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date: 1988-10-10
title: October 10, 1988 Minutes
source: 1988-10/1988-10-10_October 10, 1988_Minutes.pdf
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October 10, 1988

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 10, 1988

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held October 10, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans, H. M. Kersey and
Ronnie Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Minutes of September 12, 1988 meeting were approved as distributed.

Jane Rutledge was present and inquired if the City Council had read her letter offering her services on a
volunteer basis to serve on the Stockbridge Beautification Committee. Ronnie Simmons advised Mr. i2
Rutledge that he is working with landscape engineers from the University of Georgia on a plan for
Stockbridge. Several groups have shown interest and when he selects his committee to implement the plan
the City Council approves, he will keep her in mind.

Mrs. Rutledge suggested the Council consider sidewalks from Flippen Road to Mays Corner when North
Henry Boulevard is widened.

Mayor Kelley recommended the Council give the granite City limit markers to the Stockbridge Garden Club.
He stated that the granite markers were originally donated to the City by the Garden Club and they would
like to move them before the Georgia Department of Transportation begins construction to widen North
Henry Boulevard. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to give the granite City limit markers to Stockbridge
Garden Club, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley presented 1989 proposed budget to be reviewed by the City Council.

Mrs. Jerry Benson, 112 West Burke Street, discussed with the Council the types of businesses that will be
allowed to locate in a C-2 zoning. Mayor Kelley advised that since their building is located within a
residential area they must follow zoning regulations to the letter and rent to businesses listed in a zone C-
2 classification.

Sharon Crisp, 70 Oakleaf Drive, inquired if the Council would give tentative approval for her location of a
package store on Highway 138 West between Kentucky Fried Chicken and Blimpie's. Council voiced no
objections and will consider her application when submitted.

Brad Bradford displayed for the Council's information, his plans for property he is developing at 5222 North
Henry Boulevard. He pointed out that the back section is designed for 128 units of 1 and 2 bedroom
apartments with pool, sauna and tennis. Mr. Bradford inquired if the City would be able to provide water
and sewerage for this project. Charles Barnett, City Manager, advised Mr. Bradford that the City's
wastewater plant has a maximum capacity of 425,000 gallons per day of treated waste and currently treats
260,000 gallons per day, which leaves approximately 160,000 gallons available. Mr. Barnett noted that if
the City furnishes sewerage to all projects that are currently under construction, not including JDB,
Enterprises, Stockbridge Station, the treatment plant will be at capacity and the City cannot guarantee
sewerage. Mayor Kelley informed Mr. Bradford that sewerage is not his main hurdle. In order to construct
apartments, it will be necessary to change the zoning to RM, multi-family residential. If they desire to make
application for a zoning change, this may be done through Jim Risher, Henry County Community
Development, at which time the City Council will give their application due consideration.
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Billy Hadden, Stockbridge Optimist Club, is planning a full-scale campaign to have a drug free youth. Their
goal is to have every community in America participate in "Red Ribbon Week" October 22-30, 1988 and
have asked the support of the community and the City Council. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to
authorize Mayor Kelley to sign a proclamation supporting "Red Ribbon Week", seconded by Harold
Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to appropriate $50.00 for the purchase of supplies for "Red Ribbon
Week", seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Jane Rutledge suggested the businesses be contacted to show their support by placing red ribbons on the
front of their stores. Ronnie Simmons suggested Mrs. Rutledge meet with the Optimist Club October 11,
1988 to help with this portion of the project.

Eddie Buckholts, Fire Chief, gave Fire Department report for the month of September.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

i Typed as written
