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date: 1990-04-09
title: April 9, 1990 Minutes
source: 1990-04/1990-04-09_April 9, 1990_Minutes.pdf
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April 9, 1990

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 9, 1990

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held April 9, 1990 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.

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

Motion to approve minutes of March 12, 1990 Council Meeting was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by
G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland, City Manager, gave progress report for several projects:

Mr. Strickland advised Council that contractors are on job site and have begun moving utilities for the South
42 widening project.

Mr. Strickland advised Council that A. J. Welch is preparing an Ordinance requiring street numbers be posted
by businesses and residents.

Mr. Strickland informed Council that City and county workers are making slow progress cleaning ditches. He
believes a contractor could complete this project in a more timely manner, therefore, he is getting bids from
several contractors to complete this work.

Mr. Strickland advised the Council that the City and the First Baptist Church are working with Georgia
Department of Transportation to save the oak trees in front of the church.

Eddie Buckholts is building several houses in Pinehurst S/D and requested permission to place a modular
building on site during construction. Council agreed to allow modular building for 12 months provided Mr.
Buckholts will tie down, underpin and install safety steps on modular building.
Council instructed Mr. Strickland to check trailer in the rear of Skateland, Inc. Mr. McArthur was notified
August 10, 1989 that this time limit has expired and the trailer must be moved. If the trailer has not been
moved, please advise at the next meeting.

Arch McGarity presented Council with a Resolution to be adopted giving support for the Outer
Perimeter/Super Loop Highway, petitioning the Georgia Department of Transportation to commit dollar-for-
dollar funds for the southern portion as provided for the northern portion of the highway. Motion was made
by Harold Cochran to adopt Resolution, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Joe Johnson, 509 Old Atlanta Road, requested a business license to operate a diesel service center. It was
brought out that Will DeBord will own and operate the diesel service and not Joe Johnson. Council made it
very clear to Mr. DeBord that no trailers would be dropped at this location. This business license would only
allow oil and lubrication of diesel engines. No vehicles to remain on premises overnight. Used oil, diesel fuel
and chemicals cannot be dumped on premises and must be disposed of in a manner that would meet
EPA/EPD standards. No major repairs to engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, etc. will be issued on a
six months trial basis subject to no violations of listed regulations. Motion to approve was made by Ronnie
Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
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4/9/1990
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Georgia Department of Transportation will install, at their cost, a traffic signal at the intersection of Quarry
Road and North Henry Boulevard. The City must agree to pay monthly utility service to operate this traffic
signal. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign Telephone Service Agreement
agreeing to pay monthly utility billing, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute the Local Assistance Road
Program Certificate of Ownership and Agreement to permit the Georgia Department of Transportation to
resurface Tye Street under Local Assistance Road Program, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed
unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt an Ordinance for a permit to use a temporary sign not to
exceed a 30 day period, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Karen Traylor, 5041 North Henry Boulevard, requested a business license to operate a pawnshop. She also
plans to operate a Western Union Station at this location. Mrs. Traylor's license to be issued subject to
approval of background check and fingerprint check. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve,
seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Sandy Craig, with Henry County Parks and Recreation, sponsoring a new program for citizens sixty years
and older, Henry County Senior Citizen Services. An Advisory Board is being formed with four County
representatives and one from each city. Shane Short, Coordinator for Henry County Senior Citizen Services,
recommended Jock Baine to represent the City of Stockbridge, if she i1 will accept appointment. Motion was
made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Eddie Buckholts, Fire Chief, gave report for March 1990.

Council discussed traffic signal at the north intersection of State Route 42 and 138 highways. The
northbound turn lane does not allow enough traffic to turn onto Highway 138, therefore, traffic backs up on
Highway 42. Mr. Strickland advised Council that he has recently had timing controls adjusted and this
should help this problem. If not, Mr. Strickland to contact Georgia Department of Transportation to have
two left turning lanes from 42 onto 138.

Donald Kelley, Manager, Trust Company Bank of Henry County was introduced as the new manager at the
Stockbridge branch of the Trust Company Bank of Henry County and will be attending Council meetings
on a regular basis.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adjourn, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

i Typed as written
