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date: 1993-07-12
title: July 12, 1993 Minutes
source: 1993-07/1993-07-12_July 12, 1993_Minutes.pdf
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July 12, 1993

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 12, 1993

The regular meeting of the City Council was held July 12, 1993 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.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

Motion to convene was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

At the June Council Meeting, the Council appointed Gary Brakefield to serve as Judge Pro Tem. Gary
Brakefield was present at this meeting and was administered the Oath of Office by Mayor Kelley. Mayor
Kelley pointed out that Mr. Brakefield will serve when Judge Blount has a conflict of interest or when Judge
Blount needs someone to fill in for him.

Jim Risher, Henry County Community Development, and J. C .Brinson, Jr., Big Oak Villas, presented final
plat for Phase III of Big Oak Villas. Mr. Risher noted that Mr. Brinson has included, in his final plans, the
recommendations made by the Council at the February 1993 Council Meeting. Right-of-ways have been
increased from forty (40) feet to fifty (50) feet, and additional parking areas have been provided for guests.
Mr. Brinson has paid a $4,000 2 year maintenance bond with Henry County Community Development.
Motion to approve final plat was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.

Mayor Kelley commented that the recent closing of the Henry County Landfill has created numerous problems
for the City. Along with these problems, the City now faces a ruling from the Environmental Protection
Agency, which prohibits dumping in landfills appliances containing refrigerant. If the City continues to pick
up large appliances, they would be responsible to have the refrigerant removed before disposing of the
appliances. Ted Strickland reported that he has been unable to locate a recycling company to take the
appliances. Ronnie Simmons stated that we have no way to determine the cost of disposal since no
measuring devise is available. The only solution will be to discontinue picking up all large appliances. Motion
was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley announced that since the recent increase in water and sewerage rates, the $50.00 deposit
currently being charged is not sufficient to cover a two months past due account. If the water deposit is set
at a higher amount, it would eliminate having to go back on the property owner to settle the past due amount.
Ted Strickland stated that he would like to address this problem. He commented that Henry County Water
Authority raised their water rates and the City could not absorb this increase so it was passed on to the City's
water customers. At the same time, the City is constructing a $3,000,000 wastewater treatment plant to
handle the City's growing population. The general public does not understand that the City would not increase
water and sewerage rates unless it is necessary. Mayor Kelley brought the discussion back to the subject of
increasing the water and sewerage deposit. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to raise the deposit from
$50.00 to $100.00 effective immediately, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley stated that he has had complaints regarding the high sewerage bills. He would like to suggest
the Council consider letting customers install a second water meter at a reduced amount for outside use only.
By having a second meter, customers with pools, sprinklers, etc. would eliminate sewerage fees. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to have Ted Strickland come up with a reasonable cost for second meter,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
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Alicia Dellinger, ALTA Tennis, requested permission to reserve the tennis courts at Gardner Park on Sunday
afternoons at one o'clock September 12 through October 24. Finals would require additional days. Council
was in agreement that these courts were built to serve the public and not for organized tennis teams. Motion
was made by Ronnie Simmons to deny request, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons questioned the traffic problem at the new Post Office and if the Council plans to get
involved. He suggested a Committee be informed to meet with the Post Office officials and property owners
to work toward a solution of the traffic problem. He further stated that if property is donated to the City to
extend Walter Way to Speer Road, Speer Road is a dirt and gravel road, which would need improvements
and this may not be a feasible answer. Ted Strickland told Council that Fred Stanfield, Post Master, has
offered to contact the Federal Government for road construction assistance if the City makes a formal request
for assistance. This will be another avenue the Committee will need to investigate. Mayor Kelley suggested
the City request mailboxes be placed along North Henry Boulevard and other strategic areas throughout the
City. This would alleviate some of the traffic at the Post Office. Mayor Kelley appointed Ronnie Simmons,
F. J. Hunter and Ted Strickland to serve on the committee.

Ronnie Simmons brought up the subject of traffic lights at the intersections of Eagle's Landing Parkway and
Rock Quarry Road, Speer Road and North Henry Boulevard, and Tye Street and North Henry Boulevard.
Mayor Kelley instructed Ted Strickland to contact Ron Colvin's consulting firm to see if traffic signals are
needed at these intersections.

W. A. Gardner commented that the Georgia Department of Transportation agreed several years ago to
redesign the intersection at North Lee Street and North Henry Boulevard. When the traffic light is red on
North Henry Boulevard, traffic back ups blocking North Lee Street. The City needs to contact DOT to have
this problem corrected.

Motion to adjourn was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

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

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 12, 1993

OATH OF OFFICE

I, Gary Brakefield, having been duly appointed to serve as Judge Pro Tem for the City of Stockbridge, do
solemnly swear that I will uphold the By-laws and the Charter of the City of Stockbridge, the Constitution of
the State of Georgia and the Constitution of the United States of America and to perform the duties of my
office to the best of my ability without fear or favor, so help me God.

Signed:

Gary Brakefield
