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date: 1990-07-09
title: July 9, 1990 Minutes
source: 1990-07/1990-07-09_July 9, 1990_Minutes.pdf
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July 9, 1990

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 9, 1990

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held July 9, 1990 at 6:00 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 go into executive session to discuss personnel matters, possible
litigation and disposition of property, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Motion to reconvene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

A Public Hearing was held to determine if the City would enter a Franchise Agreement with BiJo Cablevision.
City residents were invited to attend this meeting to voice their concerns and opinions. Ernest Blount,
attorney for BiJo Cablevision, addressed the Council, stating that if the Council approves the Franchise
Agreement, an agreement will be drafted to include restrictions and regulations required by the City. He told
Council that allowing another company to provide cable television within the City would create a competitive
selection for residents. BiJo Cablevision will furnish a letter of recommendation upon request. A. J. Welch
told Council that it is an easy defense position to grant than deny a franchise. Mr. Welch will prepare a
contract to protect City's interest. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve entering a Franchise
Agreement with BiJo Cablevision, seconded by H. M. Kersey and passed unanimously.

Jeff Herman, Herman Homes, Flippen Road, requested a variance of Sign Ordinance to allow him to install
a real estate directional marquee type sign on Flippen Road. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to deny
request. Ronnie Simmons suggested the Council study this matter further before making a decision. Harold
Cochran withdrew his motion. Ted Strickland, City Manager, advised Council that they would be creating
problems by letting even one off premises sign be erected because if one is allowed, others could not be
denied. A. J. Welch suggested the Council consider sign zones where side street businesses could advertise.
Council instructed Mr. Strickland to meet with A. J. Welch for a solution to this problem. Motion was made
to table discussion until next meeting, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

The Clark Family donated nine acres of property adjacent to Community Center on Davis Road between
Davis Road and Norfolk/Southern railway tracks. The only stipulation is that this property must be named
after the Clark Family. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to accept this property seconded by H. M.
Kersey and passed unanimously.
Mona Hardeman, Captain Billy's, complained that her signs were removed from the bed of her pick up truck
by the City. Mr. Strickland explained to the Council that the truck was parked on Burke Street and blocked
the view of motorist entering North Henry Boulevard. Mrs. Hardeman was not at work that Monday morning,
therefore, he had the signs removed from the truck. He later explained the situation to Mrs. Hardeman and
advised she not put the signs on the truck until he could check the ordinance for off premises advertising.
Ronnie Simmons made a motion to table until a legal opinion could be gotten, seconded by Harold Cochran
and passed unanimously.

Council invited three consulting engineering firms to speak to the Council regarding their firm's qualifications
to design an extension to the wastewater treatment plant. Council heard from Hensley-Schmidt, Jordon,
Jones and Goulding, Inc. and Marbury, Stevenson and Palmer, Inc. Three other firms will make presentations
at the August 13 Council Meeting.
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Judge Ernest Blount advised Council that due to increased traffic case load for Municipal Court and to allow
him to dispose of cases faster, he recommends using a VCR with a large television screen for his opening
speech and to replay film of DUI cases being given intoxmeter test at the jail. Council approved purchase of
equipment from Wal-Mart. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

Judge Blount also discussed computerizing court work. He presently uses the IBM X-Ten at his office and
with proper software, can be used to handle court cases. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to authorize
Judge Blount to check with other cities to determine if this system would work and advise, seconded by
Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by H. M. Kersey to adopt Drug Testing Ordinance, to authorize the testing of various
employees when deemed necessary, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Eddie Buckholts, Fire chief, gave report of Fire Department activities for the month of June 1990.

Ronnie Simmons suggested that City take action to have the house at 108 Creek Circle, owned by Gregg
Evans, which was damaged by fire, either repaired or demolished.

Ronnie Simmons would like to see persons playing loud radios and amplifiers in vehicles to be charged
according to ordinance. Have City Attorney check into this matter.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
