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date: 1998-03-09
title: March 9, 1998 Minutes
source: 1998-03/1998-03-09_March 9, 1998_Minutes.pdf
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March 9, 1998

EXECUTIVE SESSION

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 9, 1998

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to convene Executive Session, seconded by Fletcher Turner, passed
unanimously.

STARR PROPERTY, 4557 NORTH HENRY BOULEVARD. Council discussed condemnation of Starr
property adjacent to City Hall. Mrs. Starr has refused reasonable offer for her property. Property is needed
for City Hall expansion. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to notify A. J. Welch, City Attorney, to begin
condemnation proceedings, seconded by Harold Cochran, passed unanimously.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Mayor Kelley advised Council that Henry County has made the City
of Stockbridge an offer to take over City’s Treatment Plant. The long-range debt for the City could be as high
as $6,000,000. Henry County would own and operate the plant. EPA and EPD have imposed strict
regulations for zinc. Council asked to meet with County engineers, Tribble and Richardson, Macon, Georgia
to get information so they can make the right decision.

DRINKING WATER WELLS. Council discussed land acquisition for drinking water wells and authorizing
A.J.Welch, City Attorney to negotiate with property owners. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to
proceed with land acquisition, seconded by Fletcher Turner, approve unanimously.

Motion to adjourn Executive Session was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed
unanimously.

REGULAR MEETING

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 9, 1998

The Regular Meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held March 9, 1998 at 6:00 P. M. Mayor Kelley
presided and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, Ronnie Simmons and
Fletcher Turner.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.
Motion to approve minutes of February 9, 1998 Council Meeting was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by
G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guest. Special recognition was given to Boy Scout Troop 291 in attendance earning
merit badges. Mayor Kelley presented a package to each scout, consisting of City memorabilia.

EAGLE’S LANDING OF ATLANTA, ERIC EDDIE. Cal McShan, Director, Henry County Department of
Community Development, advised Council Mr. Eddie has requested the rezoning of 53.80 acres located on
Country Club Drive be deferred for thirty (30) days to allow further study by the applicant. The request was
for RM (single family) to RM (Multi-family) and was denied by Henry County on January 22, 1998. The will
be re-advertised and posted for the April 13, 1998 Council Meeting. Motion to table was made by Harold
Cochran, seconded by W.A.Gardner, passed unanimously.

BILLY R. JONES, ANNEXATION. Mayor Kelley presented application of annexation from BillyR.Jones,
Norcross, Georgia requesting annexation of 4.85 acres of property located west side of Highway 42 at the
end of Brannan Road extension in Land Lot 1 of the 7th District. Request is for rezoning from M-1 (light
manufacturing) unincorporated Henry County to M-1 (light manufacturing) City of Stockbridge. Request has
been approved by Henry County Planning Board. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve
rezoning, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

GLYNN ADDY SUBDIVISON, UNIT IV, TYE STREET, THE KNIGHT GROUP. Cal McShan noted that Unit
IV has met all the approvals required by Henry County with the exceptions of several items. Henry County
will hold up final plat approval until The Knight Group has stabilized the area with seed and straw based on
the weather. The items discussed should be handled this week.

Ted Strickland asked if Glynn Addy has the required streetlights? If these lights have not been installed, The
Knight Group should be required to put in the streetlights according to regulations.
Phase IV consists of 57 lots on 10.25 acres which is zoned R-3 conditional use.

Motion to approve Unit IV, subject to items being completed as required by Henry County and the City of
Stockbridge, was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.
KILLEARN PROPERTIES, INC. OF GEORGIA, STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA. Mayor Kelley noted that
David Williams, Killearn Properties, Inc. of Georgia has withdrawn his request for annexation of 1.1 acres
east of Interstate 75 north of Octogon Road.

Cal McShan told Council that Mr. Williams has also withdrawn his request to rezone the 1.1 acres until
further notice. If Mr. Williams wishes to annex and rezone at a later date, the property will be posted and
advertised in local newspaper.

Motion to table request for annexation and rezoning was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by
RonnieSimmons, passed unanimously.
BIDS FOR 1998 GMC JIMMY, 4 DOOR TAILGATE BODY. Council reviewed bids for GMC Jimmy. Bids
were as follows:

Lou Sobh, Conyers, Ga $23,186

Terry Cullen Chevrolet, Morrow, Ga $23,322

Bellamy Strickland Chevrolet, McDonough, Ga $23,004

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to accept bid from Bellamy Strickland Chevrolet, seconded by Ronnie
Simmons, passed unanimously.

PROCLAMATION FOR GIRL SCOUTS OF THE U.S.A. Mayor and Council approved a proclamation
declaring March 10, 1998 as “GIRL SCOUTS’ BE YOUR BEST DAY”. Motion to approve was made by
Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

TRAFFIC LIGHT AT COUNTY CLUB DRIVE AND EAGLE’S LANDING PARKWAY. MayorKelley advised
Council that Marti N. Stirling, President, The Villages at Eagle’s Landing Homeowners Association, Inc. is
requesting Council’s consideration for a traffic light at the intersection of Country Club Drive and Eagle’s
Landing Parkway. Mayor Kelley stated that he strongly recommends that the Council support getting this
traffic signal light at this intersection. Mayor Kelley stated that he has already discussed with the Council to
get action started and it takes time to get the traffic counts and information needed by the Henry County
Department of Transportation to determine if a traffic signal is warranted at this location. Mayor Kelley asked
for a motion to support this project. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to support the request for a traffic
signal at Country Club Drive and Eagle’s Landing Parkway, seconded by W.A.Gardner, passed unanimously.

BILL CLARK, WESTCHESTER, INC. Mayor Kelley advised Council that Bill Clark, Westchester Building,
Inc. is requesting City execute a Quit Claim Deed for a sewer easement on his property that was never used
by the City of Stockbridge. This release is necessary for funding for expansion project of Ansley Mobile
Home Park. Motion to authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute release on behalf of the City. Motion to execute
a Quit Claim Deed of Release was made by W.A.Gardner, seconded by Fletcher Turner, passed
unanimously.

GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION SPRING DISTRICT MEETING will be held Thursday, April 16, 1998,
at 6:00 P. M. at Cherokee Run Golf Course at the Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, Georgia.
Mayor Kelley noted that information regarding this event is in each Councilman’s folder and encourages each
member to attend. They will also have a golf tournament at 12:30 and is open to everyone.

NON-PAYING GARBAGE CUSTOMERS. Ted Strickland advised Council that in auditing garbage
customers paying and customers being picked-up we found 35 to 40 customers who have been receiving
the service but not paying. These customers have been setup for billing and the Council may receive
complaints.

TYE STREET SIDEWALKS. Ted Strickland advised Council that Bill White, Stevenson and Palmer should
have plans ready to put out for bids this week. Under the Georgia State Local Assistance Road Plan, the
south end of Tye Street is scheduled for re-paving in 1998.

AMEND CODE SECTION 8.32.010 – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLATS. The Henry County Department of Community Development will design a form
to be signed by City and County officials having the responsibility for reviewing the plat for compliance with
applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. Once the final subdivision plat has been approved by all
persons having any responsibility for review of plat a copy of the form shall be provided to the Clerk of the
City and the City will be provided with a copy of the final approved subdivision plat. The Mayor and Council
at a Council Meeting will no longer approve preliminary and final plats. Motion to approve was made by W.
A. Gardner, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to convene Executive Session, seconded Fletcher Turner, passed
unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to re-convene Regular Meeting, seconded by RonnieSimmons, passed
unanimously.
Motion to adjourn was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 7:30 P. M.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders, CMC R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
