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-04. (To be located in Council District 5.)
Council consideration of a request for rezoning to assign the zoning district
of (Planned Unit Development) to two parcels on property at 77 and
87 Holloway Road (with frontage on Patrick Henry Parkway), located in
unincorporated Henry County, if and after the parcels are annexed into the
Stockbridge City Limits. The purpose of the request is to allow for a mixed
residential development. The applicant is NexMetro Acquisitions, LLC, c/o
Battle Law, PC. The property contains two parcels, as are listed below, in
Land Lot 50 of District 6, with 14.162 +/- total acres. 77 Holloway Road
(Parcel 052-01023000) --
Contains 1.160 +/- acres. 87 Holloway Road
(Parcel #052-01024000) --
Contains 13.012 +/- acres. The Staff
recommendation is approval, and the Planning Commission
recommendation is denial. Applicant requested a first deferral to the
November 13, 2023 meeting, and a second deferral to the December 11,
2023 meeting.
Item Deferred to the December 11, 2023 Council Meeting at the

request.

15. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-04.
(Council District 2)
Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to
change the future land use designation of three parcels on Davidson
Parkway and Walter Way from Vertical to
Density to allow for a mixed residential development. The
applicant is D. R. Horton, Atlanta East, represented by Tiffany D. Hogan.
The property contains three parcels, as are listed below, in Land Lot 57 of
District 12, with 79.16 +/- total acres. Parcel #030-01009000 contains
73.859 +/- acres. Parcel #030-01009005 contains 3.636 acres. Parcel

#030-01009006 contains 1.369 +/- acres. The Staff recommendation is
denial, and the Planning Commission recommendation is denial. The
applicant requested a deferral to the November 13, 2023 Council meeting.
Motion to Table to be heard at the December 11, 2023 meeting at the

request to give the developer an opportunity to have a meeting
with the community members made by Councilman Thomas; seconded by

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Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 4-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Barber was
not present for the vote).

16. REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-05. (Council District 2)
Consideration of a request to rezone three parcels on Davidson Parkway
and Walter Way from (Heavy Commercial) to (Planned Unit
Development) to allow for a mixed residential development. The applicant
is D. R. Horton, Atlanta East, represented by Tiffany D. Hogan. The

property contains three parcels, as are listed below, in Land Lot 57 of
District 12, with 79.16 +/- total acres. Parcel #030-01009000 contains
73.859 +/- acres. Parcel #030-01009005 contains 3.636 +/- acres. Parcel
#030-01009006 contains 1.369 +/- acres. The Staff recommendation is
denial, and the Planning Commission recommendation is denial. The
applicant requested a deferral to the November 13, 2023 Council meeting.
Motion to Table to be heard at the December 11, 2023 meeting at the

request to give the developer an opportunity to have a meeting
with the community members made by Councilman Thomas; seconded by
Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 4-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Barber was
not present for the vote).

17. First Reading of the Proposed FY2024 Operating Budget and Capital

Expenditures.
Presented by: Frederick Gardiner, City Manager
Mr. Gardiner presented the Proposed FY2024 Operating Budget and

Capital Expenditures of $26.7 million dollars with the major revenue source
being sales tax; noted the Memo to Council includes a proposal of a 4%
COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) for employees who have not had a
COLA in the last two years and is contingent upon Council approval; moted
the request for (4) additional police department employees, with no other

department staff hires; noted no increase to employee health plan
deductions, noting this may change upon further discussions with the
broke and bids received; referenced the 3.77 millage rate adopted; noted
the City is grow to approximately 50,000 residents over the next few years.

Councilwoman Gantt suggested bringing Building, Permitting and

Inspections in-house.

Mr. Gardiner noted he would have information and analysis at the next

meeting.
Public Hearing Opened. No speakers in Favor.

Speaker Opposed: Ms. Anne Fields
Public Hearing Closed.
Second Reading Date: November 28, 2023 6pm

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NEW SINESS

18. Council review & consideration of the Property Tax Homestead Exemption
Plan and Ordinance for 2025.
Presented by: Frederick Gardiner, City Manager and Ed Wall, Financial
Advisor
Mr. Gardiner and Mr. Wall presented a cafeteria list of exemptions and
asked forthe Council to provide feedback that would be included in a
Resolution to be presented to the General Assembly in the 2024 session.

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 770-389-7900 for updates.

Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00
pm. City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Nov 14)

Downtown Development Authority Meeting, at the Welcome Center 130 M L
King, Sr. Heritage Trail Rescheduled Date (Nov 14)
Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm. City Hall Council

Rescheduled Meeting Date (Nov 16)
Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm. -3rd Tuesday of each
month Levi Meeting Room City Hall (Nov 21)

City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm.
City Hall Council (Nov 28)
2nd Reading of the Proposed FY2024 Operating Budget Public Hearing at 6:00
pm. City Hall Council Chamber (Nov 28).
Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1st Thursday of each
month at 6:00 pm. at the Stockbridge Police Community Room 4545 N. Henry
Blvd. (Dec 7)
Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, 2nd Friday of each month Welcome
Center located at 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail at 9am (Dec 8)
City Council Meeting, 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. City Hall Council
Chamber (Dec 11)
Adoption of the Proposed FY2024 Operating Budget Public Hearing at 6:00
pm. City Hall Council Chamber (Dec 11).
Youth Council Meeting, 6:30 pm. 2nd Monday of each month City Hall Levi

Meeting Room City Hall (Dec 11)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

Join Councilman Blount for Bingo Bash, Wednesday, November 15th from 10am
noon at the Merle Manders Conference Center located at 111 Davis Rd.

Join Mayor Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday, November 27th from
10am noon. Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment at
678-833-3348 or via email at rrawls@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov
Calling all Veterans! Join the City of Stockbridge for the Annual Veterans Day
Luncheon on Friday, November 10th from 11am 1pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center as we honor those who have served and continue to serve
this great nation.

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0 Join Councilman Thomas for the Trash Stockbridge initiative centered
around education highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal

Dumping. More information to follow.
0 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 to rrawls@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov

COMMENTS

Mayor Ford noted the city recently held an outstanding Veterans Day Luncheon, and
noted veterans were honored with a variety of activities throughout the weekend; noted
COVlD-19 is still actively among us and encouraged everyone to get vaccinated, get
boosters and flu shots; and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Attorney Washington noted the IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement) between the City of
Stockbridge and the Citywide Development Authority that was discussed at the last
meeting with changes by Councilwoman Gantt noting the revised copy has been placed
on the dais and is ready for the Council to approve.

Motion to approve the IGA between the City of Stockbridge and the Citywide

Development Authority made by Councilman Blount; seconded by Councilman
Alexander. The motion passed 4-0. (Barber was not present for the vote).

Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Thomas; seconded by Councilman Alexander.
The motion passed 4-0. (Barber was not present for the vote). The meeting adjourned
at 10:40 pm.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Anthony 8. Ford, ayor

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