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date: 1995-03-13
title: March 13, 1995 Minutes
source: 1995-03/1995-03-13_March 13, 1995_Minutes.pdf
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March 13, 1995

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 13, 1995

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held March 13, 1995 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 to approve minutes of the February 13, 1995 City Council
Meeting, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests. He gave a special welcome to two boy scouts from Troop 65, Paul Fruge
and Luke Baine. They are attending the City Council Meeting to earn merit badges in Citizenship.

ROBERT J. EVANS, 107 Flippen Road. John McGarity submitted an application for rezoning from R-2 to
O-I (Office-Institutional). Wilma Faulkner, Flippen Road, asked what is the intended use of the property? Jim
Butcher, Butcher Properties, Inc., told Mrs. Faulkner that it would be used for an office with normal office
hours. No other questions were asked, therefore, Mayor Kelley asked for a vote. Motion was made by
Ronnie Simmons to approve rezoning, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

D.A.R.E. PROGRAM. Sgt. Wendy Tavenner, Henry County Bureau of Police, requested the Council
appropriate $1,500 to support the D.A.R.E program at Smith Barnes Elementary School. This is a seventeen-
week program and the funds will be used to furnish supplies and gradutation materials. Motion to approve
was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

TWIN CEDARS BOYS' HOME. Catherine Saffels requested the annual fee in the amount of $5,000 be
appropriated to the boys' home. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve, seconded by F. J. Hunter
and passed unanimously.

A FRIEND'S HOUSE. Mayor Kelley reminded Council that a request for funds was made by Phyllis Schrader
at last Council Meeting for A Friend's House. Council tabled decision for further study. Harold Cochran made
a motion to appropriate $2,000. Ronnie Simmons suggested it be postponed again to get more information.
Harold Cochran withdrew his motion. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to table decision, seconded by
G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

SANITATION RATES FOR PERSONS OPERATING A HOME OCCUPATION. Mayor Kelley advised
Council that Ted Strickland has recommended increasing the sanitation rates for persons operating a home
occupation. New sanitation rates will be:
$8.00 per month Residential One pick-up per week
12.00 per month Home Occupation One pick-up per week
15.00 per month Businesses Two pick-ups per week

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve sanitation rates, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.

STOP SIGN AT TYE STREET AND SECOND STREET. E. C. Sloan, Quinn & Associates, consulting
engineers for Henry County Schools, requested Council consider a three way stop at the intersection of Tye
Street and Second Street. A three way stop will slow traffic and improve safety. Motion was made by G. W.
Evans to approve, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
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CHARLS SCHRADER, a resident of Henry County, addressed the Council giving his views of the north end
of Henry County and the City of Stockbridge. He suggested the Council share their knowledge and know-
how with the rest of the County. Mayor Kelley thanked him for taking his time to share his feelings.

FRED PARKER, CHAIRPERSON, OLE STOCKBRIDGE DAYS, announced that the 17th Annual Ole
Stockbridge Days will begin April 14, 1995. Other events will begin May 13-29, 1995. The entertainment
will consist of Civil War Reenactment, Creek Indian Culture and Crafts, Pioneer Days, Antique Engine and
Tractor Show, Arts and Craft Vendors, Pony Rides and the famous Stockbridge Masonic Lodge Annual
BBQ. Mr. Parker asked the Council to purchase 12 new banners in the amount of $3,138.00 advertising
Ole Stockbridge Days. The banners will be owned by the City and will be put on utility poles by the City
each year. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to purchase banners, seconded by G. W. Evans and
passed unanimously.

MIKE LILES, 210 Regent Park, requested an occupational tax license to operate a business from his home.
Mr. Liles works a full-time occupation as a flight attendant but would like to operate a direct sales of fitness
equipment from his home. He would call customers and take orders over the telephone. No customers
would come to his premises to purchase equipment. No signs will be erected. Motion was made by Ronnie
Simmons to approve, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

TIMOTHY D. HARALSON, 104 East Atlanta Road, requested an occupation tax license to operate a paint
contracting business from his home. Council advised Mr. Haralson that if a license is granted, no sign can
be erected, no storage of paint will be allowed and the City will not pick-up empty paint cans or other materials
because the Butts County landfill will not allow the City to dump these items in their landfill. Motion to approve
was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

LOCAL ASSISTANCE ROAD PROGRAM. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to authorize Mayor and
Clerk to sign Certificate of Ownership and Agreement for the Georgia Department of Transportation to
resurface Burke Street, West Burke Street and Parkwood Drive, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSION. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to call an Executive Session of the Council
to discuss land acquisition, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
Motion to reconvene was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

There being no other business, motion was made by G. W. Evans to adjourn, seconded by F. J. Hunter.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
