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date: 1971-01-11
title: January 11, 1971 Minutes
source: 1971-01/1971-01-11_January 11, 1971_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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January 11, 1971

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 11, 1971

THE OATH OF OFFICE, CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA

We, the Mayor, Councilmen, Recorder and Policemen, who have been duly elected to office to serve the City
of Stockbridge, do solemnly swear that we will uphold the By-laws and the Charter of the City of Stockbridge,
the Constitution of the State of Georgia and the Constitution of the United States of American and to perform
the duties of our office to the best of our ability without fear or favor, So Help Me God.

George W. Hart, Jr., Mayor W. J. Dinguz, Jr., Recorder
R. E. Brannan, Councilman Louie Staples, Chief of Police
John W. Dabney, Councilman Jimmy Mack Smith, Policeman
W. A. "Rip" Gardner, Jr., Councilman Paul Collier, Policeman
Bobby Dan McGarity, Councilman F. E. Castleberry, Policeman
Ross B. McMichael, Councilman Beaulah Mae Barfield, School Patrol
Jo Day, School Patrol

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NO DATE

THE OATH OF OFFICE, CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA

We, the Mayor and Councilmen, who have been duly elected to office to serve the City of Stockbridge, do
solemnly swear that we will uphold the By-laws and the Charter of the City of Stockbridge, the Constitution
of the State of Georgia and the Constitution of the United States of American and to perform the duties of our
office to the best of our ability without fear or favor, So Help Me God.

Roy M. Mitchell, Policeman Robert E. Mask, Policeman
Bennie Bee Norton, Policeman Fred Hunter
Franklin E. Castleberry Jimmy M. Smith
James A. Rutledge

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 11, 1971

The regular monthly meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held at the City Hall January 11, 1971 at
7:30. Members present were Councilmen Ross B. McMichael, R. E. Brannan, Dan McGarity and W. A.
Gardner, Jr. Several visitors were present.

The new Councilmen taking the Oath of Office were Councilmen Ross B. McMichael and W. A. Gardner Jr.

The meeting was called to order by Ross B. McMichael, Mayor Pro-Tem, in the absence of Mayor Hart.

Reading of the minutes was omitted.

Harvey Monroe and Bob Montgomery, Attorneys representing Smitty's Package Store, came before the
Council asking for reconsideration on tax rate on Beer and Wine, stating inventory on the above mentioned
being limited to $300.00. Councilman Dan McGarity mentioned three cents a can tax.

Mr. Dubarry with Dubarry Package Store suggested tax on Beer and Wine being the same as County.

Mr. McDaniel, with Save Oil, came before the Council with drawings on a Save Oil Station to be built on
Highway 42 at Bowen Street. This was tabled until all Councilmen and Mayor were present.

Mr. Grover Swilley, with Adair Realty and Loan Company, came before the Council to see what the
possibilities of hooking on to City sewerage or getting sewerage line run to Frese property.

Jimmy Mays came before the Council to give a report on playing Santa Claus to the children of the City of
Stockbridge. He was commended for being such a good Santa Claus.

The Motorola Representative was asked to come before the Council to discuss the contract we had given
them and to explain to the Council why Henry County was not purchasing Motorola. He explained why Henry
County did not purchase Motorola and went over the contract the City had agreed on. Councilman R. E.
Brannan reviewed the contract placed with Motorola.
Motion made by Councilman R. E. Brannan, that Ruby C. Bowen be elected City Clerk. Seconded by W. A.
Gardner, Jr. Carried by the vote of the Council.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted

Ruby C. Bowen
City Clerk

George W. Hart, Jr.
Mayor
