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date: 2023-12-11
title: 12-11-2023 Minutes
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StQCkbridge
Where Community Connects

CITYCOUNCIL EETING
SUM ARY NUTES

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023 6:00 PM.
Mayor & Citv Council
Mayor An thony 5. Ford ge _

Mayor Pro Tern Yol anda Cil District 4
Councrlman Elton Counci 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 iday City Clerk
Vacant -

City Treasurer
Quinton Washin gton City Attorney
Mission: To provide visiona leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the
quality of life for citizenslw ile creating 'a welcoming business atmosphere focused on
sustainability and expanSion of tourism and cultural events,
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford at 6:00 pm.

Invocation by Councilman Blount

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 except Councilwoman Gantt.

Motion to adopt the Agenda made by Councilman Alexander seconded by Councilman
Blount. 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 October 9, 2023
2. Work Session Minutes October 30, 2023

PUBLIC COM MENTS

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, unrullness and/or swearing will not be tolerated.
There were no public comments.

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CEREMONIAL REVIEW
3. Mayor Ford reviewed the Proclamation for the 100th Anniversary of the
Equal Rights Amendment presented to the NOW. President,
Ms. Triana Arnold James.

Councilwoman Gantt joined the meeting at 6:04 pm

CONSENT AGENDA
4 Approval ofthe 2024 Public Meetings Schedules
Approval of the 2024 Agenda Timeline
Approval of the 2024 Holiday Calendar
Approval of the 2024 City Council Initiatives Calendar
Approval of the 2024 Events Calendar Approval of the re-appointment of
Main Street Advisory Board Members: Andrea Burnett, Anika Potts, Willie
Hopkins, Linda Jones, Shomari Furtch, Vanessa Gibson, Camille Reynoso
Mason
Approval of the re-appointment of Downtown Development Authority
Board Members: Frangela Merritt, Robert Anderson and Warren
Washington
Approval of the re-appointment of Youth Council Advisory Committee
Members: Alfreda Renee Gourdine, Sharika Zellars, Arvia Hall, Derius
Peurifoy
Approval of the re-appointment of Public Facilities Authority Board
Members: Rashawn Rich George, and Toney Collins
Approval of the acceptance of a $300,000 grant from US. D.O.J./Bureau
of Justice Administration
Approval to procurement of(18) Flock License Plate Readers with (1)
Portable for the ease of deployment -

$108,700.
Approval to accept $165,000 grant
a from the office of Senator Raphael
Warnock via Edward G. Byrne's Law Enforcement for Mental Health and
Wellness Program.
Approval to accept the grant award of $2,000 from Walmart/5600 N. Henry
Blvd. & $3,400 from Walmart/1400 Hudson Bridge Rd.
Approval to accept the award of THE DOJ $160,000 for the Accreditation
Grant
Approval of the 2024 Worker's Compensation Renewal Policy Key Risk

$107,107.00
Approval of the 2023 Bad Debt Write-Offs in the amount of $8,406.04.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Councilman Alexander;
seconded by Councilman Thomas. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. Council Consideration to approve an Ordinance referencing the Cafeteria
List of Homestead Exemptions for the City of Stockbridge effective
January 1, 2025.
Presented by: Frederick Gardiner, City Manager
Motion to approve the List of Homestead Exemptions effective January 1,
2025 for the City of Stockbridge made by Councilman Alexander;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barber. The motion passed unanimously 5-0

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Mayor Ford read the Public Hearing Rules.

PUBLIC HEARING
6. ANNEXATION 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 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.
Presented by: Mr. Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson presented an overview of the associated cases:
ANNEXATION CASE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT CASE and REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-04
The Attorney, Michele Battle gave a presentation of the
proposed development and fielded questions from the Mayor & Council,
and requested the Recombination of Parcels language be removed, staff
agreed; requested the new site plan as of November 30, 2023 relocating
the dumpster location replace the previous version dated March 29, 2023,
staff agreed; noted the development would utilize a property management

company not a Homeowners Association; agreed to a path along
Patrick Henry Internal Sidewalks, and the buffer would not be
required; and added the Condition to add path along Holloway Rd.; and
added a Condition to add flock cameras at both entrances, along with
Staff Recommended Conditions.
Public Hearing Opened
No Speakers in Favor
Speakers Opposed: Ms. Connie Snow, Ms. Tasha Kemple and Ms. Anne
Fields read by the City Clerk.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2023-03 made by
Councilman Alexander; seconded by Councilman Blount. The motion
passed unanimously 5-0.

