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date: 2000-04-10
title: April 10, 2000 Minutes
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April 10, 2000

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MINUTES
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 10, 2000

The Regular Meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held April 10, 2000 and Mayor Kelley presided.
Members present were Harold Cochran, Fred Evans, W. A. Gardner and Ronnie Simmons. Councilman
Turner was no present due to illness.

Harold Cochran made a motion to convene; W. A. Gardner seconded, motion carried.

Harold Cochran made a motion to approve minutes of March 13, 2000 Council Meeting; RonnieSimmons
seconded, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

PLANNING AND REZONING

HEARING:

SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN. The
Council discussed the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Short Term Work Program/CIE Element
of the Joint Henry County/Cities Comprehensive Development Plan (plan amendment) and the resolution of
transmittal of this element to the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community
Affairs for review and comment. The cities submit work projects they plan to complete beginning in 1999
through 2004.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt resolution of transmittal to the Atlanta Regional Commission; W.
A. Gardner seconded, motion carried.

RESOLUTION:

JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. To comply with the Georgia Planning Act of 1989, Henry County Planning
and Development require a resolution from the Mayor and City Council to begin formal hearings on this
update. This initial step is merely procedural to initiate the planning process and in no manner adopts the
plan.
Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt a resolution to begin formal hearings to update the Joint
Comprehensive Plan; Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

RESOLUTION;

JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE (HORIZON 2020). To comply with the Georgia Planning Act of
1989, Henry County Planning and Development require a resolution from the Mayor and City Council to begin
formal hearings on this update. This initial step is merely procedural to initiate the planning process and in
no manner adopts the plan.

REZONING:

BURT BLACKMON, 245 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA requested rezoning of
property located in Land Lot 64 of the 7th District, located on the north side of Jodeco Road, west of Norfolk
Southern Railroad, and east of the proposed West Campground Road. The request is for PD (Planned
Development; C-2 and R-3) zoning consisting of single-family residential and commercial retail uses.

Ray Pacheco reported that the Planning Commission and Staff recommended denial on March 30, 2000.
The County has concerns about the developer being able to meet the full requirements of the Planned
Development or the City’s R-3 Ordinance.

Mayor Kelley recommended to the Council, if the Council approves the rezoning, a 1,500 minimum square
foot housing requirement instead of square footage required under R-3 zoning. Burt Blackmon told Council
that he has no intention of building any houses smaller than 1,500 feet in this neighborhood.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that this property adjourns property that David Williams is developing and it is
basically the same thing. David Williams stated that this development is the exact same size lots, same size
houses, same builders, same everything. This will be the next phase of the same project.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve rezoning from RA (Residential Agricultural) to PD (Planned
Development; C-2 and R-3) with conditions shown in Exhibit “A” attachment to Zoning Ordinance; Fred Evans
seconded, motion carried.
ANNEXATIONS:

DEXTER T. CROTTS, CROTTS ENTERPRISES OF ROSWELL, GEORGIA requested annexation into the
City of Stockbridge. The property is located in Land Lot 14 of the 6th District at the northwest corner of
Eagles Landing Parkway and Country Club Drive. The property contains 1.291 acres. The request is for
initial zoning classification in the City of Stockbridge and annexation.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt an ordinance to assign the initial zoning classification to commercial
zoning City of Stockbridge, W.A.Gardner, motion carried.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt an ordinance annexing this property into the City of Stockbridge;
W. A. Gardner seconded, motion carried.

DEXTER T. CROTTS, CROTTS ENTERPRISES OF ROSWELL, GEORGIA is requesting annexation into
the City of Stockbridge. The property is located in Land Lot 14 of the 6th District at the northwest corner of
Eagles Landing Parkway and Country Club Drive. The property contains 7.65 acres. The request is for initial
zoning classification in the City of Stockbridge and annexation.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt an ordinance to assign the initial zoning classification to commercial
zoning City of Stockbridge; HaroldCochran seconded, motion carried.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt an ordinance annexing this property into the City of Stockbridge;
Harold Cochran seconded, motion carried.

PHYLLIS M. CAGLE, 164 WEXFORD COURT, STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA is requesting annexation into
the City of Stockbridge. The property is located in The Villages Subdivision in Land Lot 15 of the 6th District
on the south side of Wexford Court and north of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course. The property is a 55’x200’ lot
with house. The request is for initial zoning classification in the City of Stockbridge and annexation.

