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date: 1991-05-13
title: May 13, 1991 Minutes
source: 1991-05/1991-05-13_May 13, 1991_Minutes.pdf
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May 13, 1991

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MAY 13, 1991

The regular meeting of the City Council was held May 13, 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.

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

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve the minutes of the April 8, 1991 City Council meeting,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guest.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to annex 0.28 acres located on Flippen Road deeded to the City
February 27,1977 by Alfred S. Jackson, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to annex Fairhaven Road, which was deeded to the City March 5,
1990 by Gerald A. Kopp, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Book Publishing Company has received all materials necessary to complete the revised Code of Ordinances
and have requested a letter from the City with instructions to proceed with printing of the Code. The cost to
revise is $4,620.00, plus the cost of 25 binders at $19.00 each. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to
proceed with printing, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring "Keep America Beautiful" and "Georgia Clean and Beautiful" and has
requested support and funds totaling $3,000.00 from each City. Mayor Kelley would like to discuss this
project with the Henry County Municipal Association before making a commitment. Motion was made by
Harold Cochran to table decision until discussed with other cities, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed
unanimously.

Harry Credell, 118 Lambert Drive and Christine Nelson, 105 Lake Drive, were present to request assistance
with the surface water problem they are experiencing. They claim that an unusually large amount of surface
water problem they are experiencing. They claim that an unusually large amount of surface water is being
turned on them caused by the widening of North Henry Boulevard. Mr. Credell contends that the surface
water is eroding the foot of the dam and if allowed to continue, will weaken the dam. Mayor Kelley commented
that it would be advisable to contact City Attorney, A. J. Welch, to get a legal opinion as to the City's liability
before undertaking this project. In the meantime, the City will have engineers examine and re-evaluate this
problem. Motion to contact engineer for evaluation was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to reserve Gardner Park June 4, 5 and 6, 1991 for the Stockbridge
Junior High School Junior Olympics, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Theresa Wyatt, representing a gospel signing group, the Gospel Ensemble, would like for the Council to
consider issuing a permit for a fund raising event to be held June 29, 1991 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at
either the Green Front Café or the large field at Tye Street and Second Street. Their entertainment will
consist of gospel signing, food vendors, horseback riding and games for the children. The funds would be
used to support their gospel group, summer activities for children and church activities. Council preferred
the Tye Street location and asked that Mrs. Wyatt furnish the Council with a signed petition from the adjacent
neighbors. If there is no opposition, Council will discuss details with Mrs. Wyatt at the June 10 Council
Meeting.

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It was noted that there is an unusual amount of non-motorized junk vehicles throughout the City. Council
instructed Ted Strickland to contact owners to move these vehicles from their premises within a reasonable
time. After the seconded request, owners would be reported to Henry County Code Enforcement for further
action.

Norfolk Southern Railway Company has agreed to lease to the City of Stockbridge, the property across from
City Hall for a paved parking area. The cost to lease this property would be $1,200 per year. Motion was
made by Harold Cochran to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lease
agreement, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to authorize Ted Strickland to secure bids to pave parking area being
leased by the City of Stockbridge from Norfolk Southern Railway Company, seconded by Harold Cochran
and passed unanimously.
Frank Baker previously rezoned his property on the southwest corner of Quarry Road and North Henry
Boulevard to C-4 for a strip shopping center in 1985. Under the 1986 zoning regulations, the correct zoning
for this type of business is C-2. Henry County Community Development will not require Mr. Baker to rezone
his property but request a letter from the Council to allow Mr. Baker to construct similar businesses on his
property using the C-2 zoning. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve, seconded by Harold Cochran
and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland brought before the Council quotes for a new commercial style 48" 14 horsepower lawn mower.
Quotes were from:

Mercer $2,659 Spraggins $2,659
Outdoor Power Equipment $2,999 Scagg $2,953

Council decided to purchase one mower at this time and another one later if this mower does the required
job. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to purchase Snapper Mower from Spraggins, seconded by John
Dabney and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley distributed a copy of the City Charter approved by the Georgia General Assembly at the 1991
session. This charter will be adopted by the Council when the new Code of Ordinances is approved later
this summer.

Henry County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring "Leadership Henry". If any Council members wish to
attend, Clerk has application.

Mayor Kelley advises Council that he, Ted Strickland and Daniel Dickson, plant operator, had attended an
informative session at Rockford, Illinois, to view the type of wastewater treatment plant that Stevenson &
Palmer, Inc. recommend for the City of Stockbridge. Mayor Kelley was impressed with the operation of this
system and will keep Council informed of new developments from EPA regarding updates for the construction
of proposed wastewater treatment plant.

Ted Strickland advised Council that he had contacted Henry County Department of Transportation to question
the delay in installing a traffic signal at the intersection of East Atlanta Road and Old Conyers Road. Wayne
Smith, with Henry County DOT, plans to install turning lanes on East Atlanta Road at Old Conyers Road and
if this improves the flow of traffic, they will not install a traffic signal at this time. If this does not work as they
plan, traffic signals will be considered at a later date.
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Ronnie Simmons announced that the Lions Club and other civic clubs are progressing with plans for the
Fourth of July celebration at Gardner Park. They plan to have a watermelon cutting rather than have food
vendors. Other arrangements will be decided and brought before the Council.

Mayor Kelley distributed a copy of a letter received from President Bush thanking the Mayor and Council for
their support during the Persian Gulf Crisis.

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
