Stockbridge public meetings in 2025

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its November 20, 2025 meeting and discuss updates on the Tree Lighting event, the Winter Wonderland program, the AC Board position, and GA Cities 2026. New business includes an attendance report, a resolution to adopt revised bylaws, an upcoming calendar update, and a budget review. The meeting will conclude with any necessary executive session and adjournment.

• Approve November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Stockbridge Tree Lighting Event update
• SYC Winter Wonderland update
• Approved SYC/AC Bylaws Resolution
• Budget Review

General

The Downtown Development Authority will review updates on several ongoing projects, including the façade grant, landscaping, a statue, demolition on railroad land, and resurfacing of the MLK Sr. Heritage Trail. The board will also discuss the marketing plan with a $6,000 per event budget and pending vendor proposals, as well as a legal update that includes two recommendations. New business includes electing officers for 2026, reviewing additional projects, and considering a digital sign on Highway 75 in partnership with the CDA.

• Façade Grant update – review of open applications and creation of an interior grant
• Landscaping Project update
• Demolition of structures on railroad land
• MLK Sr. Heritage Trail resurfacing
• Digital sign on Highway 75 partnership with CDA

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The Stockbridge Main Street Advisory Board will convene to review meeting minutes, approve a financial statement, and discuss program updates. The meeting will also include a report from the Downtown Development Authority.

• Review and approval of November 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Review and approval of November 2025 Financial Statement
• Program Updates and Downtown Updates discussion
• DDA Report
• Next meeting scheduled for January 9, 2026

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will consider several financial and land use actions. Key items include a second‑reading approval of the FY2025 budget amendment ordinance for $8,852,935 and multiple zoning, annexation and special‑use permit requests in Districts 4 and 5. The council will also review contract change orders and a grant award for highway safety.

• FY2025 Budget Amendment Ordinance – $8,852,935 (second reading)
• Special use permit for a quick‑serve restaurant at 4498 North Henry Boulevard
• Zoning modification for 258 and 264 Valley Hill Road to increase subdivision lots
• Annexation and rezoning of 2220 Jodeco Road for multifamily development
• Public Works Maintenance Shop – Phase 2 interior build‑out contract $2,241,455

The City Council voted 3-1 to adopt the FY2025 budget amendment totaling $8,842,935.23. It also unanimously approved a resolution to reinstate credit‑card transaction fees and a special‑use permit for a restaurant. A zoning amendment for Valley Hill Road parcels passed 3-1, and the council approved a $40,000 commitment for a new soccer field project.

• Approved FY2025 Budget Amendment Ordinance $8,842,935.23 (3-1)
• Approved resolution to reinstate credit‑card fees (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #SP-2025-04 with staff conditions (4-0)
• Approved revised Special Services District map (3-1)
• Approved Zoning Case #ZM-2025-03 with staff conditions (3-1)
• Approved $40,000 funding for Southern Crescent Soccer Foundation project (vote not recorded)
• Approved FY2025 Council meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved FY2025 Hometown Connection meeting minutes (4-0)

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The Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It will discuss an officer presentation, public comments, the police chief report, and old business items including CPAC bylaws changes and the Citizens Police Academy. New business will be presented by Chief Trammer before adjournment.

• Approve agenda
• Approve November 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• CPAC bylaws changes approved
• Citizens Police Academy discussion
• Chief Trammer new business

General

The Stockbridge Planning Commission will review several development proposals. Items include a final plat for a mixed residential subdivision on Flippen Road, a special use permit for a quick‑serve restaurant on North Henry Boulevard, a zoning modification to increase subdivision lots on Valley Hill Road, an annexation request for 2220 Jodeco Road, and a rezoning request for the same property to allow multifamily housing.

• Final plat (FP-2025-01) for mixed residential subdivision at 1448 and 1468 Flippen Road
• Special use permit (SP-2025-04) for a quick‑serve restaurant at 4498 North Henry Boulevard
• Zoning modification (ZM-2025-02) to increase subdivision lots at 258 and 264 Valley Hill Road
• Annexation (AX-2025-02) of 2220 Jodeco Road and adjacent parcel into city limits
• Rezoning (RZ-2025-04) of 2220 Jodeco Road to Multiple Family Residential

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The Youth Council will discuss preparations for the City of Stockbridge Tree Lighting and the Winter Wonderland Skate Event. Members will also review bylaw updates and plan the January and second quarter calendars.

• Bylaw updates
• Recap of Thanksgiving Food Drive
• City of Stockbridge Tree Lighting preparations
• Winter Wonderland Skate Event updates
• January calendar planning including Mayor Williams Swearing In and Mayor Ford’s MLK Community Cleanup Day

City Council

The City Council is meeting with representatives from the Georgia Municipal Association and local legislators. The body will discuss legislative priorities, including several annexation areas and state funding for a recreation center.

• Annexation discussions for Hwy. 138/Hwy. 42 East
• Annexation discussions for Hwy. 42 North to Clayton County
• Annexation discussions for Jodeco Rd. East to Peach Dr. and Jodeco Rd. West to Mt. Olive
• State funding for Multi-Generational Recreation Center
• Proposed name change for North Henry Blvd.

The City Council approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous 3-0 vote. The council then voted unanimously 4-0 to adjourn the session at 10:25 a.m.

• Adopt agenda – passed unanimously 3-0
• Adjourn meeting – passed unanimously 4-0

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council Advisory Committee will approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, then discuss ongoing initiatives such as the city tree lighting ceremony, the SYC Winter Wonderland event, and board positions. New business includes updates on a food‑drive initiative, the GA Cities 2026 program, the third‑quarter calendar, a budget review, and a community‑service tracking tool.

• City of Stockbridge Tree Lighting Ceremony
• SYC Winter Wonderland - January 2026
• AC Board Position(s)
• SYC Food Drive Initiative - Update
• Budget Review/Update

Planning Commission

The Stockbridge Planning Commission will review several development proposals. Items include a special‑use permit for a quick‑serve coffee restaurant at 4498 North Henry Boulevard, a zoning modification for parcels on Valley Hill Road, and the annexation of 2220 Jodeco Road and an adjacent parcel from Henry County. The commission will also consider a comprehensive‑plan amendment and a rezoning to multiple‑family residential for the same Jodeco Road property.

• Special‑use permit (Case #SP-2025-04) for Tim Wharton’s coffee restaurant at 4498 North Henry Blvd.
• Zoning modification (Case #ZM-2025-02) to increase subdivision lots on 258 and 264 Valley Hill Road and adjacent parcel.
• Annexation (Case #AX-2025-02) of 2220 Jodeco Road and Parcel #052-01020001 into Stockbridge city limits.
• Comprehensive Plan amendment (Case #CP-2025-03) to change future land‑use designation to High‑Density Residential for the Jodeco Road property.
• Rezoning (Case #RZ-2025-04) of the Jodeco Road property to Multiple Family Residential (MFR).

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will conduct a public hearing on the second reading of the FY2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvements Plan. The council will also consider amendments to the Youth Council bylaws and approve the 2026 meeting schedules and holiday calendar. Several first‑reading ordinance proposals will be discussed, including convenience fees for credit‑card payments, two‑car garage requirements, and container‑based commercial buildings. A utility‑billing bad‑debt write‑off of $18,827.32 will be considered.

• Public hearing on second reading of FY2026 Operating Budget/Capital Improvements Plan
• First reading of ordinance to add convenience fees for city credit‑card transactions effective Jan 1 2026
• First reading of text amendment requiring two‑car garages for single‑family homes and duplex units
• First reading of text amendment allowing container‑based commercial buildings in Downtown Village Overlay District
• Council consideration of FY2024 Utility Billing Bad Debt Write‑Off of $18,827.32

The council approved the consent agenda, which includes the 2026 meeting schedules and an amendment to the Stockbridge Youth Council bylaws. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. Earlier, the council also approved an amendment to convene an executive session and adopted the meeting agenda, both passing unanimously.

• Approved amendment to agenda to convene executive session (unanimous 3-0-1)
• Approved adoption of the meeting agenda (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering 2026 meeting schedules and youth council bylaws amendment (unanimous 4-0)

General

The Downtown Development Authority of Stockbridge will discuss project updates such as a landscaping project, a Hispanic Business Expo, and a digital sign on I‑75. The board will review a marketing plan that includes a $6,000 per event budget and pending vendor proposals. New business includes a proposal to extend the downtown boundary by creating districts, along with property acquisition and a Daddy King statue project. The meeting will also approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Extend the Downtown Boundary – Create Districts
• Digital Sign on I-75 (Partner with CDA)
• Daddy King Statue
• Resurface MLK Sr. Heritage Trail
• Confirm $6,000 per Event Budget for Marketing Plan

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The Main Street Advisory Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025. The board will consider routine items including approval of the November agenda, approval of September, October and November meeting minutes, and approval of the August‑October 2025 financial statements. Additional reports from Main Street staff and the Economic Development Director will be presented for discussion. The meeting will end with announcements and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review and approval of the November 2025 meeting agenda
• Review and approval of September, October, and November 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of August, September, and October 2025 financial statements
• Main Street Managers report and discussion
• Downtown Development Authority (DDA) report

General

The Citywide Development Authority will meet to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. The board will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and several upcoming community events.

• Elections for CDA Executive Board (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Planning for Small Business Summit
• Hispanic Small Business Expo scheduled for August 15, 2026
• Restaurant Week scheduled for the 2nd week of August 2026
• Chris Tucker Golf Tournament and Comedy Show scheduled for August 29 & 31, 2026

General

The city is holding an information meeting to provide an overview of the zoning process. The body will discuss several zoning cases, including a new coffee shop and a proposed apartment development.

