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date: 1997-08-11
title: August 11, 1997 Minutes
source: 1997-08/1997-08-11_August 11, 1997_Minutes.pdf
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August 11, 1997

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 11, 1997

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held August 11, 1997 at 7:00 P. M. Mayor Kelley presided and
Councilmembers Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, Fletcher Turner, Jr. and Ronnie Simmons
were present.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guest.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve minutes of the July 14, 1997 Council Meeting, seconded by
W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

RAY JUSTICE, CORRECT MINUTES DATED JUNE 16, 1997. It was brought to the attention of the Council
Ray Justice, McCurry Road, 121.095 acres, requested annexation into the City but did not request a zoning
change at the time. He did not request a zoning change. In error a zoning change from RA to C-3 was
shown. The minutes should reflect that no change was requested and zoning remains RA. Motion to correct
minutes was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by Harold Cochran, passed unanimously.

OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS. Patrick Jaugsetter, Attorney, presented Official Zoning Maps prepared by Hurd
Prince and Associates containing all property within the City of Stockbridge. Mr. McShane, Henry County
Zoning Director, stated that the maps have been reviewed and approved by the Henry County Zoning Board
and they recommend approval by the Council. Ted Strickland read the ordinance being adopted making
these maps the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Stockbridge. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to adopt
Official Zoning Maps Ordinance, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

READOPT 1991 VERSION OF THE HENRY COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE as amended by local
amendments to the following areas: Home Occupations and Development Standards for Multi-Family
Housing. Mayor Kelley asked A. J. Welch, City Attorney, if the Council should table the Multi-Family Housing
until everything is all together. A. J. Welch responded that the number of apartment units will remain at
four per acre. Mr. Welch pointed out that signs will be regulated by the City sign ordinance and not Henry
County Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Kelley recommended the Council readopt the 1991 version of the Henry
County Zoning Ordinance. Patrick Jaugsetter noted that there are several local amendments to the County
Zoning which are set forth in the ordinance. The first deals with Home Occupations which prohibits signs
at home occupations. The second is leaving the current ordinance which limits apartments to four per acre,
and this is accomplished by amending several sections of the ordinance. The third is taking signs out of
zoning and making them a separate ordinance. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to readopt the 1991
version Henry County Zoning Ordinance including the City of Stockbridge amendments, seconded by Ronnie
Simmons, passed unanimously.

SIGN ORDINANCE. Mayor Kelley stated, at present time, the sign ordinance does not allow billboard signs.
The proposed amendment to the sign ordinance will allow billboard signs along I-75 and I-675. A. J. Welch,
City Attorney, advised Council that state laws allow billboards at certain intervals at interchanges. The
amendment will make it legal for owners to apply for state sign permits. Mr. Welch noted that the amendment
to the sign ordinance does not apply to any other area in the City, just I-75 and I-675. Motion to approve
amendment to sign ordinance was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

WILD WIND SUBDIVISION. Cal McShane, Director, Henry County Community Development, presented
Wild Wind Subdivision, Unit I for final plat approval. Phase I consists of 10.9 acres with 48 lots for
development. This subdivision is zone R-3 conditional which will have a maximum of 242 lots with an overall
density of 3.3. It will have two boulevard type entrances off Tye Street. It has been approved by Henry
County under their new review process. Based on their subdivision covenants, the developers plan to install
a gas light at each house rather than have conventional type subdivision electrical lighting. If the gas lights
are allowed by the Council, the restricted covenants must show the home owner being responsible for the
monthly cost, maintenance and replacement of gas lights. Mayor Kelley stated, that if gas goes in now and
later when the gas lights no longer operate, the home owners will want the City to put in electrical lights.
Mayor Kelley recommended staying with conventional electric lighting for the subdivision. If each home
owner wants decorative gas lights, this would be regulated under the restricted covenants of the subdivision.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to require conventional Georgia Power electric lighting for Wild Wind,
seconded G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

ANITA GUNNOE, DEPUTY COURT CLERK. Mayor Kelley recommended the Council appoint Anita Gunnoe
as Deputy Court Clerk to allow her to sign court documents in the absence of Billie Newton, Court Clerk.
Motion to approve was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT STATE ROUTE 138 WEST AND SPEER ROAD. The Georgia Department of
Transportation has prepared a request for a traffic signal at State Route 138 West and Speer Road. This
request does not mean that the signal has been approved by DOT. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign request for traffic signal, on behalf of the City, seconded by Harold
Cochran, passed unanimously.

