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date: 1982-05-10
title: May 10, 1982 Minutes
source: 1982-05/1982-05-10_May 10, 1982_Minutes.pdf
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May 10, 1982

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MAY 10, 1982

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held May 10, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Phillip Paulk and Joe Simmons
present.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

State Senator Janice Horton of the 17th Senatorial District addressed the Council. She informed Council
that effective January 1, 1983, the City of Stockbridge would be included in her district as the result of
redistricting based on the 1980 census. Mrs. Horton plans to run for re-election and if re-elected, looks
forward to working with Mayor Kelley and the City Council.

Bobby Mays presented plans for Phase III of the Stockbridge United Methodist Church Concord Park. Don
Lanier presented a layout of the park, which included a softball field. The church plans to have adult softball
tournaments and charge for the use of the field. Future plans include lighting. The Concord Park
Development Committee is concerned with the noise level for residents on Bowen Street. They would like
the City's help in securing approval from residents who would be affected. Council instructed W. A. Gardner
to inform residents of the Church's plans for a softball field and if there is any opposition, they should attend
the Mary 24, 1982 City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Lamar Moseley requested a Conditional Use Permit to operate a used car lot on his property at 4991 North
Henry Boulevard. Tom Shedd, with Henry County Planning and Zoning approved Mr. Moseley's request
restricting the number of cars to 40 and he must plant grass and shrubbery as a buffer. If this property is
sold, the Conditional Use Permit would no longer be in effect and the zoning would revert to the original
zoning of C-1. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve Conditional Use with recommended
restrictions, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Henry County Board of Commissioners requested the City of Stockbridge share in the cost for the County to
contract for a Land Use Plan for future planning. The City's portion would be approximately $1,200. Council
feels that City residents pay county taxes and this is another form of double taxation. Tabled for additional
information and further discussion.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to schedule a public hearing for the purpose of discussing additional
sewerage facilities to be funded by the new block grant program. The hearing date was set for May 24, 1982
at 7:30 p.m. at Stockbridge City Hall, 130 Berry St., seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to adopt a resolution authorizing the Georgia Department of Transportation
to pave Club Court, Club Terrace and Wren Court under LARP, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

Council discussed outstanding Business Licenses for 1982. Clerk to contact City Attorney, A. J. Welch, to
have a letter drafted to inform owners of the businesses with outstanding business licenses that a hearing
would be scheduled to review their past due account. Motion was made by Ross McMichael, seconded by
Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mr. Harry L. Duncan, 110 Lambert Street, would like for the City to install sewer drainage culvert across the
front of his property to keep surface water from washing across his property. Mr. Gardner informed Council
that it would take approximately 100' of culvert. W. A. Gardner and G. W. Evans to view this drainage problem
and report to Council at next meeting.

MINUTES
MAY 10, 1982
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Several property owners on Davis Road are having septic tank problems that have become so severe that
sewerage is running in their neighbors' yards. W. A. Gardner to get bids to extend the present City sewerage
line up Davis Road approximately 340' to allow these residents to tap on to City sewerage.

Harold Cochran informed Council that the Fire Department needs several sections of hose. Motion was
made by Harold Cochran to purchase 400' of 1½" hose for $540.00 and consider additional hose later,
seconded by Phillip Paulk and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley noted that the GMA Convention would be held June 13-15. Since the June Council meeting
falls on this date, Mayor Kelley recommended it be changed to June 21. Motion was made by Harold
Cochran, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

It was noted that tree limbs needed to be trimmed at the corner of Wilson and Tye Streets, Childs Street and
the order of E. Atlanta Road and Lovejoy Street.
Meeting adjourned 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
