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date: 1979-04-09
title: April 9, 1979 Minutes
source: 1979-04/1979-04-09_April 9, 1979_Minutes.pdf
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April 9, 1979

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 9, 1979

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held April 9, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and all Council members present.

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

Ross McMichael informed Council that all past due business licenses had been collected.

It was noted that fire hydrant on Burke Street has been installed.

Walker McGarity, Henry County Planning and Zoning, informed Council that Bill Clark had filed application
with the Commission on February 15, 1979 to change zoning on 17.5 acres located in land lot 59, 12th district,
adjacent northeast of Clark Realty from RM-75 to C-2, general commercial. Property has been legally
advertised. Motion was made by Ross McMichael and seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mr. McGarity also informed Council that Joe L. Johnson applied for a permit to build a truck terminal on Old
Atlanta Road. Commission instructed Mr. Johnson to submit plans and profile on building, including ingress
and regress before the Commission would consider issuing a permit.

Mr. McGarity submitted a copy of the new Henry County Zoning Ordinance to be adopted by the Stockbridge
City Council.

Mrs. Scott, with McIntosh Trail Commission for Aging and Mr. Boatright, Area Planner, informed the Council
of the Commission's proposal for a nutrition center for citizens 60 years or older for the Stockbridge area.
They asked the Council's support of this program and solicited volunteers to aid in establishing this program.

Mr. William Parker, 1069 N. Henry Boulevard, Parker's Restaurant, requested a business license to operate
a game room with automatic machines and 4 pool tables. Mr. Parker assured the Council it would be properly
supervised at all times. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.
Conrad Gamble applied for a business license for a pawnshop. He also mentioned that he would be taking
application for mortgage loans for Colonial Mortgage Service Company located in Atlanta. Council instructed
Mr. Gamble that a license for a pawnshop would be $150.00 per year and would be prorated for 1979 at
$100.00. It he plans to transact any loan or finance business in this office, he would be required to make
application for a business license to operate a loan or finance company. Motion was made by Harold Cochran
to issue business license for pawnshop, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Mrs. Penn, 460 Davis Road, requested that she be permitted to tap on to City sewerage at the same rate we
charge contractors. Mayor Kelley advised that contractors pay the same rate as an individual. City officials
are aware of her problems and as soon as the sewerage lines have been state approved, she will be notified.

Lewis Hurd was present to inform Council of the Stockbridge Business Association's plans for Ole
Stockbridge Days. He also asked the Council's support to preserve the Southern Railway Depot.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to appoint R. G. Kelley as a director to serve on the Henry County
Municipal Association Board, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.
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4/9/1979
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It was noted that the freeze on CETA positions had been removed by the Department of Labor. The City can
advertise for the vacant firefighter trainee position.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to purchase 500 tot finder stickers and literature to be distributed by
the Fire Department at Ole Stockbridge Days, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

It was noted that the fire lane behind Stockbridge Plaza has been cleared and reopened.

Motion was made by G. W. Evans to purchase tires for Fire Department service truck, seconded by Phillip
Paulk and passed unanimously.
O. J. Gleaton explained the circumstances leading to his arrest at the scene of an accident on East Atlanta
Road. Mr. Gleaton feels he was arrested unjustly and Harold Cochran recommended the Fire Department
Committee meet with Herschel Childs and Jimmy Glass to get this matter settled.

Meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
