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date: 1994-03-14
title: March 14, 1994 Minutes
source: 1994-03/1994-03-14_March 14, 1994_Minutes.pdf
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March 14, 1994

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 14, 1994

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held March 14, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, F. J. Hunter and Ronnie
Simmons.

Minutes were approved as read.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

Ted Strickland, City Manager, presented a plat amendment for Stockbridge Station P.U.D. Master Plan. Jack
Hamilton, Capital Investments, Inc. is requesting that the plan be changed as follows: Revert the C-2
commercial to R-3 single family residential; and move the remaining multiple family area up to the Old Atlanta
frontage. The reverted commercial site will be developed for 60 additional single family homes. 150 single-
family lots are being developed, and 120 apartment units developed. Another 120 apartment units are under
construction. The proposed changes would keep the multiple family development as previously approved, a
maximum of 600 dwelling units. The new plan adds a 19.6 acre area with 60 single family lots and eliminates
the C-2 commercial area. Henry County recommends that if the amendment of the plan is approved, the
plan should be revised to indicate a stub out street from the proposed 19.6 acre single family tract to the next
property line. This would allow future connection to Speer Road when the adjoining tract is developed. The
developer should also make arrangements with the City of Stockbridge on future widening of Speer Road to
Old Atlanta Road, to Highway 42/23. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve amendment to the
plan, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley presented a proclamation to Fred Parker, recognizing the Stockbridge Masonic Lodge No. 691
and Eastern Star No. 544 for sponsoring Ole Stockbridge Days. Tim Worley and Danny Raines, Stockbridge
Optimist Club, will sponsor races for Ole Stockbridge Days. Mr. Parker pointed out that this festival is planned
to be a family event. Mr. Parker presented the Council with T-shirts using the City Seal.

Mayor Kelley advised the Council that Wendy Tavenner, Henry County D.A.R.E. program has requested the
Council appropriate $1,500.00 to graduate 230 Smith Barnes Elementary School students from the program
for school year 1993-1994. Mayor Kelley pointed out that the Council has supported this program for the
past several years. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to appropriate funds, seconded by F. J. Hunter
and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion is complete. A letter dated
March 4, 1994 has been sent to Cooper and Company General Contractor, Inc. accepting completed project
as of December 29, 1993. One year guarantee and warranty will be effective December 29, 1993 to
December 29, 1994.

Mayor Kelley presented an ordinance to prohibit the storage or burial of certain materials upon property
located within the City. These materials include garbage, junk, refuse, trash, debris and hazardous waste.
No longer will anyone be allowed to dig a pit and bury any of these materials. Motion was made by G. W.
Evans to adopt ordinance, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley noted that James Burgess, Georgia Municipal Association, wrote a letter to the City dated
March 8, 1994, expressing GMA's appreciation for contacting Senator Mike Crotts to get his help in supporting
SB661, the Unfunded Mandates Bill.

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3/14/1994
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Mayor Kelley acknowledged a letter from Patricia Hinton regarding the traffic at the intersection of Walter
Way and State Highway 138 at the Post Office. She complained about the large volume of traffic and
suggested the Council consider a traffic light at that location. At this point, Ted Strickland informed Council
that he has received the information needed from Henry County Engineers to pave Speer Road. Robert
Mays had indicated that he will donate the property to connect Walter Way to Speer Road relieving part of
the congestion on Highway 138. The next step will be to hold a planning session for the land owners,
developers, city and county officials. Mr. Strickland reported that Speer Road presently has a right-of-way of
eighty feet (80') and this should be increased to one hundred and twenty feet (120'). The estimated cost of
this project will be $72,000.00

As a matter of information, Mayor Kelley suggested the Council read letter from A. J. Welch, City Attorney,
regarding sovereign immunity and the changes being made by the State of Georgia.

G. W. Evans asked Ted Strickland if he has bids for new pick-up truck. Mr. Strickland advised that he has
received two bids and is waiting for additional bids.
W. A. Gardner advises that he is still receiving complaints regarding the activities at the home of Charles
McNeely, 90 Club Circle. He does not have a business license for this location but it appears he is conducting
business at this location. Ted Strickland was instructed to investigate.

Ted Strickland informed Council that work is complete at the solid waste transfer station on Railroad Street.
New garbage routes have been setup and customers will be notified this week that the new schedules will
begin Monday, March 21, 1994.

Motion to adjourn was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
