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date: 1998-07-12
title: July 12, 1998 Minutes
source: 1998-07/1998-07-12_July 12, 1998_Minutes.pdf
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July 12, 1999

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MINUTES
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 12, 1999

Motion to convene.

Approve minutes of June 14 and July 6, 1999 Council Meetings.

Welcome guests.

PLANNING AND ZONING

LEA AND WALTER DILLINGHAM of Stockbridge, Georgia requests annexation and rezoning from RA
(residential-agricultural) in unincorporated Henry County to RA (residential-agricultural) in unincorporated
Henry County. Property located in Land Lots 42 and 55 of the 12th District at 1028 Highway 138. The
property contains 2.32 acres and the request is for annexation into the City of Stockbridge. Approved by
Henry County Planning Board July 8, 1999.

Mayor Kelley noted that there has been some discussion that this property is being rezoned for a liquor store.
The property is being annexed as residential and a liquor store will not be located on this site. If this property
were rezoned as commercial, the owner at that time would make application for rezoning with Henry County
Planning and Zoning. The property would be posted and advertised in the newspaper. After being heard by
the Henry County Planning and Zoning, the City Council would make the final disposition.

Greg Medert spoke in opposition to a liquor store at this site because of the close proximity to the day care
center. Mayor Kelley responded that this site was not in the city when the zones were setup for the three
liquor stores and the ordinance would have to be amended to allow a liquor store at this site. A. J. Welch,
City Attorney advised that if the property is annexed into the City with its present zoning, the property owner
has the right to make application for rezoning. If the property is rezoned to a commercial use, then they could
make application to use it for whatever is authorized in the commercial zoning. Having a liquor store in a
commercial zone is an authorized use of that property if it went through zoning and was approved. A day
care center does not exempt the property from use as a liquor store.
Mayor Kelley told the homeowners present that the property is presently zoned RA unincorporated Henry
County and is being annexed as RA City of Stockbridge and whoever purchases the property could make
application for rezoning. If this happens, the property would be posted and advertised in the local newspaper
and they would have the opportunity to address the Council regarding the application for rezoning.

Councilman Ronnie Simmons pointed out that the only issue before the Council is annexation of this property
and is the only action being taken at this time.

W. A. Gardner made a motion to rezone Lea and Walter Dillingham from RA unincorporated Henry County
to RA City of Stockbridge, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

W. A. Gardner made a motion to adopt an ordinance annexing LeaandWalterDillingham’s property into the
City of Stockbridge, seconded by G.W.Evans, passed unanimously.

GEORGIA B. JOHNSON, 3194 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro, Georgia requests annexation and rezoning
from RA (residential-agricultural) unincorporated Henry County to RA (residential-agricultural) City of
Stockbridge. Property located in Land Lot 6 of the 12th District at 962 Flippen Road. The property contains
1.395 acres and the request is for annexation into the City of Stockbridge. Approved by Henry County
Planning Board July 8, 1999.

Joycelyne Williams, 190 Banks Drive, expressed concern regarding the annexation of the Georgia B.
Johnson property. She asked if she would be allowed to put commercial advertisement on her property if it’s
in a RA zone? Mr. Welch answered that Ms. Williams is in the County and he could not answer about County
regulations concerning the county sign ordinance. She is concerned because the company advertising the
Johnson property is advertising it as commercial property.

Mr. Welch responded that Mrs. Johnson has made application to annex with the existing zoning of RA. It will
not be changing unless an application is made, notice is given, hearing conducted and approved by the
Council at a public meeting.

Mrs. Williams asked if the taxes will increase if they come into the City. Mr. Welch responded that the City
of Stockbridge has no advelorum taxes.
G. W. Evans made a motion to rezone the Georgia B. Johnson property from RA (residential-agricultural)
unincorporated Henry County to RA (residential-agricultural) City of Stockbridge, seconded by Harold
Cochran, passed unanimously.

G. W. Evans made a motion to adopt an ordinance annexing the Georgia B. Johnson property into the City
of Stockbridge, seconded by Harold Cochran, passed unanimously.

BRANNAN WALK SUBDIVISION. Discussion on recreational area that was included in the final plat
approval for Brannan Walk Subdivision. A. J. Welch explained that when the property was developed, the
zoning that was approved by the City Council and the subsequent plat of Brannan Walk that was approved
by the Council, shows there was a portion of the property that was being developed as a recreational area.
Preliminary plat showed a pool area but the final plat only showed recreational area. Council approved the
recreation area. The property would have to remain recreational and be maintained by the developer until
the property is conveyed to the Homeowners Association. At which time it would remain recreational and be
maintained by the Homeowners Association. Unless there is an application for a variance with the Henry
County Planning and Zoning Department and the matter submitted to the Council for consideration.

