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date: 1994-05-09
title: May 9, 1994 Minutes
source: 1994-05/1994-05-09_May 9, 1994_Minutes.pdf
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May 9, 1994

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MAY 9, 1994

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held May 9, 1994 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 was made by Harold Cochran to convene, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed Scout Master Chip Jones and his Cub Scout Pack 69 Webelos. Mayor Kelley noted
that these scouts are attending this meeting to earn merit badges and citizenship pins.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve minutes of April 11, 1994 Council Meeting, seconded by G.
W. Evans and passed unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING ON CABLE TELEVISION

In Mayor Kelley's opening statement, he stated that the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992 allows cities to regulate basic cable television service rates and associated
equipment and installation charges. The Federal Communications Commission has issued specific rules
outlining the method that a city must follow when it reviews a cable company's rates. Currently, the City is
gathering information about basic cable rates. The City has not yet determined whether the cable company's
basic rates are reasonable. The City will issue a written decision to the public and give public notice if the
City disapproves initial rates for basic service, or if the City approves initial rates over the objections of
interested parties. At this point, Mayor Kelley introduced Mark Knowles, Georgia Municipal Association, who
conducted the Public Hearing. Mr. Knowles made several comments and asked if anyone present had any
comments regarding rates, service or other problems that they would like to bring before the Council. He
commented that the Council also welcomes positive comments regarding cable service. There were no
comments from the citizens present; the public hearing was closed.

Jim Risher, Administrator, Henry County Department Community Development, presented plans for the
extension of Hospital Drive across Eagle's Landing Parkway south to Country Club Drive. This street is being
developed by Group VI Consortium. The largest portion of this street will be in the City. Mr. Risher noted
that after construction is complete, the street will be dedicated to the City and a two (2) year maintenance
bond will be required from Group VI Consortium. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve street,
seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland presented bids for a 1994 Ford F150XL pick-up truck:
Legacy Ford, McDonough $11,492.56
South Lake Ford, Morrow $10,631.00
Danny Belyeu, Newnan $11,613.10

Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to accept bid from South Lake Ford, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that the City has received a $30,000.00 grant from the Georgia Department of
Transportation to construct a sidewalk on the north side of North Henry Boulevard from Shields Road 1.05
miles to Davis Road. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
contract on the behalf of the City, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley proclaimed the month of May as Better Hearing and Speech month. Motion to approve was
made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
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5/9/1994
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Sponsors of the annual Christmas Parade have requested permission to hold the event Sunday, December
11, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. The parade will begin at Lee Street, traveling north and ending at Speer Road. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to approve parade plans as submitted, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

Mayor Kelley recommended the Council consider raising water and sewer deposits on rental property from
$100.00 to $150.00. Under new state laws, cities cannot refuse to supply service because of an indebtedness
incurred by a prior owner of the property, a prior occupant or a prior lessee. Motion was made by G. W.
Evans to amend the Water and Sewer Ordinance by increasing the water and sewer deposit to $150.00,
seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

W. A. Gardner stated that he had inspected the wastewater treatment plant and the driveway to the plant has
yet to be paved. This project needs to be completed as soon as possible to keep down the road dust about
which the City received many complaints last summer. Ted Strickland advised that Vernon Moss will
complete the paving within the next several weeks.
Kelley D. Corpening, Peachtree Music, a local retail music shop contacted Ronnie Simmons about scheduling
several bands to play music in Gardner Park. Mr. Corpening wants to know if the City would be interested in
this type of entertainment. There would be no charge for those attending. Council instructed Ronnie
Simmons to pursue this project and to get more information regarding the type of music and the types of
bands that would be performing. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans and
passed unanimously.

Robert E. Blackwell, Jr. owns lots 1 and 2 on the north west corner of Oakland Boulevard. These lots are on
the unimproved section of Oakland Boulevard. Clayton County water main runs diagonally through the rear
of both lots, which prohibits putting a house on each lot. Mr. Blackwell would like to put one house on these
lots. He is requesting that the City allow him to construct the driveway on the unimproved section of Oakland
Boulevard to the paved part of Oakland Boulevard. Mayor Kelley recommended the Council approve this
request. He also recommended that the Council have A. J. Welch, City Attorney, prepare an agreement to
be signed by the City and Mr. Blackwell that the City will continue ownership of the unimproved section of
Oakland Boulevard. The agreement will contain a clause that at such time as the City extends Oakland
Boulevard; the City has the right to take out the driveway. At the owner's expense, the driveway may be
connected to the extended paved section of Oakland Boulevard. Mayor Kelley instructed Ted Strickland to
contact A. J. Welch to draw an agreement between the City and Mr. Blackwell. Motion was made by W. A.
Gardner, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, seconded by
Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to reconvene, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Harold Cochran
and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
