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date: 1989-02-13
title: February 13, 1989 Minutes
source: 1989-02/1989-02-13_February 13, 1989_Minutes.pdf
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February 13, 1989

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 13, 1989

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held February 13, 1989 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 was made by Harold Cochran to convene, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to annex property owned by Betty L. Hsu at 5398 North Henry
Boulevard, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to change the zoning from R-3 to C-2 on property owned by Betty L.
Hsu at 5398 North Henry Boulevard for a plant nursery, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to rezone property owned by Lona Bennett at 105 Ward Street from
M-1 to C-2 with a conditional use for a funeral home, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve rezoning of property owned by R. Q. Moseley estate at 110
East Atlanta Road from M-1 to C-1 for a florist, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Greg Hall, 4198 North Henry Boulevard, requested rezoning from C-2 to C-3 for Lot 1-J S42-12-65 for the
sale of used cars, H & H Auto Sales. Lot 5-J, S42-12-2 was approved for conditional use for employee
parking only. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve rezoning and conditional use, seconded by
H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

James Strait, A South Lodge Stockbridge, at the intersection of Old Atlanta Road and Speer Road requested
a front variance on Old Atlanta Road from 70' to 36' off right-of-way. Side variance was not required for
Speer Road. The only entrance shown on plans is off Old Atlanta Road. Concern was expressed by the
Council that having one entrance could be a safety problem. Plans to be submitted to Fire Department to
determine if fire safety codes would be violated with one entrance. Mayor Kelley also advised Mr. Strait that
his primary problem at this time is whether the City will be able to provide sewerage. The City's sewerage
problems will be discussed later in this meeting. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve 36' front
setback subject to this project meeting fire safety codes, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.

Jim Risher, Administrator, Henry County Community Development, presented final plat for Davidson
Parkway. The Clayton County portion of this street has been approved by the Clayton County Planning
Commission. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve final plat, seconded by G. W. Evans and
passed unanimously.

Jim Risher presented preliminary plat for Lakeview Mobile Home Park, Phase II, for approval by the City
Council. Mayor Kelley advised Jack Greene, owner of Lakeview, that it will be his responsibility to have the
U. S. Corp of Engineers complete a study and the City to have a certified letter on file that this site has been
removed from the flood plain. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve preliminary plat, seconded
by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
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Jim Risher addressed the Council concerning Henry County changing from the McIntosh Trail Planning and
Development Commission to Atlanta Metropolitan Region. He stated economic reasons, transportation,
commercial and industrial growth is better served through the Atlanta Regional Commission. Motion was
made by Ronnie Simmons to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign a Resolution supporting this change, seconded
by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Ernest Blount, Municipal Judge, requested the City Council consider hiring a Court Solicitor. Court cases
have increased and Judge Blount feels it's unethical for the Judge to act as Court Solicitor to advise officers
on prosecuting cases. Motion to table for further study, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously. Mayor Kelley appointed Ronnie Simmons, Charles Barnett and Ernest Blount to serve on a
committee to report at the March Council Meeting.

Stancil's Power Digging, Inc. is relocating water and sewer mains on North Henry Boulevard preparing for
the widening of North Henry Boulevard. The State Department of Transportation has not completed right-of-
way grading where the new water line is to be located, thereby creating a delay. Stancil has requested a 45-
day extension from January 31, 1989 to March 9, 1989. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to grant extension
if it does not conflict with State Department of Transportation schedule, seconded by Harold Cochran and
passed unanimously.

Charles Barnett, City Manager, recommended the Council consider the City contracting with Henry County
Water Authority to install a water meter on Flippen Road. When there is a broken water main, this matter will
make it possible to isolate the area involved rather than a whole section of town. The cost of the meter will
be $12,260. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.

Bids to install sewer line across North Henry Boulevard at Commerce Boulevard were: Stancil's Power
Digging, Inc. $24,410, Davidson Brothers Contracting $14,576. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to award
contract to Davidson Brothers, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Lewis Hurd discussed the wastewater treatment plant modifications. Until a new plant can be funded, he
recommends the following changes to upgrade the existing plant. 1. Add a two cell, coarse screen/fine
screen, bar screen ahead of the existing pump station to remove foreign debris. This will improve the
operating of the plant and will reduce BODs loads as organic materials are removed. 2. Convert the existing
holding pond to an equalization/aeration pond with floating aerators. By this conversation, the BODs loads
for the plant will be reduced by as much as 30 to 50 percent. Pre-aerating the sewage before it enters the
plant adds another step in the treatment process. Equalizing the flow rate and the strength of the sewage
into the plant creates the ideal condition for the existing plant to function. 3. Add an above ground pump
station with a 60" wet well at the equalization pond to pump sewage to the plant at a constant rate and
constant strength. When volumes are successfully increased, the build up of sludge will become greater. To
compensate, the plant operator must keep the bar screen cleaned and sludge drying beds raked and cleaned
on a continuous cycle. The current flow at the plant is approximately 280,000 gallons of treated waste with
the maximum 300,000 but these modifications at the plant will increase capacity to 500,000 gallons per day.
Motion was made by G. W. Evans to proceed with modification of plant immediately, seconded by Harold
Cochran and passed unanimously.
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Roy Clack, Administrator, Henry County Inspection Department, discussed the permit system that Henry
County requires for persons selling alcoholic beverages in the County. Mayor Kelley stated that he prefers
a system that requires each person making a purchase of alcoholic beverages to show proof of age
regardless of age, which would eliminate putting the burden on clerks. Council would like to discuss with
cities at the Henry Municipal meeting. Motion to table was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by H. M.
Kersey and passed unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons announced that he is preparing a new set of rules for Gardner Park to be presented to the
Council later. In the meantime, the Council needs to take action to prohibit dogs in the park. Motion was
made by H. M. Kersey, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons addressed person representing the news media attending the meeting. He suggested they
comment on the forthcoming traffic problems on North Henry Boulevard with highway construction and asked
for cooperation and patience from the motoring public during this time.

Pauline Carter, 116 Mimosa Drive, is having problems with her sewer. Mrs. Carter advises that her plumber
says her basement is below the sewer main and this is the cause of her problems. Under these
circumstances, she would like to disconnect from City sewerage and go back on septic tank. Council
instructed Charles Barnett to check into this problem to determine if Mrs. Carter will be able to remain on City
sewerage. Another possibility is to change her service, which would require an easement from W. H. Brown,
118 Mimosa Road.

J. C. Brinson, Big Oak Villas, Davis Road, asked Council to allow him to pay lower water and sewer tap fees
because he was not notified that the rates had been raised. Mayor Kelley told Mr. Brinson that the increase
had been published in the newspaper and the Council cannot make an exception. Motion was made by
Harold Cochran to deny request, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Eddie Wood, Assistant Chief, gave Fire Department report for January 1989.
Eddie Wood asked permission for the Fire Department to have the annual fund raising events, the circus May
9 and Hook and Ladder Day May 13. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve fund raising events,
seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Eddie Wood requested the Council purchase 5 new pagers for the Fire Department. Cost of pagers is $1,250,
$625 to be paid by the Fire Department. Motion to purchase pagers was made by Ronnie Simmons,
seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

It was noted that the Commercial Risk Services will make inspection of Fire Department on April 30, 1989

Ronnie Simmons advised Fire Department to identify fire hose for replacement.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
