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date: 1980-11-10
title: November 10, 1980 Minutes
source: 1980-11/1980-11-10_November 10, 1980_Minutes.pdf
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November 10, 1980

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 10, 1980

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held November 10, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and all members present.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Sheriff Glass asked if the Council was having any complaints or problems from citizens. Harold Cochran
reported that he had had two instances where someone had broken into his coke machine at his station but
he had not reported them to the police. Sheriff Glass advised that all break-ins should be reported in order
for the police to know what types of crimes are being committed. Harold Cochran also wanted the police to
be aware that stealing used oil has become a problem to service station owners. Sheriff Glass will alert his
officers to watch service stations for these types of crimes.

Mayor Kelley presented copies of the 1980 proposed budget for review. Final budget to be adopted at
December meeting.

City Election to be held December 6, 1980. Poll workers will be Louise Mays and Rosetta Smith. Mayor
Kelley to contact Kathy Greer to serve as Poll Manager. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to set fees at
$35.00 for Manager and $30.00 for each clerk, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

McIntosh Trail Area Planning and Development Commission billed Henry County the annual dues to belong
to the commission. Henry County in turn billed each city for a share of the dues. City Council was firm that
the City would not pay the amount billed because City residents pay county taxes and this would be another
form of double taxation. Mayor Kelley to advise County Commissioners of this decision.

W. A. Gardner informed Council that Gerrold Burford will hang Christmas lights before Thanksgiving. Motion
was made by Phillip Paulk to purchase 10 additional lights for 1981, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

Council advised City Clerk to write a letter advising Gary Bishop, 107 Bryant Street, not to drive or park his
tractor-trailer on Bryant or Lee Streets.
The Henry County American Heritage Foundation presented a framed copy of the Ten Commandments to
the City Council.

Mr. J. W. Hamilton, 123 Spring Street, reported a leak in fire hydrant near his house to G. W. Evans. W. A.
Gardner to check and repair.

Joe Simmons suggested the Council consider hiring a school crossing guard at Tye Street and N. Henry
Blvd.

Council advised W. A. Gardner to secure bids to complete the inside of new Fire Station.

Meeting adjourned 8:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
