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date: 1989-08-14
title: August 14, 1989 Minutes
source: 1989-08/1989-08-14_August 14, 1989_Minutes.pdf
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August 14, 1989

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 14, 1989

The regular meeting of the City Council was held August 14, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding
and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans, H. M. Kersey and Ronnie Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Minutes of the July 10, 1989 City Council Meeting were approved as published.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

Austin Ngoddy, Henry County Department of Community Development, presented request for rezoning from
R-3 to C-2 for property owned by Mary Hancock on the east side of East Atlanta Road adjacent and to the
rear of Gramm & Associates. The plans show a park area at the corner of North Lee Street and Bryant
Street. The Council decided the park is not necessary and was included to persuade Council to approve
rezoning. Council agreed a more restrictive zoning classification of C-1 is needed for this area with the
following stipulations: The property owner must leave a forty (40) foot natural buffer between his property
and adjoining residential property. The designated park area to be omitted from the plans and will remain R-
3 zoning. No opposition was presented against this project from anyone present. Motion was made by
Ronnie Simmons to approve C-2 rezoning subject to leaving a 40' natural buffer and omitting the park area
from plans, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

A. J. Welch, City Attorney, explained to the Council that the 1974 Farmers Home Administration loan of
$940,000 was purchased in 1987 by General Electric Corporation. General Electric Corporation could recall
the load if the City; fails to make timely payments becomes insolvent, or unable to generate funds form water
and sewer revenues to pay the operating and maintenance expenses. Mr. Welch advised Council that the
Water and sewer revenues being charged are inadequate and funds are being transferred from General Fund
to supplement the users fund. In order for the City to comply with the Water and Sewer Ordinance, it will be
necessary for the rates to be increased. A study is being made to determine new water and sewerage rates.

The contract with Henry County Sheriff's Department to provide police protection for the City of Stockbridge
is up for renewal. It was noted by A. M. i2Welch that the new contract is exactly the same as previous years.
Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign the contract for the City of
Stockbridge, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
Under the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Stockbridge must adopt a Drug Free Policy to
enable the City to borrow federal funds, if needed, in the future. Each employee to receive a copy of policy.
Motion was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

It was noted that William McArthur, Skateland, Inc., was given permission in March, 1985 to put a mobile
home in the rear of his business to allow his relatives to live there as security guards for a period of 12
months, not to exceed 24 months. Council instructed Clerk to notify Mr. McArthur by letter to move the
mobile home.

Eddie Buckholts, Fire Chief, gave report for Fire Department activities for the month of July.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve the annual Haunted House at Halloween by the Fire
Department, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
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Council discussed renovating the Emergency Medical Technician station adjacent to City Hall for the purpose
of housing the new large ambulance. It was mentioned that by switching the bays, the construction cost
would be lower. Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Charles Barnett and Mayor Kelley to serve on committee to
proceed with this project to eliminate having to come before the Council in September. Motion was made by
Ronnie Simmons to approve renovations, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons advised Council that the North Henry Business Association would like to install a new
flagpole at Gardner Park. Mayor Kelley asked Ronnie Simmons and Charles Barnett to work with the
Association to select a site for the flagpole. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by H. M. Kersey
and passed unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons requested support from the City Council for the Youth For A Cause, Hampton, Georgia.
He would like to see the Council pledge $100.00 per month. Mr. Simmons stated that a large number of the
young men at YFAC were from the Stockbridge area and need our support as funding from the state has
been reduced. Council appropriated $400 for the remainder of 1989 and $1,200 for 1990. Motion was made
by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

It was noted that Biggers Brothers has been making deliveries to Kountry Fisherman and parking his truck
on North Henry Boulevard and also on the sidewalk. Police to notify driver to pull into parking area or he
would be issued a citation for illegal parking.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

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