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date: 1996-06-10
title: June 10, 1996 Minutes
source: 1996-06/1996-06-10_June 10, 1996_Minutes.pdf
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June 10, 1996
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JUNE 10, 1996

The regular meeting of the City Council was held June 10, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding and
members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, F. J. Hunter and Ronnie Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve the minutes of the May 13 and 28, 1996 Council Meetings,
seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion carried.

STEVE CASH requested rezoning of property on the northeast corner of Brannan Road and State Highway
42 from C-2 to RM. Cal McShane, Henry County Community Development, advised that Henry County
approved the subdivision for single family homes, seventy foot lots and 1,300 square feet homes. The corner
will remain C-2. Motion to approve rezoning was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans,
motion carried.

KENNY JOHNSON HOMES requested a rear property variance at 179 Willow Springs Lane. The rear of the
house extends four feet over the rear yard setback. Cal McShane noted that the four foot variance was within
the seven foot tolerance allowed and Henry County could issue an administrative variance. Motion to
approve was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

ABERDEEN SUBDIVISION. Jeffery L. Hersh, attorney, representing property owners adjacent to GAMA
property, filed an appeal contesting the rezoning of property owned by GAMA Development Group. The
411.6 acre residential track and 12 acre commercial track is located on Walt Stephens Road. A. J. Welch,
City Attorney, advised Clerk to let it be shown in the minutes that Jeffery L. Hersh did not attend this meeting.
Mr. Welch informed Council that the only appeal available is an administrative appeal should Henry County
Building Department fail to issue building permits. Therefore, Mr. Welch recommended the Council deny
request for appeal. Motion to deny request was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion
carried.

AMEND WATER AND SEWERAGE ORDINANCE. The owner or developer would be required to make
application to the City to obtain a temporary water meter application to the City to obtain a temporary water
meter to monitor water usage at the site of the construction project. A nonrefundable administrative fee of
$100.00 shall be payable to the City for the installation, monitoring and removal of the temporary water meter.
Along with the application for water meter, a refundable security deposit in the amount of $150.00 must also
be submitted to the City. Said deposit shall be held by the City until the water meter has been returned to
the City in good working order and all bills for water usage have been paid in full. In the event the water
meter is not returned or the bills for water usage remain unpaid, the City shall have the right to apply the
security deposit to the cost of the meter, the water bill and any other expenses incurred by the City. The
balance of the security deposit, if any, shall then be refunded to the applicant. Motion to approve was made
by G. W. Evans, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

CREDIT CARD ORDINANCE. A. J. Welch, City Attorney, presented an ordinance to allow acceptance of
credit card payment for revenues owned the City. Ted Strickland, City Manager, asked what type of
equipment would be needed, if additional employee is needed, and how much record keeping would be
required? W. A. Gardner, Councilman, suggested this matter be tabled until more information is made
available to the Council. Motion to table was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion
carried.

MINUTES
6/10/1996
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WATER AND SEWER LINES SELF INSPECTION ORDINANCE. This ordinance would amend the code
section 8-2-26(d) relating to self inspection of certain water and sewer projects by master plumbers or utility
contractors, shall not be applicable within the City of Stockbridge. Motion to approve ordinance was made
by W. A. Gardner, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

YARD SALES FEES. The following fees for yard sales, garage sales, etc. will be set as follows:

Residential permits, only two per year allowed No Charge

Commercial permits, only two per year allowed $100 per day

Civic, Church or nonprofit organization, only two per year allowed No Charge

Motion to approve was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.
RAY McDONALD, HENRY COUNTY/MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION. Mayor Pro Tem Harold
Cochran noted that Ray McDonald's current term with the Planning Commission will expire June 30, 1996.
Cal McShan, Department of Community Development, told Council that Mr. McDonald has been an
outstanding member of the Commission and they look forward to having him reappointed. Motion was made
by G. W. Evans to reappoint Ray McDonald for a three-year term as the City's representative on the Henry
County/Municipal Planning Commission to be effective July 1, 1996, seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion
carried.

JOHNNY BORING, SHIELDS ROAD. Mr. Boring inquired what is being done about the ditch between his
and Paul McCullough's property? Ted Strickland advised that the engineering design for a steel well basin
on the east side of Shields Road was received on June 7, 1996. This design is being reviewed and will be
put out for bids. This project will be totally funded through City funds because the pipes currently under
Shields Road are on City right-of-way. A. J. Welch, City Attorney, pointed out that Brushy Creek is located
on private property and Federal, State or Local funds cannot be used for improvements on private property.
Ronnie Simmons stated that new businesses will be required to reduce and contain water by providing on
site detention. It was noted that Roy Clack, with Henry County Building Department, will provide the City with
a maintenance plan for existing detention systems.

GARDNER PARK. Councilman W. A. Gardner reported that restrooms were again vandalized. He
recommends the restrooms be relocated between the pavilions. The old restrooms be renovated and used
for storage. Council instructed Ted Strickland, City Manager, to get cost estimate.

VULCAN MATERIALS. Councilman Evans reported that he has received complaints about excessive dust
coming from the quarry. Council instructed Ted Strickland to contact quarry to make certain they are using
water on the drills to keep down dust.

Motion to adjourn was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried. Meeting adjourned
at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
