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date: 1972-09-11
title: September 11, 1972 Minutes
source: 1972-09/1972-09-11_September 11, 1972_Minutes.pdf
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September 11, 1972

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 11, 1972

On September 11, 1972, the regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held at the City Hall at 7:30
p.m. The following members being present: Mayor George W. Hart Jr., Councilmen R. E. Brannan, John W.
Dabney, Ross B. McMichael and Bobby Dan McGarity. Visitors were Mr. Walker McGarity, Mr. & Mrs.
McKibben, Mr. L. Don Loughridge and Mrs. James R. Duffie.

Mr. McGarity came before the Council with application to rezone the Owens' property, corner of East Atlanta
Road and Highway 23. Present zoning R-85, property to be placed on C-2 General Commercial. Property
to be sold. Mayor Hart recommends the zoning. Motion made by Councilman R. E. Brannan, seconded by
Bobby Dan McGarity and carried by a vote of the Council. Mr. Walker McGarity offers his services at the
office anytime. Plans to get new zoning maps in the near future.

Mr. L. Don Loughridge and Mr. James R. Duffie with Service Systems Incorporated came before the Council
to discuss the purchase of a new garbage truck for the City. Councilman R. E. Brannan made a motion to
get bids from other companies. Seconded by Dan McGarity and carried by a vote of the Council.

Mayor Hart called the meeting to order.

Minutes of the August meeting was read and approved.

Clerk authorized to call Phone Company for base rate of pay on two numbers with extensions.

Mayor Hart had a conversation with Mrs. Irene Smith regarding application being filled out in error. Corrected
application was filled in and signed by Mayor Hart.

Motion made by Councilman Dan McGarity to continue coverage with Johnny Rucker, seconded by Ross B.
McMichael and carried by a vote of the Council.

Mayor Hart discussed police salaries. Chief Collier to be given a $25.00 a month raise making his salary
$650.00. Sergeant Posey to be given a $50.00 a month raise, making his salary $575.00 Motion made by
Bobby Dan McGarity, seconded by Ross B. McMichael, and carried by a vote of the Council. Raises to be
effective September 15, 1972.
Discussion on fence being replaced that was torn down by garbage truck. Not covered by insurance.

Election to be held on November 25, 1972. Ad to run in the County paper three weeks. Qualifying time
October 16, 1972 through November 11, 1972. Cut off time 12:00 noon. Entrance fee, Mayor $15.00,
Councilman $10.00.

Councilman John Dabney brought before the Council request to have Mrs. Gibson's water used surveyed.
He asked about reply from Williams Bros. Councilman Ross B. McMichael reported he had Health
Department out and was advised that as long as the houses were rented they could not be condemned.

Discussion on paving Tye Street. Councilman John Dabney to contact County Commissioners and see if
they will go 50/50 on the paving. John Dabney to get signatures and deeds for right of ways from property
owners.

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9/11/1972
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Councilman Dan McGarity suggested candidates to be contacted about signs and posters to be taken down.

Call State Highway Department regarding streetlights. Call for other bids on garbage truck.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ruby C. Bowen, City Clerk
