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date: 2025-04-14
title: Regular Council Meetings Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council
Mayor Anthony S. Ford At-Large
Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt – Council District 1
Councilmember Alphonso Thomas – Council District 2
Councilmember Kyle D. Berry, Sr. – Council District 3
Councilmember Yolanda Barber – Council District 4
Councilmember Elton Alexander – Council District 5
Administration
Vacant – City Manager
Vanessa Holiday – City Clerk
Frank Milazi – City Treasurer
Quinton Washington – City Attorney
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the
quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on
sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.

Invocation by Mayor Ford at 6:20 p.m.

Invocation by: Mr. Richard Ordonez

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All the
members were present except Councilmember Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Gantt who
joined the meeting after the Roll Call.

Motion to amend the Agenda to add a Discussion of a 6-month moratorium on
development in Northeast Council District 4 to conduct a Master Plan for infrastructure
improvements and from Professional Services was made by Councilmember Barber;
The motion failed for lack of a second.

Motion to amend the Agenda to add a Discussion to task Falcon Design to design a
Beautification Project for GA Hwy. 138 and identify funding was made by Mayor Pro Tem
Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

Motion to amend the Agenda to add a Discussion of a request from the Citizen Police
Advisory Council to allow the installation of painted concrete tables for Checks/Chess at
Clark and Memorial parks was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

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Motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

CEREMONIAL REVIEW
Mayor Ford reviewed the ceremonial proclamations for Records Information &
Management Month, Administrative Professionals Week, Autism Awareness Month,
Child Abuse Prevention Month, Swearing In of Dr. Jacqueline Humphries to the
Citywide Development Authority, and a Proclamation for Georgia Cities Week, noting
the activities taking place during the week of April 21 – 26.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Paul Turner raised questions about the VyStar Amphitheater Agreement; expressed
concerns about the city being fiscally responsible and questioned the redaction of
information of Open Records Requests.

Mayor Ford noted the VyStar Amphitheater Agreement was signed by the city’s
Amphitheater Representative, and the contract agreement was approved by the City
Council members who were present during the January 8th Retreat meeting, noting
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt and Councilmember Barber were not in attendance, and noted
the agreement had been distributed to all members of the Governing Body earlier in the
month of January, and that the contract is a legal document.

Councilmember Barber noted the Retreat Meeting Agenda was amended to add the
VyStar Amphitheater Agreement, noting the Retreat Agenda was to discuss HB581, and
that the full Council was not aware the Amphitheater Naming Rights Agreement was
going to be presented at the January 8 Retreat; and noted for the record that she did
not write the statement made by Mr. Turner.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt noted the Retreat meetings are advertised and posted by the City
Clerk to the public, noting she was not in attendance of the January 8 Retreat meeting,
and noted the City Council attends Retreat meetings twice each year, and they have
always been published and are open to the public.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
1. Motion to approve the following Minutes was made by Councilmember Berry;
seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0
Adoption of the City Council Meeting Minutes 3/3/2025
Adoption of the City Council Retreat Meeting Minutes 3/19/2025
Adoption of the City Council Retreat Meeting Minutes 3/20/2025
Adoption of the City Council Retreat Meeting Minutes 3/21/2025
Adoption of the City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes 3/25/2025

PRESENTATION
2. Financial Report as of December 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Presented by: Frank Milazi, City Treasurer/CFO
Mr. Milazi presented an unaudited review of the FY2024 financials highlighting
the Statement of Revenues for all funds, and Statement of Expenditures for all
funds, noting there were several non-budgeted and non-funded expenses in
FY2024 that need to be adjusted and cleaned up with budget amendments; and
noted the Amphitheater was budgeted at $2million and expenses were $6 million.
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Councilmember Alexander noted the full financial reports are available for review,
and that in the essence of time, line by line discussion is not necessary,
acknowledging that some of the numbers are alarming, however, in its totality,
the overall financial position of the city is good.

Mr. Milazi agreed, noting during the City Council Retreat in March of this year, he
and the city’s Financial Advisor were tasked with building up the city’s Fund
Balance account, and thanked the City Council for approving the Finance Policy
that will support those efforts.

Councilmember Alexander stated he is hopeful the FLOST will go on the
November 2025 ballot to help generate funds and perhaps alleviate the city’s
millage.

