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date: 1981-09-14
title: September 14, 1981 Minutes
source: 1981-09/1981-09-14_September 14, 1981_Minutes.pdf
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September 14, 1981

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 14, 1981

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held September 14, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and all Council members present.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Ed Whiddon, Chairman of the Henry County Board of Commissioners, asked the Council to consider a plan
for the county to contract from the City for fire protection within a 5 mile radius of Stockbridge. It would not
interfere with the City's present insurance rating of 7 and would probably reduce the insurance rating for
residents within the 5 mile radius. An equitable amount would be determined by the Council and commission
before the contract is drawn. A similar plan is being discussed with all cities in Henry County and if approved,
would eliminate overlapping of county and City fire service. Mr. Whiddon also informed Council that the
Commissioners are presently working to improve the radio dispatch system.

Mr. Whiddon advised that the Board of Commissioners will no longer charge cities for use of the county
landfill.

Joe Reynolds, Reynolds Equipment Company, 4991 North Henry Boulevard, requested permission to park
an office trailer at his business for six months. He plans to relocate his business but in the interim, needs
additional office space. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve temporary uses or an office trailer,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Tom Shedd, Henry County Planning and Zoning Administrator presented an application for rezoning of
property owned by Louise Mays from R-100 to C-1 to be used for multi-office building. Motion was made by
Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

At the last City Council meeting, Mr. Shedd presented a rezoning and building variance for Mostok, Inc. Mr.
Shedd informed Council that the office space would be sold rather than rented and would come under a new
State ordinance regulating office condominiums. Motion was made by Joe Simmons to approve the
construction of an office condominium, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Connie George plans to enlarge her present building requiring a variance of the Planning and Zoning
Ordinance. The addition to her building would be within one foot of the right-of-way on Lane Street. Mayor
Kelley advised Mrs. George that the usual procedure would be for the petition for variance to go before the
Planning Board and then before the City Council for final approval.
Council was informed that a Public Hearing was scheduled October 12, 1981 regarding the use of Revenue
Sharing Funds in the 1982 budget.

Faulkner Concrete Products Company, Quarry Road, is expanding their operation and need water pressure
to operate equipment. They are presently on Clayton County water ant they will not furnish water volume
needed. For the City to furnish water, it would involve installing 2,300 feet of 6" line with two fire hydrants
and one cut-off valve. Henry County will be asked to furnish labor and equipment to install this water line
and the City will furnish materials. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve the installation of the
water line and for Mayor Kelley to negotiate with Henry County Water Authority for labor and equipment,
seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Harold Cochran stated that he had received several complaints regarding the traffic light at East Atlanta Road
holding too long. W. A. Gardner to check and repair if necessary.

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9/14/1981
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Motion was made by Harold Cochran to accept bid from Southern Comfort to install heating and air-
conditioning system in the new fire station for at total cost of $2,650.00.

W. A. Gardner informed Council that Utilities Supply Company has finished painting the water tank. He
recommended the Council consider placing a 6' fence with three strands of barbed wire across the top.
Council instructed Mr. Gardner to secure bids.

Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
