CITY STONECREST GEORGIA CITY OF STONECREST, GEORGIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MINUTES 3120 Stonecrest Blvd., Stonecrest, GA 30038 Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM Mayor Jazzmin Cobble Council Member Tara Graves - District 1 Council Member Terry Fye- District2 Council MemberAlecia Washington - District3 Mayor Pro Tem George Turner- District4 Council Member Tammy Grimes- District 5 Citizen Access: Stonecrest YouTube Live Channel I. CALLTO ORDER: George Turner, Mayor Pro-Tem The meeting began at 6:48pm. ROLL CALL: Sonya Isom, City Clerk II. All members were present with Mayor Jazzmin Cobble and Councilmember Terry Fye present via zoom and Councilmember Tara Graves absent. III. IV. V. INVOCATION: Senior Pastor Bob Lindsay, First Baptist Church ofLithonia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Alecia Washington, District 3 Councilmember APPROVAL OF THE. AGENDA Motion -1 made by Councilmember Terry Fye to adopt the agenda as stated. Second by Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. Councilmember Tammy Grimes. VI. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of] Meeting Minutes - Special Called Meeting, November 7,2024 Motion - made by Councilmember Tammy Grimes to approve the minutes from the November 7, 2024, Special Called Meeting. Second by Councilmember Alecia Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. b. Approval of] Meeting Minutes Work Session, November 12, 2024 Washington. Page 1 of7 City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00PM Motion = made by Councilmember Alecia Washington to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2024, Work Session. Second by Mayor Pro Tem George Turner. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. Approval of] Meeting Minutes City Council Meeting, November 25, 2024 Motion - made by Councilmember Alecia Washington to approve the minutes from the November 25, 2024, City Council Meeting. Second by Councilmember Tammy Grimes Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS Citizens wishing to make aj public comment may do sO inj person. Citizens may also submit public comments via email to peler@toneresgagon by 2 pm on the day ofthe meeting to All members oft the public wishing to address the City Council shall. submit their name and the topic oftheir comments to the city clerk prior to the. start ofany meeting held by the City Council. There is ai three (3) minute time limit for each. speaker submitting 01 reading aj public be read by the City Clerk. comment. Individuals will be held to established. time limits. InP Person Faye Coffield - concerns about city funding and Metro Green. environmental impact in ai residential community. Freasia Young - opposing the business license for Metro Green, mentioning concerns about the Renee Cail - comments on Metro Green and would like the status of the Stonecrest Industrial Jeremy Scott = opposed to Metro Green, would like toj provide wrap around services for those in need, the increase in homelessness and expressed desire for a moratorium on food marts and Brenda Whitaker- opposed to Metro Green and concerned about the health of seniors and Gail Andrews. / Sent via email - deny Metro Green business license and concerns on the health Council and howi it will benefit the residents of Stonecrest. smoke shops. others. impacts om the community, VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS Citizens wishing toj participate and comment during the public hearing, portion ofthe meeting may comment inj person. You may also submit your request including. your full name, address, position on the agenda item you are commenting on (for or against) via email to dpeter@-toncreigager by 2 pm the day ofthe Public Hearing to be read into the record at the meeting. A zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you. When it is your" turn to speak, please state. your name, address and relationship to the case.. Page 2 of7 City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00PM There is a ten (10) minute time limit for each item per. side during all public hearings. Only the a. Public Hearing. - RZ24-004: 2680 Panola Road - Shawanna Qawiy, Planning & Zoning Presentation by Director Qawiy via zoom stating this is a rezoning request and the applicants are Jesse Clark NVR/Ryan Homes for Pastor. J. Williams, Jr. of Salem Bible Church Inc. The request is to rezone the parcel from C-1 (Local Commercial) tol MR-2 (Medium Density Residential) for the development ofa mixed residential community. There was review oft the Zoning Map, Future Land Use Map, Aerial Map, Submitted Site Plan for the proposed northside oft the development, Panola Park: Project in Context, Panola Park: Actions Overview, Proposed Building Elevations, Developing Suburb Unified Growth Policy Map- ARC, Development of Regional Impact (DRI). Staff recommended approval with conditions as listed in the packet. Motion - made by Councilmember Terry Fye to open the public hearing for RZ24-004 2680 Panola Road. Second by Councilmember Tammy Grimes. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. minutes on each side. Seconded by Councilmember Tammy Grimes. