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date: 1975-04-14
title: April 14, 1975 Minutes
source: 1975-04/1975-04-14_April 14, 1975_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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April 14, 1975

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 14, 1975

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

Visitors were welcomed.

Mayor Hart inquired if City had received responses from Mr. A. H. Parker in regards to letter written requesting
he move his construction trailer and the letter written to Mr. F. Q. Oliver regarding trash strewn in his yard.
Clerk's office has had no reply from Mr. Parker but Mr. Oliver has cleaned his yard.

Walker McGarity was present on behalf of J. D. Clary to submit application for rezoning property located on
Highway 42 from R-85 to C-2. All legal requirements have been met and approved by the Henry County
Planning Commission. Motion was made by Ross McMichael to approve rezoning, seconded by Jim Butcher
and passed unanimously.

Mr. & Mrs. C. A. (Tip) Phillips requested the Council authorize refund of $100.00 paid July 2, 1972 for a water
meter at cabinet shop on Highway 42 which was never installed. Council approved refund.

Ron Kelley and Fred McAuley to check to see if lowering pipe at corner of Spring and Quarry Roads will
eliminate water standing on Mr. Phillips' property.

City maintenance of County roads within the City was discussed. Council to investigate and determine
whether City is responsible for the maintenance of these roads.

A. J. Welch, Jr., City Attorney, informed Council that the Clayton County Water Authority approved the Water
Use Agreement effective April 3, 1975. Council approved contract as presented by A. J. Welch Jr. Motion
made by Ross McMichael to authorize Mayor Hart to sign the agreement, when completed, on behalf of the
City, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Ross McMichael to accept an amendment to the September 5, 1975 Water and Sewer
Ordinance. The amendment to be dated April 14, 1975 and attached to existing Ordinance, seconded by
John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Mr. Durwood Moore, Henry County Civil Defense Director, asked Mayor Hart to bring before the Council a
proposal for the City to join the Civil Defense and appoint a Deputy Director.

Recorder Ted Lowe and Chief Paul Collier requested Council review and approve updated charges for cash
bonds for violations. Ross McMichael made a motion to accept new charges, seconded by John Dabney
and passed unanimously.

Mayor Hart recommended changing the working hours at City Hall to 8:00 – 12:00, 1:00 – 5:00 Monday
through Friday, closing on Saturdays. New office hours to be effective May 1, 1975 and will be advertised in
the Weekly Advertiser three weeks. Sign placed on front of City Hall showing new hours making notice of
night depository. Motion made by Ross McMichael to accept new office hours, seconded by Steve Nix and
passed unanimously.

A request reducing Hale Contracting Company's retainer from 10% to 5% was discussed but Council decided
to follow original contract, request denied.

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4/14/1975
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An Ordinance to adopt the Southern Standard Building Code in order for the City to make application for the
National Flood Insurance Program, whereby local property owners can buy flood insurance protection.
Motion made by Steve Nix to adopt Ordinance, seconded by Jim Butcher and passed unanimously.

John Dabney suggested the City install a new streetlight on Shields Road. Motion made by Ross McMichael,
seconded by Ruth Lewis and passed unanimously.
Joe Walker, 111 Wilson Street, was present and asked Council why sewerage was not being installed on his
street. He was informed that it will be installed at a later date.

Insurance coverage on City property was discussed. Finance Committee to review coverage and make
recommendations at next regular meeting.

Jim Butcher, Water Department Chairman, informed Council that many faulty water meters had been
replaced and other repairs had been made. As Fire Department Chairman, Jim Butcher gave a report on
fires for the month and also stated all equipment that was approved by Council at last meeting had been
ordered and received.

Ruth Lewis informed Council of a dangerous situation at Cochran Memorial Park. Cars were parked on both
sides of road, creating a traffic problem and a hazard to young children crossing the road. City to install no
parking signs on right side of East Atlanta Road. Recreational signs will be installed and the speed limit
reduced.

Steve Nix, Police Department Chairman, gave report on police activities for the month of March.

Resurfacing roads destroyed by sewer construction was discussed. Meeting of City officials and contractors
will be scheduled to discuss problems created by construction.

Cost to install storm drain under Club Circle by Hale Contracting was considered too high by Council.
Engineers present suggested using City workmen to install drain.

Mayor Hart suggested Steve Nix, Police Department Chairman, contact Jim Watkins to set up a course in
Human Relations for the Police Department.

Meeting adjourned 9:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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