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date: 1985-06-10
title: June 10, 1985 Minutes
source: 1985-06/1985-06-10_June 10, 1985_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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June 10, 1985

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JUNE 10, 1985

The regular meeting of the City Council was held June 10, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding and
members present were G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael and Joe Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Jim Risher, Administrator, Henry County Planning and Zoning presented preliminary plat of Appleton
Subdivision Phase II for approval. Mr. Risher pointed out that several changes have been made since the
original plans were submitted. The major change modifies the streets to eliminate the cul-de-sacs and
increases the number of lots from 52 to 60. Mr. Risher advised that the Planning and Zoning Board has
reviewed and approved the preliminary plat for Phase II. After discussion, Mayor Kelley advised Mr. Risher
that the Council has no objection to these changes but Mr. Kopp must follow all regulations stipulated in the
June 13, 1983 meeting. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve Phase II, seconded by Ross
McMichael, motion carried.

W. A . Gardner advised Council that the Shields Road sewer line has been approved and is ready to tap on.

W. A. Gardner advised Council that Ben Turnipseed has submitted the plans for the Walker Street pump
station to the Environmental Protection Division for approval. When the plans have been approved and
returned to the City, the City can advertise for construction bids.

W. A. Gardner advised that the Southern Railway overpass is nearing completion and will open sometime
within the next week.

W. A. Gardner advised Council that Ben Turnipseed has completed the design for the City Park on East
Atlanta Road. Council instructed Mr. Gardner to get bids from local contractors to rough grade to prepare for
the tennis courts and running track. Motion was made by Ross McMichael, seconded by G. W. Evans,
motion carried.

The Henry County Sheriff Department requested the City Council consider leasing the drug dog for a traffic
check in Stockbridge. The Council feels due to the detour and other factors causing heavy traffic in
Stockbridge that this would not be a good time for a drug search. Motion was made by Ross McMichael to
table this matter until further notice, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.
G. W. Evans suggested the City order additional Christmas decorations to allow time for delivery and
installation. W. A. Gardner to check and order needed decorations.

W. A. Gardner advised the City Council that the City has completed remodeling of City Hall in compliance
with the Self-evaluation and Transition Plan for Accessibility of Public Programs for the handicapped.

Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
