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date: 1975-07-14
title: July 14, 1975 Minutes
source: 1975-07/1975-07-14_July 14, 1975_Minutes.pdf
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July 14, 1975

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 14, 1975

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held July 14, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart
presiding and all Council members present.

Visitors welcomed.

Minutes approved as corrected.

James W. Studdard, attorney at law, representing Mr. Johnny Newell, made an appeal to the City Council
not to revoke the business license issued to Mr. Newell to sell produce at 130 Highway 42. Mr. Newell had
removed no parking signs erected in front of his business and was fined $500 in Municipal Court. In order
for Mr. Newell to continue his business, the Council instructed him to keep automobiles from parking on the
sidewalk and in the street at all times. Mr. Newell was also instructed to contact the State Highway
Department in regards to parking facilities and driveway locations. Motion was made by John Dabney not to
revoke his license, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

At this time, during the meeting, Mayor Hart addressed the Council and audience. In response to many
inquiries about damage to streets and yards as the result of construction, Mayor Hart stated there was a 360-
day contract between the City and contractor, which expires September 4, 1975. At this time, if the contractor
has not satisfactorily completed his work, the City would be able to sue the 10% retainage fee withheld from
the contractor to make repairs.

He also stated he had had several complaints about our Fire Department as a result of a home being
destroyed by fire. He feels these complaints are unwarranted as the Department is conscientious and their
performance very satisfactory. The people are being misled by a few individuals.

Jack Oakman announced that the Fire Department is having a Bar-B-Q July 19 and they have prepared a
questionnaire type pamphlet to circulate that would be beneficial in enlightening the public to the problems
of a Volunteer Fire Department.

In response to the letter written to Mrs. W. J. Lee instructing her to clear her property on Ward Street, Mrs.
Lee has requested the City clean this property and forward the bill to her as she is out of the City for several
months and is unable to take care of this matter herself.
Streets needing repair was discussed. Shields Road has been temporarily patched until the weather
improves enough for Lloyd Hipp to replace the section in need of repair. Ronald Kelley is to contact Mr.
Huddleston again to discuss the possibility of paving College Street.

City Clerk to notify Lewis Woodard that streetlight is out at Wilson and Berry Streets.

John Dabney requested City install a walk across ditch at cemetery on Cemetery Street.

Ken Leonard, with John J. Harte, Associates, Inc., requested the Council sign a Resolution whereby the City
agrees to enact and regulate an Industrial Cost Recovery Ordinance at such time any industry begins to
discharge waste into disposal system. Ross McMichael made motion to sign Resolution, seconded by John
Dabney and passed unanimously.

Mr. Leonard also informed Council that EPA had agreed to reduce the retainage they had previously withheld
and he would submit a request for these funds.

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7/14/1975
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In regards to the change order to purchase delux lab equipment for the treatment plant, Bellamy Brothers
states this will cause a delay and can only be contingent upon them being allowed an extension of time for
completion. Ken Leonard stated the City can void this change order and install the equipment with no loss
of EPA eligibility. Motion was made by Jim Butcher to allow Bellamy Brothers to install the delux equipment
provided it can be installed by the contract date, September 4, otherwise City will install, seconded by Ross
McMichael and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 9:05 p.m.

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