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date: 1987-02-09
title: February 9, 1987 Minutes
source: 1987-02/1987-02-09_February 9, 1987_Minutes.pdf
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February 9, 1987

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 9, 1987

The regular meeting of the City Council was held February 9, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding
and members present were Harold Cochran, John Dabney, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael and Ronnie
Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Ronnie Simmons advised Council that Glenn Underwood has accepted the nomination to serve as President
of the Henry Municipal Association rather than Jerry Elkins as he had reported at the January 12, 1987
meeting.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve application for annexation of property owned by Ronal Greer
and Floyd Wilson on Davis Road adjacent to Mrs. R. G. Kent, seconded by John Dabney and passed
unanimously.

David Mickle requested a sign variance to put 14' x 48' billboards on property along I-75. Mr. Mickle advised
that he sold this property to Capital Investments but he negotiated to reserve the advertising rights along I-
75. Ronnie Simmons pointed out that if the Council grants this variance, it would make it hard to refuse other
sign companies wanting billboards inside the City. Council advised Mr. Mickle that the sign variance
previously granted to this location has been rescinded by the City Council and before any action is taken by
the Council, it would be necessary to discuss this matter with the City Attorney. Motion was made by Ronnie
Simmons to table discussion until Council gets an opinion from A. J. Welch, City Attorney, seconded by G.
W. Evans and passed unanimously.

W. A. Gardner advised Council that he had written Evans Sand and Gravel, 114 Quarry Road regarding the
hours of operation, noise and dust created by his business. Mr. Evans responded to Mr. Gardner advising
that he would comply with City's request and the City should have no future complaints from the residents in
the area regarding his operation.

Taylor's Chevron, 5619 North Henry Boulevard and Highway 138, requested a rear setback variance from
10 feet to 1 foot. This property is adjacent to Oliver Wright and Mr. Wright advised he has no objection to a
1 foot setback for the Taylor's Chevron. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve 1 foot rear setback,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
Little Caesar's, 30 Highway 138, requested a sign variance for a 5' x 10' franchise sign. The sign will be
located beside Little Caesar's but will actually be on Oliver Wright's property. Mr. Wright has given the City
a letter approving this sign. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve the sign seconded by Ronnie
Simmons and passed unanimously.

Richard Harris presented a Land Use Plan proposal for the City for a total fee of $7,200. Mayor Kelley
appointed Ronnie Simmons and Ross McMichael to study the proposals from Richard Harris, Bob Betz and
Jim Risher and give their opinion at the next Council meeting.

W. A. Gardner advised that the waterline at Mays Corner is almost complete and the City will be able to take
over Clayton County water meters when A. J. Welch works out details.

Miland Daniel, Henry County Extension Service, presented a program titled Georgia 2000. This will be a
joint program between cities and county showing demographic survey and statistics of where the cities and
county will be in 14 years. This program will allow county wide management of growth. Ronnie Simmons
will furnish a list of names from the City to be selected to serve on a board for Georgia 2000.

MINUTES
2/9/1987
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Harold Cochran informed Council that he has received complaints about wrecked autos and junk behind J.
& H. Motors, 5050 North Henry Boulevard. W. A. Gardner to contact owner, Carol Harper, to have property
cleared and all junk cars removed to a conforming area.

Eddie Buckholts, Fire Chief, requested permission to have the Hook and Ladder Festival on Berry Street in
front of the City Hall and the Fire Station on Saturday, April 25, 1987 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion was
made by G. W. Evans to allow the Fire Department to close Berry Street on April 25, seconded by Ross
McMichael and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to purchase 5 additional pagers at $200.00 each, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.
W. A. Gardner advised that he has been unable to get additional bids to repair sidewalks on Berry Street.

Meeting adjourned 6:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
