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date: 1997-05-12
title: May 12, 1997 Minutes
source: 1997-05/1997-05-12_May 12, 1997_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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May 12, 1997

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MAY 12, 1997

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held May 12, 1997 at 7:00 P. M. Mayor Kelley presided and
members Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, F. J. Hunter and Ronnie Simmons were present.

Motion to convene was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

W. A. Gardner made a motion to approve minutes of the April 14, 1997 Council Meeting, seconded by F. J.
Hunter, passed unanimously.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH. Mayor Kelley announced that the Mayor and
Council have been asked to declare May as National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in the community
of Stockbridge. Mayor Kelley stated that it is an honor to be able to help by signing a proclamation declaring
May as National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Mayor Kelley presented the proclamation to Florence
Gordon and thanked her for the privilege of being able to help spread the word about MS. Motion to approve
was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

NURSING ASSISTANCE CAREER WEEK. Mayor Kelley noted that Mr. Roberto E. Taloria requested the
Mayor and Council designate the week of June 5 – 12, 1997 as Nursing Assistant Career Week. Ted
Strickland read the proclamation and was instructed to send the proclamation to Mr. Taloria. Motion was
made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Harold Cochran, passed unanimously.

PLANNING AND ZONING

NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY CHURCH OF STOCKBRIDGE. Cal McShane, Administrator, Henry
County Department of Community Development, presented an application for rezoning of property located
at 115 Old Conyers Road from R-2 to OI. Mr. McShane noted that Planning and Zoning approved with the
following conditions:
1. Parking in rear of property.
2. Stapleton Drive to be improved to county standards.
3. Requires signage to not allow right turn access from the entrance.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve rezoning to OI with the three conditions stipulated by
Planning and Zoning, seconded by F. J. Hunter, passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

MICHELLE SWEARINGER, MASSAGE PARLOR. Michele Swearinger requested an occupational tax
license to operate a massage parlor at Mays Corner Shopping Center. Failing to appear, request was
automatically denied.

ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW INTERSTATE SIGNS. The City Council finds that the
Zoning Ordinance of the City, as incorporated into the Code of Ordinances for the City of Stockbridge in
Section 8.12.070 should be amended to allow billboard signs to be constructed and maintained along
Interstate I-75 and Interstate I-675. The City Council directed the City Manager and City Attorney to draft an
Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which will authorize the construction and maintenance of signs along
Interstate I-75 and Interstate I-675. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign Resolution instructing City Manager and City Attorney to draft an amendment to the zoning ordinance,
seconded by F. J. Hunter, passed unanimously.

THREE WAY STOP SIGN AT MAGNOLIA PLACE AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE. Residents have
requested a three way stop sign on top of the hill on Country Club Drive and Magnolia Place. This intersection
is on a blind hill and the stop sign would be a safety precaution. Motion to approve was made by W. A.
Gardner, seconded by G. W. Evans, approved unanimously.

RETENTION SYSTEMS ON COMMERCIAL SITES. W. A. Gardner asked if a letter has been sent to the
owners of commercial property with retention systems? This letter will instruct them to clean the silt from
their retention system, so their systems would work as designed. If the silt is cleaned from the holding pond,
the volume of surface water would be retained. Ted Strickland told Council that City Attorney mailed a draft
of a letter to be sent but Mr. Strickland felt the letter was too vague and is drafting another letter.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Councilman Hunter suggested the Council contact the Stockbridge High School to
find out the student who was awarded the $1,500.00 scholarship provided by the City. Also get a list of honor
graduates to be recognized by the Council.

HEAVY RAIN IN APRIL, 1977. Councilman Simmons reported that John D. Jarrett, 141 Shields Road,
had contacted him regarding the flooding of his property during a heavy rain storm. It was noted that this
storm released five inches of rain in less than two hours and a good many areas throughout the City had
flooding problems. Council agreed that these types of storms are not conducive to normal rain fall in our
area and there is nothing the City can do to prevent flooding and erosion during a heavy rain storm.

CLARK COMMUNITY PARK. Ted Strickland reported vandalism at Clark Community Park. Council
instructed Mr. Strickland to place the park under police surveillance. Mr. Strickland told Council that
playground equipment, tables and exercise equipment have been delivered. The equipment should be
installed and ready for use soon.

Motion to adjourn was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 P. M.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
