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date: 1992-04-13
title: April 13, 1992 Minutes
source: 1992-04/1992-04-13_April 13, 1992_Minutes.pdf
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April 13, 1992

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 13, 1992

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held April 13, 1992 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 Harold Cochran, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve the minutes of the March 9, 1992 City Council Meeting,
seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt the revised ordinance to regulate the outdoor display of
merchandise, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc. has billed the City for basic
engineering services for preparation of plans, specifications and contract documents for wastewater
treatment plant improvements in accordance with Section B.3(a) of agreement for engineering services,
dated November 12, 1990. The amount due at this time will pay seventy percent of the construction costs in
the amount of $117,355.00. Other invoices due are for flow meter rental for the study and evaluation of
sewer lines for the proposed Willow Springs Subdivision, formerly Stockbridge Manor. The cost of this study
is $5,109.20. Completion of preliminary engineering services in the amount of $1,000.00 under Section A.1.,
2,3 and Section B.1. Geotechnical Evaluation and Report from Atlanta Testing & Engineering in the amount
of $6,775.00 for soil test boring at the wastewater treatment plant construction site. Motion was made by
Ronnie Simmons to pay these invoices totaling $130,236.20, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

For the City to qualify for a loan with Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, the Council must adopt a
resolution to guarantee a rate of water and sewer rates at the end of construction of new wastewater
treatment facility. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt resolution, seconded by F. J. Hunter and
passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley presented a proclamation honoring the Stockbridge Masonic Lodge and the Stockbridge
Eastern Star for their continuing effort to present "Ole Stockbridge Days". This year this event will be held
Saturday, May 9 at the Stockbridge High School.
Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to adjourn to go into executive session to discuss the purchase of real
estate, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to reconvene, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley announced that a new City Hall will be constructed on property being purchased from Nancy
Wyatt Bryans at 4545 North Henry Boulevard. The cost to purchase this 1.6 acres is $200,000.00. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign sales contract, seconded by F. J.
Hunter and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelly instructed Building Committee to meet at their earliest convenience to go over plans for City Hall.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to contract with Spangler and Manley to finalize plans, seconded by F.
J. Hunter and passed unanimously.
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Pursuant to the Georgia Uniform Rules of the Road, the City must up date speed limits by ordinance. It will
be the responsibility to the Georgia Department of Transportation to install signs, which are on state routes.
The City will install signs on City streets. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve new Sign Ordinance,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Leland Maddox has requested the use of Gardner Park for a political rally and bar-be-que. The Council has
no problem with Mr. Maddox using the park as long as he does not sell tickets or conduct any fund raising
on City property. He has requested the park for May 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion to table to
discuss with A. J. Welch, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Frances Glover, with the Association for Prevention of Domestic Violence was present to request funds from
the City to support victims of domestic violence from the Stockbridge area. It was noted that approximately
800 victims from Henry County were actually aided by the organization. The largest number of these victims
were from the Stockbridge area. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to appropriate $5,000.00 for 1992,
seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Connie George, George's Rodeo Casino, 4399 North Henry Boulevard, requested a business license to
operate a pawnshop in the vacant space in her building. The pawnshop will be owned by Connie George
and operated by Alvin L. Hamlett. Council waived the background investigation because Connie George has
been a respected business leader in Stockbridge for many years. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to
approve license, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

The Fellowship Community Church, 134 East Atlanta Road is requesting a permit for a "Fun Run" on May 9,
1992. The run will start at East Atlanta Road and travel one and one half mile east on Old Conyers Road.
Captain Mac Nale will coordinate traffic protection for the runners. The run is scheduled to begin at 8:00
a.m., which is shift change for the Police Department, and Captain Nale will advise sponsors to delay until
an officer is present to direct traffic. Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to approve "Fun Run", seconded by
Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland, City Manager, advised Council that he would like to purchase a second truck, which was
included in the 1992 budget. Council instructed Mr. Strickland to get bids to be submitted at the next Council
meeting. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.
It was noted that Jim Dorminy Realty paid his 1992 business license in the amount of $100.00 but it was past
the deadline. He was advised that he owes a penalty of $55.00. His check for $100.00 is being held until he
pays the penalty. He has ignored all contact from City Hall. Harold Cochran recommended that Mr. Dorminy
be notified by certified mail that he owes $55.00 and failure to pay this past due amount will result in charges
being filed by the City and he would be summoned to appear before Municipal Court. Motion was made by
F. J. Hunter, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Captain Mac Nale gave a report on police activity for the months of January, February and March 1992.
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Mayor Kelley told Council that he has received a letter from James R. Hamilton regarding the sewerage
facility at Willow Springs, formerly Stockbridge Manor. Mr. Hamilton has proposed several changes to the
City's existing sewer facility and he suggests the City share in the cost of these changes.

1. Elimination of the chronic problematic lift station in Northbridge Subdivision, which is in poor
condition and requires frequent maintenance. $10,000

2. Installation of gravity sewer to Willow Springs $6,800

3. The City's portion to up date lift station at
Smith-Barnes School $25,000

Total $41,800

Council did not make a firm decision but discussed the possibility of appropriating a total of $10,000 toward
this project and will assist in getting signed easements. It was also noted that water lines, sewer line and lift
station will be dedicated to the City.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adjourn, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 13, 1992

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The purpose for calling an executive session of the City Council was to discuss the purchasing and closing
of property owned by Nancy Bryans at 4545 North Henry Boulevard to be sued for the construction of a new
City Hall.

Council discussed retaining the architect firm of Spangler & Manley to design a building for the new City Hall.

Ted Strickland told Council that the City would be able to save the large trees on the property being purchased
for the new City Hall if we can purchase 15 or 25 feet from Frank Baker. This would allow the City to construct
a wider driveway to serve City Hall and Frank Baker's commercial property.

The Building Committee will meet at their earliest convenience to begin plans for new City Hall.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
