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date: 1995-09-11
title: September 11, 1995 Minutes
source: 1995-09/1995-09-11_September 11, 1995_Minutes.pdf
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September 11, 1995

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 11, 1995

The regular meeting of the City Council was held September 11, 1995 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 G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion to approve minutes of August 14, 1995 Council Meeting was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by F.
J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

ANSLEY MOBILE HOME PARK/GCTV FRANCHISE. A. J. Welch, City Attorney, presented a Limited Use
Cable Franchise Agreement between the City of Stockbridge and Georgia Cable Television and
Communications/Wometco Cable Television. This is a limited use agreement to allow GCTV to service only
Ansley Mobile Home Park, which is located on Davis Road within the City limits of Stockbridge. The
agreement contains standards and procedures that must be followed by the licensee. Motion was made by
Ronnie Simmons to approve a Limited Use Cable Franchise Agreement and approve a Resolution
authorizing Mayor and Clerk to execute on the behalf of the City of Stockbridge, seconded by F. J. Hunter
and passed unanimously.

FRANCHISE APPLICATION FEE. A. J. Welch, City Attorney, recommended the City Council set a
nonrefundable cable television franchise application fee in the amount of $2,000 to be effective immediately.
Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

BROWN BAG ORDINANCE. A. J. Welch, City Attorney, presented Brown Bag Ordinance, which prohibits
customers of businesses located within the City of Stockbridge from carrying alcoholic beverages into local
businesses for the purpose of consumption. This ordinance especially sets penalties and fines to be imposed
against businesses who violate this ordinance. Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to approve, seconded by
Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
STOCKBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BAND. Ted Strickland, City Manager, presented to David Henry, Director,
Stockbridge High School Band, a Proclamation commending the band for outstanding performance. The
Stockbridge High School Band has become one of the leading competitive high school bands in the State of
Georgia. It was noted that only one band is selected from each state to represent their state at the Festival
of States Music Competition in St. Petersburg, Florida in March 1996 and Stockbridge won this prestigious
honor. The City of Stockbridge Council members proclaimed Friday, October 6, 1995 as "Stockbridge High
School Band Day". Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed
unanimously.

JAMES MEREDITH, 4827 NORTH HENRY BOULEVARD, requested a license to operate an automobile
wholesale dealer business at this address. Mayor Kelley informed Mr. Meredith that the property is zoned
C-2 and the correct zoning should be C-3 for this type of business. Mr. Meredith told Council that the new
state regulations prohibit him from operating his business as a home occupation and he must find a location
to relocate his business. Presently, Richard Sweeting, TNC Kart Mart, is operating a go-cart shop at this
location and Mr. Meredith plans to sublease office space from Mr. Sweeting. Ronnie Simmons suggested
we consider a variance to allow Mr. Meredith to operate his business, rather than changing to a C-3 zoning,
which may be less desirable for future use of this property. If an occupation license is granted, a maximum
limit of five (5) vehicles will be allowed on the lot at one time. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to
approve variance, subject to a negative legal opinion from A. J. Welch, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.

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9/11/1995
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FIRST STATE BANK, 4806 NORTH HENRY BOULEVARD is installing a new automatic teller machine and
need a front set-back variance from fifty (50) feet to thirty-five (35) feet. Motion was made by Ronnie
Simmons to approve, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

BUDGET AMENDMENT. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to transfer funds from General Fund to Water
Fund in the amount of $300,000, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

CLARK PARK. Ted Strickland gave progress report. Walking/jogging tract is being cleared for paving.
Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
