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date: 1992-09-08
title: September 8, 1992 Minutes
source: 1992-09/1992-09-08_September 8, 1992_Minutes.pdf
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September 8, 1992

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 8, 1992

The regular meeting of the City Council was held September 8, 1992 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 Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

IRCA Builders, Willow Springs Subdivision, requested a final plat approval for the first four lots of Willow
Springs. These houses will be used for model homes. A performance bond in the amount of $7,000.00 will
be paid to Henry County Community Development to guarantee payment of any labor or material incurred
by the City of Stockbridge in the maintenance of streets, drainage structures and drainage ways, storm water
detention facilities, and other public facility improvements within street right of ways and drainage easements
within the first two years. Mayor Kelley recommended approval. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to
approve final plat for four lots, seconded by Harold Cochran, and passed unanimously. Mayor Kelley advised
Irvin Meisler with IRCA Builders that he must purchase water and sewer taps from the City before Henry
County Building Department will issue building permits.

Ray McDonald represents the City of Stockbridge on the Henry County Planning and Zoning Board. His term
of office expired August 1, 1992. Mayor Kelley recommended the Council appoint Mr. McDonald for two
years to August 1, 1994. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

Kenneth Winkles, Henry County Police Department, requested funds to help finance their new Juvenile Boot
Camp for first offenders. Council agreed to finance one salaried employee with an annual salary of $18,500
to be reviewed again at the end of 12 months. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve, seconded
by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

It was noted that a traffic light has been requested from the Georgia Department of Transportation for the
intersection of Speer Road and North Henry Boulevard.

Mayor Kelley informed Council that A. J. Welch instructed City Clerk to cancel the Sign Ordinance hearings
scheduled for August 31, 1992 and September 14, 1992. Henry County Commissioners have not completed
the amendments to the new Sign Ordinance and hearings will be rescheduled at a later date.
Ted Strickland informed Council that A. J. Welch has scheduled a meeting with the City Manager and City
Clerk regarding the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Strickland asked Council what changes they want incorporated into
the Henry County Sign Ordinance. The Council wants no portable signs, off premise signs to be approved
by the Council and no billboards.

The Henry County Chamber of Commerce launched a strategic planning project called "Henry County 2010".
The project will develop a practical action plan for Henry County including each City in the plan. Motion was
made by Ronnie Simmons to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign Resolution, seconded by G. W. Evans
and passed unanimously.

Jim Dorminy requested he be allowed to install a modular building in the rear of his business at Westchester
Building, 5226 North Henry Boulevard. This building would be installed as a permanent building to be used
as office space. Mr. Dorminy was not present, therefore, Council delayed decision until Mr. Dorminy could
be present.

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Lindy D. Farmer, Jr., Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority has requested that the City of Stockbridge
formally request that the Authority inspect water and sewerage projects for the City. The Authority is presently
making these inspections but the Georgia Environmental Protection Division required that a request for the
extension of the Authority's delegation be extended to approve applicable projects for the City. Motion was
made by F. J. Hunter to make formal request as requested, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed
unanimously.

Mayor Kelley informed Council that a question has been raised regarding Judge Ernest Blount may have a
conflict of interest by serving as Municipal Judge for the City and County Attorney for Henry County. Judge
Blount is taking a leave until the Georgia Bar Association can determine if there is a conflict. Mayor Kelley
recommended the Council appoint Lynn Massaro to serve as interim judge until this matter is settled. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to adopt an Ordinance to appoint Lynn Massaro as part-time Judge, seconded
by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
Mayor Kelley recommended transferring funds from Water and Sewerage Account with First State Bank to
the General Fund Account with First State Bank. These funds total $462,346.52 and will be used to construct
a new City Hall at 4545 North Henry Boulevard. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to adopt a Resolution
authorizing the City Clerk to transfer funds, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley commended the Henry County Police Department on the great job of investigating the recent
homicide on Sunday, September 6, 1992 at Cobblestone Apartments. Mayor Kelley recommended Mac Nale
be authorized to hire extra duty officers to patrol Cobblestone for a few days to calm tenants who live there.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to authorize Captain Nale to handle this matter, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley informed Council that he and Aubrey Harvey, County Administrator, discussed the possibility
of expanding Police services at the North Precinct by hiring additional personnel to keep the precinct open
seven days a week. No funds are available in 1992 budget, but Henry County will consider in the 1993
proposed budget.

The Atlanta Regional Commission's preliminary review for solid waste management plan has brought up
some items which need addressing for the Ten Year Plan to be approved. The City must adopt a Resolution
stating that the City approves the plan being sent to ARC from Henry County with a statement that the two
public meetings have been held. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to adopt Resolution, seconded by
Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to supply Henry County and ARC with a CPA unaudited full cost report of
the City's solid waste management report, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

To assure that the City will use the Henry County landfill for the next (10) ten years, the City must agree that
the waste collected by or under the control of the City will be shipped to the Henry County Solid Waste
Management. An Ordinance will be passed by the Board of Commissioner stating that all garbage picked up
in Henry County must be shipped to Henry County by all haulers. Henry County Solid Waste Management
will take care of the City's requirements for the 25% reduction goal and take care of the City's requirement
for showing where and to whom the City's trash is being hauled. If the City cannot assure that all waste will
go to Henry County Waste Management, the City must come up with our own ten year plan, landfill facilities
and 25% reduction goals as specified by ARC. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to notify Henry County
Solid Waste Management that the City will agree to ship collected waste to the Henry County facility and
being an active participant in the Ten Year Plan, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.
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Ted Strickland informed Council that the Henry County Waste Management Department has agreed to accept
the City's wastewater treatment sludge for as long as space is available. The City must meet certain minimum
requirements. The City's sludge should be tested once per year for pollutants, a registered professional
engineer should provide an evaluation of the sludge sources and quality per year, each load of sludge should
be accompanied by a statement from the City that no known sludge should be accompanied by a statement
form the City that no known toxins are present and each truck load of sludge would be subject to inspection
by the landfill operator and would have to pass the paint filter test. The dryer and sludge, the easier it is for
the landfill to handle.

Ted Strickland pointed out that the City has no suitable accommodations available for the 1996 Olympics.
Henry County Chamber of Commerce would like to serve as coordinator for the Olympics for Henry County
and the Cities. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to authorize the Henry County Chamber of Commerce
to represent the City, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

W. A. Gardner suggested the Building Committee meet once a week to review construction of the new City
Hall. Committee to meet each Friday morning.

It was noted that tractor-trailers continue to park on the end of Berry Street next to ReMax Realty. The
number of trucks is increasing and the Council discussed taking some type of action to stop trucks from
parking in this area. It was suggested to open the North end of Berry Street by paving from Love Street to
Lovejoy Street. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to get cost to pave this strip of Berry Street, seconded
by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt an Ordinance to amend the City's retirement plan to provide
a death benefit for beneficiary of terminated vested employee, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.

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

Respectfully submitted,
Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

OATH OF OFFICE
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA

I, Lynn Massaro, do solemnly swear that I will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of Part-time Judge
of the Municipal Court of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia, so help me God.

This the 10th day of September 1992.

Signed Lynn Massaro

Signed, sealed and delivered
In the presence of:

R. G. Kelley, Mayor
