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date: 1991-02-11
title: February 11, 1991 Minutes
source: 1991-02/1991-02-11_February 11, 1991_Minutes.pdf
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February 11, 1991

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 11, 1991

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held February 11, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans and Ronnie
Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by John Dabney.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests present. Boy Scout Pack 69 was welcomed. Ted Strickland, City Manager,
was asked to give the Scouts a brief talk at he conclusion of the Council Meeting.

Minutes of the January 14, 1991 meeting were approved as presented. Motion by Ronnie Simmons
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

A Public Hearing was held concerning amendments to the City's Planning and Zoning Ordinance and
amendments to the City Code as it may relate to Planning and Zoning. This Ordinance is to incorporate all
amendments adopted November 1, 1989 through December 31, 1990. Motion to accept this Ordinance
made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Lt. Mike Montgomery, with the Henry County Drug Task Force, was present and gave the Council a brief
summary of activities of the Task Force for December and January. He also mentioned plans of starting a
Strike Force to work in neighborhoods hoping to be more visible, therefore, more effective in combating illegal
drug operations. Lt. Montgomery thanked the Council for the support they give and asked for continued
support as members of the Advisory Board.

Robert Chester asked for permission to use the practice field on Railroad Street for Little League Ball team.
Motion to grant the approval was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.

Sharon Chafin, with the Georgia Dietetic Association, Inc., asked the Council to declare March National
Nutrition Month. Council approved this request with a motion by Ronnie Simmons and seconded by Harold
Cochran and passed unanimously.

The Council accepted, on behalf of the City, the property at the corner of Ward Street and East Atlanta Road
from the Joe Wheeler Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. A marker will be placed in the
park as a reminder of this donation. Mrs. Lona Bennett will contribute $500.00 to purchase the marker. The
motion to accept this property was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by John Dabney and passed
unanimously.

Council received a letter from Georgia Municipal Association concerning the 1990 Decennial Census. A
motion not to participate at this time in the Intervention in Census Law Suit was made by Harold Cochran,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland read letter from Ned Clark requesting the City to adopt the Henry County Board of Health
Regulations. A motion to adopt these regulations was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans
and passed unanimously. City Attorney to prepare Ordinance for March Council Meeting.

Ted Strickland presented bids on equipment to be purchased.

Pick Up Truck: Chevrolet Terry Cullen Chevrolet 10,391.85
Chevrolet Bellamy Walker 10,574.12
GMC Carmichael Motors 10,475.00
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Motion by Harold Cochran, seconded by John Dabney to purchase GMC truck from Carmichael Motors.

Refuse Vehicle: Cushman 12,400.00

Motion by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ronnie Simmons to purchase Cushman Refuse Vehicle.

Boom 20' Extension: Hardee 8,850.00 F.O.B.

Motion by Harold Cochran, seconded by John Dabney to purchase from Hardee Manufacturing Company.
Ted Strickland reported to Mayor and Council on the Solid Waste Task Force Committee meeting. The report
was updating the Council on the progress of this Committee. He read a report on tipping fees charged in
Henry County and surrounding counties emphasizing the user fees must eventually be increased in order to
meet the State mandated Solid Waste Management Act.

A motion to adjourn and go into Executive Session was made at 7:35 p.m. by Harold Cochran to discuss
Personnel Matters, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Council reconvened at 7:41 p.m. on a motion by G. W. Evans, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons asked that a flag pole be placed at North Henry Blvd and Burke Street in honor of the
Troops in the Persian Gulf. Council approved this project.

Ronnie Simmons asked that some restrictions as to the number of pawn shops allowed in the City be
considered. Council discussed several options and asked that Ted Strickland contact City Attorney for
advice.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy Hoard R. G. Kelley
Clerk Mayor