Harold Cochran made a motion to adopt and ordinance to assign the initial zoning classification to RM (single
family) City of Stockbridge; RonnieSimmons seconded; motion carried.
Harold Cochran made a motion to adopt an ordinance annexing this property into the City of Stockbridge;
Ronnie Simmons seconded, motion carried.

DAVID K. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT, KILLEARN PROPERTIES, INC. OF GEORGIA, requested annexation
into the City of Stockbridge. The property is located in Land Lot 64 of the 7th District east of Peach Drive,
north of Jodeco Road and west of the proposed West Campground Road. The property contains 59.3 acres.
The request is for initial zoning classification in the City of Stockbridge and annexation. Mayor Kelley pointed
out that this property is adjacent to the Burt Blackmon property and recommends approval.
April 10, 2000

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt an ordinance to assign the initial zoning classification to PD
(Planned Development) in the City of Stockbridge; Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt an ordinance annexing this property into the City of Stockbridge;
Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

NITA SARDANA, NITA INVESTMENTS/DBA TEXACO FOOD MART, 4475 NORTH HENRY
BOULEVARD for the purpose of hearing charges brought against Nita Sardana for alcohol sales violations.
Mayor Kelley noted that the City Council had a hearing on April 4, 2000 regarding this matter and it is time
to make a decision regarding these charges.

FIRST MOTION: Ronnie Simmons made a motion that the City Council find Nita Sardana and Nita
Investments, Inc., violated the City’s Alcohol Beverage Ordinance on January 145, 2000, by failing to check
for identification before selling been to an underage customer, Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

SECOND MOTION: Ronnie Simmons made a motion that the City Council find that Nita Sardana and Nita
Investments, Inc., violated the City’s Alcohol Beverage Ordinance twice during the morning of January 31,
2000, by selling alcoholic beverages on two separate occasions during prohibited hours; Fred Evans
seconded, motion carried.
THIRD MOTION: Ronnie Simmons made a motion that the City Council impose a fine of four thousand dollars
($4,000) for the first offense. A fine of five hundred ($500) for the second offense, and a fine of five hundred
dollars ($500) for the third offense for a total fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000) with all fines due and
payable in five (5) days; Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

The third motion to include that the City Council suspend the beer and wine license at issue for six (6) months
and place the license holder on probation for a period of six (6) months after the suspension ends. The
probation and suspension shall be imposed for each of the three violations but that the terms be set to run
concurrently or at the same time.

FOURTH MOTION: Ronnie Simmons made a motion that the Council table consideration of all other matters
involving the suitability of the Texaco property for alcoholic beverages sales until a later date with notice to
be given to all interested parties if the issue will be considered again; FredEvans seconded, motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

GARY HOWELL, applicant for Alcohol License in Area I, commercial property west of I-75, reported that he
has two sites he is working on and requests another sixty (60) day extension.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to grant sixty (60) days extension; seconded by Fred Evans, motion
carried.

NEW BUSINESS

BARRY HART, 101 MIMOSA DRIVE, STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA requested speed humps on Mimosa
Drive and Hillcrest Drive to slow traffic cutting through from Flippen Road to North Henry Boulevard. Mr. Hart
told Council that motorist cut thorough their neighborhood to miss the traffic light on North Henry Boulevard.
He feels the increased and fast traffic is a threat to the children in the neighborhood.

Ted Strickland reported that one speed hump had been installed on the crest of the hill on Oakland
Boulevard because teenage drivers were jumping the hill. Mayor Kelley suggested installing three-way
stop signs on Hillcrest Drive at Beacon Street and Mimosa Drive. Council was hesitant to agree to speed
humps until liability for City is determined.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to install three-way stop signs; W. A. Gardner seconded, motion carried.

VICKIE McMANUS, SOUTH METRO CONCERT BAND is requesting permission to have a one-time
practice session at Gardner Park. Public would be invited to listen or participate if they play an instrument.
The Band is home-based at Clayton Community College and plays concerts for special functions. If the
Council is interested, the Band could perform concerts in the park on occasion.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to authorized City Clerk to get the date and time and if it does not interfere
with anything already planned for the park, it would be all right for the band to hold their practice session at
Gardner Park; W. A. Gardner seconded, passed unanimously.

JANE RUTLEDGE, OPTIMIST CLUB requested permission to have an Easter Egg Hunt on April 23, 2000
at 10:00 AM at Clark Community Park for Special Needs Children. Mrs. Rutledge could not be present to
make this request but hopes the Council will grant request.

