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date: 1986-02-10
title: February 10, 1986 Minutes
source: 1986-02/1986-02-10_February 10, 1986_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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February 10, 1986

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 10, 1986

The regular meeting of the City Council was held February 10, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding
and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Joe Simmons and Ronnie
Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Jim Risher, Administrator, Henry County Planning and Zoning, presented the revised Henry County
Subdivision Ordinance for the Council's review and comment. He also informed the Council a public hearing
will be held February 20, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. at the Henry County Administration Building. Mr. Risher
emphasized the improved standards for contractors and when there is a conflict between the City and County
ordinance, the higher standard would apply.

Tom Mertl, Southern Star Satellite, Mays Crossing Shopping Center, requested a sign variance to install a
satellite dish to advertise his business. The satellite dish sign will be ten feet in diameter, to be more than
eight feet off the ground on a free standing pole, located approximately forty feet west of the Shopping Center
marquise. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve the sign variance, seconded by Harold Cochran
and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to approve request for a parade permit made by Barbara Tolbett for
God and Country Day, April 7, 1986 at 5:30 p.m., seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Bids for flatbed dump truck were opened. Since bids and equipment were varied, Council appointed W. A.
Gardner, Harold Cochran and Joe Simmons to make purchase based on lowest bid for equal equipment.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Bids for one ton pick-up truck for the Water Department were opened. Carmichael Motor Company submitted
low bid of $12,415.78. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to accept Carmichael Motor Company's bid
subject to comparison and confirmation of the bids, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Harold Cochran informed Council that Fire Department trucks are in good shape. Engine 101 passed
certification, engine 102 has had the pump rebuilt and utility van is in full service.
Meeting adjourned 7:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
