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date: 1996-04-08
title: April 8, 1996 Minutes
source: 1996-04/1996-04-08_April 8, 1996_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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April 8, 1996

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 8, 1996

The regular meeting of the City Council was held April 8, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding and
members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner and Ronnie Simmons. F. J. Hunter
was absent due to illness.

Motion to convene was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

ROBERT THURMAN requested rezoning of 0.91 acre on Mann Boulevard from R-2 (single family residential)
to C-2 (general commercial) for the purpose of opening an automotive transmission repair shop. The building
will face North Henry Boulevard but the entrance will be on Mann Boulevard. Mayor Kelley emphasized that
the drainage problem created by dumping concrete and rock on Harold Thurman's property must be corrected
before an occupancy permit will be issued. Harold Thurman informed Council he will hire an engineer to
make recommendations to correct the problem and he is in agreement that the drainage must be corrected.
Ted Strickland noted that Henry County Department of Community Services recommended the building be
a permanent type brick or block. Mr. Thurman told Council that the plans are for a metal building but he
agreed to have a decorative front and the east side of the building facing Mann Boulevard would also be of
brick. Ronnie Simmons recommended approval subject to the drainage problems being corrected and
decorative front and side of building, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

KILLEARN PROPERTIES, INC. OF GEORGIA requested rezoning of 27.9 acres located on Country Club
Drive and Eagle's Point Parkway from C-2, R-2 and R-3 to RM (single family residential) for the purpose of
single family residential development. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve, seconded by W.
A Gardner, motion carried.

KILLEARN PROPERTIES, INC. OF GEORGIA requested rezoning of 2.4 acres located on Rock Quarry
Road north of Eagle's Landing Parkway from C-2 (general commercial) to OI (office/institutional) for the
purpose of constructing a medical and assisted living facility. Motion to approve was made by G. W. Evans,
seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion carried.

BIDS FOR TRUCK AND THREE WHEELER. Ted Strickland requested permission to get bids for a new
truck for the Sewerage Department and a three-wheel vehicle for the Sanitation Department. Mayor Kelley
told Council that these vehicles were budget items in the 1996 budget. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to
approve, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion carried.
GORDAN BELLAH PROCLAMATION. Ted Strickland read a proclamation designating May 11, 1996 as
Gordan Bellah Day.

OLE STOCKBRIDGE DAYS PROCLAMATION. Ted Strickland read a proclamation designating April 11
through May 11, 1996 as Ole Stockbridge Days.

FRED PARKER, CHAIRMAN, OLE STOCKBRIDG EDAYS, requested a $1,000 donation for advertising,
helicopter ride venue, put festival dates on water bills, provide garbage truck on May 11, 1996 at Masonic
Lodge, fire hydrant water meter at High School parking lot, issue no licenses for flea markets during festival
and fly Ole Stockbridge Banners from April 7 through May 13, 1996. Ronnie Simmons suggested the Council
require Fred Parker to secure a copy of insurance provided by company furnishing helicopter rides. Motion
to approve was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion carried.

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4/8/1996
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KEN AND GRACE COOMBS, LOUISE FLOWERS, 115 WOODHAVE DRIVE. Ronnie Simmons stated that
he and other members of the Council have received a letter from the Coombs regarding the water lien
construction on their street. They were told by company installing the water line that their yard would be
restored to its original appearance and to date, only an attempt has been made. Ted Strickland advised that
the cold and rainy weather has kept the City from making proper repairs to the yards on this street. Council
assured Ken and Grace Coombs that their yard will be repaired to their expectations and satisfaction.

RESERVED PARKING AT CITY HALL. G. W. Evans recommended reserved parking spaces for
employees. During court and other functions held at City Hall, sometimes there are no parking spaces for
employees. Motion to approve was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion carried.

WAL-MART OPENING. Ronnie Simmons inquired if City Hall has been notified of official opening of the
new Wal-Mart Store. It was noted that City Hall has not been officially notified.

EXECUTIVE SESSION. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to go into Executive Session to discuss
acquisition of property and personnel matters.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to reconvene, seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion carried.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to proceed with test well sites, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion
carried.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner not to terminate employment of Wymon Gleaton, seconded by Harold
Cochran, motion carried.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
