Downtown Development Authority Meeting

Downtown Development Authority Meeting Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM City Hall, 875 Main Street, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 Minutes I. Call to Order Carl Wright called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. • Members Present: Carl Wright, Michelle Dunbar, Sarah Hage, Robert Witherspoon and Councilmember Anita Bass. • Members Absent: Denise Phillips and Thom DeLoach. • The DDA Legal Counsel was also in attendance. II. Approval of the Agenda: Sarah Hage made a motion to approve the agenda with the following amendment - to include a discussion/approval for 2 DDA Members to serve at the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Group and discussion on DDA signs, seconded by Michelle Dunbar. Unanimously approved. III. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Anita Bass to approve the DDA Regular Meeting Minutes for October 27, 2025, seconded by Sarah Hage. Unanimously approved. IV. Citizen Comments: no comments V. Director's Report: the DCA monthly reports for September and October were provided. VI. Council Report: Councilmember Anita Bass provided a brief report on the last Council meeting. VII. Old Business 1. Discussion Item: Hometown Grant / Caboose Project: there was a brief discussion. VIII. New Business 1. Discussion/Action Item - Approval of 2 DDA Members to serve at the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Group:  Motion by Anita Bass to appoint Sarah Hage and Robert Witherspoon to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Group, seconded by Michelle Dunbar. Unanimously approved. 2. Discussion/Action Item – DDA yard signs:  There was a brief discussion regarding sign designs. The DDA requested that Sarah Hage review the vendor proposals and provide a cost estimate for producing the signs. 3. Discussion/Action Item: Enhancement Grant Application- Village Corner  Motion by Michelle Dunbar to approve the Village Corner request for enhancement grant in the amount of $6,150.00 (total project cost: $12,300.00), seconded by Anita Bass. Unanimously approved. 2. Synopsis - DDA Engagement at the Carrollton Downtown Revitalization Workshop: the Chairperson provided brief feedback on the DDA’s visit at Carrollton.  4. Discussion Item - DDA Bank Accounts: the discussion was postponed till the next meeting. 4. Discussion Item: City/DDA IGA for FY2026: there was a brief discussion. The DDA Attorney will proceed with drafting the City/DDA IGA for FY2026. IX. Executive Session to Discuss Personnel, Legal, and/or Real Estate (if needed): there was no executive. X. Adjournment: Motion by Michelle Dunbar to adjourn, seconded by Sarah Hage. Unanimously approved. Approved: ______________________________________________________ _______________________ ______________________________________ Carl Wright, Chairperson Robert Witherspoon, Vice Chairperson