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date: 1985-12-09
title: December 9, 1985 Minutes
source: 1985-12/1985-12-09_December 9, 1985_Minutes.pdf
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December 9, 1985

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA DECEMBER 9, 1985

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held December 9, 1985 with Mayor Kelley presiding
and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Joe Simmons and Ronnie
Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Mayor Kelley presented the 1986 Proposed Budget. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve the
budget, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Jim Risher, Administrator, Henry County Planning and Zoning, requested rezoning of property located on
Flippen Road owned by John P. Knight from RA-200 to R-100A for a single family dwelling subdivision. This
parcel of land consists of 76 acres, which will be subdivided into 137 18,000 square feet lots. David Harris,
attorney for Mr. Knight, stated that the minimum house size for this zoning is 1,250 square feet of heated
space but they plan to construct houses is a minimum of 1,500 square feet. Mayor Kelley advised that water
and sewerage is available and the developer is responsible for the cost of installing the water and sewer
lines, taps and fire hydrants. The subdivision will be constructed in four phases and the cost of the houses
will begin in the mid $60,000. Egress and ingress is designed for Flippen Road. Jim Risher advised and Mr.
Knight has agreed to use one of the lots on the backside of the subdivision for a street to allow access to Old
Atlanta Road for emergency vehicles because a subdivision this size needs more than one egress and
ingress. Motion was made by Ross McMichael to approve the rezoning, seconded by Joe Simmons and
passed unanimously.

James Sanders, with Pizza Hut, 79 Highway 138 West, Parcel B of JDN Enterprises, requested a sign
variance from 32 square feet to 66 square feet, the standard size of their franchise sign. The required parking
spaces for a business this size are 21 and they are requesting a variance because they have an agreement
with JDN Enterprises to use their parking facilities. They are also requesting a rear yard setback from 10
feet to 4 feet 3 inches. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to grant all three variances, seconded by G.
W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons suggested the Council consider no longer allowing portable signs except existing signs and
30-day temporary signs.

Commercial Bank & Trust requested a variance for a front yard setback from 50 feet to 15 feet and the side
setback to 15 feet. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to give variances, seconded by Joe Simmons and
passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to rezone property on Collier Road owned by Herman O. Maness from
RA-200 to R-125, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Carolyn Barnes advised Council that she plans to purchase the Money Shop and Stockbridge Pawn and Gun
Shop from Conrad Gamble. Before she makes a final decision to purchase these businesses, she wanted
assurance from the City Council that her application for a business license would be approved. Mayor Kelley
advised that the City would investigate her application. Motion was made by Joe Simmons to approve
business license subject to a favorable investigation, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

It was noted that the City Court Recorder, Ernest Blount, has been accepting partial payments on fines. This
creates undue paper work and the Council elected not to accept any partial payments of fines effective with
the December 12, 1985 court. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to notify Judge Blount by letter,
seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.
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Richard Harris submitted his proposal to prepare a Land Use Plan for the City of Stockbridge for an estimated
cost of $4,500 to be paid on a quarterly basis. Motion was made by Ross McMichael to hire Mr. Harris to
prepare the Land Use plan, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley noted that the City of Stockbridge Volunteer Fire Department has received notice of certification
from the State of Georgia.

W. A. Gardner advised the Council that the park is making slow progress and the two picnic pavilions are
underway.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to purchase chlorinator for treatment plant for approximately $2,500,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
W. A. Gardner advised that a building contractor contacted him regarding extending the existing water line
on Mann Boulevard to Miller Road. Council instructed Mr. Gardner to get cost estimates. Motion was made
by G. W. Evans to table decision until figures are studied by Council, seconded by Ross McMichael and
passed unanimously.

It was noted that the Christmas Parade was a success but if this route is to be used for future parades,
additional streetlights need to be installed.

Council instructed W. A. Gardner to contact State Department of Transportation to make sure the new traffic
light at Lee Street and North Henry Boulevard will have a manual control for the Police Officer to use when
directing traffic.

New officers for Fire Department for 1986 were submitted for approval:

Eddie Buckholts - Chief
Darrell Morrell - Assistant Chief
W. K. Brannan - Captain
Eddie Dean - Lt.
Glenn Brooks - Lt.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to approve 1986 officers, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

The bids to paint the Fire Department utility truck were opened:

Griffin Tech $250
Husky Body Shop $650
A-1 Body Shop $900
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to award the contract to Husky Body Shop, seconded by G. W. Evans
and passed unanimously.

Joe Simmons reported that the traffic light at East Atlanta and North Henry Boulevard was turned and needed
to be straightened. He also suggested a caution sign be placed on the crest of the new bridge southbound,
to warn motorists of the traffic signal ahead.
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Motion was made by G. W. Evans to amend business license ordinance to require business licenses to be
obtained January 1st each year. A $5.00 per day penalty to be assessed after January 15th each year.
Motion was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA DECEMBER 9, 1985

WHEREAS, Mrs. J. W. Clark, Sr., Eleanor C. Foster, J. W. Clark, Jr. and William F. Clark made an offer to
make a charitable contribution of 1.37 acres to the City of Stockbridge and;

WHEREAS, the City Council deem it to be in the public interest to accept said contribution;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council that said contribution be and is
hereby accepted as of December 26, 1985.

This the 9th day of December 1985

Signed:

R. G. Kelley
G. W. Evans
Ross B. McMichael
Ronnie Simmons
Harold L. Cochran
Joe Simmons

ATTEST:

Merle Manders
City Clerk
