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date: 2024-05-21
title: Downtown Development Authority Agenda Packet
source: 2024-05/2024-05-21_Downtown Development Authority_Agenda Packet.pdf
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Downtown Development
AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE Authority
BOARD MEMBERS Meeting Agenda
Robert Anderson, Chair May 21, 2024 6:00 PM
Warren Washington, Vice-Chair
Frangela Merritt, Treasurer
Vacant, Secretary
Darrell Stamper, Board Member
Vacant, Board Member
Councilmember Elton Alexander

ADMINISTRATION
Vacant
Economic Development Director
Vacant
Main Street Manager

Cassandra Lester STOCKBRIDGE WELCOME CENTER

Recorder 130 M L KING SR. HERITAGE TRAIL

STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Blake Sharpton
Website: www.stockbridgega.org
Attorney
Phone: 770-389-7900

Fax: 770-389-7912
AGENDA
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 6:00 PM

I. Call to Order
1. Roll Call
2. Motions for additions or deletions to the proposed agenda
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve April 16th 2024 Minutes
II. Officer's Reports
5. Chairman’s Comments – Anderson
6. Vice Chair’s Comments - Washington
7. Treasurer’s Update – Merritt
8. Secretary’s Updates – Vacant
III. New Business
9. Fill the position of Secretary
10. Update the member information required for the DCA 2023FY report
IV. Old Business
11. Update on the sale of 114 MLK Sr. Heritage Trail
12. Update on the recording of the Bylaws
13. Update on the Amphitheater Information Tent
14. Update on the Amphitheater VIP Table
15. Update on the Railroad Bridge Washing Project
V. City Staff Report
16. City Council Liaison - Councilmember Elton Alexander
17. Economic Development Department Liaison Interim - Fred Gardiner
18. Main Street Advisory Board Liaison - Vacant
VI. Executive Session (if needed)
VII. Adjourn
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Board Members City Staff
Robert Anderson, Chair - Present Cassandra Lester, Deputy City Clerk - Present
Warren Washington, Vice Chair - Present Kim Allonce – Economic Development Director - Present
Frangela Merritt, Treasurer - Present Main Street Manager - Vacant
Robert Swygert, Secretary - Present
Darrell Stampler, Board Member - Absent Guest Speaker
Vacant, Board Member
Elton Alexander, City Councilmember - Present

Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

Secretary Swygert proceeded with a roll call. Board Member Stampler and Vice-Chair
Washington were not present.

Chair Anderson called for a Motion to approve the meeting Agenda; Treasurer Merrit Motioned
to add the Treasurer's Report and Secretary's Report to the Agenda under item number three
and before item number four; Seconded by Secretary Swygert; The Motion passed
unanimously.

Chair Anderson called for a Motion to approve the March 19th, 2024, meeting Minutes; Motion
to approve made by Treasurer Merritt; Seconded by Secretary Swygert; The Motion passed
unanimously.

Officer Reports
Treasurer Update-Merritt-Financial Report
Treasurer Merritt presented the treasurer's report. As of the April 16th, 2024 meeting, the
Operating account holds $29,989.84, the Façade account has $30,000, and the Project account
holds $148,294.84; Chair Anderson announced that the new "Projects" account has been added
for budgeting purposes; Chair Anderson states that the account clearly identifies the funds
available for projects; Board members agreed that the project account will help utilize the
D.D.A.’s funds.

Vice-Chair Washington joined the meeting at 6:23 p.m.

Board members digressed and discussed strategies to fund, coordinate, and manage potential
upcoming façade grant projects.

Chair Anderson called for motioned to accept the Treasurer's Report; Secretary Swygert
motioned to approve; Chair Anderson seconded; Motion passed unanimously.

Secretary Update-Swygert
Secretary Swygert resigned from the Downtown Development Board, citing family
commitments. He acknowledged that the Board was in good hands and stated that he will
volunteer where possible.

Mr. Kim Allonce shared that this will be his last D.D.A. meeting, and his last day with the city will
be Friday, April 19th, 2024.

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REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Old Business
Sale 114 MLK Sr Heritage Trail.
Chair Anderson states that the Downtown Development Board is awaiting a response from legal
counsel before proceeding with the sale of 114 MLK Sr Heritage Trail. Councilmember
Alexander notes that the opposing council sent an email stating that the check has been cashed
and lien releases have been requested.

