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date: 1987-12-14
title: December 14, 1987 Minutes
source: 1987-12/1987-12-14_December 14, 1987_Minutes.pdf
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December 14, 1987

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA DECEMBER 14, 1987

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held December 14, 1987 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.

Mayor Kelley congratulated the members of the Council who were re-elected and will begin their new terms
January 1, 1988. H. M. Kersey was elected for a one year term and Ronnie Simmons, John Dabney and G.
W. Evans were each elected for two year terms.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt the 1988 proposed budget as presented, seconded by John
Dabney and passed unanimously.

David Green, Jr., owner and developer of Lakeview Mobile Home Park on Davis Road, and his engineer,
David Dodgen, were present to request permission to change the route of the proposed sewer line. Mayor
Kelley advised Mr. Green that the City has no objections to the relocation of this sewer line if easement
clearance has been made with property owners. When this line is connected to the City main, the easement
must be recorded and filed with the City. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve change in sewer
line, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Roger Jett, 126 Landover Drive, was present to request the City allow him to park heavy equipment at his
residence. He stated that he has a business license with Henry County. He owns 3 acres, a dump truck,
loader, farm tractor and he would like to park this equipment behind his house near the woods. Mayor Kelley
told Mr. Jett that he is operating his business in a residential area and is not zoned for business. Mayor
Kelley suggested the Council study this matter and make a decision at a later date. Motion was made by
Harold Cochran to table this decision, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mark Hinson, Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 68 was present with members of the troop who are working
on a merit badge for Citizenship. Mayor Kelley welcomed the scouts and offered to answer questions they
may have regarding City government.

W. A. Gardner advised that Georgia Power Company is installing lights around the track at the park.
Mayor Kelley announced that W. A. Gardner, City Manager, is retiring May 1988 and he has been discussing
this position with Charles Barnett. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to authorize Mayor Kelley to negotiate
with Mr. Barnett and advise, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons stated that while he was campaigning, citizens brought several problems to his attention.
Davis Road needs center lines painted and the shoulders need repair, especially at the intersection of Davis
and Shields Roads. At this point, Mayor Kelley stated that the Council should study the need of either a
traffic light or caution light at this intersection. Motorists entering Davis Road from Shields Road have limited
sight and motorist on Davis Road need to be alerted to slow at this intersection. W. A. Gardner to check into
this matter and advise. Mr. Gardner instructed to post load limit signs on Davis Road.

Ronnie Simmons stated that trash along City right-of-ways, especially around the Wal-Mart shopping area,
was another complaint he received from residents. Mr. Gardner instructed to check into this matter.
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Ronnie Simmons has attended leadership classes offered through the Henry County Chamber of Commerce
and he advised Council that the University of Georgia offers a free study on how to improve a City's image.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to appoint Ronnie Simmons as chairman to select a committee to
contact the University of Georgia, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Herbert Johnson, 115 Lambert Street, complained that Evans Sand Gravel, 114 Quarry Road, was running
trucks before 6:00 a.m. and was waking the neighborhood. Mayor Kelley advised that Mr. Evans was properly
zoned for his business and the City cannot regulate his hours of operation but he would have Mr. Gardner
contact Mr. Evans and suggest he not begin operation before 6:00 a.m., if possible.

G. W. Evans advised Council that the Fire Department burned the house donated by Frank Baker adjacent
to his Texaco Station. The house was used for a training session for the Fire Department. There were no
problems and Mr. Evans commended the firefighters for a job well done.

John Dabney stated that Charlie Tomlinson wanted to know the Council's decision on allowing him to install
a portable bar-b-q stand at Frank Baker's Texaco Station on Quarry Road and North Henry Boulevard. Mayor
Kelley advised that Frank Baker personally told him that he would not allow this portable food stand to operate
on his property and, therefore, permission denied.

Ronnie Simmons stated that he would like to thank the following people for their support and help in making
the Christmas parade a success: W. A. Gardner, Lewis Hurd, Skip Cash, Cheryl Lemmons and Chuck
Greggory.

Eddie Buckholts gave monthly report on fire activities for November. He also reported that the mutual aid
plan with Henry County Fire Department is working extremely well.

Eddie Buckholts reported that the Fire Department's annual banquet will be held January 18, 1988 at 8:00
p.m. at the El Puente Restaurant, if it meets Council approval. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to
approve banquet, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 7:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