• Special use permit for a Tim Wharton’s coffee store at 4498 North Henry Boulevard
• Zoning modification at 258 and 264 Valley Hill Road to increase subdivision lots from 16 to 28
• Annexation request for 2220 Jodeco Road and Parcel #052-01020001 for multifamily development
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 2220 Jodeco Road to 'High-Density Residential'
• Rezoning request for 2220 Jodeco Road from 'C-3' to 'MFR' (Multiple Family Residential)

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will consider approving the first reading of the FY2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvements Plan. The body will also vote on a $159,000 site engineering contract for a Habitat for Humanity project and approve a Norfolk Southern parking lot project.

• First reading of FY2026 Operating Budget/Capital Improvements Plan
• Approval of Norfolk Southern Parking Lot Project
• Approval of site engineering for Habitat for Humanity at 112 and 114 Davis Road ($159,000)
• Approval of amendment to Purchasing and Procurement Ordinance Section 3.30.160
• Swearing in of DDA Member Toseika Thomas

The council voted to amend the agenda by removing Item #2 and then adopted the revised agenda, each passing unanimously 3-0. It also approved the minutes from six previous meetings, all with unanimous 3-0 votes. The Norfolk Southern Parking Lot Project was removed from the agenda during the old business discussion.

• Amended agenda to remove Item #2 (unanimous 3-0)
• Adopted revised agenda (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved September 24, 2025 Council Budget Retreat minutes (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved September 25, 2025 Council Budget Retreat minutes (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved September 26, 2025 Council Budget Retreat minutes (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved October 13, 2025 Council meeting minutes (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 Council work session minutes (unanimous 3-0)
• Removed Norfolk Southern Parking Lot Project from agenda (item removed)

General

The Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council will meet to approve the 2026 meeting schedule, review October minutes, and receive reports from the police chief and council members.

• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
• Review of October 2nd meeting minutes
• Police Chief Report
• Faith and Blue Report
• Citizens Police Academy update

General

The Youth Council will review the Fall Festival and plan for 2026 initiatives. Members will also discuss a Thanksgiving canned food drive and the Winter Wonderland event.

• Recap of Fall Festival via After-Action Form
• Planning for SYC 2026 Initiatives
• Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive goals and logistics
• Planning and duty assignments for the December Event
• Discussion of Winter Wonderland Event

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will hold a work session to review quarterly reports and approve several contracts, including $300,000 for sidewalk repairs and $158,700 for right-of-way maintenance.

• Approve $300,000 contract for sidewalk repairs (CGS, LLC)
• Approve $158,700 contract for right-of-way maintenance (Crabapple LandscapExperts)
• Approve $150,712.80 for emergency roof repairs (KTM Roofing)
• Approve $109,000 for police vehicle equipment (piggyback contract)
• Consider appointment to Downtown Development Authority

The council approved a $300,000 on‑call sidewalk repair contract with CGS, LLC (3‑1). It unanimously approved the Downtown Container Project to create a container‑based business incubator (4‑0). The council appointed Toseika Thomas to the Downtown Development Authority board (3‑0‑1) and approved contracts for right‑of‑way maintenance ($158,700), emergency roof repairs ($150,712.80), police vehicle equipment ($109,000), and an Amazon purchasing agreement ($100,000).

• Approved $300,000 sidewalk repair contract with CGS, LLC (3-1)
• Approved Downtown Container Project (4-0)
• Appointed Toseika Thomas to Downtown Development Authority board (3-0-1)
• Approved $158,700 Right of Way Maintenance contract with Crabapple LandscapExperts (3-1)
• Approved $150,712.80 emergency roof repairs for Police Dept., Merle Manders Conference Center, Tag Office (4-0)
• Approved $109,000 police vehicle equipment purchase via Georgia DPS contract (4-0)
• Approved increase to $100,000 Amazon purchasing contract with OMNIA Partners (4-0)

General

The Stockbridge Ethics Committee will hold its regular meeting, approve the agenda, and adopt the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. The committee will also discuss any ethics‑related updates. No formal decisions beyond routine approvals are listed.

• Approve agenda
• Approve July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Ethics Committee discussion/updates

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The Youth Council Advisory Committee will meet to review old business and plan upcoming city events. The body will discuss the city budget and the SYC budget update.

• City Budget Meeting and SYC Budget Update
• Fall Festival and Youth Symposium Post Brief
• By Laws Review and Update
• Stockbridge Tree Lighting Ceremony
• SYC Winter Wonderland

General

The Youth Council Advisory Committee is meeting to review old business and plan upcoming city activities. The body will discuss the city budget and the SYC budget update.

• City Budget Meeting/ SYC Budget Update
• Fall Festival
• Youth Symposium Post Brief
• By Laws Review and Update
• Stockbridge Tree Lighting Ceremony

General

The Citywide Development Authority will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, receive updates from the chair, economic development director, and treasurer, and discuss the proposed FY2026 budget. An executive session will be held to address real estate matters.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chair updates
• Economic development update
• Finance and treasurer updates
• Proposed FY2026 budget

General

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve the 2026 budget and elect a Treasurer. The board will also discuss several downtown infrastructure projects and grant updates.

• Approval of 2026 Budget
• Confirmation of $6,000 per event marketing budget
• Proposed interior grant and updated one-page façade grant application
• Discussion of Daddy King Statue and MLK Sr. Heritage Trail resurfacing
• Proposed demolition of structures on railroad land and digital sign on I-75

City Council

The council will consider approving a $300,000 contract for on‑call sidewalk repairs with CGS, LLC to start Jan. 1, 2026. It will adopt a resolution for the 2026‑2030 Short‑Term Work Program/Capital Improvements Element. The council will vote on buying eight Harris XL‑200P radios for $60,798.10 and on the police vehicle purchases listed above. A public hearing will be held on the appeal of an alcohol‑license denial for a package store at 110 Rock Quarry Road.

• Approve $300,000 on‑call sidewalk repair contract with CGS, LLC (funded by SPLOST VI)
• Adopt Short‑Term Work Program / Capital Improvements Element for 2026‑2030
• Purchase eight Harris XL‑200P portable radios for $60,798.10 (sole source)
• Purchase police vehicles: two 2025 Ford Mustang Mach‑E EVs and two 2025 Ford F‑150 trucks for $214,499; five 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe PPVs and one 2026 Silverado 1500 for $329,922.80
• Public hearing on Appeal Case #AP-2025-02 for alcohol license at 110 Rock Quarry Road

The council approved a $60,798.10 purchase of eight Harris XL-200P radios for the police department. It also approved a $544,421.80 purchase of multiple police vehicles using existing state contracts. Council members voted to approve a $14,000 Mortgage Burning Event for the Amphitheater. The council deferred an alcohol‑license appeal and tabled a $300,000 sidewalk‑repair contract.

• Approved purchase of eight Harris XL-200P radios for $60,798.10 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of police vehicles (2 Mustangs, 2 F‑150s, 5 Chevrolets, 1 Silverado) for $544,421.80 (3-0-1)
• Approved Mortgage Burning Event budget $14,000 (3-1)
• Deferred Appeal Case AP-2025-02 (4-0)
• Tabled sidewalk repair contract $300,000 (3-1)
• Approved September 8 and September 30 meeting minutes (4-0)

General

The Stockbridge City Council will host a community zoning information meeting to discuss a proposal for Walmart drone delivery services. The meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.

• Walmart Drone Delivery Service Presentation
• Community Zoning Information Meeting
• Stockbridge City Hall, 4640 North Henry Blvd.
• City Council Meeting, October 8, 2025, 6:00 PM

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The Stockbridge Youth Council will review past activities, welcome new members, and assign leadership for upcoming events like the Winter Wonderland and Fall Festival.

• Welcome new Youth Council members
• Assign shifts for Fall Festival
• Assign Chair & Co-Chair for Winter Wonderland
• Discuss events for the first quarter
• Review SYC 2026 initiatives

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The Stockbridge Citizens‑Police Advisory Council will approve the agenda and the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Council members will hear an officer presentation, a special‑guests presentation, and a report from Police Chief Frank Trammer. The meeting also includes public comment and updates on the Faith and Blue report, the Public Safety Fair, and the Citizens Police Academy.

• Approve agenda
• Approve September 4, 2025 minutes
• Faith and Blue report (old business)
• Public Safety Fair report (old business)
• New business: presentation by Chief Frank Trammer

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council work session will consider several contract approvals, including a $400,000 on‑call water and sewer emergency repair contract and a $300,000 sidewalk repair contract. They will also review a text amendment to allow drone delivery facilities, a purchase of phosphorus removal chemical, and appointments to the Downtown Development Authority Board and Main Street Advisory Board. Public comments and financial reporting will also be presented.

• Approve $400,000 contract with Professional Pipeline (Primary) and Site Engineering (Secondary) for water & sewer emergency services starting Jan 1 2026 (Stormwater budget).
• Approve $300,000 contract with CGS, LLC for on‑call sidewalk repairs starting Jan 1 2026 (SPLOST VI funding).
• Approve purchase of $60,000 phosphorus removal chemical from CedarChem (Sewer Department funds).
• Consider text amendment to the Unified Development Code to permit drone delivery facilities with special use permits.
• Fill vacancy on the Downtown Development Authority Board for a term ending Dec 31 2027.

The council approved a resolution to adopt the city‑county joint Transportation Safety Action Plan, passing the motion 4‑0. It also approved the FY2026 on‑call water and sewer emergency repair contract for $400,000, with a 3‑0‑1 vote (Barber abstained) and a stipulation not to exceed that amount. The council amended the agenda to consider Item #7, passing the motion unanimously 4‑0.

