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date: 1981-02-09
title: February 9, 1981 Minutes
source: 1981-02/1981-02-09_February 9, 1981_Minutes.pdf
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February 9, 1981

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 9, 1981

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held February 9, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and all members present.

Tom Shedd, Administrator, Henry County Planning and Zoning was present to show Council new color coded
zoning maps he is having made of each city in Henry County. These maps will be available for use by the
cities. He was soliciting a donation from each city to help with the cost of these maps. Council will take under
consideration and advise Mr. Shedd of their decision at a later date.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that Mrs. Loder is asking $1,200 for the lot on Berry Street. $1,000 has already
been paid. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to send Mrs. Loder an additional $200.00, seconded by
Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Ronnie Cantrell has purchased Stockbridge Billiard Center on Berry Street. The beer license was issued to
James Tuten and Mr. Cantrell requested it be transferred into his name. Motion was made by Ross
McMichael, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Fred Reese requested a license to sell beer and wine at 132 Tye Street. The building in question has been
ruled unlivable by the Henry County Health Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
tenant has been notified to move because the building is to be torn down. Mr. Reese stated Walker McGarity
approved his plans for renovation for commercial use and furnished him a list of improvements to meet
standard building codes. Mayor Kelley read a letter from Rev. Hunter stating that he and members of the
community opposed a tavern type business in their community. There were residents from the area present
who were also opposed to issuing a beer license at this location. Mr. Reese presented a petition listing
residents who are unopposed to his business. Mayor Kelley advised Mr. Reese that in view of the
circumstances and the opposition he could not recommend issuing a beer and wine license to him for this
location. Motion to deny request was made by Phillip Paulk, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.

Rosetta Smith registered a complaint against Martha Harper, The Crib, 130 Tye Street. Mrs. Smith informed
Council that this business was licensed for a recreational facility for young people but Mr. i1 Harper allows
only adults in her establishment. Mayor Kelley advised Mrs. Smith that before the Council could take any
action they would need to call for an investigation. Motion was made by Ross McMichael to contact
authorities to investigate The Crib, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
Christa Ellis, with the Community Programs Office of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs,
presented the Governor's Community Betterment Programs. After showing slides of the different
Governor's Project Competition Programs available for communities, Mrs. Ellis outlined the steps necessary
to participate. City Council will discuss and advise what action they plan to take before the February 20th
deadline.

Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to proclaim April 24, 25 & 26 as Ole Stockbridge Days, seconded by G.
W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Don Price, Stockbridge Business Association, introduced Chuck Gregory as the 1981 Chairman of Ole
Stockbridge Days. Mr. Gregory requested the use of City Hall for a meeting of the Business Association
and other merchants, Tuesday, February 24, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. The Council requested that all booths be
located toward the far end of Berry Street. Mr. Gregory advised that all merchants are being invited to
attend the meeting so they will be aware of the plans and questions will be answered.
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Henry County Commissioner, Ed Whiddon, was present to discuss the plans for locating Emergency Medical
Technicians in Stockbridge. Mayor advised that space in municipal building will be available April 1, 1981.

Mayor Kelley initiated a fund raising campaign for Cathy Dickey. Jack Parker informed Council that all
donations could be sent to First State Bank, Stockbridge, GA.

Lion Club plans to sell bar-be-que at Ole Stockbridge Days and asked Council if they could use the old fire
station. Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to approve request, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.

Stockbridge Business Association requested use of toilet facilities in old jail for the public during Ole
Stockbridge Days. It will be their responsibility to keep this area clean. Motion was made by Harold Cochran
to approve request, seconded by Phillip Paulk and passed unanimously.

Phillip Paulk has received complaints regarding trailer owned by Louie Johnston located on Old Stockbridge
Road. Council instructed W. A. Gardner to check with A. J. Welch, City Attorney, for clarification of zoning
regulation to have this trailer moved.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve the estimated cost of $5,000 to finish fire station, seconded
by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
Dale Murray Enterprises, Inc., 4316 N. Henry Boulevard is licensed to repair large truck motors only. It has
been reported that trailers are being parked on right-of-way along North Henry Boulevard and Neal
Boulevard. City to contact Tom Shedd regarding zoning regulations to correct this situation.

Joe Simmons reported stop signs are down at Wilson and Second Streets and also at Smith Barnes School
on Tye Street.

Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

i Typed as written
