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date: 1986-01-13
title: January 13, 1986 Minutes
source: 1986-01/1986-01-13_January 13, 1986_Minutes.pdf
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January 13, 1986

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 13, 1986

OATH OF OFFICE

We, the Councilmen, who have been duly elected to office to serve the City of Stockbridge, do solemnly
swear that we will uphold the By-laws and the Charter of the City of Stockbridge, the Constitution of the State
of Georgia and the Constitution of the United States of America and to perform the duties of the office to the
best of our ability without fear or favor, so help us God.

COUNCIL FOR 1986

R. G. Kelley, Mayor
Harold Cochran
G. W. Evans
Ross B. McMichael
Joe Simmons
Ronnie Simmons

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 13, 1986

The regular meeting of the City Council was held January 13, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding
and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Joe Simmons and Ronnie
Simmons.

Harry Keith, 509 Old Atlanta Road, requested a variance from C-2 to M-1 to manufacture plastic bags. This
operation will consist of two machines, which will use a pellet type material that will have no waste by-product
or odor. It will be a wholesale business and he will use a private delivery service for pick-up and delivery.
Mayor Kelley advised Mr. Keith that this building must meet building codes before services will be provided.
Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve M-1 zoning, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously. Mr. Keith also requested a 90-day extension on paving the parking lot. Motion was made by
Ronnie Simmons to approve request, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to issue Beer and Wine license to Pizza Hut, seconded by Ross
McMichael and passed unanimously.

Sharon Ferguson, Henry Neon Sign Company, requested a sign variance for a free standing franchise sign
for Captain D's, 99 Highway 138. Their sign will be 112 square feet in size with a reader board. Council
advised Ms. Ferguson that the sign must be at least 8 feet from the ground. Motion was made by G. W.
Evans to approve sign variance, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Sharon Ferguson, Henry Neon Sign Company, requested a sign variance for a free standing franchise sign
with a reader board consisting of 101 square feet for Burger King, 119 Highway 138. Motion was made by
Harold Cochran to approve variance, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Teresa Martin, 224 Shields Road, requested a business license for a home occupation, Nails by Teresa.
Mrs. Martin was not present but she is to be advised that she cannot use signs for advertisement and no
changes in the outside appearance of her home. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve business
license, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to reappoint Bobby Mays to serve as the City of Stockbridge
representative on the Henry County Planning and Zoning Commission for a term of three years beginning
August 1, 1985 through August 1, 1988, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.
Motion was made by G. W. Evans to adopt an ordinance to annex John Robert Gilbert, Jr. and Mrs. John
Robert Gilbert, Sr., seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Richard Harris, McIntosh Trail APDC, was present to discuss the contract for the Land Use Plan. Mayor
Kelley advised that the Council will review and advise of their decision at a later date.

Richard Harris advised that his request has been approved to use $34,759 of remaining Block Grant funds
under the Department of Natural Resources to extend the Brush Creek sewer line to Mays Corner to provide
sewerage to Shoney's restaurant. Council instructed W. A. Gardner to contact Davidson Brothers
Contracting Company to find out if he will install this line for the same unit price as the original Brush Creek
sewerage contract. If he agrees on the same unit price, the City will be able to consider this extension as an
addendum to the existing contract.
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1/13/1986
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W. A. Gardner noted that the two pavilions are complete at the City Park.

Harold Cochran advised Council that the firemen's dinner is January 21, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. and the Council
and wives are invited.

Harold Cochran suggested the Council appropriate funds to send firefighters to a training session on railroad
disaster. It would cost $35.00 per firefighter. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

W. A. Gardner advised Council that two City vehicles need to be replaced. The Water Department utility
truck and the Sanitation Department flatbed dump truck. Motion was made by Harold Cochran for Mr.
Gardner to secure bids for two new vehicles, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Council members have received complaints regarding the loud music coming from the new teen center on
Quarry Road. Mayor Kelley advised City Manager to send a letter to Norman Lyles advising him to take
immediate steps to take care of this problem. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously. Council advised Mr. Gardner to hand deliver this letter.
Southern Star Systems, Inc., Claudia Mertl, would like to place a satellite sign close to Highway 138. Mrs.
Mertl was unable to attend this meeting. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to table decision until next
meeting, seconded passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
