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date: 1993-11-08
title: November 8, 1993 Minutes
source: 1993-11/1993-11-08_November 8, 1993_Minutes.pdf
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November 8, 1993

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 8, 1993

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held November 8, 1993 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 F. J. Hunter, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to approve the minutes of the October 11, 1993 City Council Meeting,
seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

A Budget Hearing was held for the purpose of hearing comments from the public regarding the 1994
Proposed Budget. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Kelley instructed the Council to review
the proposed budget for corrections and changes needed before the December 13, 1993 Council Meeting,
at which time the budget will be adopted.

Bill White, Engineer, Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc., gave an overall update on the wastewater
treatment facility currently under construction by the City of Stockbridge. He reported that the new section
of the plant has been completed and is in operation. The old plant is being converted and will be used as a
digester for the new facility. The original contract was for $3,144,000, the total estimated final cost is
$2,894,685. There is an estimated savings of $249,315 and this amount will not be withdrawn from the
contract with Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. Mayor Kelley complimented Bill White for the
excellent design and installation of the new wastewater facility and the City is pleased that the cost of
construction will come in under contract. Ronnie Simmons asked the maximum sewerage capacity for the
new facility and what is the engineers' estimate of growth before the plant reaches capacity? Mr. White
responded that the maximum flow of the new facility is 1.5 million gallons per day and the current flow is
approximately .5 million gallons per day. Engineering figures were based on present City limits remaining
the same, and all vacant land being developed, this plant will last many years. If the City limits are expanded
and growth is extensive, this will naturally increase capacity to the maximum.

A. J. Welch, City Attorney, prepared an ordinance to amend Rule IX of the Personnel Policy for the City to
include a section entitled Family and Medical Leave. This section complies with the provisions of the 1993
Family and Medical Leave Act. This act provides employees certain guarantees for family and medical leave
if the employee or a member of his immediate family becomes ill with a serious health condition. Motion was
made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt ordinance amendment, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Kelley informed Council that Karen Robertson, Stockbridge Senior High School, has requested the
Council consider awarding a 1994 graduating senior a scholarship in the amount of $1,500. Motion was
made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously. It was noted that, if
possible, this scholarship should be awarded to a resident of the City.

Mayor Kelley advised the Council that under recent changes in the laws regulating cable television,
municipalities were given the right to regulate cable television companies operating within their jurisdiction.
The City has filed an application with the Federal Communication Commission to be able to regulate cable
television rates. Georgia Municipal Association is offering cities a Telecommunication Management Service.
They will assist cities who choose to regulate cable television rates. There is a fee for providing this service
of $1.76 per cable customer. This fee will be less as more cities participate. GMA will hire specialists in the
cable field to assist cities. Council would like to learn more about the service being provided by GMA. No
decision was made at this meeting.

MINUTES
11/8/1993
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In accordance with state banking laws, banks must have on file an agreement which allows the bank to
pledge securities for funds the City has on deposit over $100,000. Mayor Kelley advised Council that Trust
Company Bank has provided an agreement, the Public Depository Collateral Security Agreement, to be
executed by the City and the bank. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt a resolution authorizing
the execution of the Public Depository Collateral Security Agreement by Mayor Kelley, seconded by W. A.
Gardner and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland reported that a new business plans to construct a retention pond in front of their building. By
amending the existing ordinance, the City can require all storm water detention facilities to be constructed
underground unless otherwise approved by the Mayor and Council. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to
adopt ordinance amendment, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Henry County Road Department plans to widen East Atlanta Road in front of Gardner Park. Additional right-
of-way will be needed for this project. Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign
the right-of-way deed for a total width of 80 feet, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Ted Strickland provided the Council with an update on the transfer station being constructed at 141 Railroad
Street for the purpose of transferring solid waste for compaction and hauling to the Butts County landfill. He
reported that the ironwork and concrete has been poured for the foundation. Mayo Company will install
compactor within the next 30 days and we should be in operation next month.
Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
