City Council Meeting

CITY OF STONECREST, GEORGIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING – SUMMARY 3120 Stonecrest Blvd., Stonecrest, GA 30038 Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM Mayor Jazzmin Cobble Mayor Pro Tem Tara Graves - District 1 Council Member Terry Fye - District 2 Council Member Alecia Washington - District 3 Council Member George Turner - District 4 Council Member Karmesha Smith- District 5 _____________________________________________________________ Citizen Access: Stonecrest YouTube Live Channel I. CALL TO ORDER: Tara Graves, Mayor Pro-Tem The meeting began at 6:10pm. II. ROLL CALL: Sonya Isom, City Clerk All members present with Mayor Jazzmin Cobble present via zoom. III. INVOCATION: Pastor Quincy Barneswell, Impact Community Church IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Alecia Washington, District 3 Councilmember V. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA There was a request: 1. To add 2 presentations to the Reports & Presentations section of agenda for Michael Armstrong and Pearl Hollis. 2. To move Reports & Presentations after the Public Comments section of the agenda. Motion – made by Councilmember George Turner to approve the agenda with the stated changes. Second by Councilmember Karmesha Smith. Motion passed unanimously. VI. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Special Called Meeting, January 2, 2026 Motion – made by Councilmember George Turner to approve the meeting minutes for Special Called Meeting, January 2, 2026. Second by Councilmember Karmesha Smith. Page 1 of 4 City Council Meeting - Agenda Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM  Motion passed unanimously. b. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Work Session, January 12, 2026 Motion – made by Councilmember Karmesha Smith to approve the meeting minutes for Work Session, January 12, 2026. Second by Councilmember Alecia Washington. Motion passed unanimously. c. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Special Called Meeting, January 21, 2026 Motion – made by Councilmember Alecia Washington to approve the meeting minutes for Special Called Meeting, January 21, 2026. Second by Councilmember George Turner. Motion passed unanimously. d. Approval of Meeting Minutes - City Council Meeting, January 28, 2026 Motion – made by Councilmember George Turner to approve the meeting minutes for City Council Meeting, January 28, 2026. Second by Councilmember Alecia Washington. Motion passed unanimously. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS Citizens wishing to make a public comment may do so in person. Citizens may also submit public comments via email to cityclerk@stonecrestga.gov by 2 pm on the day of the meeting to be read by the City Clerk. All members of the public wishing to address the City Council shall submit their name and the topic of their comments to the city clerk prior to the start of any meeting held by the City Council. There is a three (3) minute time limit for each speaker submitting or reading a public comment. Individuals will be held to those established time limits. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS Citizens wishing to participate and comment during the public hearing portion of the meeting may comment in person. You may also submit your request including your full name, address, position on the agenda item you are commenting on (for or against) via email to cityclerk@stonecrestga.gov by 2 pm the day of the Public Hearing to be read into the record at the meeting. A zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you upon your request. When it is your turn to speak, please state your name, address and relationship to the case.. There is a ten (10) minute time limit for each item per side during all public hearings. Only the applicant may reserve time for rebuttal. a. Public Hearing - RZ 25-004 2374 Cove Lake Road - Shawanna Qawiy, Division Director Community Development No public hearing was held. b. For Decision - Ordinance for RZ 25-004 2374 Cove Lake Road - Shawanna Qawiy, Division Director Community Development Page 2 of 4 City Council Meeting - Agenda Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM  Motion – made by Councilmember Terry Fye to defer this item to the next city council meeting on March 23, 2026, for public hearing. Second by Councilmember George Turner. Motion passed unanimously. IX. CONSENT AGENDA X. APPOINTMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS XI. REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation - Roman Reid - Tara Graves, Mayor Pro Tem b. Recognition - Chad Brooks - Tara Graves, Mayor Pro Tem XII. OLD BUSINESS a. For Decision - Ordinance for SLUP 25-005 3802 Button Gate Court - Shawanna Qawiy, Division Director Community Development Motion – made by Councilmember George Turner to deny the Ordinance for SLUP 25- 005 3802 Button Gate Court. Second by Councilmember Terry Fye. Motion passed unanimously. b. For Decision - Ordinance for RZ 25-006 7511 Covington Highway - Shawanna Qawiy, Division Director Community Development Motion – made by Mayor Pro Tem Tara Graves to approve the Ordinance for RZ 25-006 7511 Covington Highway. Second by Councilmember Terry Fye. Motion passed unanimously. c. For Decision - Ordinance for RZ 25-007 6760 Chupp Road - Shawanna Qawiy, Division Director Community Development Motion – made by Mayor Pro Tem Tara Graves to deny Ordinance for RZ 25-007 6760 Chupp Road. Second by Councilmember Karmesha Smith. Motion passed 4-1 with Councilmember George Turner voting Nay. XIII. NEW BUSINESS a. For Decision - IGA for Execution City of Lithonia Law Enforcement Services - Tanisha Boynton, Procurement Manager Motion – made by Councilmember George Turner to defer this item to the March 9, 2026 Work Session for Decision Only. Second by Councilmember Karmesha Smith. Motion passed 4-1 with Terry Fye voting Nay. b. For Decision - Resolution for Personnel Budget Amendment - Tara Graves, Mayor Pro Tem Motion – made by Councilmember Terry Fye to go into Executive Session for Personnel Matters. Second by Councilmember George Turner. Page 3 of 4 City Council Meeting - Agenda Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM  Motion withdrawn. The preamble was read by the City Attorney. Motion – made by Mayor Pro Tem Tara Graves to approve a resolution for a Personnel Budget Amendment for Finance Director Position. Second by Councilmember George Turner. Motion passed unanimously. XIV. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS XV. CITY MANAGER UPDATE XVI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (When an executive session is required, one will be called for the following issues: 1) Personnel, 2) Litigation, 3) Real Estate, 4) Cyber Security a. Real Estate, Cyber Security, Personnel, and/or Litigation Motion – made by Councilmember Terry Fye to into Executive Session for Real Estate, Cyber Security, Personnel and/or Litigation. Second by Councilmember George Turner. Motion passed unanimously. Motion – made by Councilmember Terry Fye to exit Executive Session and return to the regular scheduled meeting. Second by Councilmember George Turner. Motion passed unanimously. Motion – made by Councilmember Terry Fye to approve the meeting minutes from Executive Session. Second by Councilmember George Turner. Motion passed unanimously. Motion – made by Councilmember Terry Fye to accept the Jacobs Settlement as discussed in Executive Session. Second by Councilmember Alecia Washington. Motion passed unanimously. XVIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion – made by Councilmember Terry Fye to adjourn the meeting. Second by Councilmember Karmesha Smith. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10pm. Americans with Disabilities Act The City of Stonecrest does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities and employment practices. If you need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (such as a sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device or print material in digital format) or reasonable modification to programs, services or activities contact the ADA Coordinator, Sonya Isom, as soon as possible, preferably 2 days before the activity or event. Page 4 of 4 City Council Meeting - Agenda Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM