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date: 1992-03-09
title: March 9, 1992 Minutes
source: 1992-03/1992-03-09_March 9, 1992_Minutes.pdf
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March 9, 1992

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 9, 1992

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held March 9, 1992 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.

Motion to convene was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve the minutes of the February 10, 1992 City Council Meeting,
seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

The City of Stockbridge held a Public Hearing to discuss the proposed improvements to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the public of the need for improvements and to
encourage public involvement in the development of the final plan of the improvements. Those persons in
attendance were asked to sign an attendance list. The meeting was opened by Mayor Kelley, who made
several opening remarks regarding this project and then turned the meeting over to William D. White of
Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc., the City's consulting engineer. Mr. White said this meeting was for
the purpose of receiving oral and written comments concerning the project. He presented a brief background
on the project and explained the need for the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. He explained
that the project will increase the sewerage flow from 0.5 million gallons per day to 1.5 MDG and will remove
98% of pollutants. He presented drawings to explain the layout of the project. He explained how the
wastewater is treated and a new treatment concept for disinfection, ultraviolet radiation. Mr. White explained
some key safety features. It was noted that an Environmental Information Document has been filed with
EPD, which explains all pertinent environmental factors about this project. Information has been submitted
to the Atlanta Regional Commission and their comments will be forthcoming. Mr. White clarified several
questions asked by persons from the audience. This meeting was concluded by Mr. White and Mayor Kelley
thanking everyone in attendance.

Jim Risher, Administrator, Henry County Department of Community Service, presented Phase I of
Stockbridge Manor. Mr. Risher advised Council that plans for streets, soil and sedimentation, curbing and
asphalt meet County specifications. Henry County will issue permits and conduct all inspections. Ted
Strickland, City Manager, instructed Mr. Risher to notify James R. Hamilton, Southern Civil Engineers, Inc.,
to contact the City before they make air test of sewerage lines so the City can have a City inspector present.
Mr. Strickland also pointed out that because of the high density of these homes, it will create drainage
problems and these problems should be addressed by the project engineers, Southern Civil Engineers, Inc.
It was noted that the City will require a written notice of any changes in the plans as presented. Plans call
for two and one-half houses per acre for a total of 70-100 in the first phase. Council would like to see more
recreational areas because of the high density of houses. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to give Henry
County permission to issue grading permit for this project, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.
The City will assist SEC, Inc. in getting the easement on private property.
Mayor Kelly presented an Agreement between the City and Georgia Municipal Association, which would
allow GMA to collect unpaid business license fees from insurance companies who are two years or more in
arrears. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve agreement authorizing Mayor and Clerk to
execute agreement, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

The Code of Ordinances for the City of Stockbridge has been revised. The revised edition has been reviewed
and approved by A. J. Welch, City Attorney. Mr. Welch recommends approval and has prepared an
ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances by the City Council. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to adopt
Code of Ordinances, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

MINUTES
3/9/1992
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Emily Williams requested permission to use the field on Davis Road, owned by the City, for young ladies to
practice softball. Kenny Chester requested permission to use the filed on Railroad Street to practice baseball.
Clerk to check with City Attorney to find out if the City would incur any liability in the event of an accident.
Motion to approve was made by Ronnie Simmons subject to clearance from City Attorney, seconded by F.
J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Dan Harris, 114 Creek Circle, is requesting a business license to operate a plumbing business from his home
as a home occupation. He will only maintain an office at his residence and trucks will be parked at another
location. Council instructed Mr. Harris that no signs are allowed, no storage of supplies, no trucks or structural
changes in his home. Motion to approve was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter and
passed unanimously.

Glen Luke, Fellowship Community Church, 134A East Atlanta Road, requested a 90 day extension of the
storage trailer being used by the Church for storage and additional classroom space. Motion was made by
F. J. Hunter to approve request, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

The Kiwanis Club of Stockbridge petitioned the City Council to adopt-a-highway project. Their members will
pick up trash on Quarry Road from State Route 42 to the City limits as a community project. Motion was
made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt an ordinance to regulate outside sale of merchandise,
seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Troy Jackson, 114 Berry Street, would like to lease his building to a plumbing contractor. It was noted that
this building is zoned C-2 and the zoning required should be M-1 for this type of business. Motion was made
by Ronnie Simmons to grant a variance to allow a plumbing business to locate at 114 Berry Street, seconded
by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously. Mr. Jackson was instructed that outside storage is prohibited.

Ronnie Simmons serves on the Board of Directors for the Hampton Boys Home. Mr. Simmons reported that
funds are needed to help these boys and suggested the Council appropriate $5,000.00 annually. This
suggestion was put before the Council in the form of a motion by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter
and passed unanimously.

G. W. Evans questioned if any of the Council members knew when Premiere Cable Television would add the
Sport South Channel. Council instructed Ted Strickland to write Premiere Cable to request that they add the
Sport South Channel to their programming schedule.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adjourn to executive session, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.

The purpose of calling for an executive session was to discuss the purchase of real estate.

Motion to reconvene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

There being no additional business, motion was made by Harold Cochran to adjourn, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
