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date: 1992-01-13
title: January 13, 1992 Minutes
source: 1992-01/1992-01-13_January 13, 1992_Minutes.pdf
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January 13, 1992

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 13, 1992

We, the Councilmen, 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 1992

R. G. Kelley, Mayor

Harold Cochran
G. W. Evans
W. A. Gardner
Ronnie Simmons
Rev. F. J. Hunter

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 13, 1992

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held January 13, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner and Ronnie
Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley addressed the Council and audience, commenting on the death of City Councilman John
Dabney. According to City Charter, the Council may appoint someone to fill the vacancy created by John
Dabney's death. This appointment will be for two years to the next City election in 1993. Mayor Kelley
recommended Reverend Ferdinand J. Hunter for this position. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to
appoint Rev. Hunter, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion carried.

Councilman G. W. Evans and Ronnie Simmons were sworn in for a regular four year term and Rev. Hunter
was sworn in for a two year term ending December 31, 1993 at which time Rev. Hunter's position will expire
and this position will be placed on the ballot to fill the unexpired term for two years ending December 31,
1995.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve the minutes of the December 9, 1991 City Council Meeting,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed visitors.

David Greene, Ansley Park, was present to advise Council that he has followed their instructions and has
approval from the Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to proceed with the
expansion of his mobile home park. He will construct a retention pond, flume and fill placement to prevent
the headwaters of Brushy Creek from being above the normal rate of five cubic feet per second flow. A. J.
Welch, City Attorney, advised Mr. Greene that it was his responsibility to file an engineering certificate with
FEMA. Mr. Greene also agreed to sign an Indemnity Agreement holding the City harmless in the event that
his construction caused damage to property along Brushy Creek. This agreement would be attached to Mr.
Greene's property deed as a covenant to remain with the property regardless of anyone who owns the
property later. Mr. Greene would like to begin construction within the next two and one half months. The
expansion will add 80 pads and will generate 250 gallons of sewage per day per unit. Mayor Kelley advised
Mr. Greene that the City could not guarantee or pre-sale sewer taps but if he begins construction as planned,
there should be no problem with the City providing the sewerage needed for this project. Motion was made
by Ronnie Simmons to approve subject to Indemnity Agreement being executed and returned to A. J. Welch,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mac Nale, Captain, Henry County Police Department, was present to request that the City provide uniforms
for six reserve officers. These officers are volunteers and will assist the Police Department in any area
needed. One program they plan to initiate is the Kids ID Program. Children will be finger printed and a
composition file for each child will be kept at the Police Department. There will be six reserve officers at a
cost of $350 per man for uniforms. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to support this program and appropriate
funds for uniforms, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland requested permission to solicit bids for a new S-10 Chevrolet pickup truck to be delivered
sometime in March or April. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Rev. Hunter and passed
unanimously.
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1/13/1992
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Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to authorize Mayor Kelley and City Clerk to sign Resolution authorizing
Stephenson and Palmer, Inc. to submit pre-application for loan through Georgia Environmental Facilities
Authority for improvement and expansion of wastewater treatment plant, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and
passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed Rev. Hunter to the City Council.

It was noted that A. J. Welch has reviewed the situation with Big Oak Villas and has advised Council that, if
the City wants to accept this subdivision, streetlights, streets, water and sewer lines, he finds no legal reason
to prohibit the City from accepting this subdivision. Council had previously agreed to accept this subdivision
subject to A. J. Welch clearing any legal problem that might exist in accepting ownership. A. J. Welch will
prepare Deed of Dedication to be signed by J. C. Brinson.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adjourn, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
