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date: 1975-02-10
title: February 10, 1975 Minutes
source: 1975-02/1975-02-10_February 10, 1975_Minutes.pdf
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February 10, 1975

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 10, 1975

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

Ellen McCarthy of 112 Creek Circle came before the Council with a request to open a beauty shop in her
basement. She will be the only operator. She will not advertise the shop and will be open during business
hours. Ross McMichael made a motion to let Mrs. McCarthy open her shop, seconded by Steve Nix and
passed unanimously. Petition on file in permanent records with City Clerk.

Dennis DeBerry was present to ask Council to consider rezoning his property located on Highway 42 to C-1
Commercial. Walker McGarity, Henry County Planning Commission was present and stated the Commission
denied his request on November 21, 1974. Residents of the area were present and presented a petition
against rezoning. After lengthy discussion, Ross McMichael made a motion that the request be denied.
Seconded by Steve Nix, unanimous that request be denied. Petition on file in permanent records with City
Clerk.

Walker McGarity presented Council with rezoning of property located on Berry Street, owned by Percy Morris
from RM-75 to C-1. As this rezoning had been recommended by the Planning Commission on January 16,
1975, John Dabney made a motion that the City Council, as governing body, rezone this property to C-1.
Ross McMichael seconded and passed unanimously.

Mr. McGarity mentioned that our pending appeal for the further development of Askew's Mobile Home Park
would be discussed at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. Council will be notified of their decision.

Lavon Dickey asked if the City would consider extending the water line on Davis Road approximately 200
feet. Mayor Hart stated the usual procedure was for the City to pay 100 feet of the cost and the developer
the balance.

Troy Jackson, Sunshine Laundry Center asked the Council to let him continue paying old rates until new
meter could be installed. When meter is installed, the Council agreed to refund any overpayment based on
the current meter readings.
Jack Sanford, Creek Circle, commented on the General Obligation Bonds passed by voters in 1970. He feels
residents already on sewerage should not have to help fund new sewerage system. Several residents of
Creek Circle expressed their views and brought up some of their problems, discussion closed.

Ross McMichael made a motion that A. J. Welch be retained as City Attorney for 1975. Seconded by John
Dabney and passed unanimously.

Mayor Hart informed the Council that the new law for taxing banking institutions is being postponed until such
time as funds are appropriated by the banks to fund this additional tax.

Jim Butcher made a motion to accept Lloyd Hipp's bid to pave Lake Drive. Seconded by Ross McMichael
and passed unanimously for a cost of $6,594.

Planning and Zoning Ordinance tabled until Council reviews regulations.

Mayor Hart read a letter of resignation from Ruth Lewis, resigning form her duties on the Sanitation and
Sewerage Department. Mayor Hart appointed Ross McMichael to this position.

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2/10/1975
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Ross McMichael as Chairman of the Finance Committee recommended a raise in salary for Nancy Hoard
from $2.50 per hours to $3.00 per hour, effective February 10, 1975. He recommended Merle Manders be
raised from $500 to $550 effective March 1, 1975. Ross McMichael then put this before the Council in the
form of a motion, seconded by Steve Nix and passed unanimously.

Council instructed City Clerk to send a check to Dixie Motors for the total cost of the new police car.

Council decided not to increase water deposits at this time.
Steve Nix, Chairman of Police Committee, gave a report on police activities for the month of January 1975.

Ron Kelley gave a report on the status of the City dump. Due to the high cost of grading, City is presently
using the County dump for a cost of $5.00 per load. Sanitation Committee to decide on dumpster service for
businesses and schools.

John Dabney gave a report on streets and lights. He also mentioned the possibility of the City investigating
low rental housing funded by the government.

Jim Butcher gave a report on Fire Department. To meet necessary requirements to remain in Class 8, the
City would need to purchase additional fire hose to replace worn hose and increase present supply to a
minimum of 1,500 feet of 2½ inch, 500 feet of 1½ inch and 200 feet of 1 inch. Approximate cost of hose
would be $1,500 and 5 pair of rubber boots would be $125. Other items mentioned were smoke-ejector and
hydrant pressure gauge. Ross McMichael made a motion to purchase only the items needed at this time for
the fire department to meet requirements and be operational. Seconded by Jim Butcher and passed
unanimously.

Past due business licenses were discussed.

Bill Mabros came before the Council regarding the Council's approval to serve draft beer in his new restaurant
on Highway 42. Since this would require changing the City Charter, the Mayor appointed a committee, John
Dabney, Chairman, Steve Nix and Jim Butcher to make recommendations. This committee will meet with
Mr. Mabros and the Council February 24, 1975 at 7:00 p.m.

Ron Kelley presented the Council with plans to furnish the sanitation workers with coverall type uniforms.
National Uniform Service submitted lowest bid of 95¢ per change. Jim Butcher made a motion for 6
employees to get 2 changes per week, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 10:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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