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date: 1996-02-12
title: February 12, 1996 Minutes
source: 1996-02/1996-02-12_February 12, 1996_Minutes.pdf
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February 12, 1996

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 12, 1996

The regular meeting of the City Council was held February 12, 1996 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.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve minutes of the January 8, 1996 Council Meeting, seconded
by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

PLANNING AND ZONING

FLETCHER TURNER, 114 ROSENWALD CIRCLE. Calvin McShane, Administrator, Henry County
Department of Community Services, presented an application to rezone property owned by Fletcher Turner,
114 Rosenwald Circle, from R-3 to RD to construct a duplex apartment. Mr. McShane pointed out that several
duplexes already exist on Rosenwald and the Planning Board has given their approval. Motion was made
by Harold Cochran to approve rezoning, seconded by F. J .Hunter and passed unanimously.

WINDSONG PLANTATION, UNIT V, PHASE 1. Final plat approval for Unit V was presented by Calvin
McShane. He advised Council that Unit V has passed core-test and meets all County inspections and,
therefore, County recommends approval. Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to approve Windsong Plantation,
Unit V, Phase 1, as recommended by Henry County, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

JAKE BRINSON, TURNING POINT SUBDIVISION. Calvin McShane told Council that Jake Brinson would
like to address the Council regarding the drainage for this subdivision. Plans are to pipe surface water runoff
from the south side around the west side of the subdivision to empty into the City's sewer system. He
contends this is City drainage and it will cost him $75,000 to divert from his property. Pat O'Neill stated that
runoff for the subdivision will constitute less than 5 percent of total discharge with no impact to property
downstream. Six (6) acres on the west side of the subdivision will remain natural for retention purposes.
Mayor Kelley noted that the six (6) acres is located above the subdivision and will be of no help with surface
water retention for the subdivision Mayor Kelley advised Mr. Brinson that Flood Ordinance requires retention
of storm water with on-site retention. Storm water retention is recommended by Henry County and the Corps
of Engineers. Ronnie Simmons suggested the Council approve drainage subject to changes that may be
necessary for on-site water retention. Mayor Kelley opposed this suggestion and recommended Mr. O'Neill
gets with Ted Strickland and Calvin McShane to review the hydrology report. When the City and County
make a recommendation regarding on-site retention for this subdivision, if necessary, the Council will call a
special meeting so as not to delay construction of this project.

ANNEXATIONS

BILLY H OGILVIE, Flippen Road, 1.048 acres for multi-family. Motion to approve annexation was made by
Harold Cochran, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

HAROLD A. JOHNSON, 949 Davis Road, 1.25 acres and 707 Davis Road, 1.25 acres for residential. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to approve annexation, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

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McCARTHY HOMES, INC., 258 Old Conyers Road, 1.141 acres, 260 Old Conyers Road, 1.297 acres, 262
Old Conyers Road, 2.626 acres for residential. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve annexation,
seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

STRINGER, McGARITY, HINTON AND WELCH, Hudson Bridge Road, 70.72 acres for commercial. Motion
was made by F. J. Hunter to approve annexation, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS

JOHNNY BORING, 130 SHIELDS ROAD, asked what progress is being made on drainage along Brushy
Creek? Ted Strickland, City Manager, advised that the committee appointed by the Council to investigate
the flooding of Brushy Creek has met on several occasions to review information received from the Corps of
Engineers. Another committee meeting has been scheduled for February 19, 1996 at City Hall. Mr. Boring
was invited to attend this meeting. Ronnie Simmons commented that residents along Brushy Creek have
real concerns regarding the force of the creek due to upstream construction, causing erosion of their property.
Mayor Kelley noted that the City will wait until the study is complete so any decisions regarding improvements
upstream will not adversely effect property downstream. Cal McShane pointed out that if regulations on
retention ponds are enforced, this would help reduce the flow of water along Brushy Creek. Discussion
ended.

NEW BUSINESS

GEORGIA D.A.R.E. OFFICERS ASSOCIATION requested annual payment of $2,000 to provide a drug
educational program for fifth grade students at Smith Barnes Elementary School. Motion was made by
Ronnie Simmons to approve, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

HENRY COUNTY FOOD PANTRY, PAT TEMPLETON, PRESIDENT, requested funds in the amount of
$51.00 to be applied toward a new building for the Food Pantry. This request is being made of all 470 Henry
County Chamber of Commerce members with a goal of raising $40,000. This organization provides crisis
assistance to the economically disadvantaged. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve, seconded
by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

TWIN CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES, INC. (Hampton Boys Home) has requested payment of $5,000 for
1996. Ronnie Simmons advised Council that Hampton Boys Home is being purchased by Kid's Place and
the payment should be held until all transactions are finalized. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to
table decision to make payment, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

ORDINANCES

FIRE HYDRANT WATER METER. An ordinance to allow City to rent a water meter which attaches to fire
hydrant to provide water for construction site. To set fee for meter rental, labor and use of equipment. It was
noted that A. J. Welch, City Attorney, did not have ordinance ready. Ted Strickland recommended setting
the fee at $150.00. Mayor Kelley suggested the Council approve the fee of $150.00 and adopt the Ordinance
at the March meeting.

Motion was made to approve $150.00 charge, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

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OCCUPATINAL TAX ORDINANCE. To amend delinquent interest from one percent (1%) to one and one-
half percent ( 1 ½%) effective immediately. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter
and passed unanimously.

INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL

WAL-MART TRAFFIC LIGHT. Ted Strickland advised that the Georgia Department of Transportation has
informed him that the traffic lights at the Wal-Mart intersection are regulated and ready for operation.

Motion to adjourn was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
