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date: 1988-08-08
title: August 8, 1988 Minutes
source: 1988-08/1988-08-08_August 8, 1988_Minutes.pdf
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August 8, 1988

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 8, 1988

The regular meeting of the City Council was held August 8, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding
and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans, H. M. Kersey and Ronnie Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Minutes of July 11, 1988 meeting were approved as distributed.

Mayor Kelley opened the meeting with an announcement that W. R. Clifton donated $500.00 to the Gardner
Park on behalf of the Mayor, City Council and employees who have been of assistance to him in developing
his property on Highway 138. Clerk instructed to write Mr. Clifton thanking him for his generous donation.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve a request from Kangaroo, Inc., 4779 North Henry Boulevard,
for a 13-foot air variance for an overhead canopy, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve rezoning of property located at 107-109 Quarry Road
owned by Jerry Greer from RM to C-1, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve rezoning of property located at 5124 North Henry Boulevard
owned by Richard D. Buchannan from R-3 to OI, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Steve Watson, The Garden Park, addressed the Council to give them an update on the progress he is making
to correct violations of the restrictive covenants that he agreed to follow when he began this mobile home
park. Dr. Watson advised he has installed the fire hydrant as instructed to meet City and county
specifications. The privacy fencing between units was found to be inadequate, and, therefore, proposed to
plant shrubs along each fence to form a privacy fence. Motion was made to allow the planting of shrubbery
rather than installing a 6-foot privacy fence, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, seconded i1 by H. M. Kersey, and
passed unanimously.

Steve Watson allowed tenants to have doublewide units and this park was restricted to only singlewide
units. Dr. Watson requested the Council allow these units to remain until owners move, at this time, they
will be replaced by single units. Motion to grant request was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ronnie
Simmons and passed unanimously.
Tony Sanders and Neil McLeod, Solar Trek, were present to inquire if the Council would be receptive to the
idea of allowing them to place an off-premises marquee type sign at the intersection of Center Street and
North Henry Boulevard for the Department of Human Resources and attach commercial signs beneath to
advertise the businesses located on West Burke Street. Mayor Kelley affirmed that the sign ordinance
clearly declares off-premises signs to be illegal but the Council may consider if they follow procedure and
submit design and site plan. Written permission from the property owner would also have to be submitted.
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At the July 11, 1988 meeting, rates for water and sewer taps were increased effective that date. Building
Contractors, Julius Evans, Perry Knight and Billy Ogilvie opposing this increase without notice were present
to request the Council reconsider and extend this deadline for 60 or 90 days to enable them to purchase
water and sewer taps at the old rates for the houses they have under construction because the cost of the
houses were based on the old rates. After discussion, Council decided to extend the deadline to August
15, 1988. If a contractor presents a building permit dated prior to August 15, 1988, they will be allowed to
purchase water and sewer taps at the old rate. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to extend deadline,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Charles Barnett, City Manger, advised Council that Brad Bradford, the Storefront, 5222 North Henry
Boulevard, has agreed, if the City will provide an eight inch sewer main to the rear property line, he will
extend this main along the northwest property. Mr. Bradford would convey ownership of this lien through a
signed easement. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to table this matter until Charles Barnett negotiates
details with Mr. Bradford, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Charles Barnett submitted for approval, bids for a new garbage truck:

Bellamy Walker – Chevrolet – No warranty listed on bid $25,948.25
Nalley Chevrolet – 5 yr/100,000 mile warranty – 100% parts & labor $28,828.00
General GMC – No warranty listed on bid $25,938.13

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to accept bid from Nalley Chevrolet, seconded by G. W. Evans and
passed unanimously.

Bids for rear packer body were opened:

Refuse Systems Company – Loadmaster $17,750.00
Trade-in 3,000.00
$14,750.00

Mayo Company, Inc. – Easypack No Trade-in $18,933.00

Municipal Sales, Inc. – Packmore $16,820.00
Trade-in 2,500.00
$14,320.00

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to trade-in International truck as is, seconded by G. W. Evans and
passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to accept bid from Refuse Systems Company, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

The new truck will use diesel fuel. Council postponed this matter until a later date, since it is not a pressing
matter.

Eddie Buckholts, Fire chief, reported on Fire Department activities for the month.

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Ronnie Simmons announced that he is still working with the University of Georgia extension Service on a
beautification program for the City of Stockbridge. He will keep the Council informed on his progress.

It was noted that no progress has been made to contact Henry County Department of Transportation to
consider the installation of a red light at the intersection of Shields and Davis Roads. Charles Barnett
informed Council that he has ordered caution signs for this intersection. Mayor Kelley will discuss with
Commissioner Spraggins.

Ken Kerce, Stockbridge Booster Club, informed Council that after the September 30, 1988 football game, the
Booster Club has scheduled country and western concert with T. Graham Brown. The purpose of this show
is to raise funds to purchase uniforms for the various teams at Stockbridge High School. They plan to sell
2,000 tickets and raise approximately $10,000. Mr. Kerce requested the City Council proclaim September
30, 1988 as T. Graham Brown Day. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to proclaim September 30, 1988
as T. Graham Brown Day, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
It was discussed that at the present time, the pavilions at the Gardner Park are not reserved but are on a first
come, first serve basis. There seems to be a problem with this plan as several large groups could appear at
the park at the same time. The pavilions should be posted to make reservations with City Hall and in the
future, reservations should be posted, showing time, date and name of group making reservations. A fee for
reservations and a fee for electrical hook-up will be set at a later date.

Mayor Kelley to select a Park and Recreational Committee at the September 12, 1988 meeting.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to allow the Little League Cheerleaders to have a yard sale at the
Stockbridge Elementary School, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously. No date was
mentioned.

Eddie Buckholts, Fire Chief, advised that the Stockbridge Fire Department Haunted House is scheduled for
October 28, 29, 30 and 31, 1988. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adjourn, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

i Typed as written