• Adopt meeting agenda (unanimous 3-0)
• Adopt joint Transportation Safety Action Plan (unanimous 4-0)
• Approve $400,000 water & sewer emergency contract (3-0-1, Barber abstained)
• Amend agenda to hear Item #7 (unanimous 4-0)

General

The council will review updates from the previous day and hear reports on city events, the new amphitheater, and community development. The primary focus is a joint discussion with the Main Street Downtown Development Authority and the Citywide Development Authority on downtown projects. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda outlines informational presentations and discussion time.

• Overview of previous day – presented by Treasurer Frank Milazi
• City events update – Charisma Webster, Conference Center & Events Manager
• Amphitheater report – Charisma Webster
• Community development briefing – Ryan Anderson, Community Development Director
• Joint discussion with Main Street Downtown Development Authority and Citywide Development Authority

The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford and the agenda was adopted as amended after a motion by Councilmember Berry and a second by Councilmember Alexander, passing unanimously 3‑0. Council members discussed the financial shortfall of the Merle Manders Conference Center, requested budget adjustments for events, and considered maintenance and marketing plans, but no formal approvals or votes on those items were recorded. Mayor Ford expressed support for the proposed budget items, yet no vote was taken.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous 3‑0)

General

The Stockbridge City Council held a retreat to hear presentations from staff across multiple departments. Topics included a review of the previous day's activities, updates from the municipal court, economic development and Main Street initiatives, information technology, human resources, public works, and the police department. No formal actions or votes were recorded; the meeting served as an informational session for council members.

• Overview of previous day – presented by City Treasurer/ CFO Frank Milazi
• Municipal Court briefing – presented by Court Administrator Genea Stanley
• Economic Development/Main Street/TAD update – presented by Economic Development Director Gerald Sanders
• Public Works overview – presented by Public Works Director Decius Aaron
• Police Department briefing – presented by Police Chief Frank Trammer

The council voted 3-0 to amend the agenda, switching the IT Department and Municipal Court budget presentations. The amended agenda was then adopted, also by a 3-0 vote. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded during the meeting.

• Amended agenda to switch IT and Municipal Court presentations (3-0)
• Adopted the amended agenda (3-0)

General

The Stockbridge City Council is convening a budget retreat to review the FY2024 audit, estimated revenues, and special services district finances. The meeting includes presentations from the city manager, treasurer, and financial advisor.

• FY2024 Audit Presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins
• Estimated Revenues / Special Services District discussion
• Finance/Administration/Executive/Non-Departmental review
• Council Budget Retreat agenda item
• Executive Session (if necessary)

The council voted to adopt the agenda with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the session consisted of presentations and discussion of budget, audit findings, and possible fiscal‑year changes. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous 3‑0)

General

The Downtown Development Authority board will review updates on Habitat for Humanity projects, a landscaping effort, and a façade grant. Members will discuss marketing plans for the authority and the creation of an interior grant for businesses. New business includes a Hispanic Business Expo and an October 4 car show. Staff reports and an attorney update will also be heard.

• Projects Update – Habitat for Humanity
• Landscaping Project – Economic Development Director
• Façade Grant Update
• Discuss Marketing for the Downtown Development Authority
• Discuss Creating an Interior Grant for Businesses

General

The Youth Council Advisory Committee will meet to review old business and address new items. The body is tasked with making recommendations to the City Council regarding youth issues, policies, and programs.

• Youth Symposium
• By Laws Review
• Area Beautification
• Vote for New SYC Member
• Budget Update

General

The Stockbridge Youth Advisory Council will meet on September 13, 2025 to conduct its regular agenda. Items include welcoming new members, reviewing upcoming events, and providing council training. The session runs from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm in the Fairview Library community room, then continues from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Clark Park.

• Welcome new members
• Upcoming events discussion
• Youth Council training
• Call to Order (invocation, pledge, roll call, agenda approval, ice breaker)
• Adjournment

General

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review program and downtown updates. The agenda includes the approval of August 2025 meeting minutes and financial statements.

• Review and approval of August 2025 Financial Statement
• Main Street Managers Report on program and downtown updates
• Economic Development Report
• DDA Report

General

The Stockbridge City Council will hold a Community Zoning Information Meeting on September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a presentation on the zoning process, discussion of specific zoning cases, and notices of other business and upcoming meetings. No decisions are listed; the meeting is informational and for public awareness.

• PowerPoint presentation on the zoning process
• Discussion of current zoning cases
• Other business items
• Announcement of upcoming meetings

General

The Citywide Development Authority will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates on economic development. The board will enter an executive session to discuss real estate matters.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chair updates regarding GEDA Conference and Small Business Summit
• Executive session on real estate matters

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will consider several contract approvals, including a $400,000 on‑call water and sewer emergency repair contract and a $300,000 sidewalk repair contract. They will also hear an appeal regarding truck‑parking licenses on Rock Quarry Road and vote on a $60,000 purchase of phosphorous removal chemical. Additional items include approval of a financial audit contract.

• Approve $400,000 contract with Professional Pipeline (Primary) and Site Engineering (Secondary) for water & sewer emergency services, funded from FY2026 Stormwater budget
• Approve $300,000 contract with CGS, LLC for on‑call sidewalk repairs, funded from SPLOST VI
• Consider appeal (Case #AP-2025-01) of March 17, 2025 zoning decision affecting truck parking on parcels S27-01016000 and S27-01017000 on Rock Quarry Road
• Approve $60,000 purchase of Phosphorous CC2050 removal chemical from CedarChem, funded by Sewer Department budget
• Approve Contract No. 2024-0004 for financial audit services with Mauldin & Jenkins CPA

The council voted unanimously to uphold the denial of the truck‑parking business license and require a phase‑out of the operation by December 31 2026. Earlier motions to defer agenda items, adopt the agenda, and approve prior meeting minutes also passed unanimously. An executive session was convened, adjourned, and the meeting reconvened, each with unanimous approval.

• Deferred agenda Items #3, #4, and #5 – passed 3-0
• Adopted the meeting agenda – passed 3-0
• Approved August 2025 council and millage‑rate hearing minutes – passed 3-0
• Constituted an executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate, and cybersecurity – passed 4-0
• Adjourned the executive session and signed the affidavit – passed 4-0
• Re‑convened the council meeting – passed 4-0
• Upheld denial of the truck‑parking business license with a phase‑out through Dec 31 2026 – passed 4-0

General

The council will hold its monthly meeting to approve the agenda and August minutes, hear officer and special guest presentations, receive reports on the Faith and Blue program, the public safety fair, and the Citizens Police Academy, and hear a new business report from Chief Frank Trammer. No specific policy changes, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

• Approve agenda
• Approve August minutes
• Faith and Blue report
• Public safety fair report
• Citizens Police Academy report

City Council

The City Council will discuss several contract renewals and a proposal for a new police satellite precinct. The body is also reviewing early voting dates and locations for Henry County.

• Sanitation Collections Services contract renewal with Wrangler Holdings Corp /GFL Environmental for $2,600,000
• Landscape maintenance services contract renewal with Yellowstone Landscape for $350,000
• Donated commercial space for a Stockbridge Police Department Satellite Precinct
• 10-year contract with Norfolk Southern Parking Lot Project for $15,000 annually
• General Engineering Services renewal with Carter & Sloope, Inc. for $200,000

The council voted to renew the Yellowstone Landscape services contract for $350,000, adding extra downtown landscaping work. It also appointed Denita Minnis to the Youth Council Advisory Board, approved a donated site for a police satellite precinct, and tabled the Norfolk Southern parking‑lot agreement for further review. Additional approvals included the Whitley Engineering civil‑engineering services contract and the Sages software renewal.

• Approved Yellowstone Landscape contract renewal $350,000 (3-0-1)
• Approved early voting dates and locations (unanimous 4-0)
• Appointed Denita Minnis to Youth Council Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved 10‑year donated space for police satellite precinct (unanimous 4-0)
• Tabled Norfolk Southern 10‑year parking‑lot contract for further review (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Whitley Engineering civil‑engineering services contract $60,000 annually (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Sages software renewal $58,318 annually (3-0-1)
• Approved FY2026 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant list (vote not recorded in minutes)

General

The Downtown Development Authority will review updates on façade grants and Habitat for Humanity projects. The board will discuss the creation of an interior grant for businesses and a landscaping project.

• Discussion on creating an interior grant for businesses
• Update on Façade Grant
• Update on Habitat for Humanity projects
• Landscaping project presentation by Economic Development Director
• Discussion on marketing for the Downtown Development Authority

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The Youth Council Advisory Committee is meeting to review budget updates and plan upcoming youth activities. The body will discuss funding increases, by-laws updates, and the SYC FY26 calendar.

• Budget update and discussion on increasing funding
• SYC FY26 Calendar
• Police protection for SYC/AC meetings and events
• Mayor Pro Tem Gantt Fall Festival donation
• By-Laws update

General

The Stockbridge City Council will discuss a resolution encouraging the obtainability of FLOST tax relief and cooperation with Henry County and its cities. The item is listed under New Business as the sole agenda item. No other decisions or proposals are noted for this meeting.

• Consideration of a resolution encouraging FLOST tax relief and collaboration with Henry County

General

The Stockbridge City Council will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 millage rate. This session is dedicated to the presentation of the rate by City Treasurer Frank Milazi.

• Public hearing on the 2025 Millage Rate

General

The Stockbridge Citywide Development Authority will approve the minutes from its April 14 and July 21, 2025 meetings. It will adopt updates to its bylaws, board officer resolution, and subcommittee resolutions. After receiving a retail report from Economic Partners and Georgia Power, the board will hold a closed executive session to discuss real estate matters.

