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date: 1992-06-08
title: June 8, 1992 Minutes
source: 1992-06/1992-06-08_June 8, 1992_Minutes.pdf
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June 8, 1992

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JUNE 8, 1992

The regular meeting of the City Council was held June 8, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding and
members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, and F. J. Hunter. Ronnie Simmons
was absent.

Motion to convene was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guest.

At the May 11, 1992 Council Meeting, Council tabled a request from Robert E. Blackwell to develop two lots
on the west end of Oakland Boulevard. Ted Strickland told Council he had met with Jerry Tolbert, Henry
County Building Department regarding these lots. It is Mr. Tolbert's opinion that these lots are not suitable
building lots under the present conditions. Surface water from the whole area drains across these lots. Mr.
Strickland told Council that a drainage ditch properly installed to turn the water away from these lots into a
drainage ditch on City property might be a solution. Council instructed Mr. Strickland to get with Henry County
inspector and Mr. Blackwell and advise Mr. Blackwell what he needs to do to eliminate this drainage problem.
If he is allowed to build on these lots, the Council does not want the drainage problem to fall back on the City.
Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to have County inspector advise Mr. Blackwell regarding eliminating
drainage problem, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

Frank Prince recommended to the Council that the City tie into the Georgia Plane Coordinate System. To
do this, Hurd Engineers would need to rent some very highly accurate Global Positioning survey equipment
and make a satellite shot. All future surveys done for the City of Stockbridge would be on this system. The
cost would be approximately $1,000. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner, to approve survey, seconded by
F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that City Clerk had discussed business license fees for pawnshops and title
pawnshops with A. J. Welch, City Attorney. Mr. Welch advised that both types of pawnshops are listed under
the same State Law and should be charged the same license fee. Mayor Kelley recommended setting the
business license fee at $1,200 for each. Harold Cochran told Council that he thinks $1,200 is too high for a
title pawn since title pawnshops have no inventory. Council discussed a business license fee for combination
shops. Harold Cochran suggested the Council table this decision until Mayor Kelley discusses this matter
with A. J. Welch. Motion to table was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.
Mayor Kelley recommended the Council purchase an additional $1,000,000 limit for liability coverage. The
additional coverage will increase the total coverage limit to $2,000,000 for general liability, auto liability and
public officials. The calculated cost for this additional coverage is $3,271. Motion was made by G. W. Evans
to approve additional limit of liability, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley informed Council that the United States Postal Service is selling the post office building at 4938
North Henry Boulevard. The fair market value is $325,000 for 6,800 square feet. Mayor Kelley stated that
this building could be used as a police precinct and tag office but the City cannot afford this price. Ted
Strickland stated that this was the asking price but postal officials have indicated they would like for the City
to submit a bid. No vote was taken on this matter.

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The Norfolk Southern lease in the amount of $1,200 for property across from City Hall, 130 Berry Street was
due May 31, 1992. Mayor Kelley recommended having Ted Strickland contact Andy Pipkin to see if the
County wanted to continue this lease and pave the parking lot across from City Hall for future use by the
County when City Hall moves. Motion was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

Mayor Kelly noted that in order to annex property, which has been surrounded by City limits, it will be
necessary to have the property surveyed. The property includes Woodhaven, Sheppard Drive and Old
Atlanta Road, which totals 30.59 acres. The cost for this survey is $3,000. A. J. Welch will prepare plats and
legal descriptions for each piece of property involved to go with survey of entire area. Motion was made by
Harold Cochran to appropriate funds for survey, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve a three way stop at the intersection of Miller Road and Mann
Boulevard, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve a three way stop at the intersection of Northbridge Drive and
Central Line, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion carried.

Captain Mac Nale gave report of police activities in Stockbridge for the month of May 1992.

Officer Scott Thurston and Officer Ken Winkles addressed the Council regarding a new juvenile offender
program. Henry County Commissioners have authorized the use of the old Sheriff's Department building on
Highway 81 in McDonough. This program would be a boot camp type of environment, very strict military
type training to rehabilitate first offenders. These officers wanted the Council to be familiar with this program
and to solicit their support and funds. Mayor Kelley suggested these officers speak to the Henry Municipal
Association at the next meeting rather than going to each City. This would allow the cities to discuss this
program and provide a team effort and community support. A. J. Welch, Juvenile Judge for Henry County,
stated this will be an unmatched and different approach toward rehabilitation and should be a very successful
program.

Ted Strickland advised Council that he had secured bids from approximately seven companies to demolish
the house at 4545 North Henry Boulevard, ranging from $1,200 to $2,375. Roy Bishop will demolish this
house at no charge to the City for salvage. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to award contract to Roy
Bishop, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

A. J. Welch presented an agreement between the City of Stockbridge and the Henry County Water Authority.
This contract deals with the annexed property, Eagle's Landing, owned by J. T. Williams. Henry County
Water Authority agrees to continue to offer water and sewer service to the annexed area. At any time the
Authority declines to offer water and sewer services, the City reserves the right to provide such water and
sewer services to this area. Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to approve agreement, seconded by W. A.
Gardner, motion carried.
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Motion was made by Harold Cochran to go into Executive Session, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.
This session was called to discuss personnel.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to reconvene, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to adjourn, seconded by F. J. Hunter, motion carried. Meeting adjourned
at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