7. 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
Residential' 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

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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.
Motion to approve COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-
2023-03 made by Councilman Alexander; seconded by Councilwoman
Gantt. The motion passed (Alexander, Blount, Gantt and Thomas
Approved); (Barber Abstained).

REZONING CASE (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.
Motion to approve REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-04 with Amendments and
Conditions: Recombination of Parcels language be removed, staff agreed;
requested the new site plan as of November 30, 2023 relocating the
dumpster location replace the previous version dated March 29, 2023,
staff agreed; noted the development would utilize a property management
company not a Homeowners Association; agreed to a path along
Patrick Henry Pkwy.; 6' Internal Sidewalks; buffer would not be
required; path along Holloway Rd.; flock cameras at both entrances and
Staff Recommended Conditions made by Councilman Alexander;
seconded by Councilman Blount. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Alexander,
Blount, Gantt and Thomas Approved); (Barber Abstained).

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

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denial, and the Planning Commission recommendation is denial. The
applicant requested a deferral to the November 13, 2023 Council meeting
This item was not presented. It was noted that the updated
Comprehensive Plan addresses this.

10. 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.
Mr. Anderson presented an overview of REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-05.
The Attorney, Tiffany Hogan, gave a presentation of the
proposed development and fielded questions from the Mayor & Council.
Ms. Hogan asked for the case to be deferred.
Motion to Defer to be heard at the March 4, 2024 meeting at the
request made by Councilman Thomas; seconded by Councilman Blount.
The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

11. ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2023-04. (To be located in Council District 5.)
Consideration of a request for the annexation of property at 2250 and 2206
Jodeco Road, located in unincorporated Henry County, into the
Stockbridge City Limits to allow for the construction of a mixed-use
development. The applicant is Marketplace Storefronts, LLC. The
property contains two parcels, as are listed below, in Land Lot 78 of District
6, with 20.408 +/- total acres.
2250 Jodeco Road (Parcel #053-01017005) Contains 20.138 +/- acres
within 3 tracts.
2206 Jodeco Road (Parcel #053-01017000) Contains 0.27 +/- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson presented an overview of the associated cases:
ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2023-04; COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-05; and REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-06.
The Attorney, Kathy Watts Jones, gave a presentation of the
proposed development and fielded questions from the Mayor & Council,
and agreed to roof top, black mast poles, street pavers (with GDOT
approval) and flock cameras at the entrance.
Public Hearing Opened
No Speakers in Favor
No Speakers Opposed
Public Hearing Closed
Motion to approve ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2023-04 made by
Councilman Alexander; seconded by Councilman Blount. The motion
passed unanimously 5-0.

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12.COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-05. (To be
located in Council District 5.)
Consideration of a request to assign the future land use designation of
to property at 2250 and 2206 Jodeco
Road, located in unincorporated Henry County, into the Stockbridge City
Limits to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development. The
applicant is Marketplace Storefronts, LLC. The property contains two
parcels, as are listed below, in Land Lot 78 of District 6, with 20.408 +/-
total acres.
2250 Jodeco Road (Parcel #053-01017005) Contains 20.138 acres

within 3 tracts.
2206 Jodeco Road (Parcel #053-01017000) Contains 0.27 +/- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-
2023-05 made by Councilman Alexander; seconded by Councilwoman
Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 50

13. REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-06 (To be located in Council District 5.)
Consideration of a request to assign the zoning district of (Planned
Unit Development) to four parcels at 2250 and 2206 Jodeco Road, located
in unincorporated Henry County, if and after the parcels are annexed into
the Stockbridge City Limits, to allow for the construction of a mixed-use
development. The applicant is Marketplace Storefronts, LLC. The
property contains two parcels, as are listed below, in Land Lot 78 of District
6, with 20.408 +/- total acres.
2250 Jodeco Road (Parcel #053-01017005) Contains 20.138 +/- acres
within 3 tracts.
2206 Jodeco Road (Parcel #053-01017000) Contains 0.27 +/- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-06 with additional
Conditions: roof top, black mast poles, street pavers (with GDOT approval)
and flock cameras at the entrance along with Staff Recommended
Conditions made by Councilman Alexander; seconded by Councilman
Blount. The motion passed unanimously 5-0

14. Final Reading and Adoption of the Proposed FY2024 Operating Budget
and Capital Expenditures.
Presented by: Frederick Gardiner, City Manager
Mr. Gardiner presented an overview of the Proposed FY2024 Operating

Budget and Capital Expenditures of $26,71 1 ,636.00 and an overall
combined budget of $61 ,134,478.00, noting there were no comments
received from the Governing Body.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber stated she has not received a copy of the
Engagement Letter orthe Audit Report from Mauldin & Jenkins, Budget
Adjustments or Audit Adjustments and requested the reports be emailed to
her.