• Review & approval of April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review & approval of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and signing of affidavit of virtual executive session
• Bylaws update & 2025 board officers resolution
• Review & approval of update of subcommittees resolutions
• Executive session to discuss real estate matters

General

The Stockbridge City Council will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 millage rate. City Treasurer Frank Milazi is scheduled to present the item.

• Public hearing on 2025 Millage Rate

General

The City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 millage rate. This process determines the property tax rate for the city.

• Public hearing on 2025 Millage Rate presented by Frank Milazi

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two text amendments regarding the Downtown Village Overlay District and citywide standards for personal care homes. The body will also discuss returning the City Manager's spending authority to $25,000 without council approval.

• Text Amendment #TX-2025-01: Changes to Special Uses and prohibited uses in the Downtown Village (DT) Overlay District
• Text Amendment #TX-2025-02: New supplemental use standards for personal care homes for one to six unrelated adults
• Special Use Permit #SP-2024-03: Request for a personal care home at 270 Shields Road
• Selection of an Entertainment Attorney
• Municipal Court traffic violation amnesty program running September 1 to September 30, 2025

The City Council unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the June 16, July 15, and July 29 meetings. A public hearing was held on Text Amendment #TX-2025-01 for the Downtown Village Overlay District. A motion to approve the amendment was made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Adopt agenda – passed unanimously 5-0
• Approve June 16, 2025 Special Called Meeting minutes – passed unanimously 5-0
• Approve July 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes – passed unanimously 5-0
• Approve July 29, 2025 work session minutes – passed unanimously 5-0
• Motion to approve Text Amendment #TX-2025-01 was made (outcome not recorded)

General

The Stockbridge Main Street Advisory Board will convene to review and approve the July 2025 financial statement, meeting minutes, and program updates. The board will also discuss downtown updates and economic development reports.

• Review and approve July 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approve July 2025 financial statement
• Review program updates and downtown updates
• Receive Economic Development Report
• Receive DDA Report

General

The Citizens-Police Advisory Council will meet to review reports from the Police Chief and city staff. The body will discuss the Faith and Blue report, the Public Safety Fair, and the Citizens Police Academy.

• Faith and Blue report
• Public Safety Fair Report
• Citizens Police Academy
• Police Chief Report

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council will review its leadership roles and responsibilities. It will set a date for a beautification project and recap expectations. The council will interview new applicants and plan a mandatory retreat. Additional items include future meeting dates and first‑quarter calendar events.

• SYC Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
• SYC Beautification Date
• New Applicant Interviews
• Mandatory Retreat
• SYC Meeting Dates

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and vote on candidates for the council. The meeting agenda lists approving the agenda and voting on new members as the primary business items.

• Vote on Stockbridge Youth Council candidates
• Approve agenda
• Call to order and roll call

General

The City Council will participate in a joint public meeting to discuss funding allocations and project priorities. These discussions concern the proposed Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) program.

• Discussion of project priorities and funding allocations for the proposed FLOST program

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading on a text amendment to the Unified Development Code for Personal Care Homes. It will also consider a text amendment affecting the Downtown Village Overlay District. The council will vote on an emergency procurement exception to increase the police department’s FY2025 spending authority by up to $95,000 for outstanding invoices and vehicle maintenance. Additionally, the council will adopt the Special Services District map and appoint a member to the Main Street Advisory Board.

• Emergency procurement exception for Stockbridge Police Department up to $95,000 (covers $22,955.69 invoices and $21,000 maintenance)
• Text Amendment TX-2025-01: add special uses and remove prohibited uses in Downtown Village Overlay District
• Text Amendment TX-2025-02: create regulations for Personal Care Homes in the Unified Development Code
• Adoption of the Special Services District (SSD) map
• Appointment to fill vacancy on the Main Street Advisory Board

The council adopted the meeting agenda (4‑0) and added a Main Street Advisory Board discussion (4‑0). It approved the Special Services District (SSD) map (4‑0) and appointed Jaylan Holman to the Main Street Advisory Board for the remainder of the term (4‑0). Two text amendment proposals received first‑reading consideration but were not decided.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Amended agenda to add Main Street Advisory Board discussion (4-0)
• Approved SSD map (4-0)
• Appointed Jaylan Holman to Main Street Advisory Board (4-0)

General

The Stockbridge Ethics Committee will meet on July 23, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes approving the agenda, approving the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes, and reviewing a series of ethics complaints filed between May and June 2025 involving Councilmembers Elton Alexander and Yolanda Barber, Mayor Anthony Ford, City Attorney Quinton Washington, and other council members. An executive session may be held if needed.

• Approve agenda
• Approve June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review ethics complaint 05022025-01 – Phedra Thomas vs. Councilmember Elton Alexander
• Review ethics complaint 05092025-01 – Battle Law vs. Councilmember Yolanda Barber
• Review ethics complaint 05162025-01 – Councilmember Yolanda Barber vs. City Attorney Quinton Washington

General

The Citywide Development Authority is meeting virtually to conduct city business. The agenda includes an executive session specifically to discuss real estate.

• Executive Session regarding Real Estate

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will consider an ordinance to require businesses to pay taxes before receiving licenses, approve a $61,419 contract for tank maintenance, and discuss deferring annexation and rezoning requests for a residential development on Flippen Road.

• Ordinance to require payment of ad valorem taxes before issuing occupational tax certificates
• Contract renewal for American Tank Maintenance, LLC for $61,419
• Annexation and rezoning case #AX-2025-01 deferred for 1448 and 1468 Flippen Road
• Zoning modification case #ZM-2025-01 for Highway 42 North and Tunis Road
• Ordinance to amend cemetery regulations regarding interments on holidays

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda after amending it to defer several pending cases. Minutes from the June 9, June 25, and July 1 meetings were approved with a minor amendment. Shawntez Edmonson was confirmed as the new City Manager by a 4‑0 vote. The consent agenda, including election notices and the state elections calendar, was also approved unanimously.

• Amended agenda to defer Items #4, #5, #6; motion passed unanimously
• Adopted the agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 9, June 25, and July 1 minutes with amendment (4-0)
• Confirmed Shawntez Edmonson as City Manager (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda for 2025 election notice and state calendar (5-0)

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council Advisory Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, review back-to-school donations, and discuss calendar planning and leadership positions for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approve May minutes
• Review Back-to-School Donations
• Discuss Expo & Senior Survey Results
• Calendar FY26
• AC Leadership Position

General

The Downtown Development Authority of Stockbridge will hold its regular board meeting on July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes reviewing a façade grant for the property at 120 MLK Sr. submitted by Edward G. Renehan. The board will also discuss the amphitheater initiative, marketing plans for the authority, and the Georgia Downtown Association conference. New business items include discussion of promoting the façade grant program and creating an interior grant for businesses.

• Review 120 MLK Sr. Façade Grant for Edward G. Renehan
• Review Amphitheater Initiative
• Discuss Georgia Downtown Association Conference
• Discuss promoting Façade Grant Program
• Discuss creating an interior grant for businesses

General

The Main Street Advisory Board will approve the July 2025 meeting agenda. It will vote to adopt the April and May 2025 meeting minutes. The board will also adopt the April, May, and June 2025 financial statements. After approvals, members will hear program, downtown, economic development, and DDA reports.

• Approve July 2025 meeting agenda
• Adopt April 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopt May 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopt April, May, and June 2025 financial statements

General

The City Council is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, or evaluation of a public officer or employee.

• Executive session regarding public officer or employee personnel matters

The council approved the meeting agenda and convened an executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. It withdrew the previous selection of Emmanuel Adediran and named Shawntez Edmonson as the new sole candidate for the vacant City Manager position. The council also rescheduled the July 14 meeting to July 15 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Convene executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate (3-0)
• Adjourn executive session and sign affidavit (4-0)
• Reconvene special called meeting (4-0)
• Withdraw selection of Emmanuel Adediran for City Manager (4-0)
• Name Shawntez Edmonson as sole candidate for City Manager (4-0)
• Reschedule July 14, 2025 meeting to July 15, 2025 at 6 p.m. (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:13 p.m. (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider four items. First, an annexation request to add 1448 and 1468 Flippen Road (about 21.8 acres) from Henry County into Stockbridge. Second, a comprehensive plan amendment to change the future land use designation to Medium-Density Residential. Third, a rezoning request to change the zoning from Residential‑Agricultural to Planned Unit Development. Fourth, a major zoning modification for a parcel at Highway 42 North and Tunis Road (about 27.7 acres) to allow a single‑family residential subdivision.

• Annexation of 1448 & 1468 Flippen Road (~21.8 acres) into Stockbridge city limits
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 1448 & 1468 Flippen Road to Medium‑Density Residential
• Rezoning of 1448 & 1468 Flippen Road from RA to PUD
• Zoning Modification for Parcel #070-01022001 at Highway 42 N & Tunis Rd (~27.7 acres) for single‑family subdivision

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will review and vote on an amendment to the FY2024 budget. Council members will also consider adopting new procedures for Federal Financial Reports and Programmatic Progress Reports. Additional agenda items include a Wayfinding Project update, a Community Improvement District presentation, and discussion of downtown alleyway sanitation and trash collection.

