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date: 1994-09-12
title: September 12, 1994 Minutes
source: 1994-09/1994-09-12_September 12, 1994_Minutes.pdf
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September 12, 1994

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 12, 1994

The regular meeting of the City Council was held September 12, 1994 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 F. J. Hunter, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve minutes of the of the August 8, 1994 Council Meeting.

ROGER AND VERNON MOSS – Jim Risher, Henry County Department of Community Development,
presented an application for rezoning of property owned by Roger and Vernon Moss from R-3 to C-2 for a
shopping center, Johnson's Walk. The property is located at 4518 North Henry Boulevard. Request was
approved by Henry County on August 11, 1994 with the following conditions:

1. A 20-foot natural buffer, including a privacy fence, where commercial property is contiguous
with residential property.

2. A detailed plan for the proposed commercial center, including requirements for parking, building
setbacks and landscaping.

3. Turn around on Brannan Street.

Mayor Kelley recommended approval of the shopping center, subject to the conditions required by Henry
County. Motion was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

TRUCK BIDS – Council considered bids to sell used vehicles owned by the City. 1977 Chevrolet and 1981
Chevrolet.

Eddie Head bid for both trucks - $325.99
Andy Meeks bid for 1981 truck $300.00
Seth Massey bid for 1977 truck $229.99
Seth Massey bid for 1981 truck $229.99
Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to sell Andy Meeks the 1981 and Seth Massey the 1977, seconded
by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

BRUSHY CREEK – Ted Strickland advised Council that he met with Roger Menzies, Corps of Engineers,
Jerry Tolbert, Henry County, Ronnie Simmons, Councilman, Paul McCullough, City Resident, Arthur Jinks,
Cobblestone Apartments, Brad Bradford, owner, Cary Melton, City Superintendent and Ted Strickland, City
Manager. The meeting was held to discuss flooding of Brushy Creek and what can be done to reduce
flooding in the future. Mr. Menzies will bring a survey team sometime in November or December 1994 and
make recommendations to Council if they feel something can be done. Mr. Menzies pointed out that we will
have to live with a certain amount of flooding especially since no houses or buildings were damaged. Some
residents are concerned with erosion and this will be addressed in the study. Motion was made by Ronnie
Simmons to authorize the Corps of Engineers to survey and prepare a study, seconded by G. W. Evans and
passed unanimously.

SIDEWALK ON NORTH HENRY BOULEVARD – The City of Stockbridge plans to construct a sidewalk on
the north side of North Henry Boulevard from Shields Road to Davis Road. The Georgia Department of
Transportation agreed to fund the sidewalk project not to exceed $30,000. Bids from contractors have been
received and all bids are considered too high.
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Key Curbing 54,000 Letter of Credit pending
Howard Pugh Concrete 59,250 Letter of Credit attached
Structural Concrete Services 127,800 Letter of Credit pending

Mayor Kelley recommended the Council rejects all bids and begins the bid process again inviting contractors
to submit bids. Motion was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

MILLAGE FOR 1994 – Mayor Kelley recommended setting the millage for 1994 ad valorem taxes at 9.99
mills, rollback 8.99 mills, with a net of 1 mill. 1 mill is equal to $93,716.00. For taxing purposes, the date for
setting the millage rate should be set retroactive to August 22, 1994. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to
approve, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.
DEBORAH HUNSUCKER – requested permission to use the softball field on Davis Road to practice soccer.
Council decided they did not want to make any changes on this field that would create a controversy between
the teams that have been using this field for several years. It was also noted by Ronnie Simmons that softball
teams using City property for practice fields are required to furnish proof of insurance. Motion was made by
Ronnie Simmons to deny request, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

CHARLES R. FREEMAN, UNLIMITED TRANSPORTATION, INC. – Mr. Freeman addressed the Council
regarding commuter bus service from Jackson, Georgia through Stockbridge to Hartsfield Airport and
Downtown Atlanta. He emphasized that there is no transit system south of Atlanta and it would save
commuters time and money. A transit system would help cut down on traffic congestion. Some of the benefits
they offer are: Professional drivers, 15 passenger step-up type buses, door-to-door pick-up for special events,
transportation to social and athletic events, 24 hour, 7 days a week service and passengers will be able to
view movies. Mayor Kelley asked Mr. Freeman what he needs from the City. Mr. Freeman wants the City
Council to be aware of what they are doing and public recognition when the service gets into operation.
Ronnie Simmons asked where the passenger pick-up points would be located. Mr. Freeman stated that a
park and ride location is one of the problems they must work out. Mr. Simmons suggested the park and ride
under the bridge on North Henry Boulevard as a possible location. Mr. Freeman noted that his project is not
affiliated with the proposed rapid rail commuter service currently being developed. Mayor Kelley wished Mr.
Freeman good luck with his project and asked that he keep the Council informed of his progress.

CORENE MARTIN AND MARY WOLF, Balloon Unique, 223 Northbridge Drive, are requesting a home
occupation business license to sell balloons for parties. Brochures would be circulated advertising their
company. No clients would come to their home. Mayor Kelley advised that the City is having more and more
applications for home occupations and some of these businesses have created problems that are hard to
deal with once the license has been issued. Ronnie Simmons suggested the Council considers issuing a
conditional or temporary license until the City is able to get a better control of home occupations. Motion was
made by Harold Cochran to table decision to allow the Council time to study this problem, seconded by F. J.
Hunter and passed unanimously.

OPEN HOUSE – at Stephen D. Puerifoy Wastewater Treatment Plant to be held Saturday, October 1, 1994
at 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Public is invited and invitations will be sent to City residents, business owners
and other special guests.
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NEAL BOULEVARD – Ted Strickland advised Council that speed limit signs are posted on Neal Boulevard
and the Police Department has been notified to enforce these speed limits.

F. J. Hunter commended the City workers and City Manager for excellent job they are doing.

Motion to adjourn was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

MAC IRVIN – requested to be heard at this Council Meeting.

Motion to reconvene was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Mac Irvin addressed the Council stating that several years ago, the Council granted a conditional use to allow
the Christian Fellowship Church to hold Church services at 134 East Atlanta Road. They are now requesting
a temporary conditional use of the house at 136 East Atlanta Road to provide additional space for Sunday
School. Mr. Irvin explained that his property is currently zoned C-2 and he was told that it should be changed
to O-I (office/institutional) for church use. After discussing this matter several weeks ago with Mayor Kelley,
he decided to leave the zoning C-2 and request a temporary conditional use for twenty-four (24) months.
The church has already purchased property at another location and plans to build a new church within twenty-
four (24) months. Mayor Kelley recommended not rezoning this property but giving a temporary twenty-four
(24) month Conditional Use Variance for the Christian Fellowship Church and the adjoining house. Motion
was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

RAY McDONALD's two (2) year term of office on the Henry County Department of Community Development
representing the City expired August 1994. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to reappoint Mr. McDonald
to serve another two (2) year term from August 1994 to August 1996, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
