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date: 1991-09-09
title: September 9, 1991 Minutes
source: 1991-09/1991-09-09_September 9, 1991_Minutes.pdf
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September 9, 1991

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 9, 1991

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held September 9, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner
and Ronnie Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion passed unanimously.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve minutes of August 12, 1991 City Council Meeting, seconded
by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed visitors from the Stockbridge High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps. Captain Maxwell L. Lewis, USN, requested the Council proclaim the week of October 13 "Stockbridge
High Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Week". He also announced that, in the past, Stockbridge
High School ROTC operated under the Henry County ROTC Charter but effective with the 1991-92 school
year, will be the first official year to operate under their own ROTC Charter. Motion was made by Ronnie
Simmons to proclaim "Stockbridge High School NJROTC Week", seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously. Captain Lewis will set a date and notify the Henry Herald for a picture session with Mayor
Kelley to sign the proclamation.

Council discussed the Special Election for the sale of distilled spirits September 17, 1991. Motion was made
by G. W. Evans to set fees for poll workers at $7.00 per hour for clerks and $8.00 per hour for manager,
seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

The Association for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Inc. requested annual payment of $1,500 for
services provided by their organization to Stockbridge residents. These funds are used to help battered
women and children. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to continue to participate in this program,
seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Mitchell Barclay requested business license to operate a pawnshop at 5623 North Henry Boulevard. Mayor
Kelley advised Mr. Barclay that he will need to complete an application with the City. From this application,
the City will conduct a background investigation. Mr. Barclay was informed he must comply with City's sign
regulations. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve pawnshop business license subject to approval
of background investigation, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
James Whitaker and Barry Meeks have formed the firm of Meeks and Whitaker and have terminated their
association with Gladney and Hemrick, P. C. Mr. Whitaker has offered to continue the City's governmental
accounting at the same cost. Mr. Gladney has agreed to allow the transfer of the City's files and records to
Mr. Whitaker at the City's request. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to contract with Meeks and Whitaker
for accounting purposes, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Jan Mount, 200 Oak Circle North, requested a business license to operate a home occupation under the
name of Sweet Revenge. The nature of the business will be to send gag gifts. Mrs. Mount was informed
that regulations will allow no signs on her premises or any change in the appearance of her property. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

Jim Parker, A-Jay Furniture, 5481 North Henry Boulevard, requested a permit to have a furniture sale in the
parking lot of his business. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve sale for two weekends,
September 19 and 26, 1991 and October 3 as a rain date. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded
by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

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9/9/1991
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Motion was made by Harold Cochran to carpet offices in City Hall for $1,643.60, seconded by John Dabney
and passed unanimously.

It was noted that the City will host a dedication to General Ray Davis Medal of Honor Highway Program
dedicating State Route 42 as General Ray Davis Highway. The ceremony will be September 24, 1991 at
1:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Food Depot. All Council members and public are invited. The City will provide
refreshments. Governor Zell Miller will be guest speaker for the dedication. Eight other medal of honor
winners will also attend.

Ernest Blount, Judge of Municipal Court, discussed using Community Corrections Corporation, Conyers,
Georgia to help control the paperwork for traffic violators placed on probation. Violators convicted in court
and placed on probation and/or partial payment of fine would report to CCC and make payments direct to
CCC. Each month CCC will send fines collected with a report. This service will not cost the City but will be
paid by the violator. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to participate for twelve months, if the City is satisfied
with program, it may continue using the service, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
G. W. Evans reported that children are using Spring Street as a playground. Council instructed Ted Strickland
to notify owner of Gardner Park to notify residents that children cannot play in the street. If this does not
work, notify Police Department to take whatever action is necessary to keep children from playing in street.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adjourn, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
