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date: 1984-06-09
title: June 9, 1984 Minutes
source: 1984-06/1984-06-09_June 9, 1984_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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July 9, 1984

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 9, 1984

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held July 9, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Joe Simmons and
Ronnie Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Mr. Lynn Hogan, GTE-Sprint, was present to discuss the installation of an underground cable that would
begin at the northern City limits running south on Shields Road across State Highway 42 extending along
Flippen Road to the southern City limits. This cable will be a long distance cable and GTE will not provide
service to the Stockbridge area, therefore, no franchise agreement will be necessary at this time. Mr. Hogan
will have a construction agreement drafted for the Council's consideration at the next meeting. September
15 is their planned date to begin construction.

Steve Watson requested the zoning be changed from RM-75 to RMP (Mobile Home Park) and a density
variance be granted to park 17 mobile homes on this site. Council instructed Mr. Watson that he must meet
all Henry County Planning and Zoning requirements for Mobile Home Parks and must meet additional
requirements for the City of Stockbridge. It must be an adult park with no trailers being older than a 1976
model. Thereafter, there will be no age limit on mobile homes but must pass City's annual inspection. If a
mobile home proves to be unsightly or unsafe upon inspection, the owner will be notified to make necessary
repairs within 30 days of the notice. Failure to comply with request, the owner will be notified to remove the
trailer from the premises within 30 days. A fire hydrant will be placed within 250' of each trailer. These
requirements must be included as a covenant and recorded with the deed at the Henry County Courthouse.
Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve zoning change and density variance, seconded by Harold
Cochran, motion carried.

It was brought to the attention of the City Council that numerous complaints have been received regarding
the produce stands that have recently been constructed on North Henry Boulevard in the commercial district.
W. A. Gardner to contact Roy Clack, Enforcement Officer with Henry County Planning and Zoning to have
these buildings moved as they are in violation of City and county building codes.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that Duvall Drive and Mann Boulevard would be resurfaced under the Local
Assistance Road Program. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to adopt Resolution giving State Department
of Transportation authority to resurface these streets and authorize Mayor Kelley to sign official papers,
seconded by Ronnie Simmons, motion carried.
Zack Hendon of Smith, Welch and Meadows, recommended the City Council amend the existing Insurance
Premium Tax Ordinance. The present ordinance levies an annual business license fee of $40.00 for insurers.
The amendment would levy a business license fee of $40.00 for each class of insurance written within the
City of Stockbridge. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to amend Ordinance as recommended, seconded
by G. W. Evans, motion carried. To be effective January 1, 1985.

W. A. Gardner advised Council that Collier-Johnson Services, 509 Old Atlanta Road, has ignored warnings
not to park tractor-trailers at this location. Council advised W. A. Gardner to notify Roy Clack, Enforcement
Officer, with Henry County Planning and Zoning, to take whatever action is necessary to bring this business
under compliance of zoning regulations.
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7/9/1984
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Bob Orlander, 440 Davis Road, complained about the real estate sign on his property and City right-of-way
on Davis Road put there by Rose Fisher of Orr-Fisher Realty advertising Meadowridge Subdivision.

He also informed Council that the signs are more than twice the size permitted in the City's sign ordinance.
W. A. Gardner to advise Mrs. Fisher that the signs must be removed immediately.

Ruby Davis, 111 Bowen Street, has cleaned the drainage ditch behind her house and would like for the City
to pick up the trash. W. A. Gardner to handle.

G. W. Evans reported that he had received complaints against Mr. Harmon James, 104 Beacon Street,
regarding the unkept condition of his property. Clerk instructed to write Mr. James and request that he cut
his grass.

Joe Simmons requested the City Council continue with their attempt to contact Percy Morris in California to
get the old school building he owns on Tye Street torn down. The building has been condemned by Henry
County Inspection Department. Clerk instructed to get previous correspondence and give to A. J. Welch in
order that he may contact Mr. Morris.

W. A. Gardner informed Council that Southern Railway Systems has a trailer parked across from City Hall.
Their wastewater is being emptied on the railway property but this is against City and county codes and must
be moved as this creates a health hazard. Clerk instructed to write Southern Railway System to have this
trailer moved immediately.

Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
