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date: 1995-04-10
title: April 10, 1995 Minutes
source: 1995-04/1995-04-10_April 10, 1995_Minutes.pdf
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April 10, 1995

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 10, 1995

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held April 10, 1995 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 Harold Cochran, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to approve minutes of March 13, 1995 Council Meeting, seconded by W.
A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

IRVIN MEISELER, WILLOW SPRINGS, PHASE III, requested final plat approval. Ted Strickland, City
Manager, advised Council that Jim Risher, Administrator, Henry County Department of Community
Development, was unable to attend this meeting. Mr. Risher delivered the final plat earlier in the day and
said that Henry County has approved the plat for Phase III. Mr. Strickland asked Mr. Meisler when the City
could expect payment for the water meters. Mr. Meisler said payment would be forthcoming as soon as the
City released the letter of credit being held for water and sewer damages on Stockbridge Manor as this
project has been completed for more than two years. Motion was made by F. J. Hunter to approve final plat,
seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

BILL SPELCE, JOHNSON HOMES, 153 Willow Springs Lane, is requesting a building variance of three feet.
This is a corner lot and the variance requested would reduce the space between the garage and curb from
37 feet to 34 feet. Motion to approve variance was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Harold Cochran and
passed unanimously.

JANE RUTLEDGE, 107 Askew Drive, was present to discuss several matters. Mrs. Rutledge plans to begin
a beautification program for the City of Stockbridge. She discussed this project with the City Council a few
years ago but the project was not implemented because the State Department of Transportation was
widening State Route 42. She asked if the entrance columns at Gardner Park will be reconstructed after
East Atlanta Road has been widened. Ted Strickland informed her that the City has measurements and
pictures of the columns and the City has every intention of replacing the columns. She also mentioned the
paper trash from Wal-Mart and Dunkin Donuts that collects on her and her aunt's property. Mayor Kelley
commented that this is a problem all over town. Mrs. Rutledge inquired if Cochran Park is still a City park?
Mayor Kelley replied that Cochran Park is located within the City but is owned by Henry County and
maintained by the Stockbridge Little League Association.
Jane Rutledge is working on three other projects. The first project is for the City to recognize Collective Soul,
a local musical group, who is gaining national recognition. She will get information needed for a proclamation
and date to be presented by City Council. The second project is A Friend's House. She wants to reserve
the pavilions at Gardner Park for a fund raising event. She was instructed by Council to set a date and call
Clerk to reserve the pavilions. Third project is the annual Red Ribbon Parade scheduled sometime in October
1995. This parade is to raise drug awareness in the Stockbridge area. Mrs. Rutledge was instructed to set
a date for the parade then notify City officials and Mac Nale with the Police Department. Captain Nale will
handle traffic for the parade. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve the above projects subject
to Mrs. Rutledge providing the required information in a timely manner, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.

In closing, Jane Rutledge inquired about the erosion study being conducted by the U. S. Corps of Engineers.
Ted Strickland told Mrs. Rutledge that he had received a letter from the Corps advising their final study will
be available in August 1995.

MINUTES
4/10/1995
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HENRY COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. John Rutan, Director of Solid Waste, requested
the City adopt the plan as presented. After approval of the plan and the County and City are complying with
the law, amending the plan may be considered. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to adopt the plan,
subject to A. J. Welch's preparing an ordinance to be signed by the Mayor, seconded by F. J. Hunter and
passed unanimously.

OLE STOCKBRIDGE DAYS PROCLAMATION. The proclamation designated May 13-29, 1995 as Ole
Stockbridge Days. No one was present to receive the proclamation; therefore, Ronnie Simmons volunteered
to get the proclamation delivered to the Masonic Lodge.

FORTUNE TELLING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT. At the December 12, 1994 Council Meeting, the Council
adopted a Fortune Telling Ordinance. This ordinance is being amended. The amendment requires all
fortune-telling and related businesses to practice in commercially zoned areas of the City. Motion to adopt
amendment was made by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

WATER AND SEWER ORDINANCE AMENDMENT. Mayor Kelley advised Council that the City could no
longer hold property owners liable for their tenants' utility bills. A. J. Welch has prepared an amendment to
Water and Sewer Ordinance to this effect. Mayor Kelley was not pleased with the wording of this ordinance
and he will contact Mr. Welch to prepare a clearer wording of the amendment. Motion to table was made by
G. W. Evans, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

LOITERING ORDINANCE. Mayor Kelley advised Council that because of the increased loitering on City
streets, as well as private property, Judge Blount has requested an Ordinance to prohibit loitering. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to adopt Loitering Ordinance, seconded by W. A. Garner and passed
unanimously.

PARK ON DAVIS ROAD. Ronnie Simmons commented that City property on Davis Road being cleared for
a new City Park is looking good. Ted Strickland, City Manager, gave a report on this project. He told Council
that Bill White, Engineer, Stevenson & Palmer, PC, has applied for State funds to help develop this park and
will let Council know when a reply is received. Ted Strickland has contacted several universities asking for
assistance from their landscape design departments to help with the park layout. Also contacted Kirk Neff,
County Extension Agent, for professional assistance. A meeting is planned Wednesday, April 12, 1995 with
Mr. Neff. Ronnie Simmons discussed some long-range planning for a new civic center to replace the current
center located on this site. Mayor Kelley told Council that since the Clark Family donated the property for
this park, he suggested the park be named for the Clark Family. He plans to meet with the Clark Family and
report back to the Council on a name for the park.

TRAFFIC. Ronnie Simmons reported that he is receiving complaints about the speeding on North Henry
Boulevard. Mayor Kelley stated that some of the traffic on North Henry Boulevard and Highway 138 will be
relieved when Walter Way is extended to Speer Road and post office traffic can enter from Walter Way. It is
being planned to install a traffic light at the intersection of North Henry Boulevard and Speer Road. Captain
Nale has also had more police cars on North Henry Boulevard to slow traffic.

NORFOLK/SOUTHERN REPAIR OF CROSSING. Ted Strickland advised that Norfolk/Southern Railway
System plans to close Quarry Road and Nolan Street railroad crossing for repairs on April 17, 1995 from 9:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Love Street and Valley Hill crossings will be closed April 18, 1995 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. Businesses and organizations using these roads have been notified.

Motion to adjourn was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
