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date: 1994-06-10
title: June 10, 1994 Minutes
source: 1994-06/1994-06-10_June 10, 1994_Minutes.pdf
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June 10, 1994

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JUNE 10, 1994

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held June 4, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, F. J. Hunter and Ronnie
Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve minutes of May 11, 1994 Council Meeting, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

Tom Rivas, ATV Safety Institute, requested the City allow him to use City property on Davis Road for an ATV
Rider Course. The course would be used to educate riders of all ages on responsible use, safety and
awareness. He informed the Council that ATV Safety Institute would provide the insurance liability. He would
like to use City property several times a month for training. Mayor Kelley told Mr. Rivas that this property is
located in a residential area and this type of use is not permitted and recommended to the Council to deny
request. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to deny request, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has agreed to grant funds in the amount of $30,000.00 to
construct a sidewalk on the north side of State Route 42/138 from Shields Road to Davis Road. Ted
Strickland advised Council that he met with representatives from the utility companies to determine if they
have a conflict with this project. All companies agreed to work with the City and to move telephone poles,
etc. before the project begins. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt a Resolution authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract on the behalf of the City, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.

AutoZone, 4543 North Henry Boulevard, has asked that they be allowed to connect to the City's storm water
drainage detention system on the east side of City Hall property. A. J. Welch, City Attorney, drafted an
agreement between the City and AutoZone, which would grant to AutoZone, a nonexclusive, perpetual
easement ten (10) feet in width. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
sign agreement for the City, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.
Mayor Kelley advised Council that House Bill No. 1489 adopted by the Legislature, mandates that existing
local option sales tax distribution certificates be renegotiated commencing by no later than July 1, 1994 and
filed with the Georgia Department of Revenue no later than July 1, 1995. A. J. Welch, City Attorney, has
prepared the new Agreement for Distribution of Sales Tax Proceeds to be signed by Henry County elected
officials and each City's elected officials. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to adopt Resolution authorizing
Mayor and Clerk to sign agreement on behalf of the City, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.

Ernest Blount, Municipal Judge, recommended the City adopt an Ordinance to clarify and provide the police
department with an ordinance to use in issuing citations for violations of state statutes. A. J. Welch, City
Attorney, prepared an ordinance which includes minor offenses:

(1) Possession of one (1) ounce or less of marijuana.
(2) Operating a motor vehicle without effective insurance.
(3) Theft by shoplifting when item is $100.00 or less.
(4) Furnishing alcoholic beverages to and possession and purchase of alcoholic beverages by
persons under 21 years of age.
(5) Criminal trespass.

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Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to adopt ordinance, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley told Council that he had instructed A. J. Welch, City Attorney, to draft a new Law Enforcement
Services Agreement between the City of Stockbridge and the Board of Commissioners of Henry County. The
existing agreement is outdated and should be revised. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt a
Resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, seconded by G.
W. Evans and passed unanimously.
For the Council's information, Mayor Kelley told Council that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs
and Georgia Department of Natural Resources have denied the City's request for a grant to construct a park
on Railroad Street. Mayor Kelley stated that the City will continue applying for a grant for this project.

Mayor Kelley acknowledged a letter of thanks from Nita Spraggins, District V Commissioner, for the funds
appropriated by the City for remodeling of the Stockbridge Police Precinct.

Ted Strickland presented the revised final draft of the Solid Waste Management Plan for Henry County. If
the City intends to participate in this plan, Mayor Kelley needs to notify the Henry County Commissioners
before July 1, 1994. It was noted that the City plans to participate in the plan. Motion was made by F. J.
Hunter to send the revised final draft of the Solid Waste management Plan for Henry County to the Atlanta
Regional Commission for review, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley stated that the City is receiving complaints regarding the $150.00 deposit for water and sewer
service on rental property. Mayor Kelley suggested the Council consider requiring property owners to be
responsible for water bills for all residential rental property. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve
subject to a legal opinion from City Attorney, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

G. W. Evans suggested the City contact the Police Department to get officers to patrol North Henry Boulevard
to slow down traffic.

F. J. Hunter received a request for funds from the Department of Welfare for assistance to start a shelter for
abused children. The consensus was that this is a matter that should be addressed by Henry County Board
of Commissioners.

Ronnie Simmons brought up the traffic problem at the entrance to the Post Office on State Route 138. The
Postal Service has written the City stating that they will consider participation in a joint financial project with
Henry County and the City. It was noted that there have been 50 traffic accidents at this intersection from
March 1993 to March 1994. No action was taken by the Council.

Ronnie Simmons informed Council that plans for the Fourth of July celebration at Gardner Park are
progressing. Music in the Park will be provided by Kelley Corpening and Tammy Malally, Peachtree Music.
The sound system will be provided by Peachtree Music at no cost to the City. They have arranged for a
country music band, Wild Country, to perform. The cost for the band will be $500.00. The beginning
entertainment will be the Stockbridge Elementary School band at 4:30 p.m. Wild Country will play until 8:00
p.m. Collins Brothers, Inc. will donate 200 watermelons and furnish a refrigerant truck to cool the melons.
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Signs advertising this event will be posted on City limits signs and press releases will be sent to newspapers.
The Council is hopeful that this event can be continued every year. Mr. Simmons expressed the possibility
of constructing an amphitheater to hold concerts in the future. He also asked the Council to give thought to
having a citizen of the year award each July 4. Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to appropriate $500.00 for
entertainment, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland mentioned that the City should begin clearing the property at the Community Center on Burke
Street. It needs to be cleared to determine the amount of development the City might want to consider.
Council instructed Ted Strickland to contact grading contractors.

Ted Strickland attended the annual Henry County Police Department banquet and was asked to bring to the
Council a plaque acknowledging their thanks for the City's participation in the D.A.R.E. program.

Motion to adjourn was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
