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date: 1985-08-12
title: August 12, 1985 Minutes
source: 1985-08/1985-08-12_August 12, 1985_Minutes.pdf
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August 12, 1985

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 12, 1985

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held August 12, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Joe Simmons and Ronnie Simmons.
Ross McMichael was absent.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Vicki Conti, 203 Oak Hill Circle, requested a business license for a home occupation to teach piano lessons
in her home. The Council advised Mrs. Conti that several complaints have been received from her neighbors
regarding her students parking in their parking spaces. Since parking spaces are limited, the Council advised
Mrs. Conti to ask her students to park across the street in the bank parking lot. Motion was made by Harold
Cochran to issue business license, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Martha Russell, 5627-D North Henry Boulevard, Mays Corner, requested a business license to practice
reflexology. This is a procedure of foot massage intended to improve health problems. Mrs. Russell plans
to locate in the same suite with Mr. Tax. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to issue an annual minimum
business license of $25.00, seconded by Joe Simmons, motion carried.

Powell Advertising, Inc. was issued a sign variance by the City Council on November 12, 1984 to install 7
billboards along I-75. This sign variance is in violation of the Henry County Planning and Zoning Ordinance,
which prohibits billboards at this location. Motion was made by Joe Simmons to rescind the variance issued
by the City Council, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Bids for Walker Street pumping station and sewerage lines were opened:

Dodd Construction Company $58,651.30
Davidson Brothers $65,812.66
Jan R. Smith Const. Co. $72,442.10

Ben Turnipseed Engineering Company reviewed bids and recommended the City accept the low bid from
Dodd Construction Company. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to accept Dodd Construction Company
bid, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried. W. A. Gardner advised Council that he and Mr. Turnipseed
had already discussed several changes that could reduce the price under this contract.
Mr. Charles Vaughn, Captain D's requested a sign variance for a franchise sign at Mays Crossing Shopping
Center, parcel "C". Motion was made by Joe Simmons to approve sign variance, seconded by G. W. Evans,
motion carried.

W. A. Gardner advised Council that Lewis Hurd Engineering has completed the design for sewerage lines
and pumping station to service Mays Corner Shopping Center. Mr. Gardner noted that if Mr. Jarvis's property
is annexed, this design could easily be changed to move the pumping station a short distance to sewer this
whole area. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to proceed with plans to let his project out for bids,
seconded by Joe Simmons, motion carried.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt an ordinance to annex R. W. Jarvis' 5.50 acres on the north
side of North Henry Boulevard adjacent to Mays Corner Shopping Center, seconded by Ronnie Simmons,
motion carried.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
contracts with State Department of Transportation to resurface Second Street and Bryant Street, estimated
cost of $8,821.50, seconded by Joe Simmons, motion carried.
MINUTES
8/12/1985
PGAE 2

The 40% value of the 1985 tax digest is $20,407,498. Mayor Kelley recommended the Council set the 1985
millage at 11.27 mills with a rollback of 10.02 for Local Option Sales Tax, leaving a net tax mill of 1.25. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to set the 1985 tax mill at 1.25, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, motion carried.

Motion was made by Joe Simmons to adopt a resolution for Mayor and City Council to sign contract for
Department of Natural Resources grant for $8,500.00 for City Park, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion
carried. In order for the City to qualify for this grant, this project must be completed by December 1986.

W. A. Gardner noted that Lewis Hurd has completed the water and sewer design to extend these services to
Bob Clifton's property adjacent to Mays Crossing Shopping Center. Council agreed that the City would only
be responsible to secure the easements for this project and Mr. Clifton will be responsible to run the water
and sewerage lines which includes labor and materials according to City specifications.
W. A. Gardner advised that he had contacted Henry County Department of Transportation and they will clean
the ditches on Flippen Road when they have equipment in this area. This request was made in response to
a complaint received from Henry Bunn at the last Council meeting.

Gary Precise, Fire Chief, requested permission to change the locks at the fire station because several
volunteers have resigned and will not return their keys. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to change
locks, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, motion carried.

G. W. Evans advised that Joe Lowery, 139 East Atlanta Road, has called him regarding surface water flowing
into his yard from across the street. Council advised W. A. Gardner to install two culverts under driveways
at 136 and 138 East Atlanta Road.

Joe Simmons reported that residents on Second Street, Tye Street and Walker Street have trash that has
not been picked up for several weeks. W. A. Gardner advised that because of personnel and equipment
problems, trash pickup has not been as good as usual, but these problems have been rectified and this
situation should improve.

Mr. Gardner also requested that the Council consider requiring stronger enforcement of the current sanitation
ordinance. Council instructed Mr. Gardner to draft a notice to be approved by Council at the next Council
meeting.

Mrs. Rainwater, 168 Burke Street, requested a business license to operate an upholstery shop as a home
occupation. Council advised that this type of occupation is not considered a home occupation and before
they will consent to give approval, she must present the council with a petition signed by her neighbors
showing that they have no objection to an upholstery shop in their neighborhood. Request tabled until petition
has been presented and reviewed by Council.

Meeting adjourned 8:19 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
