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date: 1975-01-23
title: January 23, 1975 Minutes
source: 1975-01/1975-01-23_January 23, 1975_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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January 23, 1975

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 23, 1975

A Special Meeting was held January 23, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart presiding and all Council members
present.

The main subject of discussion was the further development of Askew's Mobile Home Park on Highway 42.
Walker McGarity, Henry County Planning Commissioner, was present and informed the Council Mrs. Virgil
Askew's request had been denied by the Commission. The Commission felt there are enough mobile homes
in this area and additional homes would create overcrowding of schools.

City Council feels these problems were previously considered by the Commission when they originally zoned
her property RM-75 and legally have no right to keep her from developing as long as she meets all current
zoning regulations.

Ross McMichael made a motion that the City Council, as governing body, supports Mrs. Askew in her request.
Seconded by John Dabney and majority passed.

Mr. McGarity advised the Council the correct procedure to follow, would be to write a letter to the Henry
County Planning Commission requesting they reconsider their decision. If this request is denied, we may
then come before the Joint Board of Appeals for a hearing.

Mr. McGarity suggested the City Council make definite plans to adopt a Resolution to include the Henry
County Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance into our Charter. He also recommended the Council
consider adopting a Resolution regarding Sedimentation Control to control grading in subdivisions.

Harold Thurmond and Shorty Clary were present to inform the Council of their plans to go before the Henry
County Planning Commission to request a commercial zoning for their property on Highway 42. At present,
they plan to build a Huddle House Restaurant. After zoning has been accomplished, the Council agreed to
meet again with Mr. Thurmond and Mr. Clary.
Wyman Cook addressed the Council for Percy Morris, who would also like to have property zoned C-1 for
small neighborhood restaurant and pool hall. License will not be issued until zoning has been accomplished
and Health Department has inspected.

Mayor Hart advised the Council that Ray Tucker, State Representative, was introducing legislature at the
1975 General Assembly for the City to hold a referendum on annexation. Annexation would include land
within Highway 42 north to Highway 138, west to I-75, south to Quarry Road, east to existing City limits. If it
passes, City will hold election allowing registered voters within City and owner-occupant of involved area to
vote.

Bids for new police car were opened. Lowest bid was submitted by Dixie Motor Company. Ross McMichael
made a motion that we purchase Chevrolet with lowest bid of $4,662.23, seconded by Jim Butcher and
passed unanimously.

Jim Butcher requested Council to give Steve Cox, Fire Chief, permission to purchase additional oxygen tank
for emergencies. Request granted.

He also asked that some thought be given to an emergency vehicle so fire engine would not be involved in
calls requiring emergency first aid.

City dump was discussed. State EPA inspector says dump does not meet state specifications. Ron Kelley
to investigate City using County dump and report at next Council meeting.

Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders, City Clerk George W. Hart, Jr., Mayor