Mr. Milazi noted his main concern is the non-budgeted and overspending of the
budget, and the city needs to be more fiscally responsible, and to utilize
TSPLOST and SPLOST funding which are better suited rather than the city’s
General Fund, noting the FY2024 Operating Budget was $26 million, and $28
million was spent.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt noted city facilities, such as the Merle Manders
Conference Center and the Amphitheater are capital projects and not going to
make money, as was indicated in the LCI Study where anchor buildings are
designed to bring economic development to the area and attract developers; and
noted the next project slated is the Community Center.

PUBLIC HEARING (Mayor Ford read the Public Hearing Rules)
3. REZONING CASE #RZ-2025-02 FOR 4482 NORTH HENRY BOULEVARD.
(Property is located in Council District 4.)
Consideration of a city-initiated rezoning request to rezone property at 4482
North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S26-01014000) from ‘SR’ (Suburban
Residential) and ‘DTV’ (Downtown Village Overlay District) to ‘PUD Master Plan
(Planned Unit Development Master Plan) and ‘DTV’ (Downtown Village Overlay
District) for the purpose of allowing the construction of a mixed-residential
development. The City of Stockbridge owns this property and is the applicant.
The property contains 15.43 +/- acres, and it is located in Land Lots 61 & 62 of
District 12.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
Mr. Anderson presented an overview of the city-initiated Rezoning Case #RZ-
2025-02, noted the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Councilmember Barber noted the Rezoning Case is located in her Council
District 4, and that she supports redevelopment of the downtown, and questioned
the signed Rezoning Application and LOI (Letters of Intent), and noted her
requests for months to receive appraisals that should be shared with all
Councilmembers, especially considering she is the District Representative for the
proposed Rezoning and development,

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Mayor Ford noted he signed the Rezoning Application not the (LOI) Letter of
Intent and noted there have been no closed-door meetings.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt noted there is an LOI (Letter of Intent), however, there is
no contract, and noted matters of real estate discussion needs to be reserved for
Executive Session.

Mr. Anderson noted Mayor Ford signed the Rezoning Application in his capacity
as Acting City Manager, and that rezoning the property will assist in moving the
development forward.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
No Speakers in Favor
Speakers Opposed: Mr. Paul Turner, Mr. Kenneth Sands, Ms. Buquesha Perpall,
Ms. Tira Brown, Ms. Brenda Callaway, and Mr. Richard Ordonez

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

Mayor Ford asked staff to address street lighting in the proposed area and along
North Henry Blvd.

Mr. Aaron noted the developer would be required to submit a street lighting plan
for approval.

Councilmember Alexander referenced the newly installed lighting along East
Atlanta Rd., and noted the city has $2 million dollars allocated in TSPLOST for
the Rock Quarry Road Expansion, and that the city is seeking additional funding
to complete the project.

Mr. Aaron noted monies are set aside for the design of the Rock Quarry Road
Expansion that was approved by the voters, noting it will take several months for
the design considering the wetlands and surrounding properties, and will take
months of planning.

Councilmember Barber asked her colleagues to focus on the infrastructure of the
downtown area before moving forward with more development, noting during the
recent Retreat, the city’s Financial Advisor advised the city’s residential
properties are approximately 69% of the city’s tax base, and commercial is 31%,
and that should be the opposite too much of the burden being placed on
residential; and noted 99% of the (9) nine developments in Council District 4
have been outside of the downtown area, and that the city should seek
commercial economic development opportunities throughout the entire city with
retail and restaurants, not just at Jodeco, Eagles Landing Parkway and Walt
Stephens Road.

Councilmember Alexander noted $3 million dollars has been allocated to the
downtown area and improvements with the Amphitheater spurring economic
development; referenced the right turn lane that was added, noted Rock Quarry
Road widening is out for bid that will become four lanes; and noted businesses

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follow new construction, noting the average home in the downtown area in Old
Stockbridge was built in 1966.

Councilmember Alexander noted Tim Horton’s is coming to the proposed area,
and noted businesses need to know there are new rooftops who will support their
businesses; noted the city did a re-write of the Code to improve design
standards, and that the overall theme is to bring young families in and bring life to
the downtown area.

Mr. Anderson noted that the city needs to increase density in the downtown area
to help promote businesses.

