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date: 2006-11-13
title: November 13, 2006 Minutes
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November 13, 2006

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MINUTES
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 13, 2006

The Regular Meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held on November 13, 2006 at 6:00 PM. Mayor R.
G. Kelley presided and members present were Harold Cochran, Fred Evans, W.A.Gardner, Steve Moon and
Leila Turner.

Harold Cochran made a motion to convene; Fred Evans seconded, and passed unanimously.

Steve Moon gave the invocation.

Steve Moon made a motion to approve minutes of October 9, 2006 Stockbridge Council Meeting; Leila Turner
seconded, and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

2007 PROPOSED BUDGET HEARING: Mayor Kelley stated that at the October, 2006 Council Meeting, the
Council was given a copy of the 2007 Proposed Budget for review. Mayor Kelley will present the 2007
Proposed Budget and ask the Council if they have any changes they would like to make and ask if there are
any comments from the public. The final version of the budget will be adopted at the December 11, 2006
Council Meeting.

PLANNING AND ZONING

ANNE McCRANIE, 77 HOLLOWAY ROAD requested annexation into the City Limits of the City of
Stockbridge 9.2 acres located in Land Lot 50 of the 12th District and is zoned RA (Residential/Agricultural)
to C-2 (General Commercial) and part of the lake that is there is the C-2 and he’s not sure it’s all C-2 behind
the lake.

Fred Evans made a motion to approve annexation; Leila Turner seconded, and passed unanimously.
Fred Evans made a motion for zoning to remain RA (Residential/Agricultural); W. A. Gardner seconded, and
passed unanimously.

TIMOTHY JOHNSON OF McDONOUGH, GA requested rezoning from RA (Residential-Agricultural) to C-2
(General Commercial) for property located at 112, 118 and 124 Old Conyers Road. The property is located
in Land Lot 68 of the 12th District, consisting of 10.98 acres. The request is for the development of an event
facility. Jessica Guinn, Henry County Planning and Zoning, stated that the proposed facility would
accommodate weddings, banquets, conferences, and a variety of different kinds of events.

The property west of the subject property is currently zoned C-2 (general commercial) and that is where at
the Publix Store at the intersection of East Atlanta and Old Conyers Road is located. The properties to the
north east and also south of the property are currently zoned for residential use and also there is a Church
at the south of the property. The Henry County Future Land Use Plan designates the subject property for
low density residential land uses; therefore, the request for C-2 is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Plan.
Ms. Guinn also added that the rezoning is for 10.98 acres but there is an additional 2.50 acres that would be
part of the proposed development but that portion of the parcel was zoned C-2 at the time that the property
for Publix was rezoned C-2 so it is already rezoned for the event facility. Planning Staff recommended denial
of the request and on October 12, 2006 the Zoning Advisory Board heard their request and recommended
denial; however, should the pleasure of the Mayor and Council lead to approval of the rezoning request,
Planning Staff has recommended twelve (12) conditions. The conditions are listed in the staff report which
is in each member’s folder under criteria .9 on pages 5 and 6 of the staff report.

Councilman Moon asked if the only reason this was denied is because it’s not part of the Future Land Use
Map which has not been approved. Ms. Guinn responded that the Future Land Use Map which is currently
being used designates the property for low density residential land use and designates commercial uses to
stop there at East Atlanta Road and Old Conyers Road. That is the basis for Staff’s recommendation for
denial was the inconsistency with the Future Land Use Map and the residential uses in the area. There is
commercial in the nearby area.

Councilman Moon stated that in looking and being back and forth on that property he has a couple of concerns
without Counsel being here tonight is that if this could go in at a lower density like C-1 (neighborhood-
commercial). He is not sure of what C-2 (General Commercial) would put in a neighborhood like this. Also,
there maybe people here to night who might be in opposition but he has a reservation about putting a C-2
(General Commercial) right there anyway. The buffer is there for a reason so without Counsel here tonight
and the conditions are the standard twelve (12) conditions that that come out of Planning and Zoning anyway
and that is what he would expect. Mr. Moon asked to postpone this until the next meeting until the City
Attorney can take a look at it and make sure there is nothing missing. It just seems a big jump from RA
(residential/agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) and he would like to postpone.
Mayor Kelley asked if anyone present is for or against this rezoning. Everyone spoke in favor of the rezoning.
No one present was against the rezoning. Mayor Kelley invited someone from the group in favor of the
rezoning to speak. Kathleen Johnson and she presented what they are trying to put on the site. The C-2
(General Commercial) zoning came about from the Henry County Zoning Board. They recommended C-2
and they were asking for O/I (Office/Institutional). They recommended they go for a C-2 (General
Commercial) and they never did understand the reason for that. It is not necessary that they have a C-2
(General Commercial) because O-I (Office/Institutional) or C-1 (neighborhood commercial) would work. Ms.
Johnson presented a drawing of how the facility would look once it is built. It would not take away from the
corner but would actually enhance the area. The C-2 (General Commercial) is not something they would
have to have for the facility. This is an overview of some of the things that they will have there and why they
picked Henry County and it is a beautiful piece of property and it will be a nice use for the property. This
facility would be something the community could enjoy and also it would be very nice and similar to their
facility in Alabama when it’s finished.

