After executive session, Stonecrest council approves city manager search contract and real‑estate actions
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Summary
Following a closed executive session, the Stonecrest City Council approved a contract with Sumter for the city manager search (pending legal review) and approved a resolution authorizing a real property exchange with DeKalb County plus an amendment to real estate actions for 3000 Farrington Parkway; each action was approved by unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Fye moved Feb. 9 to send the council into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, real estate and cybersecurity; the motion passed unanimously. After returning to open session, Councilman Fye moved to approve a contract with Sumter to conduct the city manager search, subject to legal review and any revisions discussed in executive session. The motion was seconded and approved by unanimous vote.
Council then considered a resolution pertaining to an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with DeKalb County authorizing a real property exchange for public purposes. The city attorney read the resolution into the record and Councilwoman Carmisha Smith moved its approval; Councilwoman Alicia Washington seconded and the council approved the resolution unanimously.
The council also moved to approve an amendment to real estate items discussed in executive session concerning property at 3000 Farrington Parkway. Councilman Fye moved the amendment, Councilman Turner seconded, and the amendment was approved by unanimous voice vote.
Votes and outcomes recorded in the work session indicate unanimous support (5–0) for the executive session motions and subsequent open‑session approvals. Council members instructed staff and legal to finalize contract language and resolution text as needed.
