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date: 2023-03-14
title: Citywide Development Authority Minutes
source: 2023-03/2023-03-14_Citywide Development Authority_Minutes.pdf
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CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:00 P.M.
Mark Glenn, Board Member Samantha Samuels, Board Member
Cathy Hill, Board Member Ariel Shaw, Board Member
Kalpesh Patidar, Board Member Gadson Woodall, Board Member
Vacant – Board Member

Chair Shaw called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
All board members were present except Board Member Patidar.
Attorney Winston Denmark was present along with City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday to
record the Meeting Minutes.
Board member Hill motioned to amend the Agenda to add the discussion of the
By-laws approval process; seconded by Board member Samuels. The motion
passed unanimously.

Old Business
Review of the January 10, 2023, Meeting Minutes
Board member Hill read the January 10, 2023, Meeting Minutes aloud noting
language and amendments to be made.

Motion to Table the approval of the January 10, 2023, Meeting Minutes made by
Board member Hill noting amendments to be made; seconded by Board member
Glenn. The motion passed unanimously.

There was a request from the City Clerk to change the procedure regarding the
Minutes and have the Clerk’s Office submit the Meeting Minutes for review and
present to the Board for approval at the meeting. Attorney Denmark agreed to the
recommended process. The Board agreed to the process as well.

Location: Stockbridge City Hall 4640 North Henry Blvd. Levi Meeting Room Stockbridge, GA 30281
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Incentive Subcommittee Presentation
It was noted that committee members Shaw, Hill and Allonce met to discuss
business incentives for new and established businesses, and/or business fee
waivers; discussed revolving loans, workforce development, public and private
partnerships and streamlining the processes for businesses to work with the city
and alleviate bottlenecks; it was noted there are some tax credits already in place
from the state/federal levels and the board wants to look into grants for small
business owners and other tools in the tool box over time; and encourages more
filming as this spurs economic development.

Attorney Denmark referenced the importance of entering into an IGA
(Intergovernmental Agreement) with the City to define the roles and
responsibilities each one has, and the expectations thereof; noted the Development
Authority is a separate entity, relationships need to be structured. And that it is
dangerous to operate without an IGA.

Mr. Allonce noted the Development Authority Board is a new board and
relationships need to be defined and the board and the City should work with a
common goal, and determining how to do that this is key and critical for both the
Development Authority and the City.

DCA (Department of Community Affairs) Registration Update
Attorney Denmark noted the Board has been officially registered effective January
2023.

Chair Shaw noted documentation has been submitted to the Secretary of State; and
noted she met with the City’s Treasurer, John Wiggins regarding funding.

South Metro Conference (2023)
Chair Shaw made a request to purchase (3) seats for members Shaw, Hill and
Glenn to attend the 2023 South Metro Conference at $70.00 each.

Motion to approve the purchase of (3) South Metro Conference events tickets
made by Board member Hill; seconded by Board member Glenn. The motion
passed unanimously.

Discussion of By-Laws Approval Process
Chair Shaw noted the By-Laws as currently drafted have been reviewed by the
Attorney and need more substance.
Attorney Denmark noted he would share his template and recommendations with
the Board for review.

Location: Stockbridge City Hall 4640 North Henry Blvd. Levi Meeting Room Stockbridge, GA 30281
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New Business
Strategy Subcommittee Request
Mr. Allonce noted the vision for the Board is to be in alignment with the city,
noting the board serves at the pleasure of the City.

Board members Hill, Shaw and Samuels and Economic Development Director,
Kim Allonce noted they will serve on the Strategy Subcommittee.

Economic Development Update – Development Authority Director
Mr. Allonce noted the city would be releasing a RFP for a consultant for an
Economic Development Plan as a guide for economic development, and take to the
City Council for approval; noted he met with the CVB (Convention and Visitor’s
Bureau) Executive Director, Laura Luker to discuss promotion of the City; and is
planning to meet with Southern Crescent Technical College to discuss Workforce
Development.

Attorney Denmark asked what is the city’s plan to fund the Economic
Development Plan and spur development, and attract people to the city; and asked
if the Economic Development Plan will focus SPLOST Projects, Tourism, or
partnerships with the private sector?

Mr. Allonce responded all the above, noting the goal is to incentivize business
development and to redevelopment the downtown area. The City Clerk referenced
the Market Study on the city’s website.

Executive Session
Board member Hill motioned to convene Executive Session for Real Estate
discussion; seconded by Board member Glenn. The motion passed unanimously.

Board member Hill motioned to adjourn Executive Session; seconded by Board
member Samuels. The motion passed unanimously.

Board member Hill motioned to reconvene the meeting; seconded by Board
member Glenn. The motion passed unanimously.

Board member Hill motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m.; seconded by
Board member Glenn. The motion passed unanimously.

Minutes prepared by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk

Location: Stockbridge City Hall 4640 North Henry Blvd. Levi Meeting Room Stockbridge, GA 30281