Steve Moon made a motion to table until the December 11, 2006 Council Meeting; W. A. Gardner seconded,
and passed unanimously.

STEVE REEVES HOMES, INC. OF STOCKBRIDGE, GA requested a rezoning from R-2 (Single Family
Residential) for property located on the south side of Old Conyers Road, west of Mays Road. The property
is located in Land Lot 67 of the 12th District, consisting of 7.0 acres. The request is for the development of
a single family residential subdivision.

Jessica Guinn, Henry County Planning and Zoning staff requested this item be postponed to the December
11, 2006 meeting because the acreage that was advertised in the legal ad was half an acre off of what Mr.
Reeves is actually requested to rezone.

Harold Cochran made a motion to postpone until the December 11, 2006 Council Meeting; LeilaTurner
seconded, and passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION - JOHNSTON STEEL, 144 OLD STAGECOACH ROAD, Mayor Kelley stated that this
property consisted of two (2) lots with two (2) separate map codes when the property was annexed. Map
code S15-1-25, R-2 and Map Code S15-1-26, M-1. Henry County combined these lots to form one but now
shows no zoning classification. This resolution will correct the zoning to be M-1.

Steve Moon made a motion to approve resolution to zone property M-1 (Manufacturing); Leila Turner
seconded, and pass unanimously.
PETE MORELEY, SIZEMORE GROUP, presented the schematic design of the new City Hall project. The
design has been developed in conjunction with the building committee and presented it to the Urban
Redevelopment Committee last Thursday night and got good response from them and they asked Sizemore
to present it to the Council tonight for approval. Mr. Moreley pointed out that in terms of the cost estimate
and schedule, they are on schedule and in budget and in fact they are slightly under the cost estimate.

Steve Moon made a motion to approve the schematic design for the new City Hall; Fred Evans seconded,
and passed unanimously.

COLLINS HOUSE, Ted Strickland gave an update on the Collins House. Mr. Strickland stated that he is
making sure the City has the environmental studies that we have to have done. He has contacted Tom
Wassan to come down and give the City an impact study for environmental purposes on asbestos, mold and
any number of things inside the house that would have to be corrected to move forward toward a public
facility. He has done other studies for the City to meet Environmental Protection Division (EPD) guidelines
in order to move forward with whatever direction the City goes.

ALANA RENAUD, NEW OWNER, GRAFFITI’S PIZZA, 5388 NORTH HENRY BOULEVARD, requested an
alcohol serving license for beer and wine. Application, supporting documents, back ground check and fees
have been paid and meet the requirements of the ordinance.

Fred Evans made a motion to approve application for alcohol serving license for beer and wine; seconded
by Harold Cochran, and passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE – TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

ORDINANCE – PARKING REGULATIONS

RESOLUTION – PROBATION ADVISORY BOARD – CERTIFIED PROBATION OFFICER

RESOLUTION - FRANCHISE FEES
Steve Moon made a motion to table the two above ordinances and the two resolutions until the December
11, 2006 Council Meeting; Leila Turner seconded, and passed unanimously.

AMEDISYS, 250 VILLAGE CENTER PARKWAY, SUITE 200, LYNN GILBERT, SENIOR ACCOUNT
EXECUTIVE. Mayor Kelley introduced Lynn Gilbert and Robin Trent and they would like to explain Amedisys
Central Home Health Care to the Council. Robin Trent will be the director of the Stockbridge office.
November is Nation Home Care month because more than just providing excellent care where and when
patients need it which is in their home and they want it there. Home Health saves the medicare system
billions of home care dollars each year. There is no more cost effective provider of health care in our country.
Amedisys is the leading provider of home care and hospice services. The company provides services more
then two hundred and sixty (260) locations in nineteen (19) states, employees more than 7,000 employees.
Amedisys was incorporated in 1982 and in l994 the company became public and currently trades on the
NASDAC market of Amed. In addition to traditional home care services such skilled nursing, therapy, medical
social workers and home health aids, Amedisys has put in place a number of disease management programs
to treat patients who suffer from chronic illnesses which represents substantial long term costs.