Mayor Ford noted the Rock Quarry Road Expansion will also benefit access
to/from Piedmont Hospital and will be a much-improved route for emergencies.

Councilmember Barber referenced the Downtown Development Authority’s
Market Study prepared by Georgia Tech, noting the study calls for 1700 rooftops
in the downtown area, however, the developments in Council District 4 have
been along Davis Road, State Route 42 and Valley Hill Road, all outside of the
downtown area, and respectfully asked her colleagues not approve any more
developments until a Master Plan could be completed to show the infrastructure
plan and improvements.

Mr. Sanders agreed with what has been said, noting businesses in the downtown
area are struggling for business, and need customers; noted the daytime
customers are not there, and that needs to change, and that the proposed 3-acre
development across from city hall will include a residential component, and the
businesses need homeowners patronizing their businesses regularly, not just
visiting during the concert season, and expressed the importance of foot traffic in
the downtown area.

Councilmember Barber agreed, noting her support to revitalize the downtown,
and that 998 units have been approved outside of the downtown area with no
commercial development.

Councilmember Alexander noted the city is focused on affordable housing, and
noted the County chose Stockbridge for the new STEM School.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt noted the conversations to expand Rock Quarry Road
began prior to 2013, and that the city is trying to attract young urban
professionals to the area with this development which is less than one mile away
from the downtown; noting the city is requiring developments to have a
commercial component as the vision is to make Stockbridge a Live, Work, Play
community.

Mayor Ford noted the Amphitheater will be paid off this year in August, and the
city will focus on the next project.

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Mr. Anderson reviewed the Staff Recommended Conditions, noting the Planning
Commission recommends changing the verbiage from Consider to Shall
regarding Amenities. The Council agreed.

Additional Development Conditions include Ceresa Drive shall be accessible to
the new Rock Quarry Rd. Expansion road, and the developer shall work in
coordination with the project manager of the Rock Quarry Rd. Expansion project;
Number of Townhomes shall be 42 or less; Number of Single-Family Detached
Homes shall be 25 or less; Townhomes shall be 26'; Townhomes shall be a
minimum of 1800 sq. feet.
STAFF CONDITIONS TO RZ-2025-02
1. Conceptual Site Plan—The conceptual site plan shall serve as the Master Plan for
the proposed development (in terms of the numbers and types of residential units to
be built, the site accesses, and the overall design of the project), thereby fulfilling the
requirement for PUD zoning of the property.
2. LDP Site Plan—A more detailed site plan shall be developed once the City secures
a developer for the project, and it shall be prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Downtown Village Overlay District to aid in stimulating and
preserving Downtown Stockbridge, as follows:
a. Project Size—A maximum of 67 residential units shall be constructed, which
would represent a density of 4.34 units per acre. No more than 42 townhomes
and no more than 25 SF detached homes.
b. Setbacks—The building setbacks shall be a minimum of 14 feet from the curb for
front yards; a minimum of 10 feet on the sides for single-family detached homes
and end units of townhomes or other attached residences; and a minimum of 25
feet for the rears.
c. Amenities—The developer shall add a dog park, a walking trail, a
playground, and/or a picnic/barbeque area.
d. Trash Handling—An enclosed dumpster shall be provided rather than individual
trash cans.
e. Internal Sidewalks—Internal sidewalks shall be located on both sides of streets,
and they shall be at least eight feet wide in the front yards of residences, including
a six-foot-wide sodded landscape buffer between the street and the sidewalk.
f. Parking Spaces—A sufficient number of parking spaces shall be provided in
relation to the number of bedrooms per residential unit, according to the UDC as
well as for common-area guest parking.
g. Parking Lot Design—Parking lots shall have eight-foot-wide buffers adjacent
to streets, eight-foot-wide islands between parking aisles, and four-foot-wide
separations for every twelve parking spaces.
h. Parcel Interconnectivity—Provisions shall be made for pedestrian access
to adjacent commercial parcels.
3. Architectural Design:
a. Scale—The project scale shall be compatible with the scale of
surrounding developments.
b. Maximum Height—The buildings shall not exceed four stories or fifty-five feet.
c. Building Façade Styles and Colors—The building facades shall be compatible
in style and color with the facades of surrounding buildings.
d. Building Façade Materials—The building facades shall be faced on three sides
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with one hundred percent (100%) brick, and the front side shall be faced with
fifty percent (50) brick, stone, or stucco.
e. Garages—All residential units which face or can be seen from North
Henry Boulevard shall have two-car garages.
f. Lighting—Historic-style streetlamps shall be installed on the site.
4. External Considerations:
a. Utilities—The developer shall comply with all requirements of the City of
Stockbridge’s Public Works Department in providing sufficient water and sewer
facilities to serve the proposed development, and these facilities shall be
located underground.
b. Site Security—Whether or not the community is gated, flock cameras shall
be provided at all site accesses.
c. Easements – No encroachments or other actions shall disturb the Georgia Power
Company easement to the east.
d. Property Maintenance – An HOA or townhome association shall be established,
or a property management company shall be secured, to maintain all common
areas of the site.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
1. The width of the townhomes shall be 26 feet and a minimum of 1,800 to 2,000
square feet.
2. Incorporate Rock Quarry Road extension to the site plan with the addition of a four
lane with a median.
3. Ceresa Drive shall have access to the Rock Quarry Expansion Road
4. One entry unit shall be installed on Ceresa Drive.

