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date: 1983-05-09
title: May 9, 1983 Minutes
source: 1983-05/1983-05-09_May 9, 1983_Minutes.pdf
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May 9, 1983

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MAY 9, 1983

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held May 9, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Phillip Paulk and Joe
Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

The Jackson property on Flippen Road was advertised for sale by the City for three weeks in the Henry
Herald. No bids were submitted. If the City wants to sell this property in the future, it will have to be advertised
again for three weeks.

Tom Shedd, Administrator, Henry County Planning and Zoning Commission, was present to submit changes
in the plat for Meadowridge Subdivision. He informed Council that the Planning Board has approved these
changes. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve requested changes, seconded by G. W. Evans
and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley stated that Ted Johnson, Stockbridge Fence Company, had come to him requesting he be
allowed a conditional use permit to park his vehicles on a lot he owns next to his fence company. It was the
Council's opinion that Mr. Johnson should follow usual procedure and go before the Henry County Planning
and Zoning and then before the Council for final disposition.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to issue a business license to operate a pawnshop to Sandra and
Jessie Tucker, 4498 North Henry Boulevard, seconded by Phillip Paulk and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to issue a business license to Houston Wingard, Better Half Bar-B-Q, 5386
North Henry Boulevard to serve beer and wine in his restaurant, if and when he meets all requirements of
the beer and wine ordinance, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley introduced an amendment to the zoning ordinance requiring developers to install utility poles
on property being developed as a subdivision or commercially for above ground and under ground wiring.
The City will install streetlights. Phillip Paulk made a motion to adopt the amendment, seconded by Ross
McMichael and passed unanimously.
At the March 14, 1983 meeting, the Council adopted the Henry County Planning and Zoning Ordinance, the
Henry County Flood Control Ordinance and the Henry County Subdivision Ordinance. The Federal
Emergency Management Agency requires that the ordinance include the Floodplain Boundary study
completed by their agency. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to amend the existing ordinance to include
the Flood Plain Boundary Ordinance, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that he met with Steve Elkins, Henry County Police Chief and Ed Whiddon,
Henry County Commissioner to discuss closing the north precinct because of improper supervision of police
officers working in the north precinct. The proposed plan to keep the north precinct open was to have an
officer with the rank of captain work the north precinct five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. His duties would be to handle paperwork, communications between north precinct and
headquarters, inspect vehicles and to supervise the police officers. The City would fund this position starting
at $22,157.61 annually. Motion was made by Ross McMichael, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.
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5/9/1983
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Randall Patterson, Henry County Detective Division, was present to make the Council aware of drunk and
disorderly conduct cases at the Stockbridge Billiard Center, Berry Street, owned by Ronnie Cantrell. Major
Patterson had pictures of Joe Cardell taken after he was beaten and held at gun point at the Billiard Center
by a gang led by David Hudgins. A. J. Welch, Jr., City Attorney, advised Council that an investigation could
be completed and if it warrants any action against Ronnie Cantrell, a hearing should be scheduled and Mr.
Cantrell notified to appear before the Council to show cause why his license should not be revoked.

David H. Poer, Jr., developer for JDN Enterprises, Inc., presented a layout of the proposed shopping center
to be located at North Henry Boulevard and State Highway 138W. The main concern at this point of the
planning is the lack of a sewerage system. Mr. Poer's company would like for the City to install sewerage
interceptor to their property line. The usual procedure is for the developer to install the sewerage line and
the City would assume responsibility after completion and inspection. The Mayor and Council tentatively
agreed to install the sewerage line to the property line if JDN Enterprises will put up $75,000 before
construction begins. Mr. Poer will discuss this proposal with his company and advise of their decision at a
later date. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to give Mayor Kelley authority to negotiate this matter with
JDN Enterprises, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to support the Henry County Junior Deputy program for the 6th grade at
Smith-Barnes Elementary School, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that Ernest Blount, Court Recorder, is requesting permission to work on a work
program for juvenile first offenders rather than fines. Mayor and Council will consider this program when
completed by Judge Blount.

Clerk to write Percy Morris for permission for the City to demolish the old school building he owns on Tye
Street. It has become a health hazard to the community.

Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
