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date: 1991-08-12
title: August 12, 1991 Minutes
source: 1991-08/1991-08-12_August 12, 1991_Minutes.pdf
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August 12, 1991

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 12, 1991

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held August 12, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner and
Ronnie Simmons.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve minutes of July 8, 1991 City Council Meeting, seconded by
John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland presented Council with bids to install fence at new maintenance facility. Bids received were:

Harvey's Fence Company, Locust Grove, GA $7,230.00
Griffin Fence Company, Griffin, GA $6,692.00
David Puckett, Stockbridge, GA $6,825.00

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to contract with David Puckett, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and
passed unanimously.

It was noted that Georgia Municipal Association has begun a new program to offer low interest loans to cities
for the construction of buildings. The City has filed the initial forms to make application. Additional
applications will be required when funds become available June 1992. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons
to proceed with plans to build a new City Hall, seconded by W. A Gardner and passed unanimously.

The Municipal Election to elect three Council positions will be held December 7, 1991. Motion was made by
W. A. Gardner to set qualifying dates beginning November 4, 1991 through close of business at 5:00 p.m.
November 11, 1991, qualifying fees to be set at $20.00, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.

Ted Strickland advised Council that emergency work to repair property at 110 Mann Boulevard owned by
Richard Burrell has been completed. Damage was caused by pumping station, causing sewage to back up
causing extensive damage. A claim has been filed with City's risk management company in the amount of
$5,636.62. Ted Strickland also advised Council that the sewerage line and pumping station on Mann
Boulevard should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent further damage to the homes on Mann
Boulevard. Council has previously advised Ted Strickland to contact Lewis Hurd Engineers to design new
sewerage line and get Georgia Environmental Protection Agency to approve plans. In the meantime, get
bids from local contractors. Bids were received from:

Davidson Brothers, Sunnyside, GA $62,000
Powers Grading, McDonough, GA $30,588
Gerald Cuthbreth, Stockbridge, GA $27,659

On July 24, 1991, Council advised Mr. Strickland to award contract to Gerald Cuthbreth. Because of the
emergency status, Mr. Cuthbreth was advised to begin construction immediately as Environmental Protection
Agency approval had been received.

Council discussed contract with Utility Service, Perry, Georgia, to inspect City's two above ground water
tanks for $940.00 each. A written report will be presented to City Council for repairs they recommend.
Council also discussed having water tank at school repainted with tiger logo and the City seal on the North
Henry Boulevard tank. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve contract, seconded by Ronnie
Simmons and passed unanimously.
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8/12/1991
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For Council's information, a letter from Georgia Department of Transportation explained the delay in installing
traffic signals at intersection of State Route 42 and Tye Street, State Route 42 and Lee Street until school
starts in the fall and they will be able to get a better traffic count. The higher the count, the better the City's
chances of getting signals at these intersections.

Helen Holt, 90 Club Circle, wrote Council complaining of a drainage problem. It was noted that the problem
has been resolved and a letter of thanks has been received from Miss Holt.

The Stockbridge Committee for choice presented a petition seeking authorization for the City of Stockbridge
to issue licenses to sell distilled spirits for beverage purposes by the drink, such sales to be for the
consumption only on the premises. The superintendent of election, Merle Manders, is directed to determine
whether or not the petitions meet the requirements of the law. If the superintendent validates the petitions,
she shall call the election for Tuesday, September 17, 1991. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons,
seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.
David Shedd, Henry County Chamber of Commerce, requested the City raise the motel tax from three percent
to five percent. The extra two percent will go to the Chamber to promote tourism in Henry County. Council
was in agreement and advised City Clerk to contact A. J. Welch, Jr., City Attorney, to prepare an amendment
to existing Hotel/Motel ordinance for approval.

Ted Strickland advised Council that construction of the new maintenance facility has been completed and an
occupancy permit has been issued by the Henry County Building Department. Stocking of the new facility is
in progress and will be in full use within several weeks. Council instructed Ted Strickland to check on the
installation of a burglar alarm.

W. A. Gardner noted that Lenora Moseley sent her thanks to City officials responsible for cleaning the old
tires from the vacant lot adjacent to her property.

Ronnie Simmons suggested the City get tough on violators of the sign ordinance. Yard sale signs on right-
of-ways, telephone poles and stapled to City limits signs are illegal. Council agreed to notify the public that
signs will be removed and citations will be issued to persons advertising yard sales by illegal signs.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adjourn, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
