Special Called Downtown Development Authority Meeting

Downtown Development Authority Meeting Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM 922 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Special Called Meeting Minutes I. Call to Order  Carl Wright called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.  Members Present: Carl Wright, Tom DeLoach, Denise Phillips, Council Member Anita Bass, Robert Witherspoon, Sarah Hage and Michelle Dunbar. The DDA Legal Team also attended in person. II. Approval of the Agenda  Motion by Thom DeLoach to approve the agenda, seconded by A. Bass. Unanimously approved. III. Oath of Office Ceremony for DDA Members: Oaths of Office were administered by the Honorable Mayor Pro Tem, Ryan Smith, for the following Members:  Thom Deloach, Reappointed DDA Vice Chair (Term limit: 3/11/2024 to 3/11/2028).  Michelle Dunbar, Reappointed DDA Member (Term Limit: 3/11/2024 to 3/11/2028).  Robert Witherspoon, New DDA Member (Term Limit: 12/9/2024 to 5/3/2026).  Sarah Rasmussen, New DDA Member (Term Limit: 12/9/2024 to 5/3/2026). IV. Old Business 1. Approval of the 2025 IGA between the City of Stone Mountain and Downtown Development Authority of Stone Mountain: Motion by Denise Phillips to approve the proposed IGA for FY2025, seconded by Michelle Dunbar. Unanimously approved. 2. Discussion/Action Item: Enhancement Grant Program: there was a brief discussion about the grant. V. New Business: 1. BEC/DDA Mardi Gras Agreement for FY2025: Motion by Tom DeLoach to conditionally approve funding for the proposed Mardi Gras event, in the amount of 25% of the total verified expenses and up to $5,000.00; the conditional part will be the DDA Attorney to update the proposed agreement between the DDA and BEC (and later the two stakeholder to review/sign), seconded by Michelle Dunbar. Unanimously approved.  2. Discussion/Action Item: Downtown Revitalization Strategy, mTAP Project Agreement: Motion by Tom Deloach to approve the proposed mTap Program Client Engagement Letter, seconded by Michelle Dunbar. Unanimously approved. IV. Executive Session to discuss Personnel, Legal, and/or Real Estate  Motion by Anita Bass to enter into an Executive Session, seconded by Sarah Hage. Unanimously approved.  Motion by Anita Bass to exit the Executive Session, seconded by Robert Witherspoon. Unanimously approved. VI. Adjournment: Motion by Robert Witherspoon to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Sarah Hage. Unanimously approved. Approved by the Board on: ________________________________________________________ ______________ Carl Wright, Chairperson ________________Thom Deloach, Vice Chairperson