TRAFFIC FINES. Judge Ernest Blount requested Council revise the fines and forfeitures schedule. Mayor
Kelley recommended this request be tabled until September meeting to give the Council time to review the
new schedule. A. J. Welch pointed out that a new state statute requiring a surcharge fee of five percent
being imposed on violators for victims of crimes. The five percent to be sent to District Attorney, Tommy
Floyd. The question has come up whether or not this new statute applies to traffic violators. Mr. Welch will
have an answer at the September meeting along with a Resolution to add the five percent surcharge to fines.
Motion to table was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT ORDINANCE. A. J. Welch advised Council that the Massage Parlor
Ordinance referring to massage technicians has been rewritten and brought into line the correct terminology
of massage therapist. The ordinance requires proof of educational and police background investigation.
Motion to approve ordinance was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed
unanimously.

JAMES H. CONKLIN, 540 ENGINE RUN, is requesting use of Community Center and Clark Community
Park for a Haunter House on October 24 and 25 to be sponsored by Boy Scout Troop, Pack No 69. Mayor
Kelley has reservations about using City parks for this type of entertainment. It would create a liability for the
City if someone should get hurt. The parks were built for general use of all citizens. The council certainly
hates to say no to the Boy Scouts but it would set a precedent making it hard to approve one group and turn
down another group. Motion to deny request was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans,
passed unanimously.

DEXTER SMALL, 4231 NORTH HENRY BOULEVARD (Old Skating Rink) is requesting permission to locate
a hot wings portable building at this location. Mayor Kelley pointed out that the City has refused this type
business in the past. Mayor Kelley asked A. J. Welch, City Attorney, if the ordinance to regulate vendors has
been prepared. Mr. Welch responded that the ordinance he prepared was considered at the July meeting
and the Council decided to postpone decision until the September meeting. The ordinance has not been
redrafted to date. Restaurants are required to have permanent facilities, restrooms, etc. Mr. Small said that
the owner of the building located on this property is willing to provide restroom facilities for his mobile unit.
Mr. Small presented pictures of his new facility stating that this unit will not bring down the appearance of the
area. He plans to improve the grounds surrounding his facility. Motion to table was made by Ronnie
Simmons, seconded by Harold Cochran, passed unanimously.

LANDFILLS OF GEORGIA, INC. A. J. Welch, City Attorney, reminded Council that the City entered an
Agreement with Landfills of Georgia, Inc. to maintain the transfer station. Landfills of Georgia, Inc. provided
a Security Agreement to Lamar County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority, which is a public
authority. Under the assignment from LOG, Lamar County agreed to take over the responsibilities of LOG if
LOG became in default. The Consent Agreement simply transfers the lease and all responsibility from LOG
to Lamar County. This agreement will continue until there is a suitable replacement that is agreed to by the
City. Lamar County cannot give the management of the transfer station to anyone without the City’s consent.
Mr. Welch recommended the Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Consent for Assignment.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign Consent for Assignment on
behalf of the City of Stockbridge, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.
SPRINT CORPORATION. Ted Strickland informed Council that A. J. Welch, City Attorney, sent him a letter
concerning the contract between the City and Sprint Corporation. He advised the Council that there are
several items which need to be cleared with Sprint Corporation and recommends the Council authorize Mr.
Welch to contact Sprint direct to finalize the contract. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to authorize A. J.
Welch to deal direct with Sprint Corporation to finalize the lease contract, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed
unanimously.

CLARK COMMUNITY PARK DEDICATION. Mayor Kelley announced the Clark Community Park Dedication
will be Sunday, August 24, 1997 at 2:00 P. M. He asked the news media to notify the public that everyone
is invited. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

MARCH OF DIMES WALK-A-THON. Ken Dowdy, Georgia Power Company advised Council that the
annual March of Dimes Walk-a-thon will be held on September 20, 1997. They plan to use Clark Community
Park as a starting point, using back streets, Davis Road, Burke Street, etc., ending at Elementary School.
Motion was made by Ronnie to approve, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

POST OFFICE, WALTER WAY, TRAFFIC LIGHT. Ronnie Simmons discussed the concerns of getting a
traffic light on State Route 138 and Speer Road. He asked if Auto Nations will have ingress and egress on
Davidson Parkway through Freeway Junction. Mayor Kelley said hopefully this road will be constructed by
the developers and it has been discussed with Henry County to use local option sales tax to develop Speer
Road.

BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR $750,000. This is money spent over the last two years to develop wells to
improve City’s water supply. These funds were expended from General Fund and this amendment will
transfer to Water and Sewer Fund. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve budget amendment,
seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

GROUNDWATER EXPLORATION. Ted Strickland advised Council that he has a meeting with Bill White,
City Engineer, on August 12 to discuss the progress and results of well drilling. At present, test reveal
approximately 500,000 gallons per day and if certain things work, they could bring in 700,000 gallons per
day.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, seconded
by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to reconvene, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to add Judge Ernest Blount to City’s group health and life insurance
plan.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adjourn, seconded by Harold Cochran, passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P. M.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
