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date: 1992-12-14
title: December 14, 1992 Minutes
source: 1992-12/1992-12-14_December 14, 1992_Minutes.pdf
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December 14, 1992

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA DECEMBER 14, 1992

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held December 14, 1992 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 Harold Cochran, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve Stockbridge City Council minutes dated November 9,
1992, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests. Members of the Henry County Police Department and Boy Scout Troop 69
were present.

Mayor Kelley presented the 1993 Proposed Budget for approval. The Council discussed the budget and
there being no changes or comments from the citizens present Mayor Kelley asked for a motion to approve
the proposed budget. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to adopt 1993 proposed Budget, seconded by F.
J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley congratulated the Henry County Police Department for the excellent work they did in arresting
the person responsible for the murder of Leela Sharma. Mayor Kelley presented the Department with a
Proclamation to show their appreciation for a job well done.

The Georgia Department of Transportation asked the City to provide them with a Right-of-Way Deed for
property owned by the City at 4545 North Henry Boulevard. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to sign deed, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Maintenance bonds for water, sewer and streets were discussed but Council would like for A. J. Welch, City
Attorney, to present to discuss this matter. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to table discussion,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland informed Council that the Georgia Department of Transportation has responded to the City's
request for a traffic light at the intersection of Hudson Bridge Road and Quarry Road. This intersection is off
system for the Department and they would not bear any cost of the installation of a traffic signal. Ted
Strickland will contact Henry County Department of Engineering and Roads to see if something could be
worked out between the County and the City to install a traffic light at this intersection.

William H. Edwards, owner of Stockbridge Coin Laundry, 5623 North Henry Boulevard was present to discuss
the sewer tap fee for this laundry. His builders, Dan Barnhill and Scott Warshaw were to pay the $6,500
sewer tap but did not. Mr. Edwards told Council he realizes he is responsible for the $6,500 sewer tap and
he intends to pay. He requested an extension of time to make this payment and Ronnie Simmons suggested
granting an extension of 10 days from today. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by Harold
Cochran and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland advised Council that the Henry County Board of Education has requested the amount of the
tap fee for the new Stockbridge High School on Old Conyers Road. Lindy Farmer, with the Henry County
Water Authority, is figuring this fee for the City. Council will review and approve this fee at a later date.
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Council discussed the electrical service for Willow Springs Subdivision sewage lift station. Originally, Irvin
Misler, IRCA Builders' plans called for an overhead three phase closed-wye, 120/208 volt service. Hal
Gresham, with Georgia Power Company, wrote Mr. Misler listing two other methods to get three phase
service to Willow Springs. The motor and pump companies, Gary Mayo with Henry County Water and
Sewage Authority and the City of Stockbridge agree that anything but the overhead three phase closed-wye,
120/208 volt service will not be acceptable. The motors and pumps will operate better and longer with the
120/208 volt service. Ted Strickland said this problem was created by Georgia Power Company and they
should bear the cost. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve 120/208 volt service, seconded by F. J.
Hunter and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland displayed to the Council a globe that was used on kerosene lanterns in Stockbridge around
the year 1900. He has found a company that makes replicas of the old kerosene lanterns and if they are not
too expensive, the Council might like to consider using these lanterns in front of the new City Hall.

Ronnie Simmons gave a report on the 1992 Christmas Parade. He reported that the parade had 30 entries.
The Kiwanis Club sponsors the parade and next year they plan to change the parade from Saturday to
Sunday. Traffic is lighter on Sunday. They also plan to involve more businesses and increase the size of
the parade to 45 entries.

The City of Stockbridge adopted the Joint Interim Plan for Development Impact Fee Compliance. Locust
Grove was not included in the interim plan at that time but they now wish to be included. Motion was made
by Ronnie Simmons to adopt a Resolution to include Locust Grove in the Joint Interim Plan, seconded by F.
J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adjourn, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
