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date: 1990-08-13
title: August 13, 1990 Minutes
source: 1990-08/1990-08-13_August 13, 1990_Minutes.pdf
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August 13, 1990

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 13, 1990

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held August 13, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans, H. M. Kersey and Ronnie
Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by H. M. Kersey to approve minutes of July 9, 1990 Council Meeting, seconded by Ronnie
Simmons and passed unanimously.

Jim Risher, Henry County Community Development, presented an application for rezoning of property owned
by Capitol Investment, Inc., Jack Hamilton, from C-2 to RM. Residents from Northbridge had been informed
that Mr. Hamilton planned to construct low rent or Section 8 government funded housing. Mr. Hamilton
assured the residents that no government money would be involved in his project and he answered other
questions regarding this project. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve rezoning request,
seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Jim Risher, Henry County Community Development, presented a change in the overall Planned Development
for Stockbridge Station. Originally, apartments were to be constructed on the south portion of the
development surrounding the lake and single family residents would be constructed on the north portion. The
new plan would place the apartments on the north portion and single family homes on the south section,
adjacent to Northbridge Station S/D. Residents were concerned that low rent apartments would lower the
value of their property, overcrowd schools and create traffic problems. Mr. Hamilton answered questions
regarding his development and assured residents of Northbridge S/D that he would meet all City and County
requirements and reassured them that no government funds would be used to finance his development.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve requested change in the Planned Development as
requested, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by H. M. Kersey to allow no access from Stockbridge Station into Northbridge Station,
seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley introduced Tony Landers and Phyliss Conard from the Atlanta Regional Commission. Mr.
Landers presented a Fire Department Management Study prepared for the City of Stockbridge with
alternatives for providing fire services. The study recommended that the City of Stockbridge contract with
Henry County to provide fire services. The contract would terminate the City of Stockbridge Fire Department
effective September 1, 1990. Full-time firefighters will transfer to Henry County Fire Department. The City
to sell Fire Department equipment and vehicles to Henry County for $147,000.00. Henry County will lease
Fire Department Building from the City. This building will be operated and maintained by Henry County,
including insurance and utilities. Henry County will provide fire service for the residents of the City and will,
at all times, operate a fire station within the City Limits of Stockbridge. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to
adopt an ordinance to terminate City of Stockbridge Fire Department and contract with Henry County to
provide fire service to the residents of Stockbridge, seconded by H. M. Kersey, motion carried. Harold
Cochran abstained voting on this issue.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to enter an agreement with Henry County to provide fire service for the
City of Stockbridge, seconded by H. M. Kersey, motion carried.

Harry Credell addressed the Council on behalf of Christine Nelson, 105 Lake Drive. Mrs. Nelson is having a
problem with surface water being turned onto her property over-filling her pond, which could cause damage
to her dam. Council instructed Ted Strickland to get with Lewis Hurd and decide what it will take to solve this
matter.
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Ted Strickland reported that he has reviewed a ruling from A. J. Welch regarding what action to take on
dilapidated buildings. The City would notify owner to maintain the alleged nuisance. Failure to comply would
result in the issuance of a summons to appear in court and show cause why the nuisance complained of
should not be abated. If the owner does not abate condition, the City will abate condition and the owner will
be assessed the total cost.

Ronnie Simmons asked what action could be taken against persons playing loud radios in vehicles. A. J.
Welch researched "prohibited noises" in the City Code. Persons playing loud radios and amplifiers in vehicles
could be written a citation under the nuisance code and violators would appear in Municipal Court.

At a pervious Council Meeting, the question of whether signs installed in the bed of a truck are legal and
Council asked A. J. Welch to give an opinion. A. J. Welch reported that a "truck sign" would appear to fall
within the definition of a "portable sign". Portable signs are allowed but must be used for on-premises
advertising only. Off-premises signs are illegal.

Council invited three consulting engineering firms to speak to the Council regarding their firm's qualification
to design an extension to the wastewater treatment plant. Council heard form Wiedeman and Singleton, Inc.,
G. Ben Turnipseed Engineers and Tribble and Richardson. These are the last three engineers to be heard.
It was noted that the City Council has been invited to attend the Henry County Board of Commissioners
meeting September 4, 1990 to participate in a discussion on solid waste management.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
