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date: 1975-03-10
title: March 10, 1975 Minutes
source: 1975-03/1975-03-10_March 10, 1975_Minutes.pdf
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March 10, 1975

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 10, 1975

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council met on March 10, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart
presiding and all Council members present.

The first order of business was a request from Mrs. Don Price, President of the Stockbridge Community
Center to waive water and sewerage charges for the Community Center. She mentioned that other civic
organizations and churches did not pay for these services and felt the Community Center should be waived
also. Mayor Hart informed her civic organizations and churches paid for water and sewerage but the Council
could waive sanitation fee. John Dabney made motion to waive sanitation charges, seconded by Ross
McMichael and passed unanimously.

At previous Council meeting, Don Price asked the Council to contact Mr. Parker about moving trailer and
construction equipment from Creek Circle. He asked what action had been taken in this matter. Jim Butcher
reported he had talked with Mr. Parker and due to present economic conditions, Mr. Parker said he was
financially unable to make a move at this time. Steve Nix suggested a letter be written advising Mr. Parker
to either begin construction on his remaining property or move equipment within 60 days. Failure to comply
will result in a fine.

Ross McMichael, Finance Chairman, gave his monthly report, stating most businesses have applied for
licenses. Mayor Hart suggested Finance Committee review automobile insurance for City to see that all
vehicles are sufficiently covered.

Steve Nix, Police Chairman, read monthly report form Police Department. He rode with police on routine
door checks and informed Council that several businesses were found unlocked.

Jim Butcher, Water Chairman, gave his monthly report. Informed Council that City had installed new meter
for Troy Jackson, Sunshine Center.

Steve Cox, Fire Chief, gave monthly report for Fire Department.

Ross McMichael said he had several complaints from citizens regarding trash and garbage strewn at the
residence of F. Q. Oliver, 198 Hwy 42. Since this creates a health hazard, Mayor Hart suggested sending a
letter to Mr. Oliver giving him ten days to clean his yard or further action will be taken.
Steve Nix made a motion to accept an Ordinance for restaurants to serve beer with meals. Seating capacity
must be 75 or more and a $250 license fee will be charged. Seconded by John Dabney and passed
unanimously.

Jim Butcher made a motion to accept the Zoning Ordinance whereby the City would operate under the County
Planning and Zoning laws. Seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Ken Leonard discussed cost of storm drain on Club Circle. Mr. Leonard was asked by Council to get prices
on drain pip, curbing gutter and catch basin.

Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders George W. Hart, Jr.
City Clerk Mayor