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Councilman Thomas motioned to amend the Organizational Chart to move
Events under the Economic Development Department; there was not a

second; the motion was withdrawn.
Public Hearing Opened.
No speakers in Favor.
No speakers Opposed.

Speaker Opposed: Ms. Anne Fields
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion to approve the FY2024 Operating Budget and Capital Expenditures
in the amount of $26,71 1 ,636 and Overall Budget of $61 ,134,478 as

presented made by Councilwoman Gantt; seconded by Councilman
Alexander. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Alexander, Blount, Gantt and
Thomas Approved) (Barber Abstained, noting her request for information
has not been received).

NEW BUSINESS

15. Council Consideration to fill a vacancy and appoint members to the

Citywide Development Authority.
Presented by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Motion to appoint Terri Marie Gleaton and Deverick Morgan to fill

unexpired terms made by Councilman Blount; seconded by Councilman
Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

16. Council Consideration to fill a vacancy and appoint a member to the Youth
Council Advisory Committee.
Presented by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Motion to appoint Paige Jones, III for a two-year term made by Councilman
Blount; seconded by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed
unanimously 5-0.

17. Council Consideration to fill a vacancy and appoint a member to the
Downtown Development Authority.
Presented by: Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Motion to appoint Darrell Stamper for a four-year term made by
Councilman Blount; seconded by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed

unanimously 5-0.

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 for updates.

The City Council Work Session Scheduled for Tuesday, December 19th at 6pm
has been canceled.

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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. (Jan 4)
City Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. -

City Hall Council
Chamber (Jan 8)
0 Youth Council Meeting, 6:30 pm. -
2nd Monday each month -

City Hall Levi
Meeting Room (Jan 8)
Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00
pm. -

City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Jan 9)
. Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month Welcome
Center/Main Street Offices located at 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail at 9am

(Jan 12).
Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Jan 16)
Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm. -3rd Tuesday of each
month Levi Meeting Room -

City Hall (Jan 16)
Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm. -

City Hall Council Chamber
(Jan 24) -

City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. -

City Hall Council Chamber (Jan 30)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

Councilman Thomas will distribute FREE Smoke Detectors, Saturday, December
16th from 11am and while supplies last: Location 9900 Davidson Pkwy behind
Jiffy Lube on North Henry Blvd.
Join Mayor Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday, December 18th
from 10am noon. Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment
at 678-833-3348 or via email at rrawls@stockbridgega.org

Join Councilman Blount for Bingo Bash on Wednesday, December 20th from
103m noon at the Merle Manders Conference Center for FREE fun, games,
and snacks.
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.
. 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@stockbridoeqa.orq

COMMENTS

Mayor Ford noted COVlD-19 is still actively among us and encouraged everyone to get
vaccinated, get boosters and flu shots, wishing everyone to remain healthy during this
holiday season and spend time with friends and family; and wished everyone Happy
Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a prosperous new year in the City of Stockbridge as we
continue to move the city fonNard; asked everyone to keep the faith as we continue to
do the best that we can to serve our citizens.

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Councilman Blount stated he has served the city diligently over the last eight years in
the best way that he could, and what he thought was best for the city; stated no one
comes in the position with the intention to mess up the city, and that everyone here has
a heart for the city; noted his prayers are with each councilmember as they continue to

diligently work for the city; stated he believes we are leaving this seat in good hands
with a man who loves the Lord and is a fellow Jaguar and welcomed the new
councilmember as a neighbor and friend; wished fellow colleagues well.

Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate made by
Councilman Blount; seconded by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed

unanimously

Motion to adjourn Executive Session and approve an Affidavit made by Councilman

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

Motion to reconvene the meeting made by Councilman Thomas; seconded by
Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed 4-0. 0 (Blount was not present for the vote).

Motion to approve the transfer of 114 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail to the Downtown

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

Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Thomas; seconded by Councilwoman Gantt.
The motion passed 4-0. (Blount was not present for the vote). The meeting adjourned at
10:31 pm.

Respectfully submitted by:

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Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
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Anthony 8. Ford Mayor

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