---
date: 1991-01-14
title: January 14, 1991 Minutes
source: 1991-01/1991-01-14_January 14, 1991_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
---

January 14, 1991

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 14, 1991

OATH OF OFFICE

We, the Mayor and Council, who have been duly elected to office to serve the City of Stockbridge, do solemnly
swear that we will uphold the by-laws and the charter of the City of Stockbridge, the Constitution of the State
of Georgia and the Constitution of the United States of America and to perform the duties of the office to the
best of our ability without fear or favor, so help us God.

COUNCIL FOR 1991

R. G. Kelley, Mayor

Harold Cochran
John Dabney
G. W. Evans
W. A. Gardner
Ronnie Simmons

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 14, 1991

Oath of Office

I, Ernest D. Blount, do solemnly swear that I will fully and fairly perform the duties of Judge of the Recorder's
Court of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia, so help me God.

This 14th day of January 1991.

Signed:
Ernest D. Blount

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of January 1991.

Signed:
Nancy H. Hoard
Notary Public

My Commission Expires:
October 26, 1994

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 14, 1991

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held January 14, 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.

R. G. Kelley, Mayor, W. A. Gardner, Councilman and Harold Cochran, Councilman were sworn into office.
Mayor Kelley's term of office will be January 1, 1991 thru December 31, 1993. Councilmen Gardner and
Cochran will serve January 1, 1991 thru December 31, 1993.

Motion to convene was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests. Boy Scout Troop was welcomed as guests.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve minutes of December 10, 1990 Council Meeting, seconded
by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley presented a Proclamation to H. M. Kersey for service to City as Councilman. A copy of the
Proclamation is attached to the minutes.

Naomi Rutledge requested the annexation of the property located at 406 Davis Road, Map Code S10-3-
23. A motion by Harold Cochran and seconded by Ronnie Simmons to annex this property was passed
unanimously.

The revised Ordinance to amend the City's Retirement Plan was discussed. A motion to accept this
Ordinance was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Alex Crumbley, representing Youth with a Cause, asked for a contribution from the City Council. The Council
discussed the needs of this organization, and agreed to give a donation of $1,200.00. The motion by Harold
Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Ronald Gayle Herring requested a Beer License for Gene's Seafood Bar and Grill located at 81 Hwy 138,
Mays Crossing. G. W. Evans made a motion to grant license, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed
unanimously.
Ted Strickland, City Manager, informed the Council of the need to check into the purchase of equipment for
the City. After discussion, a motion by G. W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons passed unanimously.
Mr. Strickland was instructed to have bids for the February Council meeting on a Cushman Refuse Vehicle,
a tractor with boom, cutter and a pick up truck.

Ted Strickland was instructed to have acoustical ceiling tile installed in City Hall. The air conditioning intake
vent was discussed and Mr. Strickland was advised to make necessary improvements.

Bill White, representing Stevenson and Palmer Engineering, Inc., was present to give the Council an update
on information on a Waste Water Treatment Facility. Mr. White asked the Council to approve a pre-
application to GEFA for a one million ($1,000,000.00) loan for construction of an additional treatment facility.
A motion by Ronnie Simmons was seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously to sign this
resolution to be submitted to GEFA. Mr. White asked for further direction based on data compiled as to size
of facility to be constructed. A motion by Ronnie Simmons was seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously to continue plans for a 1.5 MGD facility.

MINUTES
1/14/1991
PAGE 2

Senator Mac Collins requested that State Route 42 thru Henry County be designated the General Raymond
G. Davis Highway. A motion by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by Harold Cochran was passed unanimously
that Hwy 42 be so designated.

Ronnie Simmons asked that the Stockbridge Garden Club be given permission to plant flowers at Burke
Street and North Henry Blvd. Council gave permission and support to this project.

The intersection at Spring Street and Lambert was discussed. A 4-way stop will be enforced for safety of the
neighborhood.

Mayor Kelley appointed the Mayor's Committees as follows:
Finance Department: W. A. Gardner
G. W. Evans
Harold Cochran

Water & Sewerage: W. A. Gardner
Ronnie Simmons
John Dabney

Sanitary & Sewer: G. W. Evans
John Dabney
Ronnie Simmons

Street & Lights: G. W. Evans
Ronnie Simmons
John Dabney

Fire Department: Harold Cochran
John Dabney
G. W. Evans
Ronnie Simmons

Building Committee: Ronnie Simmons
Harold Cochran
W. A. Gardner

Police Department: John Dabney
Harold Cochran
W. A. Gardner

Parks & Recreation: Ronnie Simmons
Harold Cochran
John Dabney

MINUTES
1/14/1991
PAGE 3

Council made the following appointments for 1991:

A. J. Welch, City Attorney, motion by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by W. A. Gardner, approved
unanimously.

Ernest Blount, City Judge, motion by G. W. Evans, seconded by Harold Cochran, approved unanimously.

Harold Cochran, Mayor Pro Tem, motion by G. W. Evans, seconded by W. A. Gardner, approved
unanimously

Merle Manders, City Clerk, motion by Harold Cochran, seconded by W. A. Gardner, approved
unanimously.

Ted Strickland, City Manager, motion by W. A. Gardner, seconded by Harold Cochran, approved
unanimously.

Ernest D. Blount was sworn in as City of Stockbridge Recorder's Court Judge by Mayor Kelley for 1991.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
