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date: 1983-08-08
title: August 8, 1983 Minutes
source: 1983-08/1983-08-08_August 8, 1983_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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August 8, 1983

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 8, 1983

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held August 8, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Phillip Paulk and Joe
Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

The Council denied a request from Edna Hodge to transfer the business license of the J & C Gun Shop
owned by C. W. Price to her under the name of Stockbridge Pawn and Gun Shop. Motion was made by
Phillip Paulk to let Mrs. Hodge apply for a business license under the name of Stockbridge Pawn and Gun
Shop but not to transfer the license presently in the name of J & C Gun Shop, seconded by G. W. Evans and
passed unanimously.

Oscar Wyatt requested a license to operate a package store in the white frame house owned by Percy Morris
on Berry Street. This property was rezoned C-1 several years ago. Mr. Wyatt to be notified that before a
business license could be considered, he should secure a remodeling permit through Henry County
Inspection Department. The building will have to meet City and county codes, including a paved drive and
parking before a business license will be issued.

Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to adopt an ordinance to regulate the sale of communication equipment
within the City, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously. See Ordinance file.

Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to adopt an ordinance to update and regulate business license fees for
insurance companies and insurance premium taxes according to 1983 State of Georgia legislation, seconded
by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously. See Ordinance file.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to repair brake booster on Ford fire truck for approximately $200,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Ted Johnson, Stockbridge Fence Company, 4198 North Henry Boulevard, requested permission to park
company vehicles on the lot he owns adjacent to his fence company. Mayor Kelley advised that the City
Council would consider after he has filed application for conditional use permit through Henry County
Planning and Zoning.
Meeting adjourned 7:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