Motion to approve the city-initiated Rezoning Case #RZ-2025-02 with the Staff
Recommended Conditions and Additional Conditions was made by Councilmember
Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed 3-1 (Alexander,
Berry, Gantt Approved) (Barber Opposed, noting her opposition is because she
supports smart growth and the city has not addressed the infrastructure needs, and
the LOI has not been approved by the City Council or the URA, and she has been
asking for the appraisals since October 2024, and has not received them.

Councilmember Alexander noted for the record that the law does not allow denial
based on traffic, and that the city will be requesting funding in TSPLOST II for the
Rock Quarry Road Expansion project; and noted the Hwy. 42 Road Widening project
up to I-675 is currently underway.

NEW BUSINESS
4. DE-ANNEXATION CASE #DX-2024-05 for the Manderley Subdivision--Phase 5.
Consideration of an Ordinance to de-annex from the Corporate Limits of the City
of Stockbridge eight (8) parcels within the Manderley Subdivision, representing
Phase 5, as are listed below. The request was made by the owners of the eight
(8) parcels, which are located in Land Lot 8 of District 12. The parcels would
become part of unincorporated Henry County.
The City Council previously approved De-Annexation Cases #DX-2024-01, #DX-
2024-02, #DX-2024-03, and #DX-2024-04 for the Manderley Subdivision.
~ 610 Edgecombe (Parcel #013A01004000) ~ 620 Edgecombe (Parcel
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#013A01005000) ~ 630 Edgecombe (Parcel #013A01006000)
~ 635 Edgecombe (Parcel #013A01011000) ~ 640 Edgecombe (Parcel
#013A01007000) ~ 645 Edgecombe (Parcel #013A01010000)
~ 650 Edgecombe (Parcel #013A01008000) ~ 655 Edgecombe (Parcel
#013A01009000)
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director

5. DE-ANNEXATION CASE #DX-2024-06 for the Manderley Subdivision-Phase 6.
Consideration of an Ordinance to de-annex from the Corporate Limits of the City
of Stockbridge two (2) parcels within the Manderley Subdivision, representing
Phase 6, as are listed below. The request was made by the owners of the two (2)
parcels, which are located in Land Lots 8 & 25 of District 12. The parcels would
become part of unincorporated Henry County.
The City Council previously approved De-Annexation Cases #DX-2024-01, DX-
2024-02, DX-2024-03, and #DX-2024-04 for the Manderley Subdivision.
~ 110 Jasper Drive (Parcel #013A01002000) ~ 120 Jasper Drive (Parcel
#013A01003000)
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director

6. DE-ANNEXATION CASE #DX-2024-07 for the Manderley Subdivision-Phase 7.
Consideration of an Ordinance to de-annex from the Corporate Limits of the City
of Stockbridge three (3) parcels within the Manderley Subdivision, representing
Phase 7, as listed below. The request was made by the owners of the three (3)
parcels, which are located in Land Lots 8, 9, 24, & 25 of District 12. The parcels
would become part of unincorporated Henry County. The City Council previously
approved De-Annexation Cases #DX-2024-01, DX-2024-02, DX-2024-03, and
#DX-2024-04 for the Manderley Subdivision.
~ 315 Kerrith Drive (Parcel #013A01024001), ~ 170 Jasper Drive (Parcel
#013A01040000), ~ 175 Jasper Drive (Parcel #013A01045000)
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director

