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date: 1990-06-11
title: June 11, 1990 Minutes
source: 1990-06/1990-06-11_June 11, 1990_Minutes.pdf
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June 11, 1990

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JUNE 11, 1990

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held June 11, 1990 with Mayor Kelley presiding and
members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, H. M. Kersey and Ronnie Simmons. G. W. Evans
was absent due to illness.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by John Dabney, motion carried.

Motion was made by H. M. Kersey to approve minutes of the May 14, 1990 City Council Meeting, seconded
by Harold Cochran, motion carried.

Application for annexation was submitted by Felker/Jennings Partnership to annex 4.68 acres at the
intersection of Speer Road and Old Atlanta Road. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt an
ordinance to annex, seconded by John Dabney, motion carried.

Application for annexation was submitted by Wilkes & McCain, Partnership, L.P. to annex 8.628 on North
Henry Boulevard. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt an ordinance to annex, seconded by Ronnie
Simmons, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley distributed a copy of the Drug Testing Ordinance to each of the Council for their review. This
ordinance is recommended by City Attorney A. J. Welch, and will be brought before the Council at the July
9, City Council Meeting.

Jeff Herman, Herman Homes, requested a variance to the sign ordinance to place an off premises sign at
the intersection of North Henry Boulevard and Flippen Road on Southern Bell property. The current sign
ordinance does not allow off premises signs. Mr. Herman would like to install a directional marquee type
sign, which would provide advertising space for other subdivisions in the area as well as his own subdivision.
Mayor Kelley told Mr. Herman that the sign must be designed to meet specifications in the Sign Ordinance
and the Council would like to review the design of the proposed sign before making a decision. Motion was
made by Ronnie Simmons to postpone decision until plans are submitted and reviewed by the Council,
seconded by Harold Cochran, motion carried.

Ted Strickland informed Council that he has written six engineering firms inviting them to attend the July 9,
1990 Council Meeting. Each of these firms will be given a few minutes to address the Council regarding their
firm's qualifications to design a wastewater treatment facility for the City of Stockbridge with special interest
in their approach to our project, approximate construction costs and engineering fees.
Stockbridge First Baptist Church requested a permit to have an old fashioned Fourth of July celebration on
the church grounds with a small fireworks display. It was noted that they should notify the Fire Department
to be on standby. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion
carried.

The only bids submitted for the purchase of a new pick-up truck for Ted Strickland, City Manager were from:

Bellamy Walter $9,940
Carmichael Motors $10,155

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to purchase 1990 Chevrolet S-10 from Bellamy Walker, seconded by
H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

MINUTES
6/11/1990
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Mike O'Quinn addressed the Council regarding liability claims for damage or loss against the City of
Stockbridge. As legal council, he recommended the Council adopt an ordinance to govern procedure for
handling of claims filed against the City. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt Ordinance,
seconded by H. M. Kersey, motion carried.

Mr. Dennis Presley, 136 Meadowridge Drive, requested an adjustment on his sewerage bill. His swimming
pool developed a leak and the water used to refill his pool did not go back into the sewerage system. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to give Mr. Presley a one-time sewerage adjustment, seconded by H. M.
Kersey, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that BiJo Cablevision, Inc. was present and would like to address the Council
for the purpose of obtaining a contract to provide cable television to the residents of Stockbridge. Premiere
Cable Communications, the company currently providing cable television to Stockbridge, was also present
and would like to address the Council in regard to the problems involved with an "overbuilt" system. Mayor
Kelley advised each company that the Council would not make a decision but would hold a public hearing
July 9, 1990 to allow the residents of Stockbridge to voice their opinion before a decision is made by the
Council.

Billy Jones, BiJo Cablevision, addressed Council stating his company was uniquely qualified to furnish
financial capability, experience, technical capability, programming, contract fee (5%), premium pay services
and provide community service. They operate 5 other cable stations, including exclusive service to Eagle's
Landing. Their system will be totally underground and if allowed to provide cable television in Stockbridge,
the system will be installed within 15 months from beginning to end of construction and all driveways will be
bored. Mr. Jones stated that he would guarantee the station will not be sold for five years and rates will not
be raised the first three years.

Rod Meadows, speaking for Premiere Cable Communication, informed Council that cable companies are
uniquely a natural monopoly and to allow a second cable franchise would overbuild the existing system. At
this time, Congress is studying a number of factors to make a decision considering further action requiring
municipalities to allow no more than one cable company within their jurisdiction. Greg Orr, Manager, told
Council that they have invested millions of dollars on a rebuilding phase by installing a fiber optic link between
McDonough and Stockbridge. Daryl Harms, Vice President, also addressed the Council and pointed out
improvements they have made, including upgrading of programming, but they cannot guarantee rates will
not increase.

Eddie Buckholts, Fire Chief, gave a report of Fire Department activities for the month of May 1990.

Chief Buckholts asked that the Fire Department be allowed to participate in the Boot Fund on June 29, 1990
to collect funds for the Metro Burn Foundation. They would collect in parking lots at shopping centers and
not on roadsides. Mr. Kersey voiced that the Council had stopped all fund raising projects for the Volunteer
Fire Department and to grant this request would be reversing their previous decision. Harold Cochran made
motion to approve fund raising project, no second being made, motion died for lack of second.

Ted Strickland, City Manager, reported that contractor is making continual progress cleaning ditches. Jane
Rutledge has been retained to help planning and maintenance at Gardner Park.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by John Dabney, motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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