Ronnie Simmons he would like to see the City support this function and provide film for pictures of these
children with the Easter Bunny. Ronnie Simmons made this a motion; Fred Evans seconded, motion
carried.

HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS. Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt
a Resolution to make health and life insurance available under the City’s insurance plan for elected officials;
Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

MEMORIAL PARK, CEMETERY STREET BIDS FOR GRADING AND PAVING WALKING TRACK:

Asphalt Paving Service, Fayetteville, GA. $51,477.35

Complete Professional Sea Coating & Striping Service, Atlanta, GA. $57,500.00

Robert Brooker Paving Company, Griffin, GA. $54,623.00

Stockbridge Paving Company, Inc., Stockbridge, GA. $45,611.10

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to accept low bid from Stockbridge Paving Company, Inc.; W.A.Gardner
seconded, motion carried.

EMERALD MEADOWS HYDROSEEDING: Ted Strickland discussed this project with several members of
the Council explaining the hydroseeding of wildflowers in various locations along highways, parks and
railroad tracks. Permission to plant on rights-of-ways has been received from Georgia Department of
Transportation and Norfolk Southern. The cost for preparing and hydroseeding ten (10) acres is $29,500.

Fred Evans made a motion to contract with Emerald Meadows Hydroseeding; Harold Cochran seconded,
motion carried.

BIDS OF GARBAGE TRUCK:

Atlanta Freight-liner
Atlanta Freight-liner Cab/Leach Body $87,856.35

Mayo Co., Inc.
Volvo Cab/McClain Body $89,569.50

Municipal Equipment Sales
Volvo Cab/Pak-Mor Body $91,840.00
Nalley Motor Trucks Company
Volvo Cab/Pak-Mor Body $92,405.00

McNeilus Co, Inc.
International Cab/McNeilus Body $93,272.36

Nalley Motor Trucks Company
International Cab/McNeilus Body $93,548.00

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to accept bid from McNeilus Company, Inc. in the amount of $93,272.36;
Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

BIDS FOR LONG WHEELBASE, ½ TON 4 WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCK.

Legacy Ford Mercury, Inc. $20,799.00

Bellamy Strickland Chevrolet $18,820.00

Harold Cochran made a motion to accept bid from Bellamy Walker in the amount of $18,820.00; Ronnie
Simmons seconded; passed unanimously.

PAY
REQUESTS

P. F. MOON AND COMPANY, INC.

Pay request No. 5 $180,610.68

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve; Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

MACBA SEWER AND PIPELINE, INC. DIVISION II

Final Pay Request No. 5 $43,031.19

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve; Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

CALDWELL TANKS ALLIANCE LLC, DIVISION III

Pay Request No. 6 $60,840.00
Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve; Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

STEVENSON & PALMER ENGINEERING, INC.

Engineering for System Improvements $6,369.76

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve; Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

CHANGE ORDERS

CHANGE ORDER NO 2, P. F. MOON AND COMPANY

1. Add overflow from clearwell - 3,320.00
2. Add conduit and wiring from Therma Sentry devices and motor space
Heaters 642.00
3. Add pressure control valve in Henry Co. valve vault at Old Atlanta Rd
and Speer Road 7,908.00
4. Delete septic tank and drain field -2,174.00
5. Delete 10” gave valve at Old Conyers Rd and connection point to
Division II - 850.00
6. The date of completion of all work is therefore May 30, 2000 ________

TOTAL $8,846.00

Ronnie Simmons made separate motions to approve each item; W. A. Gardner seconded each item
separately, motions carried.

CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 CALDWELL TANKS ALLIANCE LLC, DIVISION III

Due to inclement weather, the request is for an extension to May 25, 2000.
Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve; Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

ROCK QUARRY ROAD LIFT STATION:

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, MACBA SEWER AND PIPELINE, INC.

Requesting 56 calendar days to allow for shipping date of May 11, 2000 for generator. Completing date is
scheduled for May 26, 2000.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approves; Fred Evans seconded, motion carried.

SEAL UNUSED WELLS. Environmental Protection Division (EPD) requires that the City seal off wells not
being used. There could be three categories involved in sealing the wells. The property owners could take
over use and maintenance, permanently seal with concrete, and cap for future use. Ted Strickland will check
out and advise.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adjourn, W. A. Gardner seconded, motion carried. Meeting adjourned
at 7:00 P. M.

Merle Manders, CMC
City Clerk