7. DE-ANNEXATION CASE #DX-2024-08 for the Manderley Subdivision-Phase 8.
Consideration of an Ordinance to de-annex from the Corporate Limits of the City
of Stockbridge three (3) parcels within the Manderley Subdivision, representing
Phase 8, as are listed below. The request was made by the owners of the three
(3) parcels, which are located in Land Lots 8 and 9 of District 12. The parcels
would become part of unincorporated Henry County. The City Council previously
approved De-Annexation Cases #DX-2024-01, #DX-2024-02, #DX-2024-03, and
#DX-2024-04 for the Manderley Subdivision.
~ 20 Devon Court (Parcel #013A01129000) ~ 21 Devon Court (Parcel
#013A01131000) ~ 200 Whitesand Bay Drive (Parcel #013A01128000)
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director

Motion to combine approval of Item #4 DX-2024-05, #5 DX-2024-06, #6 DX-
2024-07 & #7 DX-2024-08 with one vote was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt;
seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

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8. Public Works Staff is requesting Council’s approval to move forward with Prime
Contractors demolishing the current 45’x280’ maintenance shop and constructing
a new 60’x300’x16’ pre-engineered metal building at a cost of $1,758,545.00.
This will be Phase I. The funding source is SPLOST VI.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director

Councilmember Barber asked the item went through the competitive bidding
process.

Mr. Milazi confirmed that it had.

Motion to approve was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

Councilmember Alexander noted SPLOST VI funding has not yet been received.

Mr. Milazi noted the first receipts of SPLOST VI funds are expected in June
2025; and the initial funds would be borrowed from other funding sources and
reimbursed from SPLOST VI.

9. Council consideration to approve Task Order No. 54 with Carter & Sloope –
Willow Springs Force Main Replacement in the amount of $180,900.00. The
funding source is from SPLOST V.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted this action will improve the aging infrastructure in the area, and
the city’s Impact Fees will help to make continuous improvements.
Motion to approve was made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

10. Public Works Staff is requesting Council’s approval to purchase eleven (11)
trucks in the amount of $620,725.00. The funding source is from SPLOST VI.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director, and Al Barnes, Public Works
Operations Manager
Mr. Aaron noted the request is to approve funding for 11 much needed light duty
vehicles in the Public Works Department.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt asked if the purchase of 11 vehicles is an emergency, or
could the purchase be held off.

Mr. Aaron noted Public Works staff is riding 2-3 employees per vehicle in some
instances.

Councilmember Barber asked, other than meter reading, why 11 individual
trucks, and noted that she is reluctant with purchase 11 vehicles at the same
time, and asked if they could be purchased 3-4 at a time, opposed to 11.

Mr. Milazi noted the city approved the purchase of vehicles in the Capital
Improvement Plan, and that the funds are being reallocated since the lease item
was not approved.

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Motion to approve was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

11. Council consideration for Water Works Metrology, LLC to replace ±500 AMI
water meters that are not functioning properly in the amount of $194,608.75. The
funding source is from SPLOST V.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted the water meters were changed in 2017 and are specific to each
system.

Councilmember Barber noted the Procurement Office confirmed the vendor was
a Sole Source Supplier.

Motion to approve was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

DISCUSSION
12. Discussion to task Falcon Design to design a Beautification Project for GA Hwy.
138 and identify funding.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted the best way to proceed with the request is to bring the item to
the City Council to identify funding and to task Falcon Design with preparing a
beautification design.

Councilmember Barber asked what the cost of the Task Order would be.
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt stated the cost would be brought to the Council for
approval.

Motion to approve was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

13. Discussion of a request from the Citizen Police Advisory Council to donate and
install painted concrete tables for Checks/Chess at Clark and Memorial parks.
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Gantt member CPAC asked that the City allow the
installation of painted concrete chess/checker boards at Clark and Memorial
parks as a donation.

Mayor Ford asked how these concrete tables would fit into the city’s Master
Parks Plan design.