The CEO of Amedisys is Bill Borne was named Forbes Magazine 2004 entrepreneur of the year and the
company was fourth on it’s list of the two (200) hundred best small companies in America. The company
made the list again in 2005 and 2006. Recently Fortune Magazine ranked Amedisys seventh (7th) on it’s list
of one hundred (100) fastest growing companies. Central Home Health Care and Amedisys Company with
has ten (10) offices in metro-Atlanta was honored to receive the Consumer Choice Award for 2006 in metro-
Atlanta. Central Home Care of Stockbridge is excited to be open and providing care only to residents in
Henry County. The Council was invited to attend their Open House on November 14, 2006 from 11:00 AM
to 7:00 PM to see their new office and meet their staff and caregivers.

T-MOBILE SOUTH AGREEMENT – to install telecommunications antenna on the City’s water tank and
supporting ground equipment at 5199 North Henry Boulevard. Initial term of 5 years with the option to renew
for an additional 4 five year terms. Monthly rent starts at $1,800.00.

Fred Evans made a motion to approve agreement with T-Mobile South; Leila Turner seconded, and passed
unanimously.

URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – Council to appoint member to serve on the board to replace
BillCorbin who moved out of the City and had to resign.
Steve Moon stated that Bill Corbin did a fine job for the redevelopment and he had a heart for the City and
the Council appreciates his service. To replace him he would like to recommend Tom Ifland to replace Mr.
Corbin term on the agency.

Fred Evans made a motion to appoint Tom Ifland to complete the unexpired term of Bill Corbin on the Urban
Redevelopment Agency; Leila Turner seconded, and passed unanimously.

BIDS FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY – A copy of bids are in Council’s folders – Ted Strickland.

Red Dump, Chev C70 J Raven $ 977.00 Steve Moon/Fred Evans
unanimous
Chevy ½ ton LB W Robinson 525.00 Steve Moon/Leila Turnerunanimous
Chevy ½ ton R Willis 100.00 Fred Evans/Leila Turner unanimous
Ford Tractor 1991 J Raven 2,280.00 Fred Evans/Steve Moon
unanimous
Mobark Chipper 1988 R Willis 1,001.99 Fred Evans/Steve Moon unanimous
Chevy ST 1992 W Robinson 510.00 Steve Moon/Leila Turnerunanimous
Woods Rotary Mower J Raven 178.00 Fred Evans/Leila Turner
unanimous
Hardee Bush Hogg J Raven 77.00 Steve Moon/Leila Turnerunanimous
Stone Concrete Mixer J Raven 178.00 Steve Moon/Leila Turnerunanimous
Woods Rotary Mower R Willis 20.00 W. A. Gardner/Steve Moon unanimous
Bush Hog Rotary Mower J Raven 167.00 Fred Evans/Steve Moon unanimous
Ice Machine dbl door R Willis 5.00 Fred Evans/Leila Turner unanimous
Ice Machine sgl door R Willis 5.00 Fred Evans/Leila Turner unanimous
Tool Box R Willis 50.00 Fred Evans/Leila Turner unanimous
John Deere Tractor J Raven 1,865.00 Fred Evans/Steve Moon
unanimous

BIDS FOR STORMWATER PIPE REPLACEMENT ON BERRY STREET
Callaway Grading Inc. $25,180.00
1699 North Mt. Carmel
Rd.
Hampton, GA 30228

Ferrell Wilkerson Construction Contractors, Inc. $33,280.00
PO Box 303
Griffin, GA 30224
770-227-5790

Padgett Grading Contractors, Inc $35,780.00
1820 Hwy 81 West
McDonough, GA 30253
770-946-8028 $35,780.00

Ted Strickland reported that water is running across property owned by the Masonic Lodge on Berry Street.
There was a pipe that ran under the old City Hall that no one knew about and when the police tower was
constructed behind City Hall the pipe was stopped up and the water had to be turner across the Masonic
Lodge property. The new pipe will connect at City Hall and go down between the Masonic Lodge and Fire
Station then turn behind the Fire Station to the creek.

Steve Moon made a motion to approve low bid of $25,180.00 from Callaway Grading Inc.; Fred Evans
seconded, and passed unanimously.

KINDNESS WEEK – Mayor Kelley announced that tomorrow November 14, 2006 there will be a ceremony
to celebrate Kindness Week from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This was started by Kit Welch after their son Hunter
Welch passed away two years ago. It has done some good and maybe people will be a little kinder to each
other. There will be refreshments so make your plans to attend. Bill Turpin will sing and play guitar.
Councilwoman Leila Turner introduced her pastor, Pastor Austin, Bentley Hill Methodist Church. Pastor
Austin addressed the Council stating that she hears about a lot of crime and trouble in our area. She believes
that where the world is at it’s worst the Church should at it’s best. She want to offer any service that she can
render in response to anything the clergy could do in this area to stop it before it can get any worse. It’s a
concern of hers and she just want to let the Council know that she has a concern about the City where she
serves.

Harold Cochran made a motion to adjourn; Fred Evans seconded, and passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 7:15 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders, CMC R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
