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date: 1986-07-14
title: July 14, 1986 Minutes
source: 1986-07/1986-07-14_July 14, 1986_Minutes.pdf
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July 14, 1986

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 14, 1986

OATH OF OFFICE

I, John Dabney, having been duly elected to office to serve the City of Stockbridge, do solemnly swear that I
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 me God.

Signed:

John Dabney, Councilman

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 14, 1986

The regular meeting of the City Council was held July 14, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding and
members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael and Ronnie Simmons.

Councilman Joe Simmons passed away on July 7, 1986. Mayor Kelley recommended the appointment of
John Dabney to fulfill the unexpired term of Joe Simmons. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to appoint
John Dabney, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

George Tuggle requested a zoning change on his property adjoining 4428 North Henry Boulevard from C-1
to C-4. Mr. Don McSwain and Mr. Johnnie Williams will develop this property in phases. The first phase will
be 40,000 square feet of mini warehouses with a secured storage area, a full-time resident employee, buffer
area and paved entrance and entire area around warehouses will be paved. The second phase will be retail
shops and offices constructed facing North Henry Boulevard. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to
approve zoning change, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley advised that the City of Stockbridge is the recipient of a State Grant in the amount of $7,500
through the Department of Natural Resources to be used for park construction. Motion was made by Harold
Cochran to adopt a Resolution accepting this grant, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that the Stockbridge United Methodist Church would like to have a 24 hour
softball marathon for a fund raising project. The marathon would begin at 6:30 p.m. one evening to the
following evening at 6:30 p.m. When the Methodist Church constructed this field, they agreed to an 11:00
curfew. Before Council will allow this all night marathon, the Church will have to have a petition signed by
the residents of Bowen Street giving their consent. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to consider the
marathon upon receipt of the petition, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, motion carried.

Vernon Moss would like to subdivide his property on Old Conyers Road to construct a house for Mrs. Lloyd
Hipp. This property is currently zoned RA-200 and Mr. Moss asked for a variance of lot width of 150'. Motion
was made by G. W. Evans to approve variance, seconded by Ross McMichael, motion carried.

It was noted that Kathy Brannan has evicted the undesirable tenants at 104 East Atlanta Road and advised
City that she would clean up this property.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to raise the fees for the Judge and Clerk of the Court from $150 per
month to $250 per month, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Bob Bitz, Total Planning Services, Inc. addressed the Council in regards to a Land Use Plan for the City of
Stockbridge. He gave the Council a brochure outlining the land use plan and his company's procedures for
preparing the plan specifically for the City. He will contact the Council after they have reviewed the plan.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve Billie Newton to work part-time when needed in City Hall,
seconded by Ross McMichael, motion carried.

MINUTES
7/14/1986
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Bids for 1980 Ford 4dr Sedan LTD-s and 1977 Ford F-150 pickup were opened. The only bids received were
from Johnny Walker: $700 for the Ford LTD and $300 for the 1977 Ford Truck. Motion was made by Harold
Cochran to refuse both bids, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Fire Department announced that the Hook and Ladder Festival will be held July 26 and would like to extend
an invitation to the Council.

The Fire Department requested two new walkie-talkies for a cost of $637.00 and accessories will be
purchased by the Volunteers. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion
carried.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that Steve Watson has not complied with the restricted covenants he agreed
to when he started construction of his mobile home park. Mr. Gardner contacted Dr. Watson several times
during the past year and advised him of the violations to the City and county codes but Dr. Watson has made
no improvements to the mobile home park. Mr. Watson to be notified to appear before the next City Council
meeting to discuss this matter.
It was discussed that N. J. Caldwell, at the corner of North Henry Boulevard and Burke Street needs to be
notified to clean his premises. It was noted that Mr. Caldwell has sold this property and Mayor Kelley will
notify new owners.

W. A. Gardner advised that the traffic light at Flippen/Shields Roads and North Henry Boulevard has been
installed and will be operational within the next two weeks.

Percy Morris needs a place to dump about 25 old tires he has cleaned off a lot he owns. Mayor Kelley will
let him dispose of the tires at his tire shop for a cost of $.25 per tire, the amount he has to pay to have the
tires hauled off.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
