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date: 1989-03-13
title: March 13, 1989 Minutes
source: 1989-03/1989-03-13_March 13, 1989_Minutes.pdf
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March 13, 1989

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 13, 1989

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held March 13, 1989 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.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Minutes of February 13, 1989 meeting were approved as published.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests with special recognition for the Boy Scouts and Webeloes attending the
meeting to earn merit badges.

Joe Wright, Nancy Bassett and Richard Pendergrass, with Trimble and Richardson were present to give an
oral presentation of the services provided by their engineering firm that could be beneficial to the City.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign Certification of Ownership and
Agreement to resurface Creek Circle under LARP, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Ronald Jackson, 117 Duvall Drive, requested a business license to operate Blue Diamond Fence Company,
Inc. as a home occupation. Mr. Jackson informed Council that he would only operate an office out of his
home. Supplies for each job would be picked up at the suppliers and he would have no outside storage of
supplies at his residence. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve application, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

Mike Thaxton, Jackson, Georgia, requested permission to install a portable building between A & J Auto
Parts and Stockbridge Union 76 Station to sell snow cones. Mr. Stanley Bozeman, company representative
for Tropical Sno inquired what it would take for his company to set up in Stockbridge. Council instructed Mr.
Thaxton that he would have to contact Georgia Department of Transportation for curb and gutter
requirements, Henry County Inspection Department for driveway paving requirements. Driveway should be
designed long enough that vehicles will not back up in the highway. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons
to issue business license subject to Mr. Thaxton meeting these requirements, seconded by G. W. Evans and
passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt a resolution to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign forms to allow
Georgia Municipal Association to change the billing date from a monthly basis to quarterly for Worker's
Compensation Insurance, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

A 1,400 ft section of waterline needs to be relocated that was not originally in the plans for the highway
construction. The cost is approximately $15,000. The Georgia Department of Transportation has agreed to
pay this additional cost. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign the Force
Agreement for the State to pay these costs, seconded by H. M, Kersey and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt Flea Market Ordinance, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and
passed unanimously.

Frank Prince gave Council an update report on the wastewater treatment plant modification. Mr. Prince had
quoted a figure of $8,000 to dredge the oxidation pond but lowest amount he has been able to get from a
contractor is $25,000. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to proceed with project and put dredging out for
bids, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

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Ronnie Simmons advised Council that committee appointed by Mayor Kelley last month to determine if the
City should raise Judge Blount's wages and hire a Court Solicitor. It was determined that Judge Blount's
wages are lower than other cities and the City needs a Solicitor. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to
raise Judge Blount's wages to $400 per month and to hire Lynn Massaro as City Solicitor effective with March
court, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran not to adopt the Henry County ordinance requiring clerks selling
alcoholic beverages to be issued a permit through the Henry County Inspection Department, seconded by H.
M. Kersey and passed unanimously.
Mayor Kelley appointed Ronnie Simmons, John Dabney and H. M. Kersey to serve on a committee to
complete the City emblem.

Charles Barnett, City Manager, informed Council that he has put a "NO DOG" sign in Gardner Park in
compliance with their instructions at the February 13, 1989 meeting.

G. W. Evans advised that the Stockbridge Little League would like to use City property on Railroad Street for
one of their teams to practice baseball. Clerk to check with A. J. Welch to determine the City's liability if
someone is hurt.

G. W. Evans reported that vehicles are being parked on Spring Street and residents cannot get out of their
driveways. Also, an eighteen wheel tractor trailer is being parked on Lambert Street blocking the view of
drivers entering North Henry Boulevard. Sheriff's Department should be notified to handle these problems.

Charles Barnett notified Council that City engineers have checked the sewer line for Pauline Carter, 116
Mimosa Drive, and found that the City's sewerage facility on Mimosa Drive is low enough for her to tap on
without any problem.

Charles Barnett informed Council that the old six inch water line on Bowen Street needs to be discontinued
and Bowen Street connected to the new line. Cost will be approximately $2,150. Motion was made by G.
W. Evans to connect to new water line, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Charles Barnett presented plans for additional parking across the street from City Hall. Plans must be
approved by Norfolk/Southern Railway before work can be done.

The Masons have agreed to work with the City to pave the area between City Hall and the Masonic Hall. The
Masons will grade and gravel the area if the City will pave.

Charles Barnett presented plans to sewer Mann Boulevard, Miller Road, Oakland Boulevard and Neal
Boulevard. Total cost for this project will be approximately $212,000. Motion was made by Harold Cochran
to table, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.
Eddie Wood, Assistant Fire Chief, requested the Council appropriate funds to send five firefighters to the
University of Georgia to firefighters training course. The cost would be $175.00 per person. Motion was
made by Harold Cochran to approve, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Council approved use of restrooms in jail to be used for public restrooms during Hook and Ladder Days.
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Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
