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date: 1987-10-12
title: October 12, 1987 Minutes
source: 1987-10/1987-10-12_October 12, 1987_Minutes.pdf
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October 12, 1987

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 12, 1987

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held October 12, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans, H. M. Kersey and
Ronnie Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Jim Risher and Austin Ngoddy, Henry County Community Development, presented an application for
rezoning of 1.9 acres on Railroad Street owned by Rudolph Rowan from R-3 to M-2. Mr. Rowan will have a
small operation to manufacture concrete pipe and septic tanks. His building will be 50' x 80', with off-street
parking and loading. Mr. Rowan's property is located adjacent to and across the street from manufacturing
zoning. Although a house is being constructed on the northern boundary of Mr. Rowan's property, this zoning
would be proper and not considered spot zoning. There was one resident present who requested the
rezoning be postponed until some of the other residents could be present. Mayor Kelley advised that this
property has been properly advertised and posted and if there is any opposition to this rezoning, they should
be present at this meeting. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve rezoning, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

Jim Risher and Austin Ngoddy, Henry County Community Development, presented an application for
rezoning of property owned by Shoney Corporation at the intersection of State Highway 38 and Daniel Drive
from C-2 to C-3 for a restaurant and motel. Henry County approved the proposed standpipe fire prevention
system rather than a sprinkler system. Fire hoses will be located on each floor. Concrete fire barriers will be
between each floor and fire hydrants in front and rear of building. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to
approve as submitted, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Jim Risher and Austin Ngoddy, Henry County Community Development, presented preliminary plat for
Lakeview Mobile Home Park, owner Jack Greene. Henry County approved this request but recommended
Mr. Greene move 7 mobile homes on the east side of the park to provide a 40' buffer area and Mr. Greene
agreed to comply with this recommendation. Mr. Greene advised that he plans to drain a portion of the lake
to provide recreation area for his tenants. The only changes Mr. Greene plans to make on the restricted
covenants will be to improve rather than lower the standards. Two parking spaces were planned for each
unit in the original plans. Parking spaces for double-wides will be increased to three spaces. Streets will be
curbed and guttered. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve the preliminary plat with the above listed
improvements, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt an ordinance to annex .06 acres on Old Stagecoach Road
owned by James Kendall, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt an ordinance to annex 5 acres at 386 East Atlanta Road
owned by Arthur B. and Mary J. Norton, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to accept a bid for $200.00 from Loren P. Schuette for the 1978 Ford
pickup, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

The City of Stockbridge operates under its own sign ordinance but mayor Kelley suggested the Council meet
with Roy Clack, Henry County Inspection Department, to discuss the City operating under the County sign
ordinance. Henry County would approve sign, issue permits and enforce ordinance. Variance would be
approved by the City Council.

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10/12/1987
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Jerry Gatlin, 102 Miller Road, and other residents from Miller Road were present and requested the City pave
Miller Road. Mr. Kelley advised that the City has been discussing this project and has gotten cost estimate
and hopes to be able to pave this street.

It was noted that Pate Vacuum Truck Service has cleaned the streets and Mr. Pate would like to know if their
services will be continued and at what intervals. Council agreed to leave this matter up to W. A. Gardner to
decide how often the streets need to be cleaned.

Mayor Kelley to contact A. J. Welch to determine the City's legal rights regarding truck spillage along City
streets and if the companies involved can be made to share in the cost to clean streets.

It was brought out that Linda Keith, 107 Bowen Street, has been having one continuous yard sale for
approximately two weeks. Sheriff's Department to contact Mrs. Keith and instruct her to close down her yard
sale and move all goods from her yard immediately.
Fire Chief Eddie Buckholts reported fire activities for the month of September. He advised Council that he
has been working with Henry County Fire Department on a mutual aid agreement. Council instructed Chief
Buckholts to check with Insurance Services Office to verify that it will not affect the City's fire rating and to
send a copy of the agreement to A. J. Welch, City Attorney for his approval. Motion was made by Ronnie
Simmons to approve the agreement subject to approval of ISO and A. J. Welch, seconded by G. W. Evans
and passed unanimously.

Chief Buckholts advised Council that to repair the bay station at headquarters in McDonough would cost
approximately $680.00. The repairman advised that this is only an estimate and when he actually tears down
the unit it could be more. A new bay station would cost approximately $1,360.00. Motion was made by Harold
Cochran to purchase new equipment, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Chief Buckholts informed Council that he has been contacted by three property owners donating houses they
wish to have destroyed and have offered these houses to the Fire Department to use to practice fire fighting
techniques. It was noted that the Fire Department has the owners sign the proper forms to donate these
houses and to include a paragraph that the owner is responsible to remove the debris within thirty days.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
