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date: 1990-10-08
title: October 8, 1990 Minutes
source: 1990-10/1990-10-08_October 8, 1990_Minutes.pdf
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October 8, 1990

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 8, 1990

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held October 8, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans and H. M. Kersey.

Motion was made by H. M. Kersey to approve minutes of September 10, 1990 Council Meeting, seconded
by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Jim Risher, Henry County Community Development, presented application for rezoning of property owned
by Elsie Askew at 4374 North Henry Boulevard from RMH, Residential Mobile Home to RA
Residential/Agricultural. Jane Rutledge was present representing Mrs. Askew. Mayor Kelley advised Mrs.
Rutledge that the Council is putting Mrs. Askew on notice that if the City Council approves rezoning to RA,
the council would not be obligated and would probably never give permission to change back to RMH anytime
in the future. Mrs. Rutledge advised Council that her mother has no plans to develop this property into a
mobile home park and would like to have property rezoned RA. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve
application for rezoning from RMH to RA, seconded by John Dabney, motion carried.

Louise Pasure, representing the Association for the Prevention of Domestic Violence was present to request
funds. Mayor Kelley noted that residents from Stockbridge were being provided assistance through this
organization and under these circumstances, it would be permissible for the City to appropriate funds for this
cause. Motion to approve was made by H. M. Kersey, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

The Christmas Parade, with Council's approval, will be held Saturday, December 1, 1990 at 1:00 p.m. The
parade will begin at South Lee Street extending north along Highway 42, ending at Shields Road. Ted
Strickland noted that under new state laws, cities will assume all liabilities incurred as a result of accidents
created by the parade. Motion to approve was made by H. M. Kersey, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

Christine Nelson, 105 Lake Terrace, was present to ask Council what action is being taken to solve the
surface water problems threatening to overflow her lake causing damage to her dam. Mayor Kelley informed
Mrs. Nelson that Lewis Hurd Engineering is reviewing the problem. In the meantime, the Council has decided
not to do anything until the construction on Highway 42 is complete and see how much of the surface water
will be diverted away from the Lake Terrace area. If this does not solve the surface water problem, the City
will review the situation again at that time.

Ted Strickland has had complaints from motorist entering Berry Street from Jim Clark Drive saying they are
unable to see oncoming traffic because of parked vehicles to their left. Council decided the best safety plan
would be to make the intersection a three-way stop. Motion was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by H. M.
Kersey, motion carried.

G. W. Evans called attention to the stop sign in front of the Fire Station. Council instructed Ted Strickland to
change location of existing stop sign several feet where it is more visible.

Page Mart, Inc. requested paging transmitter space on top of the water tower located next to the Stockbridge
Elementary School. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to deny request, seconded by H. M. Kersey, motion
carried.

Council discussed revising and upgrading of the Business License Fees. Motion was made by G. W. Evans
to approve raising Business Licenses, seconded by H. M. Kersey, motion carried.

MINUTES
10/8/1990
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Ted Strickland has received completed plans to sewer and pave the alley behind the businesses on Berry
Street. Motion was made by H. M. Kersey to proceed with construction, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion
carried.

After reviewing the Billiards and Pool Room Ordinance prepared by A. J. Welch, City Attorney, motion was
made by G. W. Evans to approve, seconded by H. M. Kersey, motion carried.

Taylor Manley, architect, has completed plans for maintenance facility on Taylor Drive. Motion was made by
G. W. Evans to approve, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

The selection of an engineering firm to design wastewater treatment plant expansion was discussed.
Members present decided to table selection of engineering firm until other members of the Council are
present. Motion to table was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by H. M. Kersey, motion carried.
Motion to adjourn was made by H. M. Kersey, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried. Meeting adjourned
7:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
