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date: 1996-11-11
title: November 11, 1996 Minutes
source: 1996-11/1996-11-11_November 11, 1996_Minutes.pdf
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November 11, 1996

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 11, 1996

The regular meeting of the City Council was held November 11, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding
and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, and F. J. Hunter. Ronnie Simmons
was absent.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve minutes of October 14, 1996 Council Meeting, seconded
by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

BUDGET HEARING

Mayor Kelley asked Council if they had reviewed the 1997 Proposed Budget and if there was any changes
or discussion on any items listed in the budget. There were no questions or discussion by the Council or by
anyone present and Mayor Kelley announced that the Proposed Budget will be adopted at the regular
meeting on December 9, 1996.

PLANNING AND ZONING

PARKSIDE. Cal McShane, Henry County Community Development, presented Parkside, Unit III for final
plat approval. Mr. McShane advised Council that Parkside has been inspected and meets all county
specification for storm drainage system, street pavement, soil erosion and sedimentation control, shoulder
and drainage improvements, curbs and pipes. The developer has also posted a two (2) year Maintenance
Letter of Credit based on $5.00 per linear foot for streets in the amount of $12,750. It was also noted that
Phase One and Two of Parkside are complete. Phase III contains 64 lots. Motion was made by Harold
Cochran to approve final plat for Parkside, Unit III, seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion carried.

TURNING POINT SUBDIVISION. Cal McShane reported that the developers, J. C. Brinson and David Black,
would like to discuss changes in the on-site detention of surface water. He asked the Council approve to set
up a meeting with County Engineers, Staff, Mayor Kelley and Mr. Welch to discuss the proposed changes on
the detentions that are necessary on the Brushy Creek, their new design aesthetically, that he has problems
with and if we can work out some type of compromise to keep the flow of water through Brushy Creek and
not hamper any downstream properties. It is not ready to go for final plat at this time. Motion was made by
G. W. Evans to authorize Mayor Kelley and A. J. Welch to meet with County Officials, and developers to
make decision regarding detention for Turning Point, seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion carried.

THE GARDEN'S AT EAGLE'S LANDING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. Cal McShane advised Council that
this property was brought before the Mayor and Council about a year and a half ago. They asked for a zoning
change from RM, which was considered a part of the whole Eagle's Landing development, to R-3 single
family for the City of Stockbridge. Mr. McShane asked Council condition two things as part of the final plat
approval. The plats submitted have the Henry County Chairman's signature which is being changed for the
Mayor's signature and the developers are working on the last part of the as-builts and are asking for approval
at this meeting and his office will hold out any future building permits until these changes are made. He
expects the as-builts will be submitted in a day or two. There will be 62 homes in this subdivision. Mayor
Kelley recommended final plat approval subject to conditions as mentioned above. Motion was made by G.
W. Evans, seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion carried.

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HENRY COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY RATE INCREASE. Mayor Kelley advised that Henry County Water
Authority is raising their rates to the City. The City purchases water from Henry County and Mayor Kelley
stated that in going over the rates, he recommends that the City increase their rates. At present time, the
City's rates for a 3,000 gallon minimum is $6.00 and $2.67 per thousand for 3,000 to 12,000 gallons and
12,000 and above is $2.87. Mayor Kelley recommends the minimum remain the same to help the elderly
and raise the 3,000 to 12,000 gallons to $2.77 and 12,000 and above to $2.97. Motion was made by W. A.
Gardner to leave minimum at $6.00, raise 3,000 to 12,000 gallons to $2.77 and 12,000 gallons and above to
$2.97 to be effective January 1, 1997, seconded by F. J Hunter, motion carried.

BIDS FOR 1984 FORD F-800 GARBAGE TRUCK. Mayor Kelley opened two bids, one from Kinard
Enterprises for $5,251 and ADM Sanitation for $2,250. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to accept bid
for $5,251, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

CHRISTMAS PARADE will be held Sunday, December 8, 1996 at 2:00. Parade route has been approved
by the Georgia Department of Transportation. Parade will begin at Patrick Henry High School, continue north
on North Henry Boulevard to Shields Road. Open House at City Hall after the parade.
NOISE ORDINANCE. Mayor Kelley noted that the City has had problems in the past year with noise control
and have drafted a new ordinance to help control noise levels. This ordinance was recommended by Judge
Blount, as the old ordinance was vague. The new ordinance will give more leverage to control noise as a
nuisance. Mayor Kelley recommends passage of this ordinance. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to
approve Noise Ordinance, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion carried.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