• Council consideration to approve the FY2024 Budget Amendment (presented by Frank Milazi)
• Council consideration to adopt Federal Financial Reports Procedures and Programmatic Progress Reports Procedures (presented by Frank Milazi)
• Wayfinding Project update presentation (presented by Gerald Sanders)
• Community Improvement District (CID) presentation (presented by Malaika Rivers, Pontem Resources)
• Discussion of downtown alleyway sanitation and trash collection

The City Council adopted the agenda for the June 25, 2025 work session with a 3‑0 vote. The council reviewed the June 9 and June 16 meeting minutes and took no action on them. No other motions were voted on; the remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Reviewed June 9, 2025 minutes – no action taken
• Reviewed June 16, 2025 minutes – no action taken

General

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss waste collection services, an amphitheater initiative, and façade grant applications. The board will also consider hiring a grant writer and marketing for the authority.

• Review of façade grant applications for Edward G. Renehan
• Review of amphitheater initiative
• Discussion on securing a grant writer
• Payment for name badges in the amount of $24.00
• Update on waste collection services

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider the approval of the 2025-2026 Liability Insurance Policy. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of 2025-2026 Liability Insurance Policy
• Executive session regarding appointment, employment, compensation, or evaluation of a public officer or employee

The council approved Emmanuel Adediran as the sole candidate for the vacant City Manager position (3-0-1). It also approved the renewal of the 2025‑2026 Liability Insurance Policy with Travelers Insurance for $831,861 (annualized) or an adjusted premium after a vehicle audit, with the audit results to be reported by June 25 (4-0). Additionally, the council terminated the contract of Amphitheater Consultant Harold Young (4-0).

• Approved agenda (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Liability Insurance renewal $831,861, audit adjustment pending (unanimous 4-0)
• Constituted Executive Session for personnel, litigation, real estate (unanimous 4-0)
• Adjourned Executive Session and signed affidavit (unanimous 4-0)
• Re‑convened Special Called Meeting (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Emmanuel Adediran as City Manager (3-0-1, Barber abstained)
• Terminated contract for Harold Young, Amphitheater Consultant (unanimous 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:00 p.m. (unanimous 4-0)

General

The Stockbridge City Council’s Community Zoning Information Meeting will review the zoning process and discuss a major zoning modification request. The agenda includes consideration of ZM‑2025‑01, which seeks to rezone a 27.72 +/- acre parcel at the southwest corner of Highway 42 North and Tunis Road for a single‑family detached residential subdivision. The meeting also covers routine items such as other business and upcoming meetings.

• Zoning modification case ZM‑2025‑01 for 27.72 +/- acre parcel at Hwy 42 North & Tunis Rd to allow a single‑family detached residential subdivision
• Overview of the zoning process presented via PowerPoint slides
• Discussion of Development Agreement modifications linked to Rezoning Case RZ‑03‑45‑S

General

The Stockbridge Ethics Committee will meet to consider a series of ethics complaints filed in May 2025. The complaints involve Councilmembers Elton Alexander, Yolanda Barber, LaKeisha Gantt, Kyle Berry Sr., the City Attorney, and Mayor Anthony Ford. The committee will also approve the agenda, approve the May 28, 2025 minutes, and may hold an executive session if needed.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve May 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review ethics complaint 05022025-01: Phedra Thomas vs Councilmember Elton Alexander
• Review ethics complaint 05092025-01: Battle Law vs Councilmember Yolanda Barber
• Review ethics complaint 05162025-01: Councilmember Yolanda Barber vs City Attorney Quinton Washington

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a special‑use permit for a personal‑care home at 270 Shields Road, consider a comprehensive plan amendment to change land‑use at Rock Quarry Road, and review several annexation, rezoning and plan amendment applications for properties on Highway 42 North, Flippen Road, North Henry Boulevard and other sites. A presentation of the 2024 Convention Visitors Bureau annual report will be given. The council will also vote on the 2025‑2026 liability insurance policy.

• Special Use Permit #SP-2024-03 for a personal care home at 270 Shields Road (Council District 4)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment #CP-2024-10 to change Rock Quarry Road parcel from high‑density residential to low‑density mixed‑use for a convenience store, fuel sales, retail center and hotel
• Annexation #AX-2024-03 of 2251 Highway 42 North (3.4341 acres) into Stockbridge for a private school
• Rezoning #RZ-2025-01 of 1448 & 1468 Flippen Road (21.771 acres) to Planned Unit Development for mixed residential development
• Special Use Permit #SP-2025-01 for a quick‑serve restaurant with drive‑through at 5600 North Henry Boulevard (Wal‑Mart Real Estate Business Trust)

The council unanimously voted 5-0 to defer several agenda items and to add a discussion on Amphitheater funding, then adopted the agenda by a 5-0 vote. Minutes from the May meetings were approved 4-0. A motion to add council term limits failed due to lack of a second. The special‑use permit for a personal care home was deferred at the applicant’s request.

• Deferred multiple agenda items (ITEM #3 SP-2024-03, ITEM #9 AX-2025-01, #10 CP-2025-01, #11 RZ-2025-01, ITEM #14 CP-2024-02, RZ-2025-03, ITEM #16) – passed 5-0
• Motion to add Council Term Limits discussion – failed (no second)
• Added Amphitheater funding discussion item – passed 5-0
• Adopted the meeting agenda – passed 5-0
• Approved May 12 and May 29 meeting minutes – passed 4-0
• Special Use Permit case #SP-2024-03 (270 Shields Road) – deferred at applicant’s request

General

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss a proposed collaboration with the Atlanta Black Chamber. The discussion focuses on planning and executing events along the MLK Sr. Heritage Trail to support local businesses.

• Proposed collaboration with the Atlanta Black Chamber for events on the MLK Sr. Heritage Trail

General

The Stockbridge Citizens‑Police Advisory Council will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 1st meeting. Members will receive reports on the Public Safety University/Citizens Police Academy, a community safety car‑show event, and an officer appreciation breakfast. New business includes discussion of the council bylaws and additional police department updates.

• Approve agenda
• Approve May 1st meeting minutes
• Public Safety University/Citizens Police Academy update
• Community Safety/Health event with car show update
• Consideration of council bylaws

General

The Stockbridge City Council convened a special meeting on May 29, 2025. After standard procedural items, the council entered an executive session to consider appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. No other agenda items were listed.

• Call to Order
• Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call and Adoption of the Agenda
• Executive session to discuss personnel actions (appointment, hiring, compensation, disciplinary action, dismissal)
• Adjournment

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda (3-0). They also voted to convene an executive session to discuss personnel matters, which passed unanimously (3-0). The council then adjourned the executive session, signed an affidavit, reconvened the special called meeting with no action, and finally adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m., each motion passing unanimously (4-0).

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Convene executive session for personnel matters (3-0)
• Adjourn executive session and sign affidavit (4-0)
• Reconvene special called meeting with no action (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:10 p.m. (4-0)

General

The Stockbridge Ethics Committee will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and approve the minutes from April 9, 2025. The committee will then review a series of ethics complaints received between February and May 2025, identified by their case numbers. An executive session may be called if needed before adjourning.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve April 9, 2025 minutes
• Review ethics complaints received (e.g., 05022025-01, 05092025-01, 05162025-01 through 05162025-05, 05202025-01 through 05202025-05, 05212025-01)

General

The Stockbridge Planning Commission meeting will review several land use requests, including comprehensive plan amendments, special use permits, annexations, and rezoning proposals. Items on the agenda cover a parcel on Rock Quarry Road, the 2251 Highway 42 North site, and the 1448 and 1468 Flippen Road properties. The commission will decide whether to annex the Flippen Road parcels into city limits and rezone them for a mixed residential development.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment #CP-2024-10 for parcel west of Rock Quarry Road to change from high‑density residential to low‑density mixed‑use
• Special Use Permit #SP-2024-01 for the same Rock Quarry Road parcel to allow a convenience store with fuel sales
• Annexation #AX-2024-03 of 2251 Highway 42 North to bring the site into Stockbridge for a private school
• Annexation #AX-2025-01 of 1448 and 1468 Flippen Road to allow mixed residential development
• Rezoning #RZ-2025-01 of 1448 and 1468 Flippen Road to Planned Unit Development (PUD) after annexation

General

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss the 2024 financial reports for the city audit and review changes to a facade grant for 120 MLK Sr. The board will also consider membership fees for the Georgia Downtown Development Authority.

• 2024 Financial Reports for the City Audit
• Review of 120 MLK Sr. Façade Grant for Edward G. Renehan
• Membership fees for Georgia Downtown Development Authority
• Payment for name badges and 116 Davis Rd transfer
• Status update for Waste Collection Services resolution

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council Advisory Committee will meet to approve the April 7th SCM minutes. Members will review past quarter events and plan upcoming quarter events. The committee will discuss recruitment, onboarding of new members, closet maintenance, and receive a financial report.

• Approve April 7th SCM minutes
• Review past quarter events
• Plan upcoming quarter events
• Discuss recruitment and onboarding of new members
• Financial report

General

The Stockbridge City Council will hold a community zoning information meeting to discuss seven specific land-use requests. These items include rezonings, annexations, and special use permits for developments ranging from a private school to a coffee shop.

• Rezoning request for 2251 Highway 42 North to allow a private school
• Annexation of 1448 and 1468 Flippen Road for a mixed residential development
• Rezoning request for 1448 and 1468 Flippen Road to a Planned Unit Development
• Special Use Permit for a quick-serve restaurant with drive-through at 5600 North Henry Boulevard
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a convenience store with fuel sales on Rock Quarry Road

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will consider a rezoning request for a 9.9-acre property to allow townhomes and office space, as well as an amendment to the 2024 budget. The body will also hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a personal care home.

