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date: 1993-02-01
title: February 1, 1993 Minutes
source: 1993-02/1993-02-01_February 1, 1993_Minutes.pdf
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February 1, 1993

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 1, 1993

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held February 1, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, F. J. Hunter and
Ronnie Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve the minutes of the January 11, 1993 City Council Meeting,
seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests, especially Mr. Perry Barton and two young men from the Hampton Boys
Home.

Jake Brinson, Big Oak Villas, advised Council that he had purchased only Phase III from his father. If the
Council insist on making him increase the right-of-way form forty (40) feet to fifty (50) feet, he would not be
able to develop this section because he would not have enough property to redesign Phase III. Mayor Kelley
explained that when the Council approved the first phase of Big Oak Villas, the streets were to be owned by
the property owners of this subdivision. Later, J. C. Brinson had ownership of these streets conveyed to the
City of Stockbridge. These streets are not wide enough to handle large vehicles such as emergency vehicles.
There is not enough parking space provided for each unit and guests park in the narrow streets. Mayor
Kelley recommended the streets be increased for fifty (50) feet right-of-ways, the same as other City streets.
Ronnie Simmons pointed out that he felt the Council did not have the necessary information to make the
decision to require the wider right-of-way. Since Jake Brinson does not own Phase IV, he would not be able
to widen the right-of-way for Phase III. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve forty (40) feet right-
of-way with twenty-six (26) feet of pavement and to provide eight (8) additional parking spaces in Phase III,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously. It was noted that Phase IV will have a large parking
area for recreational vehicles, boats, etc.

Officer Wendy Heil-Tavenner, Henry County Bureau of Police Services for D.A.R.E. was not present. Mayor
Kelley would not discuss appropriating funds for this program unless someone was present to explain the
request for funds to the Council.

Sue Polly, Georgia Federal Credit Union, was present to discuss membership for City employees. Motion
was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.
Bill Ross, WFR Associates, by agreement, will provide consulting services to the City at a cost of $75.00 per
hour not to exceed $2,000 without authorization from the City. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to
approve agreement, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Helen Holt, 90 Club Circle, addressed the Council regarding the erosion of her property during the past year.
She felt the larger drainage culvert and the heavy rains contributed to the force of water along the creek bank
in her back yard, washing away four to six feet of her property. Mrs. Holt has agreed to pay for the cost of
materials if the City will provide the know how and labor. Mayor Kelley to consult with City Attorney to
determine if the City can assist Mrs. Holt with her erosion problem.

The Henry County Board of Commissioners applied for a basic Federal Grant in the amount of $32,956 with
local matching funds of $23,315 for a public transportation system for Henry County residents. This request
is being handled by the Atlanta Regional Commission and any comments should be addressed to them.
Motion was made by G. W. Evans to notify the ARC that the City of Stockbridge supports this project,
seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.
MINUTES
2/1/1993
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Cooper & Company, general contractors constructing the new wastewater treatment facility for the City of
Stockbridge has notified the City that they have experienced forty-two (42) rain days and are asking for a
thirty (30) day extension. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve thirty (30) day extension, seconded
by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Perry Barton, Hampton Boys Home, addressed the Council on behalf of the Boys Home explaining what their
responsibilities are toward community, church and school for these boys. Two young men, Chuck Jackson
and Michael Johnson, spoke to the Council telling how the Boys Home has helped turn their lives around and
improved the quality of their lives and their relationship with their parents. Mayor Kelley recommended the
Council appropriate $6,000 to the Boys Home for fiscal year 1993. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons,
seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland informed Council that he had contacted Clayton County Water Authority to meet with their
engineer to discuss the taking over the water service on Duvall Drive. The City will have to install a new
water line on Duvall Drive at a cost of approximately $3,500 for materials. The cost to purchase Clayton
County water meters will be $25.00 per meter. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve this project,
seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.
Ted Strickland advised Council that the Henry County Board of Commissioners plans another Public Hearing
to discuss the Solid Waste Management Plan for Henry County. At the last Public Hearing, the
Commissioners reported that all landfill pits must be lined by October 1, 1993. Rather than try to meet this
deadline, the Commissioners would like to privatize the existing Henry County landfill. Mr. Strickland advises
that the deadline may be extended to July 1, 1998. A study conducted by W. L. Jordan Company for Henry
County does not recommend privatizing the landfill. If the Commissioners had followed Jordan's
recommendations, the Council would have been able to meet the October 1, 1993 deadline. If a private
company purchased the landfill, they will be able to control prices and even close the landfill. Motion was
made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt a resolution to keep the Henry County Landfill open and operational for
county residents, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

W. A. Gardner recommended an inventory of furniture, etc. in old City Hall that will be used by Henry County.
New furniture in new City Hall to be inventoried also. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by F.
J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adjourn, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
