Downtown Development Authority Meeting

Downtown Development Authority Meeting Monday, December 09, 2024 at 6:30 PM 875 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Regular Meeting Minutes I. Call to Order  Carl Wright called the meeting to order at 6:42 pm.  Members Present: Carl Wright, Denise Phillips, Council Member Anita Bass and Michelle Dunbar. The DDA Legal Team also attended in person. Jenna Barclay and Thom DeLoach were absent from this meeting. II. Approval of the Agenda  Anita Bass made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Michelle Dunbar. Unanimously approved. III. DDA Chairperson / Words of Privilege  The DDA Chairperson talked about the purpose and mission of the DDA. IV. Approval of Minutes:  DDA Regular Meeting Minutes: November 18, 2024: Motion by Michelle Dunbar to approve the minutes, seconded by Anita Bass. Unanimously approved. V. Citizen Comments: - Dave Thomas mentioned the need for proper signage at the Lawn. VI. Director's Report  The DDA Director mentioned that the DDA’s monthly report to the DCA has been submitted. The Director also provided update on the Façade Grant projects, and on the 2024 DDA Reimbursement by the City. VII. Council Report  Council and DDA Member Anita Bass, provided a brief update on the last council meeting discussions/action items. VIII. Old Business: 1. Discussion Item: Mural Project / 901 Main Street: The DDA Director mentioned that the mural survey has closed and over 250 people participated and provided feedback on their most favorite mural. 2. Discussion Item: ULI Programs / mTAP: there was a brief discussion about the program.  3. Action Item: Facade Grants / 979 and 977 Main Street: Motion by Denise Phillips to deny the Façade Grant requests for 979 and 977 Main Street, seconded by Anita Bass. Unanimously approved. 4. Action Item: Approval of the DDA Budget for FY2025: Motion by Denise Phillips to approve the DDA Budget for FY2025, seconded by Anita Bass. Unanimously approved. 5. Discussion Item: Opportunities for partnerships between the DDA and other organizations: The DDA invited local businesses and organizations to submit their proposals for events or programs to the Board. The new initiatives should be related to the Main Street Program 4-point approach. IX. New Business  Action Item: DDA 2025 Regular Meeting Calendar: Motion by Denise Phillips to approve the proposed DDA Meeting Calendar for 2025, seconded by Michelle Dunbar. Unanimously approved. X. Executive Session to discuss Personnel, Legal, and/or Real Estate - Motion by Michelle Dunbar to enter into an Executive Session, seconded by Anita Bass. Unanimously approved. - Motion by Denise Phillips to exit the Executive Session, seconded by Michelle Dunbar. Unanimously approved. XI. Adjournment: Motion by Michelle Dunbar to adjourn the Regular Meeting, seconded by Denise Phillips. Unanimously approved. Approved by the Board on: ________________________________________________________ ______________ Carl Wright, Chairperson ________________Thom Deloach, Vice Chairperson