• Rezoning case #RZ-2025-03 for 9.90 +/- acres between North Henry Blvd and Old Atlanta Rd
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit #SP-2024-03 for a personal care home at 270 Shields Road
• Consideration of FY2024 Budget Amendment Ordinance
• Consideration of an Intergovernmental Agreement for Municipal Election Services
• Consideration of an ordinance authorizing the Henry County Elections Board

The council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the Henry County Board of Elections to conduct Stockbridge municipal elections and also approved the accompanying intergovernmental agreement. Several pending items—including a special use permit, a comprehensive plan amendment, a rezoning case, and the FY2024 budget amendment—were deferred to future meetings. The agenda was adopted and the Soccer Association Project was added to the agenda.

• Approved ordinance authorizing Henry County Board of Elections to conduct municipal elections (4-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Henry County Elections Board (4-0)
• Deferred Special Use Permit #SP-2024-03 to June 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Deferred Comprehensive Plan Amendment #CP-2025-02 to June 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Deferred Rezoning Case #RZ-2025-03 to June 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Deferred FY2024 Budget Amendment Ordinance to May 27, 2025 Work Session
• Adopted agenda item #8 – Soccer Association Project (4-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)

General

The Main Street Advisory Board will review its 2024 SWOT analysis and celebrate wins. Members will hear presentations on the board’s roadmap for excellence, the city and DDA main‑street roles, and the 2025 transformation strategies and work plan. Small groups will set goals before the board seeks consensus.

• Roadmap for Board Excellence (9:00 AM)
• City of Stockbridge, DDA Mainstreet Roles (10:15 AM)
• Review Work Plan & Celebrate Wins (11:00 AM)
• Review SWOT Analysis 2024; Downtown projects, examples, “Place” (12:30 PM)
• 2025 Transformation Strategies; Main Street Work Plan (1:15 PM)

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council meeting will approve the agenda and the March and April meeting minutes. Members will conduct officer elections for the council. The council will also discuss plans for a senior banquet before adjourning.

• Approve March & April minutes
• Officer elections for council positions
• Discuss senior banquet planning
• Approve meeting agenda

General

The Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council will meet on May 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Members will hear an officer presentation, a special‑guest presentation, and public comments. The Police Chief and council members will give reports, and the council will discuss old business items such as the 2025 CPAC Goals, Faith and Blue Report, and Public Safety Fair Report.

• Officer Presentation
• Special Guests Presentation
• Public Comments
• Police Chief Reports
• Advisory Council Members Report

General

The Citywide Development Authority is meeting to host a Spring Broker’s Open. The agenda states that no official action of the Authority shall be taken at this event.

• Spring Broker’s Open at 1065 Suite B Chen Pkwy, McDonough, Georgia

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will hold a work session to review quarterly reports and consider approving a $400,000 contract for facility maintenance and grounds keeping. The agenda also includes a request to approve a budget for the Traffic Camera Fund.

• Renewal of Facility Maintenance Solutions contract ($400,000)
• Approval of budget for Traffic Camera Fund
• Use of Council Chamber for Youth Council Senior Ceremony
• Review of City Manager's Quarterly Report
• Review of Police Department Quarterly Report

The council unanimously approved a three‑year contract for Police Chief Frank Trammer, with a one‑year term and two renewal options. It also renewed the $400,000 Facility Maintenance contract through Dec 31 2025 and established a budget for the Traffic Camera Fund. Additional items approved included the consent agenda, use of the council chamber for a youth ceremony, and convening an executive session.

• Approved three‑year Police Chief contract (3-0)
• Renewed Facility Maintenance contract $400,000 through 12/31/2025 (4-0)
• Established budget within Traffic Camera Fund (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved use of Council Chamber for Youth Council ceremony (4-0)
• Constituted Executive Session for Personnel, Real Estate, Litigation (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

General

The Stockbridge Citywide Development Authority will hold a tour of the city on April 25, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. No official action will be taken during this event, which is for training and educational purposes only.

• Citywide Development Authority board members
• Tour of Stockbridge city limits
• Training and educational practice

General

The City Council will meet to discuss a resolution regarding the estimated 2025 millage rate. This action is conducted in accordance with HB92 and HB581.

• Resolution for the Estimated 2025 Millage Rate

The council adopted its agenda unanimously. It approved a resolution adopting the estimated 2025 millage rate of 3.77, as required by state HB92 and HB581. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (3-0)
• Approve estimated 2025 millage rate resolution (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Stockbridge Planning Commission will consider a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for a 9.90-acre property on North Henry Boulevard to allow townhomes and office space. The body will also hold a public hearing for a special use permit for a personal care home on Shields Road.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit #SP-2024-03 for a personal care home at 270 Shields Road
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment #CP-2025-02 to change land use to High-Density Mixed-Use
• Rezoning Case #RZ-2025-03 to change zoning from C-3/PMU to PUD/PMU
• Property at 4640 N. Henry Blvd. (Land Lot 90, District 12) for townhome and office development
• Property at 270 Shields Road (Land Lot 70, District 12) for personal care home

General

The Stockbridge Youth Advisory Council will hold a special called meeting on April 15, 2025. The council will approve the agenda, approve the March meeting minutes, and conduct an ice‑breaker. The primary new business item is the discussion of leadership positions for the 2025‑2026 term.

• Approve agenda
• Approve March meeting minutes
• Ice breaker activity
• Discussion of 2025‑2026 leadership positions

General

The Downtown Development Authority board will review updates on several ongoing projects, including an amphitheater promotion and a façade grant. It will decide on membership fees for the Georgia Downtown Development Authority and set the renewal date for its insurance policy. The board will also file a quarterly report to City Council and provide the 2024 financial audit reports to the senior accountant.

• Update on the Joint Sponsorship Amphitheater Table Promotion
• Update on the 120 MLK Sr. Façade Grant for Edward G. Renehan
• P.O. Box reimbursement to Chair Cook
• Payment to Attorney Sharpton for 116 Davis Rd.
• Membership fees for Georgia Downtown Development Authority

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will adopt several prior meeting minutes, receive the unaudited financial report for 2024, and hold a public hearing on rezoning case #RZ-2025-02 to rezone 4482 North Henry Boulevard for a mixed‑residential project. Council members will also consider ordinances to de‑annex multiple parcels in the Manderley Subdivision and approve several SPLOST‑funded contracts, including a $1,758,545 demolition and new building project, a $180,900 force‑main replacement, and a $620,725 purchase of eleven trucks.

• Rezoning case #RZ-2025-02 for 4482 North Henry Boulevard (15.43 acres) to allow mixed‑residential development
• De‑annexation ordinance #DX-2024-05 for eight parcels in the Manderley Subdivision (Phase 5)
• Approval of demolition of the 45’x280’ maintenance shop and construction of a new 60’x300’x16’ building for $1,758,545.00 (SPLOST VI)
• Task Order No. 54 with Carter & Sloope for Willow Springs Force Main Replacement, $180,900.00 (SPLOST V)
• Purchase of eleven trucks for $620,725.00 (SPLOST VI)

The council unanimously approved an agenda amendment to task Falcon Design with a GA Hwy. 138 beautification project (4-0). It also unanimously approved an agenda amendment to discuss installing painted concrete tables for chess at Clark and Memorial parks (4-0). The agenda itself was adopted unanimously (4-0). The council unanimously adopted the minutes from the March 2025 meetings (4-0).

• Approved agenda amendment to task Falcon Design for GA Hwy. 138 beautification (4-0)
• Approved agenda amendment to discuss painted concrete tables at Clark and Memorial parks (4-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved adoption of City Council meeting minutes from 3/3/2025 (4-0)
• Approved adoption of City Council retreat minutes from 3/19/2025 (4-0)
• Approved adoption of City Council retreat minutes from 3/20/2025 (4-0)
• Approved adoption of City Council retreat minutes from 3/21/2025 (4-0)
• Approved adoption of City Council work session minutes from 3/25/2025 (4-0)

General

The Citywide Development Authority will elect its chair, vice‑chair, treasurer and secretary, consider an amendment to a resolution concerning a 20 % balance due to the City, and receive updates on marketing, economic development, finance and brokerage matters.

• Election of Board Chair, Vice‑Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Amendment to Resolution for 20% balance due to the City of Stockbridge
• Marketing updates and approvals, including sub‑committees for marketing and strategic positioning
• Economic Development update presented by Gerald Sanders
• Finance and Treasurer update presented by Gadson Woodall

General

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review financial statements and receive program updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from the Main Street Manager, Economic Development, and the DDA.

• Review of March 2025 Financial Statement
• Main Street Program and Downtown updates
• Economic Development Report
• DDA Report

General

The Stockbridge City Council will discuss a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Case #CP-2025-02) and a Rezoning (Case #RZ-2025-03) for Parcel #029-01011001 located between North Henry Boulevard and Old Atlanta Road. The amendment proposes changing the land‑use designation from Low‑Density Mixed‑Use to High‑Density Mixed‑Use to permit townhomes and office space. The rezoning seeks to change the zoning from C‑3 (Heavy Commercial) and PMU Overlay to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan and PMU Overlay for the same development. The meeting also includes an overview of the zoning process and other business.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Case #CP-2025-02) to change land use from Low‑Density Mixed‑Use to High‑Density Mixed‑Use for parcel #029‑01011001 (≈9.9 acres) between North Henry Blvd and Old Atlanta Rd.
• Rezoning (Case #RZ-2025-03) to reclassify parcel #029‑01011001 from C‑3 Heavy Commercial and PMU Overlay to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan and PMU Overlay.

General

The Stockbridge Ethics Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. The committee will then elect a new Board Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary. No other business is listed.

