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date: 1963-01-14
title: January 14, 1963 Minutes
source: 1963-01/1963-01-14_January 14, 1963_Minutes.pdf
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January 14, 1963

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 14, 1963

The Oath of Office, City of Stockbridge, Stockbridge, Georgia

We, the Mayor, Councilmen, Recorder and the Policemen, who have been duly elected to office to serve the
city of Stockbridge, do solemnly sear we will uphold the By-laws and the Charter of the City of Stockbridge,
the Constitution of the State of George and the Constitution of the United States of America and to perform
the duties of our offices to the best of our ability without fear or favor, SO HELP ME GOD:

Signed:

J. T. Mays, Jr., Mayor
William F. Clark, Councilman
C. J. Driver, Councilman
Guynn Kuglar, Councilman
Cecil Love, Councilman
Harold Goodwin, Councilman
Unsigned:

Policeman
Policeman
Policeman
Recorder
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 14, 1963

A regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held at City Hall on Jan. 14, 1963 with the following
members present: Mayor Donald L. Knowles; Councilmen W. F. Clark, Harold Kelley and C. J. Driver.

Meeting called to order by the outgoing Mayor, Don L. Knowles. Unfinished business was signing deed of
17.7 acres of land to Henry County Board of Education with a stipulation that it be used for a high school
only. The Board of Education asked the City of Stockbridge to bear part of the expenses of clearing the title
to this 17.7 acres of land. Motion was made by W. F. Clark, second by C. J. Driver and carried by a vote of
the Council to table for the time being.

The meeting was then turned over to new Mayor, J. T. Mays Jr. with Councilman Harold Goodwin, Cecil
Love, W. F. Clark, C. J. Drive and Guynn Kuglar being present.

Mayor J. T. Mays introduced the guest for the evening, Mr. Don Abernathy, from the Henry County Planning
and Zoning Commission. Mr. Abernathy gave a complete report on the activities of the Planning Commission.

David Dykes gave some highlights from the Recorder's Court. He recommended the By-laws for the City be
revised.

Motion was made by Harold Goodwin, second by W. F. Clark and carried by a vote of the Council to elect
Mrs. Doris E. Branan Clerk for 1963, with recommendation for Finance Committee to take into consideration
possible raise in salary.

The Mayor read the Committee assignments as follows: Chairman Water Committee, Harold Goodwin,
Chairman Police Committee, Guynn Kuglar, Chairman Sanitary Com. Cecil Love, Chairman Street Com C.
J. Driver, Chairman Finance committee W. F. Clark.

The Mayor read application form Zack Berry for day policeman. Chairman Guynn Kuglar wished more time
to study the Police Dept. The election of officers of the law was postponed until Feb. meeting.
Th date for reading the water meters was changed from 27th to the 23rd of the month.

Motion was made by C. J. Driver, second by Cecil Love to set the 4th Monday night, 8:00 p.m. for meeting
date of the City Council. Carried.

Motion was made by W. F. Clark, second by C. J. Driver and carried by a vote of the Council to pay the
Zoning and Planning Com. 8 months back pay.

A business license for Rose Holland was discussed. Motion was made by Guynn Kuglar, second by W. F.
Clark and carried by a vote of the Council for her to demolish old house and install sanitary facilities before
license can be issued.

Motion to adjourn.
MINUTES
1/14/1963
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The new Mayor and Council was administered the Oath of Office by the Clerk. The Mayor presented some
points of progress to be considered for the City during 1962:

1. Give the citizens of Stockbridge a progressive, efficient administration.
2. Purchase additional fire fighting equipment necessary to provide adequate Fire Dept. so as to lower
insurance rates.
3. Secure at least one new industry
4. Work on sewerage disposal system
5. Extend City limits
6. Set aside April as clean up-paint up month
7. Designate streets by markers
