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date: 1994-01-10
title: January 10, 1994 Minutes
source: 1994-01/1994-01-10_January 10, 1994_Minutes.pdf
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CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

1994 CITY COUNCIL

R. G. KELLEY, MAYOR

COUNCIL

HAROLD COCHRAN

G. W. EVANS

W. A. GARDNER

F. J. HUNTER

RONNIE SIMMONS

January 10, 1994

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 10, 1994

OATH OF OFFICE

We, the Mayor and Councilmen, who have been duly elected to office to serve the City of Stockbridge, do
solemnly swear that we will uphold the By-laws and the Charter of the City of Stockbridge, the Constitution
of the State of Georgia and the Constitution of the United States of America and to perform the duties of the
office to the best of our ability without fear and favor, so help us God.
Signed:

R. G. Kelley, Mayor
W. A. Gardner, Council
F. J. Hunter, Council
Harold L. Cochran, Council

Council for 1994

R. G. Kelley, mayor
Harold Cochran
G. W. Evans
W. A. Gardner
F. J. Hunter
Ronnie Simmons

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 10, 1994

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held January 10, 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.

Duly elected officials were sworn in. R. G. Kelley, Mayor, Harold Cochran, Councilman and W. A. Gardner,
Councilman, each for four year terms. F. J. Hunter, Councilman for a two-year term.
Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

Mayor Kelley announced that Mayor's committees will remain the same for 1994 as they were in 1993.

Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to make the following appointments for 1994, seconded by G. W. Evans
and passed unanimously.

A. J. Welch, City Attorney
Ernest Blount, Judge
Donald Patten, Solicitor
Gary Brakefield, Alternate Judge
Harold Cochran, Mayor Pro Tem
Merle Manders, City Clerk
Ted Strickland, City Manager

Roger Moss, 321 Taylor Drive, requested a Conditional Use for an outdoor amusement park with go-cart and
mini-golf course. Austin Nogody, Henry County Department of Community Services informed the Council
that the plans meet County regulations and have been approved by Henry County. Motion was made by
Harold Cochran to approve Conditional Use, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Austin Nogody presented construction plans for Advance Auto Parts, 5412 North Henry Boulevard. The
proposed building meets County building codes. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve plans,
seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley noted that the City received a letter from residents of Stockview Terrace opposing the future
construction of a house by Gerald and Linda Wread. The site for the proposed structure would be located
between the Wread home and the Raker home. The Wread home is primarily constructed on lot 28 with
approximately 26 feet on lot 29. The Wread's plan to construct a house for their daughter on the remaining
portion of lot 29. Mr. Wread addressed the Council stating that the house he plans to build will be 1,800
square feet, which is larger than most of the houses in the area. Mayor Kelley stated that to construct a
house on this lot would down size the lot. Ronnie Simmons informed the Council that he had originally owned
these two lots and constructed the house on both lots for the purpose of keeping anyone from building on
either of these lots. Mr. Simmons said that the layout of the subdivision should prohibit construction of a
house on the remaining portion of lot 29. Mr. Wilson Raker advised Council that to allow construction on this
down sized lot would devalue the existing homes in the neighborhood. Ted Strickland reported that he has
contacted Henry County Community Development for an opinion on this matter. The City has, on file, a letter
from Roy Clack, Director of HCCD, stating that under the current zoning of R3, there appears to be enough
area to create another building lot. Mayor Kelley contends there may be a restrictive covenant attached to
the deed, which would not allow the creation of a new lot by subdividing. Mayor Kelley recommended the
Council table this decision until the City gets an opinion from A. J. Welch, City Attorney. Motion was made
by Harold Cochran to table decision, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

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1/10/1994
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Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to adopt a resolution recommended by Georgia Municipal Association
supporting a State imposed tax to be collected and distributed by the State to local school systems, seconded
by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised that the Georgia Municipal Association is providing franchise fee compliance audit
service of cable company records. He advised that if the other cities using Masada Cablevision as their
provider, join the audit service as a group, the cost to each city would be reduced. Ronnie Simmons explained
that cities are having a difficult time getting information from the local cable company, especially the number
of customers. If cities are to regulate cable companies, certain information will be needed from the cable
companies and by grouping together cities may be able to get the information they need. Motion was made
by Ronnie Simmons to use the GMA audit service, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland gave an update on the solid waste transfer station. The compactor should arrive sometime
around January 15, 1994. Installation will take a few weeks and should be ready for use between February
1 and 15.
Ronnie Simmons told Council that he has been receiving complaints about the traffic at the post office. Ted
Strickland reported that he has been in contact with Bobby Mays and Mr. Mays is willing to donate right-of-
way through his property to extend Walter Way to Speer Road. The next step would be to get the City,
County, developers, post office officials and Mr. Mays together to discuss the cost sharing of developing
Walter Way and Speer Road. Mayor Kelley stated to be sure to get financial assistance from the post office,
since they created the problem, they should help solve the problem.

A. J. Welch, City Attorney, sent a list of Council Meeting dates to be approved by the Council for 1994. These
dates will be posted in City Hall and published in the Henry Herald. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons,
seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Motion to adjourn was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
