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date: 1978-06-12
title: June 12, 1978 Minutes
source: 1978-06/1978-06-12_June 12, 1978_Minutes.pdf
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June 12, 1978

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JUNE 12, 1978

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held June 12, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and all Council members present.

Harold Cochran reported that he and Ed Whiddon had inspected the trailer behind Evelyn Elliott's business
at 520 North Henry Blvd, Clay's Product. They found the water and gas lines together in an open ditch. The
gas line was plastic tubing and does not meet safety regulations. City Clerk to write Walker McGarity of the
Henry County Planning Commission advising of their decision to have the trailer moved and ask that he
advise Mrs. Elliott.

A. J. Welch advised that surety bond for Bellamy Brothers has been settled.

It was noted that C & S Bank of McDonough has agreed to sign right-of-way deed along Speer Road.

Ed Whiddon advised the Fire Department is securing cost information to rebuild siren.

It was noted that Davidson Bros. has completed contract to sewer Creek Circle to City's satisfaction. Clerk
advised to make final payment.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt a Resolution to accept an agreement in final form by
Stockbridge City Council and Henry County Commissioners to dissolve City of Stockbridge Police
Department effective June 15, 1978. Agreement to be signed by Mayor of City of Stockbridge, Chairman of
Henry County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff of Henry County, seconded by Ed Whiddon and passed
unanimously.

Motion was made by Ed Whiddon to temporarily continue radio and telephone operation for the Police
Department until all equipment can be transferred to County, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed
unanimously.

Other ramifications of this change were discussed. Officers Harry White and Robert Pilcher will be transferred
to the County Police Department. Apparently, no verification of job for radio operator is available with the
County. New telephone number for police department will be distributed and printed in local papers. School
crossing guards will be hired by City of Stockbridge. City to keep one patrol car and transfer one to county
force.

Southern Railway was notified on June 12, 1978 by Walker McGarity to halt installation of tractor-trailer
bodies on permanent foundations within the City. These types of structures do not meet Southern Standard
Building Codes and will have to be moved. Motion was made by Ed Whiddon for Walker McGarity to notify
Southern Railway of this decision, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ed Whiddon to allow the Fire Department to park the old fire engine and utility truck
under the shed in back of City Hall, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Joe Simmons reported the portable sign at the Night Owl was blocking the view when entering N. Henry
Boulevard at Tye Street. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to have Chief Kersey contact owner to have
sign moved if it blocks view, seconded by Ed Whiddon and passed unanimously.

Harold Cochran recommended having the fence repaired around the garage area. Council advised Rip
Gardner to secure bids.

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6/12/1978
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David Knowles of the Stockbridge Boy Scouts requested permission to install trashcans along North Henry
Boulevard as a project to earn a badge. These cans to be no larger than 30 gallons and must have holes in
the bottom. Motion made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ed Whiddon and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ed Whiddon to allow Raymond Hill and Glen McCreary to hold Justice of the Peace
Court in City's courtroom, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Joe Simmons reported that Aldo's Sandwich Shop owned by Al Thomas had been issued a business license
for a restaurant only. He has been allowing his customers to dance. Motion was made by Ross McMichael
to have Chief Kersey notify Mr. Thomas to discontinue dancing or his restaurant license would be cancelled,
seconded by Ed Whiddon and passed unanimously.

Rip Gardner to check with Department of Transportation regarding reducing the size of the island at N. Henry
Boulevard and East Atlanta Road to make the turn easier.

Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