Mr. Aaron noted the approval would be contingent upon the Master Park Plan
and does not conflict with the design.

Motion to approve with a contingency that the request is in alignment with the
City’s Master Park Plan was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held in the
City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject to change or

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contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website www.stockbridgega.org
for updates.
• Youth Council Special Called Meeting – Tuesday, April 15th at 5:45 p.m. at City
Hall in the Levi Meeting Room (Apr 15)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00
pm at the Downtown Connection Ctr 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Apr 15)
• Planning Commission Meeting, 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Council Chamber - (Apr 17)
• City Council Work Session Meeting held on the last Tuesday of the month at
6:00 p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Apr 29)
UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES
• Join Councilman Thomas & Councilman Berry in partnership for the monthly
Bingo Bash on Wednesday, April 16th from 10am – noon at the Merle Manders
Conference Center. Lots of fun to be had by all.
• Georgia Cities Week - Join Mayor Ford for the Annual State of the City
Address, Tuesday, April 22nd at 6pm at City Hall in the Council Chamber.
• Georgia Cities Week – Calling all job seekers! The City of Stockbridge in
partnership with Goodwill Industries of North Georgia is hosting a Career
Opportunity Fair on Thursday, April 24th in the Amphitheater Parking Lot from
10am – 2pm.
• Georgia Cities Week – Join the Stockbridge Police Department for Cops &
Cones at Clark Park on Thursday, April 24th from 5pm – 7pm. (Free ice cream
cones while supplies last).
• Georgia Cities Week - Join Councilman Alexander for the District 5
Community Cleanup, Saturday, April 26th from 9am – 11am at the Winslow
subdivision.
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor - Monday, April 28th
from 10am – noon at City Hall. Meetings are by appointment.
• Join Councilman Alexander for the State of District 5, Wednesday, April 30th at
7pm at Eagles Landing Country Club.
• Join Councilwoman Barber for the Annual Mother’s Day Tea, Sunday, May 4 th
at the Merle Manders Conference Center from 3pm – 5pm.Celebrating the
Heart and Dedication of mothers who uplift our community.
• Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays will kick off on Tuesday, May 6 th at Clark Park from
5:30 pm – 8pm and will feature Soul Cartel. Join us for great food and lots of
fun!
• 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.
• 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.
• Sign Up for real-time alerts about severe weather, road closures and
emergencies on the Regroup App. Visit the city’s website or social media
pages for more information on how and where to sign up. Stay Safe!
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Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the
Mayor and for more information on Council Initiatives at 678-833-3348 or via
email: rrawls@stockbridgega.org

2025 CONCERT SEASON SCHEDULE
• Saturday, May 3rd – My Girls Night featuring Xscape with special guests Total
and 702
• Saturday, May 10th – Mother’s Day Weekend Show featuring 112, Dru Hill, Silk
and Carl Thomas
• Sunday, May 11th – Mother’s Day Celebration featuring Beenie Man
• Saturday, May 24th – Memorial Day Weekend – Dirty South Yeek Crunk Fest
featuring Pastor Troy, MC Shy’D, D J Raheem the Dream, Mook B Trillville,
Eastside Boyz
• Saturday, June 14th – Ladies of the 80’s- featuring Regina Belle, Karyn White,
Deniece Williams, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Shanice, and Beverly Crawford
with Special Guest Appearance by: The Silver Fox Squad
• Sunday, June 15th – Anthony Hamilton & Friends
• Saturday, June 28th – Ledisi & Kindred The Family Soul
• Saturday, July 12th – The All-White party Tribute to Frankie Beverly featuring
The Maze Band, Jubu Smith, Eric Benet, Dave Hollister, Christopher Williams,
Mike Phillips & Vivian Green

MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Ford referenced the start of the Atlanta Braves season wishing the team much
success and asked everyone to support the team in their quest for a bid at the World
Series; and noted the tax deadline in Georgia has been extended from April 15th to May
1st due to Hurricane Helene.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Real Estate and Litigation was
made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion
passed unanimously 4-0.

Motion to adjourn Executive Session and sign and Affidavit with no action was made by
Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed
unanimously 4-0.

Motion to reconvene the meeting was made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by
Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. was made by Councilmember Barber;
seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Anthony S. Ford, Mayor
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