Mark Watkins spoke in favor of dividing the recreational area, selling to adjacent property owners by Quit
Claim Deed and O. D. Hart spoke in favor forming a Homeowners Association and developing the
recreational area as originally planned.

The Council took no action saying this matter should be settled between the homeowners and the developer.
Homeowners should consult with an attorney to get an association setup to take care of this matter.

OLD BUSINESS

LAMAR COUNTY REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY AGREEMENT. A. J. Welch has prepared
agreement between City of Stockbridge and Lamar County. There were three things the Council wanted
included in the agreement. The first was a non-assignable agreement, which meant that the agreement could
not be assigned to another disposal company without the City’s consent. Lamar County has agreed to the
non-assignable agreement.

The second concern was the tipping fees. The first sixty (60) months will be $1.00 per ton, the next sixty (60)
months will be $1.25 per ton and the last period of time under the contract will be the average of what is being
paid within a sixty (60) mile area within their site, what they are paying for rental space but in no event go
below $1.40 and no higher than $3.30. There will be an automatic increase in rental fees. If Lamar County
pays a tipping fee higher that what they are paying the City, the next month they will pay the City that same
rate.
The third concern has not been resolved but we are asking that the first 100,000 tons there is not charge.
Between 100,001 and 600,000 tons, it will be $20.50 per ton and that included sludge from the sewerage
treatment plant. From 600,001 and above, it will be the usual and customary charge that will involve an
average of the cost Lamar is charging customers who have that volume within a sixty (60) mile radius.

The agreement will be review every two (2) years.

W. A. Gardner made a motion to approve the agreement and authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign agreement
on behalf of the City, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously.

LIQUOR STORE UPDATE. Councilman Simmons asked for a status report on the progress of the three
liquor stores. A. J. Welch noted that Eagle’s Landing Bottle Shoppe, Billy Jones and Eddie Walker is under
construction and will probably open early fall. Beverage Mart, LLC, William M. Collins will renovate his
existing shopping center and will be open in the fall. The Best Package, Inc., Kathleen L. Crosson and
LoneB.Peterson lost their original property but are negotiating for new location.

W. A. Gardner made a motion to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign agreement between Lamar County
and the City of Stockbridge.

NEW BUSINESS

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998. This
is an annual audit, which includes a ten (10) year Statistical Section. This section provides detail data on the
physical, economic, social and political characteristics of a government. They are intended to provide
financial report users with a broader and more complete understanding of the government and its financial
affairs than is possible from the basic financial statements.

KIWANIS CLUB. Paula and Wayne Smith introduced themselves to the Council and explained why they are
moving their Club Stockbridge. They are moving to the north Henry County region to form a Henry/Clayton
County Kiwanis Club which should help increase their membership.

They are a very active club and plan to meet every Tuesday and Banana Pudding Restaurant at 6:30 P. M.
An invitation was extended to the Council to attend their meetings.
VICKIE SIMPSON AND DELORES SHOWERS, 106 Walker Street, would like to discuss Police Patrol in
their area.

Mayor Kelley to contact Henry County Police Department.

MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA, Christine Zrolka, is requesting approval for a walking route for a
fundraiser Saturday, September 25th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The route would begin at Clark Park, north
on Davis Road, south on Shields, west on Club Drive, north on Club Circle, east on Creek Circle, back to
Davis Road, south on Parkwood Drive, west on West Burke Street, across Love Street, south on Berry Street,
north on Ward Street, west on Love Drive, North on Davis Road, ending at Clark Park.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to table request until Mrs. Zrolka could attend meeting and answer questions
regarding this matter, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

TYE STREET SIDEWALK. The City is applying for a 1999 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
to install a sidewalk on Tye Street from North Henry Boulevard to Smith-Barnes Elementary School. The
City will retain the services of Allen-Smith Consulting to prepare application for grant. Need motion to adopt
resolution authorizing Mayor and Clerk to sign agreement with Allen-Smith Consulting.

Fletcher Turner made a motion to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign agreement with Allen-Smith
Consulting, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously.

BID FOR EARLY WARNING SIRENS.
The bids received for the early warning system sirens are as follows:

Loudoun Communications, Inc of Austell, Georgia $41,600
4 Master Blasters, installation without poles.

Diversified Electronics, Inc. $40,315
4 Whelen Vortex, installation without poles.

Interceptor Law Enforcement Equipment $70,576
4 Vortex, installation without poles.
Ronnie Simmons made a motion to accept bid from Loudoun, seconded by FletcherTurner, passed
unanimously.

Harold Cochran made a motion to adjourn, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 7:00 P. M.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders, CMC R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

AMENDMENT TO MINUTES
