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date: 1989-09-11
title: September 11, 1989 Minutes
source: 1989-09/1989-09-11_September 11, 1989_Minutes.pdf
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September 11, 1989

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 11, 1989

The regular meeting of the City Council was held 1989 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 was made by Harold Cochran to convene, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Minutes of August 14, 1979 City Council Meeting were approved as published.

By ordinance, the City Council adopted the 1989 Revised Zoning Map and the Henry County Zoning
Ordinance, 1986 edition, including amendments from 1986 through September 1, 1989. Mike O'Grady, City
Attorney, read contents of Henry County Zoning Ordinance. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt
both documents, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Henry County Planning and Zoning is preparing a land use plan for the City of Stockbridge but it will not be
complete for some time, therefore, A. J. Welch, City Attorney, recommends the City of Stockbridge adopt the
Henry County Planning and Zoning land use plan, Future Land Use Plan Revised 1986. Motion was made
by Harold Cochran to adopt the Future Land Use Plan Revised 1986, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

Residents of Bradbury acres petitioned the City of Stockbridge requesting annexation:

George W. Quillian Mrs. Willabur Jenkins Frances C. Exum Clarice H. Askew
102 Woodhaven Drive 104 Woodhaven Drive 106 Woodhaven Drive 108 Woodhaven Drive
Map Code 19-2-3 Map Code 19-2-4 Map Code 19-2-5 Map Code 19-2-6

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt an ordinance to annex property as submitted, seconded by H.
M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Terry Sanders, Terry's Signs, approached the Council with a proposal to install courtesy benches at various
locations within the City. Mr. Terry i3 submitted an agreement between the City and Terry's Signs. Mr. Kelley
asked that this matter be tabled until City Attorney has reviewed agreement. Motion to table was made by
Harold Cochran, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Jerry Gatlin, 102 Miller Road, requested Home Occupation business license to service laser printers in his
home. He and his wife will be only employees. Council advised Mr. Gatlin that if his business expands, he
will not be allowed to employee outside personnel and his business would have to be relocated. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to approve Home Occupation, subject to no outside employees, seconded
by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt a Resolution for the City of Stockbridge to make pre-
application to Georgia Environmental Protection Division for low interest revolving funds to upgrade and
expand City's existing wastewater treatment facility, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Stancil's Power Digging installed concrete ditch caps that were not included in their original contract to
relocate water and sewer mains on North Henry Boulevard. Therefore, a Change Order in the amount of
$1,900 is being submitted for approval and payment. Motion as made by Harold Cochran to approve
Change Order, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously. Motion was made by Harold Cochran
to authorize payment of $1,900 Change Order, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

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Louise Shedd was present to explain a new organization for battered women and children in Henry County.
The Association for the Prevention of Domestic Violence will need funds to purchase property to house
women and children in need of shelter. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to appropriate $1,000,
seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Bill Herring, 100 Parkwood Drive, complained that he has a surface water drainage problem. Mayor Kelley
advised Mr. Herring that City was aware of his problem and it will be taken care of in due time.

It was noted that the Municipal Election will be December 2, 1989. Qualifying of candidates will open October
12, 1989. Motion was made by H. M. Kersey to set qualifying fee for Council at $20.00, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt an amendment to the Water and Sewer Ordinance to set
new water and sewer rates, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously. New rates are as follows:
To be effective Nov 1, 1989.
Metered Gallons Monthly Charge

WATER 0 – 2,000 $5.00 Minimum Monthly Charge Plus
2,000 – 12,000 $1.65 Per Thousand Gallons
12,000 – Above $1.75 Per Thousand Gallons

SEWER 1 – 2,000 $5.00 Minimum Monthly Charge Plus
2,000 – 12,000 $1.65 Per Thousand Gallons
12,000 – Above $1.75 Per Thousand Gallons

Fire Department report for August, 1989 was given by Chief Eddie Buckholts.

Chief Buckholts was instructed to prepare Fire Department budget and submit to City Clerk by September
25, 1989 to be included in the 1990 Proposed Budget.

G. W. Evans reported that residents on Spring Street are parking vehicles in the street. Mayor Kelley will
notify Sheriff's Department to see that these vehicles are moved.

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

Meeting adjourned 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
i Typed as written
