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date: 1992-10-12
title: October 12, 1992 Minutes
source: 1992-10/1992-10-12_October 12, 1992_Minutes.pdf
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October 12, 1992

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 12, 1992

The regular meeting of the City Council was held October 12, 1992 with Mayor Kelley presiding and members
present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, F. J. Hunter and Ronnie Simmons. Ted
Strickland, City Manager was also present.

Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to approve minutes for September Council Meetings, seconded by Harold
Cochran and passed unanimously.

Lewis Neeley requested a permit to move a house to a lot on Walker Street. Jim Risher, Henry County
Community Development, advised Council that Mr. Neeley meets all City and County Codes. Therefore,
Henry County recommends approval. Henry County requires Mr. Neeley to post a surety bond. Motion to
approve was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously. Jim Risher pointed
out that he had notified Mr. Neeley that the heated floor space for this house should be increased from 1,000
to 1,050. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to amend previous motion to increase heated floor space to
1,050, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Glenn D. Hatcher has made application to annex property located at the intersection of 138 and I-75. Motion
was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Jim Dorminy, 5226 North Henry Boulevard, requested to be on the agenda to request permission to install a
modular building behind the Westchester Building to be used for office space. Mr. Dorminy was not present
to make his presentation. Council took no action.

Cost to pave Berry Street between Love Street and Lovejoy Street is $7,431.80. Motion was made by Ronnie
Simmons to proceed with paving the north end of Berry Street, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.

Phyliss Shrader and Clarence Banks, Department of Children and Family Services, were present to explain
the services their agency provides to the citizens of Henry County and Stockbridge. They are going to each
city within the county to request a $5,000 annual contribution. Ronnie Simmons pointed out that any funds
the City contributes to their agency should be designated to foster care for homeless children. Mayor Kelley
suggested this contribution be included in the 1993 proposed budget. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons
to include the appropriated amount in the proposed budget to be approved at the December 1992 meeting,
seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Stockview Terrace residents petitioned the Council to resurface their street. Mayor Kelley instructed Ted
Strickland to get cost to pave Stockview Terrace.

Andy Pipkin asked Council to consider pledging a $1,500 scholarship to a graduate from the 1993
Stockbridge Senior High School graduating class. Motion to approve was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded
by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Dan Gable, Davis Office Supply, 5222 North Henry Boulevard, requested a permit to have a tent sale in the
center lane of his parking lot. This sale is an annual event to sell discontinued items, office supplies, gifts,
etc. The sale will begin on October 24 through November 5, 1992. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons
to approve, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that it is necessary for the Council to adopt a Resolution to enter into an
agreement with Cooper & Company General Contractors, Inc. for construction of the wastewater treatment
plant facility expansion. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to adopt Resolution to enter contract, seconded
by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
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A Notice of Award has to be executed by the Mayor to award the contract to Cooper & Company General
Contractors, Inc. Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign Notice of Award on
behalf of the City, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Kenneth Winkles, Director, for the Henry County Youth Services Snap Back Program, requested the Council
appoint a member from the Council to serve on the Advisory Board for the program. Motion was made by F.
J. Hunter to appoint Ronnie Simmons to serve on the Advisory Board, seconded by W. A. Gardner and
passed unanimously.
Mayor Kelley announced that Malone's Inc. was the low bidder for office furniture for the new City Hall. The
bid was $116,121.33. Ronnie Simmons pointed out that the Building Committee has worked closely with
Sandra McGowen, McGowen Interiors, Inc. on furniture selection. The Committee researched the type of
furniture and the arrangement of the furniture which would best function in City Hall. Motion was made by
Ronnie Simmons to accept the bid from Malone's, Inc., seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

The 1993 Proposed Budget was presented to the Council for review and recommendation.

Jane Rutledge, 5374 North Henry Boulevard, approached the Council to request the speed limit be reduced
from 45 to 35 miles per hour from Shields Road to Highway 138 intersection north. Ted Strickland noted that
in the past, he has contacted the State Department of Transportation and made this same request. The
State's reply was to enforce the existing speed limit and there would be no need to reduce the speed limit.
Mayor Kelley instructed Ted Strickland to go back to the State DOT and once again request the lower speed
limit. This request is to be in writing. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by Harold Cochran
and passed unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons reported that he and Ted Strickland had attended the Fall Pre-Legislative Conference in
Warner Robbins. The conference covered new state and federal regulations that will be introduced to the
1993 Legislature.

F. J. Hunter inquired how the City of McDonough was able to secure a grant for $6,000,000. Mayor Kelley
responded that he has already contacted Bill White, Stevenson & Palmer, the City's engineers. Mr. White
told Mayor Kelley that his firm had applied to the State and secured this grant for the City of McDonough.
The criteria for this type of grant is to serve low to moderate-income families. Mayor Kelley instructed Mr.
White to investigate to see if the City is eligible for a similar grant.

Bids to re-roof the garage behind City Hall were: Hill Roofing - $1,950, Stroud Roofing - $1,900 and Ivey
Roofing - $1,500. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to award contract to low bidder John Ivey, seconded
by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Motion to adjourn was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
