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date: 1989-07-19
title: July 19, 1989 Minutes
source: 1989-07/1989-07-19_July 19, 1989_Minutes.pdf
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July 19, 1989

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 19, 1989

The regular meeting of the City Council was held July 19, 1989 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 Ronnie Simmons, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by H. M. Kersey to approve June 10, 1989 minutes, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and
passed unanimously.

Jim Risher, with Henry County Development Authority, presented final plat on Big Oak Villas, Phase II, owned
by J. C. Brinson, for approval. It was noted that Mr. Brinson is having problems with his sanitary sewer and
Council instructed Charles Barnett to make sure Mr. Brinson installs his sewer facility according to City and
County specifications. Mr. Risher also advised Council that Mr. Brinson has posted a $5,000 performance
bond with Henry County Development Authority to guarantee workmanship. Motion was made by Ronnie
Simmons to approve final plat, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Richard Lyles, 20/20 Vision Care, has purchased a land locked out parcel adjoining his existing building at
Mays Corner. As this out parcel has no road frontage, Mr. Lyles is requesting a variance of the regulation
requiring a 30-ft road frontage. It was noted that Mr. Lyles has an easement for access and parking from
shopping center owner Jerry Wright. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve variance, seconded
by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Cathy Rittenhouse, 110 East Atlanta Road, is converting the house at this location into a florist shop. Henry
County Planning and Zoning requires a paved entrance and parking. Mrs. Rittenhouse has requested she
be allowed to pave the entrance and parking when Fred Rainer paves the parking lot at the funeral home
next to Mrs. Rittenhouse. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to allow Mrs. Rittenhouse to postpone paving
until November 1, 1989, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Robert Moynes, Rac and Cue Family Billiards, requested he be allowed to change the closing time of his
billiard center from 11:00 p.m. weekdays and 11:30 p.m. weekends to a later hour. Motion was made by
Harold Cochran to change the closing time to 2:00 a.m. for a three-month trail basis, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.
Danny Perry, 155 East Atlanta Road, requested a business license to operate a shaved ice stand at this
location. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve subject to meeting all City and County
specifications, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to adopt an ordinance to approve annexation of four lots on Neal Boulevard
owned by Eddie Buckholts, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Eddie Buckholts, Fire Chief, gave report of the month of May 1989.

Eddie Buckholts asked Council to consider having the Hook & Ladder Days at Gardner Park next year.
Council will take under consideration and advise at a later date.
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7/19/1989
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Harold Cochran advised Council that several storeowners along North Henry Boulevard have complained to
him that Sheppard Construction Company is blocking their entrances and customers cannot get through. A
letter of complaint to be sent to Georgia Department of Transportation.

Council instructed Charles Barnett to contact Brad Bradford regarding the surface water and debris washing
from his construction site onto the property owners below on Shields Road.

Meeting adjourned 7:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
