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date: 1984-03-12
title: March 12, 1984 Minutes
source: 1984-03/1984-03-12_March 12, 1984_Minutes.pdf
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March 12, 1984

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 12, 1984

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held March 12, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Joe Simmons and
Ronnie Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

W. R. Clifton submitted an application to annex two pieces of commercial property on Highway 138 West
adjourning JDN Enterprises, Inc. Parcel A contains 1.25 acres and parcel B contains .60 acre. Motion was
made by Harold Cochran to adopt an ordinance to annex each piece of property, seconded by G. W. Evans
and passed unanimously.

Bob Datson, representing Collins & Associates, submitted an application for rezoning of Stockbridge Plaza
Shopping Center from C-1 and R-85 to C-5, the correct zoning for a shopping center. Motion was made by
Harold Cochran to approve the request to correct the zoning, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed
unanimously.

Steve Watson was present to discuss his plans to purchase C. A. Phillips Trailer Park. He will completely
renovate to comply with City and County regulations. The only variance he is requesting is the density be
increased from five units per acre to eight. Council will waive density regulation because this trailer park is
on City sewerage but Mr. Watson will be required to meet all other mobile home park regulations.

Mr. William McArthur, Skateland, Inc., is planning to renovate the skating rink and is requesting a two-year
temporary trailer permit to allow his son-in-law to live at the rear or the skating rink to protect his property
during construction. Mr. McArthur plans to remodel the inside of the skating rink as the first phase and then
add a second story over the entrance of the building, which will serve as an office. Motion was made by
Harold Cochran to issue a twelve month permit to be renewed for second twelve months if the first phase
has been completed, not to exceed twenty-four months, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed
unanimously.

Richard Harris, McIntosh Trail, advised Council that bids for sewerage interceptor to Mays Crossing will be
advertised for four weeks, March 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 1984. Bids will be opened at City Hall April 19 at
1:00 p.m. In order for the City to make a draw on grant funds, it will be necessary to execute a Release of
Funds. Motion was made by Harold to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign a Release of Funds request for the
City of Stockbridge, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

The State Legislature passed a law making it mandatory for municipalities to adopt a record retention
schedule and provided a handbook with schedules for length of time documents and records should be
retained by the City. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt the State Record Management Plan,
seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

The Georgia Municipal Association requested cities adopt two resolutions requesting Governor Harris sign
into law House Bills 1206 and 1139.

House Bill 1206 would aid cities seeking relief form insurance companies requesting refunds of premium
taxes. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign resolution on behalf of the
City of Stockbridge, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.
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3/12/1984
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House Bill 1139 would assure improved cash flow for municipalities under the new statewide insurance
premium tax to be collected and distributed by the State of Georgia. Motion was made by Harold Cochran
to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign resolution on behalf of the City of Stockbridge, seconded by Ronnie
Simmons and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
