Mayor and City Council Public Hearing & Special Called Session

Mayor and City Council Public Hearing & Special Called Session Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM City Hall, 875 Main Street, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 Minutes Mayor and Council: Dr. Beverly Jones – Mayor | Ryan Smith - Mayor Pro Tem Anita Bass | Mark Marianos | Gil Freeman | Shawnette Bryant | Teresa Crowe Staff: Darnetta Tyus - City Manager | Shawn Edmondson - Assistant City Manager - City Clerk | Danny Mai - Assistant City Clerk | Jeff Strickland - City Attorney City of Stone Mountain, GA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CityofStoneMtn/ Link to join Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85366578673 Call to Order MPT Smith Called the Meeting to Order at 12:15 PM ET Determination of Quorum PRESENT Council Member: Post 1 Anita Bass Council Member: Post 2 Mark Marianos Mayor Pro Tem: Post 3 Ryan Smith Council Member: Post 6 Teresa Crowe Invocation and Pledge Adoption of The Agenda of The Day Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem: Post 3 Smith, Seconded by Council Member: Post 2 Marianos. Voting Yea: Council Member: Post 1 Bass, Council Member: Post 2 Marianos, Mayor Pro Tem: Post 3 Smith, Council Member: Post 6 Crowe Public Hearing 2nd Reading of NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE (Millage Rate) (City Manager Tyus). City Manager Tyus presented a detailed overview of the proposed property tax increase, explaining the current millage rate, the proposed new rate, and the rationale behind the adjustment.The discussion highlighted the city’s budgetary needs and financial challenges that prompted the proposed increase. Specifics included the necessity for additional funds to support essential services such as public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and education.The potential impact on residents was a major topic, with estimates provided on how the increase would affect property owners. Concerns were raised about affordability and potential effects on the local housing market.Several members of the public voiced their opinions and concerns regarding the tax increase. The feedback included discussions on fairness, equity, and the perceived effectiveness of how the additional funds would be utilized. Adjournment Executive Session to Discuss Personnel, Legal, and/or Real Estate (if needed) Adjournment