Call to Order
Chair Carl Wright
Vice Chair Thom DeLoach
Treasurer Denise Phillips
Board Member Jenna Trump
Board Member Michelle Dunbar
Board Member & Council Member Anita Bass
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes
~Regular Meeting Minutes~
Members Present: Carl Wright, Denise Phillips, Michelle Dunbar, Thom Deloach and Council Member Anita Bass
Members Absent: Jenna Trump
I. Call to Order
• Carl Wright called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm
II. Approval of Agenda
• Denise Phillips made a motion to approve the agenda. Michelle Dunbar seconded. The vote was unanimous.
III. Approval of Minutes:
• Denise Phillips made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for Februaty 26th, 2024 and the Special Called Meeting Minutes for January 30th, 2024. Michelle Dunbar seconded. The vote was unanimous.
IV. Citizens Comments – Marie Josette, Cheryl Dudley and Clint Monroe introduced themselves.
V. Director’s Report
a. The DDA Director reminded all members to complete their DDA 101, and Main Street 101 Trainings.
b. A new date should be selected for the Strategic Planning session.
c. RFP Landscape Maintenance Proposal: Q&A list was created and listed on the website.
VI. Council Report
• Council Member Teresa Crowe provided a brief update on the last council meeting discussions/action items.
VII. Old Business – No Items
VIII. New Business
a. Action Item - Approval of Officers for the Downtown Development Authority: Denise Phillips made a motion to approve Thom Deloach as the DDA Vice Chair and Michelle Dunbar as a DDA Board Member, seconded by Council Member Anita Bass. Unanimously approved.
b. Discussion Item - Appointment of a Secretary for the Downtown Development Authority: Council Member Anita Bass made a motion to appoint the DDA Director to serve as the board’s Secretary, seconded by Denise Phillips. Unanimously approved.
c. Discussion Item: Propose for an amendment of Section 9. Regular Meetings, Of the By-Laws of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) of The City of Stone Mountain: the Board had a discussion.
d. Action Item: Amendment of Section 9. Regular Meetings, of the By-Laws of the DDA of The City of Stone Mountain: Denice Phillips made a motion to change Section 9. Regular Meetings, of the By-Laws of the DDA of The City of Stone Mountain to include the following changes in the content – The Regular meeting of the Authority shall be held on the fourth Monday of each month at City Hall or the offices of the DDA, with an option to call a special called meeting as needed and as determined by the availability of Quorum. This Regular Meeting will be a voting meeting. Seconded by Michelle Dunbar. Unanimously approved.
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IX. Executive Session: Thom Deloach made a motion to enter an Executive Session to Discuss Real Estate, personnel, and/or litigation-if needed, seconded by Denise Phillips. Unanimously approved. Motion by Council Member Anita Bass to exit the Executive Session, seconded by Michelle Dunbar. Unanimously approved.
X. Motion by Thom DeLoach to waive the right of first refusal on the property located at 5325 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain, GA, seconded by Denise Phillips. Unanimously approved.
XI. Adjourn: Motion by Denise Phillips to adjourn, seconded by Council member Anita Bass. Anonymously approved.
Citizen Comments
Director's Report
Council Report
Old Business
New Business
As we approach the end of Quarter 1, it is crucial for the City to finalize the budget amendment process. To ensure accurate allocation of fund 20 (DDA), the City kindly request each member of the DDA to provide a detailed breakdown of their mandatory training expenses that they plan to attend in FY 2024. Requested information deadline: By April 3, 2024 at 5 PM.
Executive Session to Discuss Personnel, Legal, and/or Real Estate (if needed)
Adjournment