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. Motion - made by Councilmember Terry Fye to close the public hearing forl RZ 24-004 2680 Panola Road. Second by Councilmember Tammy Grimes Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. applicant may reserve time for rebuttal. Director Motion - made by Councilmember Terry Fye to extend the time for public hearing by six b. For Decision - Ordinance forl RZ24-004 2680 Panola Road - Shawanna Qawiy, Planning &2 Zoning Director The preamble was read by the City Clerk. Motion - made by Mayor Pro Tem George Turner to approve the ordinance for RZ 24-004 2680 Panola Road with the conditions stated by the Planning Commission and the additional condition oft the HOA. Second by Councimember Terry Fye. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. IX. X. CONSENT AGENDA APPOINTMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENIS a. Appointment of Committee Chairs for TIPS and Finance George Turner; Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem George Turner recommended the appointment of Councilmember Terry Fye as the Chair oft the TIPS committee, stating this will be voted on at the first TIPS meeting of2025. Mayor Pro Tem George Turner also recommended Councilmember Tammy Grimes as Chair oft the Finance Committee. This will be voted on at the first Finance Committee meeting of2025. Page 3 of7 City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00PM b. Appointment of Certificate Review Hearing Officer- George Turner, Mayor Pro Tem This item was led by Mayor Cobble, stating this appointment is to ensure that the city has an officer tol handle appeals for the city's business licenses. The mayor recommended Mark Anthony Scott to serve as Certificate Review Hearing Officer for the City of Motion - made by Mayor Pro Tem George Turner to approve the appointment ofMark Anthony Scott as the Certificate Review Hearing Officer. Second by Councilmember Terry Stonecrest, for business license appeals. Fye. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. XI. REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS XII. OLD BUSINESS Motion - made by Mayor Pro Tem George Turner to approve a five-minute recess. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. Second by Councilmember Terry Fye. Motion - made by Councimember Tammy Grimes to return to the regular scheduled session after a five-minute recess. Second by Councilmember Alecia Washington. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. a. For Decision - Resolution for the Adoption of the FY 2025 Budget - Gia, Scruggs, City City Manager Scruggs recommended a deferral of this item due to the timeliness of receiving information that may have a fiscal and personnel impact. Motion -1 made by Councilmember Tammy Grimes to approve the deferral of the Resolution for the Adoption oft the FY 2025 Budget to a date to be named soon. Second by Motion - made by Councilmember Tammy Grimes to approve the deferral of the Resolution for the Adoption ofthel FY 2025 Budget to a Special Called Meeting to bel held on December 23, 2024 @ 6pm. Second by Councilmember Terry Fye. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. Manager Councilmember Alecia Washington. b. For Decision - Resolution for the Adoption of Boards and Commissions Appointments - Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Turner stating the council voted to appoint members of the committees to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Construction Board of Appeals and the Urban Redevelopment Agency at the last meeting. The City Clerk read the preamble for the listed Boards and Commissions. stated changes. Second by Councilmember Alecia Washington. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. George Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Motion - made by Councilmember Tammy Grimes to approve all four resolutions with the Page 4 of7 City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00PM For Decision Ordinance for City Manager's Signing Authority - George Turner, Mayor Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem George Turner stating that this item was discussed by the Finance Committee and there was a consensus that the threshold of $50,000 would be the signing limit for the City Manager effective January 1, 2025. Mayor Cobble suggested that contracts with amounts of$100,000 or more should come before the council tol be voted Motion = made by Councilmember Tammy Grimes to approve the Ordinance for the City Manager's Signing Authority for $49,999.99. Second by Councilmember Alecia Pro Tem on. Washington. Amended Motion - made by Councimember Tammy Grimes to approve the Ordinance for the City Manager's Signing Authority for $50,000.00. Second by Councilmember Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. Alecia Washington. XIII. NEW BUSINESS a. For Decision - Extension to the Charter Commission Completion Date George Turner, Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem stating that during the establishment oft the Charter Commission a completion date was set forl November 2024. Mayor Pro Tem suggested Motion - made by Mayor Pro Tem George Turner to approve the Extension to the Charter Commission Completion Date for November 2025. Second by Councilmember