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date: 1988-03-14
title: March 14, 1988 Minutes
source: 1988-03/1988-03-14_March 14, 1988_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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March 14, 1988

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 14, 1988

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held March 14, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans, H. M. Kersey and Ronnie
Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Henry County Commissioners, Cerelle Spraggins and Bobby Head, were present to discuss with the Council
the paving of Old Atlanta Road from Flippen Road to Speer Road. Jack Hamilton, Capital Investment, Inc.,
was present representing the developers of Stockbridge Station. Other subdivision developers involved in
this project were not at this meeting. These developers are Perry Knight, Knight Development, Inc. and C.
Ronald Thornton, MRT Corporation. The estimated cost of this project is $126,260.00 and the
Commissioners have agreed for the County to furnish engineering, labor and equipment. The developers
have agreed to pay $70,000.00 and the City will pay the balance of $56,260.00. Mr. Hamilton's company
plans to widen and pave Speer Road from Freeway Junction to Old Atlanta Road and suggested the Council
give assistance from Old Atlanta Road to North Henry Boulevard. The cost to improve this intersection was
approximately $20,000 and is included in the $56,260.00. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to appropriate
the $56,260.00 toward this project, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

T. N. Adams submitted plans to remodel the Southern Bell building at 112 West Burke Street for his plumbing
contracting and retail sales. Additional spaces will be used for retail sales. Mayor Kelley advised Mr. Adams
that this property is zoned C-2 and it would be necessary for the zoning to be C-3. Mr. Adams was instructed
to apply for rezoning through Henry County Community Development. The Council emphasized that this is
not a desirable location for retail businesses and when the rezoning comes before the Council it would be
denied because this area is not accessible for retail sales.

Bill Mabros, Olympia Plaza, requested a sign variance to construct an additional sign in front of the office
buildings being constructed to the rear of his restaurant. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve
additional sign, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously. Clerk instructed to notify Jim Risher,
Henry County Inspection Department that Council approves the sign.

Fred Betsil, Video Scenes, 5033 North Henry Boulevard, plans a grand opening later this month and
requested a permit to have a large spotlight for promotional purposes and a food vendor. Motion was made
by G. W. Evans to approve, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 7:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