• Approve agenda
• Approve February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Board Vice‑Chair
• Election of Board Secretary

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the agenda and the minutes from the March 18 meeting. The main new business item is a discussion of the senior banquet and approval of its budget.

• Approve agenda
• Approve March 18th meeting minutes
• Senior banquet discussion and approval of budget

General

The council will approve the meeting agenda and the March 6, 2025 minutes. Members will hear presentations from officers, special guests, and the police chief, including the department’s goals for 2025. The council will finalize its 2025 advisory goals and address any public comments. No other specific actions or contracts are listed.

• Approve agenda
• Approve March 6, 2025 minutes
• Police Chief report on 2025 goals
• Finalize CPC goals for 2025
• Public comments

General

The Public Facilities Authority will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from December 20, 2022.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Approval of December 20, 2022 minutes

The board approved the meeting agenda and the December 20, 2022 minutes. Board members elected George as Chair and Glenn as Vice Chair, each with unanimous votes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (vote 4-0)
• Approved December 20, 2022 minutes (vote 4-0)
• Appointed Board Chair George (vote 5-0)
• Appointed Vice Chair Glenn (vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5-0)

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will discuss several items, including a contract amendment for sanitation services, a bid for porous pavement at the amphitheater, and a request to abandon Feutch Road. The council will also consider approving a $775,000 professional services agreement to design and bid for improvements to Clark, Gardner, and Memorial Parks and a connecting downtown trail. A separate $109,610 agreement for a concrete multi‑use trail linking Clark Community Park to Club Place will be reviewed.

• Approve contract amendment for Sanitation Collection Services with Wrangler Holdings Corp./GFL Environmental ($1,000,000, no additional cost)
• Approve bid to install porous pavement at the amphitheater
• Approve abandonment of Feutch Road at 2250 Jodeco Road for Marketplace Storefronts, LLC
• Approve $775,000 professional services agreement for design and bid documents for parks and downtown trail
• Approve $109,610 Trail Project Service Agreement for a 0.25‑mile concrete multi‑use trail

The City Council approved a $775,000 agreement with TSW to produce design and bid documents for Clark, Gardner, and Memorial Parks and a connecting trail. It also approved the abandonment of Feutch Road, a $212,850 porous‑pavement contract for the Amphitheater, and amended the Amphitheater consultant contract to add POS oversight. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved TSW Professional Services Agreement $775,000 (4-0)
• Approved Feutch Road Abandonment (4-0)
• Approved porous pavement contract to Limitless Concrete & Works $212,850 (3-0)
• Approved Trail Project Services Agreement $109,610 (4-0)
• Rescinded Resolution R24-1763 (3-0)
• Appointed Dr. Jacqueline Humphries to Citywide Development Authority (3-0)
• Approved sanitation contract amendment $1,000,000 (no additional cost) (3-0)
• Amended Amphitheater Consultant Contract and implemented POS system (4-0)

General

The City Council is conducting a planning session retreat to discuss city operations. The agenda includes reviews of human resources, revenue sources, and project funding.

• Discussion of human resources with HR Manager Renee Wheeler and City Treasurer Frank Milazi
• Review of revenue sources with City Treasurer Frank Milazi and Community Development Director Ryan Anderson
• Discussion of funding projects with City Treasurer Frank Milazi and Financial Advisor Ed Wall
• Session on implementing the plan

The council unanimously approved a revised organizational chart that moves the Grants/Writer Administrator to the Finance department (4‑0). It also unanimously approved a resolution adding the City Treasurer/CFO as authorized staff to access ARPA funds (4‑0). The mayor and council then prioritized five city projects: Community Center, T‑SPLOST Projects, Downtown Development, Wayfinding, and City Municipal Buildings.

• Approved revised Finance Organizational Chart and Budget Amendment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution to add City Treasurer/CFO as ARPA authorized staff (4-0)
• Prioritized top five projects: Community Center, T‑SPLOST Projects, Downtown Development, Wayfinding, City Municipal Buildings
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

General

The Stockbridge City Council held a planning retreat on March 20, 2025. Council members and staff presented updates on community development, economic development, and ongoing project status. The agenda included a discussion of the proposed amphitheater and a closed executive session. No formal decisions were recorded.

• Community Development presentation
• Economic Development presentation
• Project status and updates
• Amphitheater planning discussion
• Closed executive session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone 15.43 +/- acres of city-owned property. The proposal seeks to change the zoning at 4482 North Henry Boulevard to allow for a mixed-residential development.

• Rezoning Case #RZ-2025-02: 4482 North Henry Boulevard from 'SR' and 'DV' to 'PUD Master Plan' and 'DV'

General

The City Council is conducting a planning session retreat to discuss government relations, finance, and capital projects. The meeting includes updates on the Code Cares program and a police department update.

• Government relations discussion with GMA District 3 Rep. Michael McPherson
• Code Cares discussion led by Councilwoman Yolanda Barber
• Finance reviews with City Treasurer Frank Milazi
• Capital projects discussions by the Governing Body
• Police update from Police Chief Frank Trammer

The council discussed a proposed Code Cares program to assist seniors with home repairs, but noted the current Code Enforcement staff is too small to run it. Various departments were considered for managing the program, and funding sources were explored. Councilmember Barber decided to table the discussion and will draft eligibility criteria and a program proposal to bring back for future council approval. No formal votes were recorded on this item.

• Tabled Code Cares program discussion (no vote)

General

The Downtown Development Authority board will consider several items, including a payment to Everline Coatings and Services and a payment to the DDA attorney Blake Sharpton. The meeting will also receive updates on the 116 Davis Road project and the scope of work for a parking lot renovation. Additional reports from the city council liaison, economic development liaison, and Main Street advisory board liaison will be presented.

• Payment to Everline Coatings and Services
• Payment to DDA Attorney Blake Sharpton
• 116 Davis Road Update
• Parking Lot Renovation Scope of work

General

The Youth Council Advisory Committee will meet to provide recommendations to the City Council on youth issues and policies. The agenda includes updates on youth events and the Place Making Grant Program.

• Update on 2nd Annual Youth Entrepreneur Expo
• Discussion on Area Beautification - Friday Option
• Place Making Grant Program
• SYC Senior Banquet and SYC/AC Dinner and Discussion
• SYC leadership openings and recruitment

General

The Main Street Advisory Board will consider and vote on the February 2025 meeting minutes and financial statement. The board will also receive updates from the Main Street Manager, Economic Development Director, and DDA. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approve February 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approve February 2025 financial statement
• Main Street Manager report and discussion
• Economic Development report
• DDA report

General

The Stockbridge City Council will discuss a rezoning request for a city‑owned parcel at 4482 North Henry Boulevard. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Suburban Residential (SR) and Downtown Village Overlay (DV) to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan while retaining the DV overlay, to permit a mixed‑residential development on approximately 15.43 acres. The meeting includes an overview of the zoning process and a public comment period.

• Rezoning Case #RZ-2025-02: rezone 4482 North Henry Blvd (15.43 acres) from SR/DV to PUD Master Plan/DV for mixed‑residential development

General

The Stockbridge Citywide Development Authority will vote on the 2025 budget and elect new officers, including Chair, Vice‑Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. The meeting will also include updates on developer applications, a contract for a bonding attorney, and an executive session to discuss real‑estate matters.

• 2025 Budget Approval
• Board elections for Chair, Vice‑Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Executive session to discuss real‑estate matters
• Developer applications review
• Contract & resolution for bonding attorney

General

The Youth Council is meeting for a retreat to discuss organizational governance and leadership. The session includes a guest appearance by State Representative Eric Bell, II.

• Discussion of Code of Conduct, SYC Expectations, and SYC Bylaws
• Review of Roberts Rules of Order
• Guest speaker State Representative Eric Bell, II
• Community clean up activity preceding the retreat

General

The Stockbridge Citizens Police Advisory Council will hold its monthly meeting to approve the agenda and February 6th minutes, hear officer and guest presentations, and receive reports from the Police Chief and council members. The council will discuss old business, including the planning retreat for the 2025 CPAC goals scheduled for Saturday, March 8 at Eagles Landing Country Club. Public comments will also be taken before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve agenda and February 6th minutes
• Officer presentation
• Special guest presentation
• Police Chief report
• Planning retreat for 2025 CPAC goals on March 8 at Eagles Landing Country Club

General

The Downtown Development Authority board will approve the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and officer reports. It will review the status of façade grant applications and discuss the 2025 Joint Sponsorship Amphitheater Table Promotions. The board will also consider a payment for the downtown parking lot renovation.

• Approve agenda and prior meeting minutes
• Review statuses of façade grant applications
• Discuss 2025 Joint Sponsorship Amphitheater Table Promotions
• Consider payment for parking lot renovation

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and consider several consent agenda appointments. The council will vote on a contract amendment for the Sanitation Collection Services contract with Wrangler Holdings Corp./GFL Environmental, valued at $1,000,000 with no additional cost. A budget amendment will also be considered to transfer $1,782,270.10 from the General Fund to a Special Project Fund for police traffic camera fines. Public comments and routine announcements are also scheduled.

• Approve contract amendment RFP 201508-02 for Sanitation Collection Services with Wrangler Holdings Corp./GFL Environmental, $1,000,000, no additional cost
• Approve budget amendment transferring $1,782,270.10 from General Fund to Special Project Fund for police traffic camera fines
• Consent agenda: appoint a member to the Citywide Development Authority Board (four-year term)
• Consent agenda: appoint two members to the Downtown Development Authority Board (four-year term)
• Consent agenda: appoint a member to the Main Street Advisory Board (four-year term)

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council will review updates on the GMA Youth Symposium, plan the SYC Youth Expo and Leadership Retreat, and coordinate a Police Dinner. The council will also set the second‑quarter calendar of events, outline the upcoming year’s Youth Council initiative, and consider pending leadership positions.