Tammy Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. Mayor Pro Tem November 2025 as the new completion date. Grimes. b. For Decision - Official Letter to the General Assembly Delegation of Stonecrest - George Turner, Mayor Pro Tem Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem George Turner stating he has been talking to members of the General Assembly in regard to the two appointees for the City of Stonecrest. Mayor Pro Tem is suggesting sending an official letter to the General Assembly to appoint a For Decision - Browns Mill Park and Fairington Park Parking Lots Resurfacing - Hari Presentation by City Engineer Karikaran stating that the funding for this project will come from ARPA Funding. The contract was awarded to Blount Construction Company for street resurfacing in. July 2024 and the council made an amendment in September 2024 to add more streets. Blount Construction has completed all the streets, in addition to Panola Road resurfacing. The contract also included parking lot resurfacing at Wellington Manor. Staffis1 recommending using the same contract toj pave the parking lots at. Fairington Park and Browns Mill Park. The total funding amount is $580,381.51 from ARPA Funding. representative. Karikaran, City Engineer Page 50 of7 City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00PM Legal commented that the initial contract was rewarded for street resurfacing and the scope of contract that the Fairington Park Project is a different project. They are unsure ifthe contract will cover Fairington Park. Suggests adding this project to the existing contract d. For Decision - Fairington Park - Installation ofPerimeter Fencing - Hari Karikaran, City Presentation by City Engineer Karikaran stating that this project willl be funded through ARPA Funding. Hei is looking toj put fencing around Fairington Park. The fence will be steel, with 2 automatic gates and 2: small sliding gates, as well as fencing for the sidewalk. Staffi is proposing to remove the fencing that is currently being used. This is aj piggyback Motion - made by Councilmember Alecia Washington to approve the Fairington Park - Installation of] Perimeter Fencing. Second by Councilmember Tammy Grimes. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. instead of amending the current contract. Engineer contract from Rockdale on-call contract. XIV. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS No comments XV. CITY MANAGER UPDATE Would like to wish everyone a safe holiday season. Thank you to the City of Stonecrest Staff. XVI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS District1-A Absent District 2 - Would like to thank Ms. Hudson and Mr. Gregory for hosting ai meet and greet to District 3 - Would like to thank everyone who came out to the district townhall. Be safe and District 4 -] Light Up Stonecrest was an amazing event that we are looking to make a tradition for the City of Stonecrest. Kudos to the planners and more to come. Stay vigilant and havea District 5 - Shout out tol New) Birth for the quality Toy Giveaway. District 5 will be supporting 2 groups: "For the Love ofGiving", with Ms. Catherine and "Where Purpose Meets Destiny", talk to residents and interact. Everyone be careful and stay sanitized. have al Merry Christmas. safe and Merry Christmas. with Wanda Wallace. Final Exams are upcoming, students please get rest. Mayor Cobble - No Comments XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (When an executive session is required, one will be called for the following issues: 1) Personnel, 2) Litigation, 3) Real Estate, 4) Cyber Securily Page 6of7 City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:001 PM Motion - made by Councilmember Tammy Grimes to enter. Executive Session for personnel, litigation, real estate and cyber security. Second by Councilmember Alecia Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. the scheduled meeting. Second by Councilmember Alecia Washington. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. Washington. Motion - made by Councilmember Tammy Grimes to exit Executive Session and: return to Motion - made by Councilmember Tammy Grimes to approve the minutes from Executive Session. Second by Councilmember Terry Fye. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. XVIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion - made by Councilmember Tammy Grimes to adjourn the City Council Meeting. Second by Councilmember Alecia Washington. The meeting adjourned at 10:52pm. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Tara Graves being absent. As approved on the 27th day ofJanuary, 2025. CITY OF STONECREST, GEORGIA ATTEST: Mayordazzmin Cobble dom Vimy City Clerk Americans with Disabilities Act The Cily of Stonecrest does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities and employment Ifyou need auxiliary aids ands services for effective communication (such as a sign language interpreter; an assistive listening device or print material in digital format) or reasonable modification to programs, services or activities contact the ADA practices. Coordinator; Sonya Isom, as. soon as possible, preferably 2 days before the activity or event. 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