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date: 1990-03-12
title: March 12, 1990 Minutes
source: 1990-03/1990-03-12_March 12, 1990_Minutes.pdf
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March 12, 1990

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 12, 1990

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held March 12, 1990 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 February 12, 1990 City Council Meeting were approved as published.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve rezoning of property owned by Betty Hsu between 5398
and 5388 North Henry Boulevard from RMH to C-2, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland, City Manager, gave progress report on several projects: The waterline on Quarry Road is
approximately 55% complete.

Businesses with sign violations are coming into compliance with approximately 30 signs already being
removed.

Site Engineering has completed the wastewater treatment plant remodification construction with the
exception of several small problems. Lewis Hurd and Ted Strickland will meet with Site Engineering to
determine what action needs to be taken to complete this project.

Mr. Strickland advised Council that the State Department of Transportation notified the City of Stockbridge
that APAC-GA, Inc. was awarded the contract to widen State Route 42 south from East Atlanta Road south
to Highway 138 junction, furnishing a number for anyone to call if they have a problem with construction.
This project will begin March 12, 1990 and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 1991.

Fred W. Bishop, B & B Contractors, 375 E. Lanier Avenue, Fayetteville, GA requested the City abandon
Lovejoy Street giving him this old road bed for the construction of an office complex. A. J. Welch advised
that there are two ways of official abandonment to remove this property from the City inventory. 1) Advertise
in local newspaper for four weeks to notify public of abandonment. The property will then be divided among
adjacent property owners. 2) If City County decides this is surplus property they may choose to advertise
and place this property for sale at public auction. After discussion, Council agreed to keep this property in
City's inventory as it may be needed in the future. Motion to deny request was made by Harold Cochran,
seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.
Henry County Board of Commissioners proposed an Agreement with the City of Stockbridge to include ten
percent (10%) of an original fine to be added to all fines levied by the City's Municipal Court to be rebated to
Henry County to be used for constructing, operating and staffing the jail. Motion was made by Harold Cochran
to approve agreement, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement on behalf of the
City Council, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland advised Council that bids were opened March 8, 1990 for the relocation of water and sewer
lines on State Route 42 south from East Atlanta Road to the City limits. A. J. Welch cautioned the Council
to make sure the low bidder is: 1) Company references are thoroughly checked. 2) The Company has
sufficient bonding with a company licensed in the State of Georgia and; 3) The Company is ready to proceed
immediately upon awarding the contract and relocation complete on schedule. Motion was made by Ronnie
Simmons to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract with low bidder subject to contractor meeting
City's specifications, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

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3/12/1990
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Mayor Kelley advised Council that Henry County Sheriff Don Chaffin has requested the City purchase a patrol
car for 1990. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to purchase vehicle, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and
passed unanimously.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to adopt a Resolution for specific personnel to purchase surplus goods
through the Georgia Surplus Property Division, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Tony Witzl, 4911 North Henry Boulevard, requested permission for a 30-day permit for a temporary sign.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to grant temporary sign for 30 days, seconded by G. W. Evans and
passed unanimously.

Michael Marshall, 110 Bowen Street, requested business license for a home occupation. Clerk to check with
Henry County for regulations to sell publications by advertising in newspapers and magazines. If this type of
business is allowed as a home occupation, Council will approve. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to
approve subject to conditions mentioned, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
Mayor Kelley noted that tennis courts will continue to have same regulations as last year, a one-hour time
limit and no organized league play.

Ted Strickland advised that he has begun a new project to clean ditches throughout the City. He will use
county equipment, City and county personnel on an overtime basis on Saturday and Sundays. Mr. Strickland
estimates the project will take several months.

Eddie Wood gave Fire Department report for the month of February 1990.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to authorize a circus fund raising project sponsored by the Fire
Department on Thursday May 24, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Fire Department would like to conduct a Fire Muster at Hook and Ladder Days. This would be competitive
fire fighting games between different Fire Departments. It was noted that a liability release must be signed
by individuals competing. Motion to approve was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and
passed unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons requested Christmas parade be set for Saturday, December 1, 1990 at 2:00 p.m. He would
like the date set early so he can begin planning and getting participants signed up. Ronnie Simmons changed
this request to a motion, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Harold Cochran pointed out that he has observed surface water standing on the newly paved section of State
Route 42 North. A. J. Welch, City Attorney, advised Council to write the Georgia Department of
Transportation by Certified Mail of this problem. By this action, the City would eliminate any lawsuits against
the City by notifying the proper official that a problem exists with paved surface of State Route 42 North.

Council instructed A. J. Welch to prepare an Ordinance that City residents must post their street numbers.
The ordinance will specify size, where to be posted and must be reflective. This will allow emergency
services, delivery services, meter readers, etc. to locate a resident faster.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