• GMA Youth Symposium Update
• SYC Youth Expo Planning
• SYC Leadership Retreat
• Police Dinner Planning
• 2nd Quarter Calendar Events

City Council

The City Council work session will consider several agenda items, including a contract to replace the amphitheater’s grassed seating with FBI Flexi Pave at a cost of $165,000, funded by SPLOST. Council members will also vote on filling a vacancy on the Citywide Development Authority Board for a four‑year term ending Dec 31 2028. Additional items include approval of the PATH Foundation’s Strategic Implementation & Master Plan for Trails, adoption of a Right‑of‑Way Abandonment Policy, and adoption of an ordinance setting Finance Department policies and procedures.

• Contract to replace amphitheater grassed seating with FBI Flexi Pave – $165,000 (Yellowstone Landscape $58,953; KBI Industries $98,095) funded by SPLOST
• Appointment to fill vacancy on Citywide Development Authority Board for a four‑year term through Dec 31 2028
• Approval of PATH Foundation’s Strategic Implementation & Master Plan for Trails
• Consideration of Right‑of‑Way Abandonment Policy
• Adoption of Finance Department Policies and Procedures Ordinance

General

The Ethics Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and hold elections for board officers. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and leadership elections.

• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Board Vice-Chair
• Election of Board Secretary
• Approval of August 13, 2024 minutes

General

The Downtown Development Authority board will meet to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It will discuss old‑business items including joint sponsorship amphitheater table promotions, the status of façade grant applications, and a payment for a parking lot renovation. The meeting will also include staff liaison reports from the city council, economic development department, and Main Street advisory board.

• Approve agenda
• Approve December 10th minutes
• 2025 Joint Sponsorship Amphitheater Table Promotions
• Review statuses of Façade Grant Applications
• Parking Lot Renovation Payment

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council Advisory Committee will meet to review minutes, approve the 2025 calendar, and discuss the 2nd Annual Youth Entrepreneur Expo. The group advises the City Council on youth issues and policies.

• Review SYC Minutes - January/February 2025
• Approve 2025 First Quarter Calendar
• Approve 2025 Second Quarter Calendar
• 2nd Annual Youth Entrepreneur Expo
• Welcome New AC Members

General

The Public Facilities Authority of the City of Stockbridge will meet to conduct business. The primary action on the agenda is the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Approval of December 20, 2022 minutes

General

The Main Street Advisory Board will review and approve the meeting agenda, the November 2024 meeting minutes, and the November 2024 financial statement. The board will also hear program updates, downtown updates, an economic development report, and a DDA report. No specific actions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Review and Approval of the Agenda
• Review and Approval of November 2024 Meeting Minutes
• Review and Approve November 2024 Financial Statement
• Main Street Managers Report – program and downtown updates
• Economic Development Report

General

The Stockbridge Citywide Development Authority will meet to approve the 2025 budget, review January 2025 minutes, and discuss a contract with a bond attorney. The board will also receive updates on economic development, finance, and real estate matters.

• Approval of 2025 Budget
• Review and Approval of January 2025 Minutes
• Contract with Bond Attorney
• Economic Development Updates
• Executive Session on Real Estate

General

The Stockbridge Urban Redevelopment Agency board will meet at 5:00 PM on February 10, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as an invocation, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of the October 29, 2024 minutes. A presentation on a Tax Allocation District (TAD) is scheduled, followed by an executive‑session discussion of real‑estate matters.

• Invocation and pledge
• Roll call
• Approve agenda
• Approve October 29, 2024 minutes
• TAD presentation

City Council

The Stockbridge City Council will consider adopting the 2025 Official Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map for the entire city. It will also review a special use permit for a liquor store at 106 Rock Quarry Road, an annexation request for two parcels on Highway 42 North, a text amendment changing gas station distance requirements, and a $400,000 contract for on‑call water and sewer services.

• Special Use Permit request for a liquor store at 106 Rock Quarry Road (Applicant: GRP, LLC)
• Adoption of the 2025 Official Zoning Map and 2025 Future Land Use Map (citywide)
• Annexation case for parcels 1778 & 1872 Highway 42 North (48.59 acres) for mixed‑use development
• Text amendment to reduce gas station distance requirement from 4,500 ft to 800 ft
• Approval of $400,000 contract with Site Engineering, Inc. for water & sewer emergency and maintenance services

General

The Stockbridge Citizens‑Police Advisory Council will meet on February 6, 2025. Members will approve the agenda and the minutes from the January 2 meeting, hear an officer presentation and a special‑guest presentation, and receive public comments. The meeting will include a Police Chief report and a discussion of the 2025 CPAC Goals as old business.

• Approve agenda
• Approve January 2nd minutes
• Officer presentation
• Special guests presentation
• Discussion of 2025 CPAC Goals

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council meeting will approve the agenda and January minutes, then review old business items including area beautification, the GMA Youth Symposium, and planning for the SYC Youth Expo. New business will cover the first‑quarter calendar of upcoming youth events. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Area Beautification
• GMA Youth Symposium
• SYC Youth Expo Planning
• Upcoming Events (1st Quarter Calendar)
• Approve January Minutes

General

The Stockbridge Planning Commission will elect its officers for the new term. It will adopt the official 2025 Zoning and Future Land Use Maps. The commission will also consider an annexation case (AX-2024-02), a Comprehensive Plan amendment (CP-2024-09), and a rezoning case (RZ-2024-10), all for property in Council District 5.

• Election of officers
• Adoption of the official 2025 Zoning and Future Land Use Maps
• Annexation case AX-2024-02 for property in Council District 5
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment case CP-2024-09 for property in Council District 5
• Rezonning case RZ-2024-10 for property in Council District 5

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation from the PATH Foundation on its Strategic Implementation and Master Plan for trails. Council members will consider a consent agenda item to use the Merle Manders Conference Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025 for the Youth Council Expo. The meeting also includes review of the January 8 and January 13 council minutes and an opportunity for public comments.

• PATH Foundation presentation of Strategic Implementation & Master Plan for Trails
• Consent agenda: approve use of Merle Manders Conference Center on March 29, 2025 for Youth Council Expo
• Review of the January 8, 2025 Council Retreat minutes
• Review of the January 13, 2025 Council Meeting minutes
• Public comments period for residents (up to three minutes per speaker)

General

The Downtown Development Authority will review the status of facade grant applications and a payment for parking lot renovation. The board will also discuss 2025 joint sponsorship amphitheater table promotions.

• Parking lot renovation payment
• Façade grant application status review
• 2025 Joint Sponsorship Amphitheater Table Promotions

General

The Youth Council Advisory Committee will meet to review its budget and plan upcoming events. The body will also discuss area beautification and fill vacant board positions.

• Budget review
• 2nd Annual Youth Entrepreneur Expo
• GMA Youth Forum selected attendees
• Area beautification
• Filling Vice Chair and Student Liaison board positions

General

The Citywide Development Authority will meet to review the 2024 budget and establish the 2025 budget and calendar. The board will also consider a resolution regarding a financial advisor and hold an executive session on real estate.

• 2024 Budget Review
• 2025 Budget & Calendar
• Resolution - Financial Advisor
• Executive Session - Real Estate

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a text amendment for bed and breakfast regulations and a rezoning request for townhomes on Flippen Road. The body will also vote on a special use permit for a liquor store and appoint several city officials and board members.

• Rezoning Case #RZ-2024-11: 18.31 +/- acres on Flippen Road for a townhome development
• Special Use Permit Case #SP-2024-02: Liquor store at 106 Rock Quarry Road
• Text Amendment Case #TX-2024-09: Regulations for Bed and Breakfast establishments
• Appointments for Municipal Court Judge, Municipal Court Solicitor, and City Attorney
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem

General

The Main Street Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting. Members will review and approve the agenda, the December 2024 meeting minutes, and the December 2024 financial statement. The board will also receive program updates, downtown updates, and reports from Economic Development and the DDA. No new contracts, rezoning, or ordinance actions are on the agenda.

• Review and approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of December 2024 financial statement
• Main Street Managers program updates
• Downtown updates
• Economic Development report

City Council

The City Council will discuss House Bill 581 concerning the Homestead Exemption. They will also review the Code Enforcement Action Plan and its allocation as presented by Frank Trammer. No formal actions are noted on the agenda.

• Discussion of House Bill 581 – Homestead Exemption
• Presentation of Code Enforcement Action Plan and Allocation by Frank Trammer
• Executive session (exempt from Georgia Open Meetings Act)

General

The Stockbridge Youth Council will review old business items such as area beautification, selection of the SYC Youth Expo chair and vice chair, and the GMA Youth Symposium. New business includes setting the first‑quarter calendar and planning the SYC Youth Expo. The meeting will also approve the agenda and minutes from the December 2 meeting.

• Area Beautification
• SYC Youth Expo Chair/Vice Chair Selection
• GMA Youth Symposium
• First Quarter Calendar
• SYC Youth Expo Planning

General

The Stockbridge Citizens‑Police Advisory Council will approve its agenda and the minutes from the December 3 meeting. Members will review 2024 accomplishments, hear the police chief’s 2025 goals, and discuss old business such as the Public Safety University/Citizens Police Academy and Zone 4 safety updates. New business includes establishing the council’s 2025 goals and planning a retreat.

• Approve agenda and December 3 minutes
• Public Safety University/Citizens Police Academy update (old business)
• Update on Zone 4 public safety (old business)
• Adopt 2025 CPAC goals (new business)
• Plan CPAC retreat (new business)