Sign & Seal Bylaws.
The Downtown Development Board reviewed and signed the revised bylaws; Chair Anderson
states he is taking them to McDonough court to be recorded for posterity and will provide the
clerk's office with a copy at the May meeting.

Sign & Seal Makerspace Resolution.
Treasurer Merritt Motioned to table the signing and sealing of the Makerspace resolution until
later - pending the hiring of a new economic development director. Secretary Swygert seconded
the Motion; the Motion passed unanimously.

Amphitheater Reserved Seating Discussion & Vote:
Chair Anderson presented the schedule of planned concerts. Board members signed up to
accompany guest volunteers to the amphitheater events for public relations purposes. Their
main objectives will be to increase visibility and raise awareness about the Downtown
Development Authority's mission. Four board members, including volunteers, will attend each
event.

The Downtown Development Authority voted to participate in the Amphitheater V.I.P. table effort
with the Citywide Development Authority and the Economic Development Department. The
objective is to promote the community to potential business prospects. The V.I.P. table costs
$10,500 for the entire season, and all three entities will split the cost three ways at $3,500 per
entity. The Motion to participate made by Vice Chair Washington, Seconded by Secretary
Swygert. The Motion passed 4-0-1; Chair Anderson abstained.

DDA Round Table
The Board discussed the layout of the flyers.
The Board discussed the" Under the Bridge" public art project.
The Board discussed pressure washing the bridge. Vice-Chair Washington motioned to allocate
funding to clean the bridge, seconded by Secretary Swygert; Motion passed 4-0-1; Chair
Anderson abstained.

City Staff Reports
City Staff Updates- Kim Allonce, Stockbridge Economic Development Director
Mr. Allonce shared that this will be his last D.D.A. meeting, and his last day with the city will be
Friday.

Mainstreet Advisory Board
Mr. Allonce thanked the D.D.A. board for attending the Mainstreet Advisory Board Retreat;
stated the M.S.A.B. movie night will start on June 14th; mentioned that the M.S.A.B. Manager
will sit on the D.D.A. board until the Economic Development Director is replaced.

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REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 @ 6 PM
130 MLK Senior Heritage Trail
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Economic Development Strategic Plan
Mr. Allonce invited the Board to ask any questions regarding the Economic Development
Strategic Plan - E.D.S.P.; Mentioned that E.D.S.P. goal was to identify where the different
entities could move economic development for the city and hopes his replacement would build
on what was created in the E.D.S.P.

Mr. Allonce provided updates on pending projects; thanked the D.D.A. for their time and
investment to the city.

City Council Update
City Council Updates- Councilmember Elton Alexander.
Councilmember Alexander updated the D.D.A. board regarding moving the storage located at
Norfolk Southern to a different area to allow for parking and train observation station; mentioned
the East Atlanta and N. Lee Street beatifications; mentioned the two new parking lots located at
N. Lee Street; Councilmember Alexander reminded the D.D.A. board they have the capacity to
take on improvement projects in the downtown area as long as the DDA Board is transparent,
intentional and discuss potential projects in advance with the city.

Executive Session – Real Estate Matters
No Updates

Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m., seconded by Vice Chair Washington. The
Motion passed unanimously. The minutes were written by Deputy City Clerk Cassandra Lester.

Executive Session Criteria GA Code
Discuss or vote to authorize the settlement of a matter covered by the attorney-client 50-14-2(1) and
privilege. Identify the case or claim discussed but not the substance of the attorney-client 50-14-3(b)(1)(A)
discussion.
Discuss or vote to authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property. 50-14-3(b)(1)(B)
Discuss or vote to authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or 50-14-3(b)(1)(C)
disposal of real estate.
Discuss or vote to enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property subject to 50-14-3(b)(1)(D)
approval in a subsequent public vote.
Discuss or vote to enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate. 50-14-3(b)(1)(E)
Discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, 50-14-3(b)(2)
disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or
employee.
Meeting to interview one or more applicants for the position of the executive head of an 50-14-3(b)(2)
agency.
A meeting otherwise required to be open was closed to the public in order to consult and 50-14-2(1)
meet with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims,
administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against
the agency or any officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee
may be directly involved and the matter discussed was [identify the matter but not the
substance of the discussion.
Staff meeting held for investigative purposes under duties or responsibilities imposed by 50-14-3(a) (1)
law.

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