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date: 1985-07-08
title: July 8, 1985 Minutes
source: 1985-07/1985-07-08_July 8, 1985_Minutes.pdf
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July 8, 1985

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 8, 1985

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held July 8, 1985 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.

It was noted that Davidson Brothers Contracting Company has completed the Shields Road sewer project.
Mr. Davidson explained to Mr. Gardner that due to error, one manhole and approximately 150' of sewer line
were omitted from his original bid. The contract bid was $41,608.50 and the completed work totaled
$46,314.95. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve the additional $4,706.45, seconded by Ronnie
Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that he had received a letter from the Henry County Chamber of Commerce
inviting the City Council to join the Chamber of Commerce. The dues would be $200.00 per year.
Membership would include advertising space in Chamber of Commerce brochures, buyers' guides, etc.
Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to table until the Council could determine if it would benefit the City to
participate and whether the other cities in the county plan to join, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed
unanimously.

Mrs. R. G. Kent, Davis Road presented an application for annexation, legal description and plat. Motion was
made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt an ordinance to approve Mrs. Kent's application for annexation, seconded
by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to adopt a resolution covering acquisition and clearing of right-of-way
with control of future encroachment and regulation of vehicular traffic on highway construction project to
resurface Second Street and Bryant Street under the Georgia Department of Transportation resurfacing
program, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised that State Representative Wesley Dunn notified him that the City of Stockbridge has
been selected to receive a grant from the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $8,500.00 to
develop the new City Park on East Atlanta Road. Official written notification will be forthcoming.

W. A. Gardner advised that Ben Turnipseed has completed the design for the park and he has turned the
plans over to Henry County Planning and Zoning to be approved for a grading permit.
W. A. Gardner advised that the State Department of Transportation has almost completed the paving around
the bridge and we have to submit a plan for landscaping for their approval.

It was noted that E. R. Snell Contracting Company has sent a new bid to State Department of Transportation
for lights under the bridge.

Harold Cochran suggested the City contact Henry County Department of Transportation regarding a turning
lane from East Atlanta Road at Valley Hill Road. This site is out in the country i1 but several requests have
been made that the City Council try to get the County to do something about this crossing. When cars are
stopped waiting for a train to clear this crossing, southbound cars pass on the curve and this creates a
potential driving hazard.

Before landscaping work can be done around the bridge, Max Greenwood needs to repair the end of his
building. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to have City Clerk write for a progress report from Mr.
Greenwood regarding this project, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.
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City Council discussed the motoring public speeding on new bridge. W. A. Gardner to notify Police
Department to enforce the 35 MPH speed limit.

Because of the increased traffic, the City Council will not allow any organization to sell any merchandise or
goods along North Henry Boulevard or intersections along North Henry Boulevard. Charitable organizations
may sell in shopping centers with permission from owners but must have permit. They may also sell on side
streets from within the City and will be required to have a permit issued from City Hall. Motion was made by
G. W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised that he had talked with the State Department of Transportation and been informed that
the traffic light at the intersection of North Henry Boulevard and Highway 138 West should be installed as
soon as the contract has been let.

Harold Cochran advised that the Fire Department walkie-talkies and pagers are so obsolete that replacement
parts cannot be found. 20 pagers at $242 each total $4,840 from Griffin Communications. These pagers
may be paid on a 90 day plan at no interest or order 10 pagers at a time. Motion was made by Ronnie
Simmons to purchase pagers, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
Burke Street and North Henry Boulevard cemeteries were discussed. Mr. Gardner advised that he has
discussed resurfacing the streets in the North Henry Boulevard cemetery with Stockbridge Paving Company
and he is preparing cost figures. Mrs. Abner Ward has requested that the City cut trees in the Burke Street
Cemetery but Mr. Gardner advises that we cannot because these trees are not on City property.

Mr. Henry Bunn, on Mimosa Drive, has requested the City do something about the surface water draining on
his property off Flippen Road. W. A. Gardner to contact Henry County Department of Transportation to ask
if they will cut these ditches when they have equipment in this area.

Meeting adjourned 8:05.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

i Typed as written
