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date: 1999-01-11
title: January 11, 1999 Minutes
source: 1999-01/1999-01-11_January 11, 1999_Minutes.pdf
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January 11, 1999

EXECUTIVE SESSION

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 11, 1999

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Council discussed purchasing 4.5 acres from Charles Heeden adjacent to Clark Community Park for the
purpose of constructing a community center. The cost for the property is $27,946. Councilman Simmons
indicated that one corner of the property along Davis Road may not be part of Mr. Heeden’s property but
belongs to the Hightower family. This corner will have to be considered in the overall plans to improve
traffic in this area. The 4.5 acres includes 1.62 acres in the flood plain.

REGULAR MEETING

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 11, 1999

The Regular Meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held January 11, 1999 at 6:00 P. M. MayorKelley
presided and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, G.W.Evans, Ronnie
Simmons and Fletcher Turner.

Harold Cochran made a motion to convene, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Harold Cochran made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 14, 1998 City Council Meeting,
seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

1999 COMMITTEES. Mayor Kelley suggested the Committees remain the same for 1999 as they were in
1998 and asked if anyone wanted to change committees? No changes were requested.

Harold Cochran made a motion to approve the 1999 Committees, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed
unanimously.

Council’s appointment for 1999 as follows:

A. J. Welch, City Attorney, motion G. W. Evans, seconded W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.
Ernest Blount, Judge, motion G. W. Evans, second W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Donald Patton, Solicitor, motion G. W. Evans, second Fletcher Turner, passed unanimously.

Gary Breakfield, Alternate Judge, motion G. W. Evans, second W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Merle Manders, City Clerk, motion G. W. Evans, second Fletcher Turner, passed unanimously.

Nancy Brown, Deputy Clerk, motion G. W. Evans, second W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland, City Manager, motion G. W. Evans, second Fletcher Turner, passed unanimously.

JIM JOINER, CHAIRMAN, HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS addressed the Council at this
the first meeting of the year introducing newly elected Commissioner Phil Crosby and County Administrator
Jim Risher. Mr. Joiner told Council that with Mr. Crosby as the commissioner from the Fourth District to
represent us now that will participate and assist the City in any way possible.

Mr. Joiner advised that Jim O’Neal, Henry County Department of Transportation, was at the Atlanta Regional
Commission transportation committee meeting on January 10, 1999. At this meeting he learned that any
projects the City will have for the year 2002 and beyond must be submitted to Henry County by the end of
January, 1999. The projects must include engineering and cost of the project that are going to be included
in a Transportation Improvement Project (TIP) before and after year 2002. These projects can be updated
every year.

PHIL CROSBY, COMMISSIONER, FOURTH DISTRICT, addressed the Council stating that he plans to work
and co-operate with the City. Mr. Crosby thanked the Council for their support in the election.

JIM RISHER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, told the Council that he was in support of the two commissioners
to help the City in any way. Mr. Risher informed the Council that he plans to issue a contract for the traffic
light at the intersection of Eagle’s Landing and Country Club Drive.
WATERSHED PROTECTION PLAN/CLAYTON COUNTY. Mayor Kelley discussed the Watershed
Protection Plan between Henry County, City of Stockbridge and Clayton County. The participants would
share in the cost of the study and would receive information and results from the study. The Council needs
to adopt a resolution to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign a Standard Agreement for Professional Services with
CH2M Hill Inc. for comprehensive engineering, environmental management agreement and other services.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt resolution authorizing Mayor Kelley to sign agreement, seconded
by Fletcher Turner, passed unanimously.

1999 STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Mayor Kelley advised that at each January meeting,
the Council must post and advertise the regular meeting dates for 1999. Meeting dates will remain the second
Monday of each month at 6:00 P. M.

W. A. Gardner made a motion to adopt a resolution to set meeting dates for 1999, seconded by G.W.Evans,
passed unanimously.

WYNGATE PLANTATION/ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION. Ted Strickland advised that the Atlanta
Regional Commission has recommended approval of this project, 731 homes to be developed by Pathway
Communities, Inc.

U. S. CENSUS REPORT. Mayor Kelley asked for progress report on the 2000 Census for the City of
Stockbridge. Ted Strickland reported that the City Hall staff has completed the Census reports and all
information has been returned to the Census Department and the City is in good shape. The 1998 population
count was 3,500 homes x 2.6 = 9,100 population. Projected population for 2005 should be approximately
20,000 to 21,000 in the next five years.

RAILROAD STREET PARK. Ted Strickland gave a progress report on the new park. The land has been
prepared and hydroseeded. Mr. Strickland will get costs together to begin construction of the pavilion, walking
track, and playground so the park will be ready for use by mid-summer.

HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION LAND EXCHANGE. Mayor Kelley told Council that Patrick
Jaugsetter is running late and should be here in a few minutes but he would go ahead and present this
subject. The City of Stockbridge is developing several wells and there is a need to exchange adjacent
property owned by the Henry County Board of Education. A. J. Welch, City Attorney has already worked out
the details of the exchange with Henry County and prepared the documents.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing Mayor Kelley to sign documents, seconded
by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

DAVIDSON PARKWAY. Councilman Simmons asked if Henry County has let the contract for widening and
paving of Davidson Parkway? Ted Strickland reported that he met with Moreland Altobelli Associates, Inc.
and they are completing the design to extend Walter Way connecting to Davidson Parkway. The design
should be complete within two months and A. J. Welch is working on securing additional right-of-ways. This
project is moving good.

SECOND STREET AND TYE STREET INTERSECTION. Councilman Turner asked if the City could put a
piece of pipe under Second Street to widen the radius for right turns. Ted Strickland said he would check it
out but feels it can be done.

U. S. POST OFFICE/CHANGE ADDRESSES FROM McDONOUGH TO STOCKBRIDGE. Councilman
Gardner brought up changing addresses from McDonough to Stockbridge delivery service for property, which
has been annexed into the City. New subdivisions are being constructed in the City but have a McDonough
address and this needs to be worked out as soon as possible. MayorKelley to contact Congressman Mac
Collins to see if he can assist the City to get these addresses changed.

NITA INVESTMENTS, INC. dba STOCKBRIDGE TEXACO. Councilman Evans asked the status of the
appeal filed by Nita Investments, Inc. for selling alcohol to a minor? Mayor Kelley responded that it’s
scheduled to be heard this month in Superior Court.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

G. W. Evans made a motion to go into Executive Session, seconded by Harold Cochran, passed
unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to reconvene regular meeting, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed
unanimously.

CHARLES HEEDEN, DAVIS ROAD PROPERTY. Council discussed the purchase of 4.5 acres from Mr.
Charles Heeden adjacent to Clark Park. The assessed fair market value is $27,946.00. The property has
approximately 1.62 acres in the flood plain.
Ronnie Simmons made a motion to purchase 4.5 acres for $27,946 and to acquire triangle at corner of Davis
Road and Burke Street, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

CLARK PARK COMMUNITY CENTER. Council discussed plans for new community center. The site is to
be left as natural as possible. The inside to be functional for different occassions. Council needs to go to
other cities to see their facilities. Discussed hiring someone to design building or using the prefabricated
building designed for parks, etc.

They discussed the number of people the facility will accommodate, meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, storage,
tables, chairs, furniture, stage, soundproofing, parking, etc.

Ronnie Simmons and W. A. Gardner to serve on a committee to meet with Ted Strickland to work on plans
to be presented at the February, 8, 1999 Council Meeting.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adjourn, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 6: 55.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders, CMC R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
