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date: 1974-11-11
title: November 11, 1974 Minutes
source: 1974-11/1974-11-11_November 11, 1974_Minutes.pdf
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November 11, 1974

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 11, 1974

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council met November 11, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart
presiding and all Council members present.

Visitors were welcomed with special recognition to Future Homemakers of America Club from the Stockbridge
Junior High School.

Minutes read and approved.

Miss Pam Bunn, President of FHA, read a letter requesting sidewalks be constructed on Lee Street. Their
project for the year is to have this sidewalk completed for the safety of students attending Stockbridge Junior
and Senior High Schools. Henry County Commissioner, Lewis Hurd, was present to represent the county's
interest in this project. The City of Stockbridge must secure right-of-way and bids to submit to Henry County
Board of Commissioners at their next scheduled meeting.

Mr. Solomon Barge, Principal of the Smith Barnes Elementary School and Mrs. Jimmie Kemp, Secretary of
the PTA were present to discuss the traffic problem on Tye Street. The City Council will have Police
Department conduct a survey and be in touch with Mr. Orr, Assistant Superintendent of Transportation for a
possible solution. Mrs. Kemp also asked that a large open ditch in front of Smith Barnes School be repaired.
The engineers present advised that this had already been under study and would see if a culvert could be
installed and covered with dirt.

Wylene Dockery submitted plans for improving her existing mobile home park located on Quarry Road and
Highway 42. Arvil Bloodworth was present as her consulting contractor. Walker McGarity, Henry County
Commissioner brought up zoning codes to be followed. Jerry Greer made a motion that Mrs. Dockery be
allowed to make the changes she requested as long as she followed current zoning laws, including
underpinning, 1 unit per 5,000 square feet. John Dabney seconded and passed unanimously.

J. O. Porter was present to inquire why new sewerage lines were not being extended to the end of Shields
Road. He feels he has paid connection fee of $35.00 for services he will not receive. It was explained to his
satisfaction that funds were not available in the initial construction plans but this area will be included as soon
as funds are available.
Jerry Greer made a motion to confirm Steve Cox as the Acting Fire Chief for the City of Stockbridge. Motion
was seconded by Ruth Lewis and passed unanimously.

Steve Cox submitted a list of supplies and repairs needed by the Fire Department. The Council approved
the list of supplies and agreed the repairs should be made as soon as possible, providing the City had backup
service from adjourning i3 fire departments. Motion was made by Ruth Lewis, seconded by Jerry Greer and
passed unanimously.

Walter McGarity presented the County's new Zoning Ordinance Handbook and requested the City amend
our Charter to include this Ordinance in order that the County zoning laws be uniform. Since this would
involve considerable study by the Council, it was tabled until January 1975.

Tom Davidson of Stephens & Associated Accounting Firm addressed the Council and brought them up to
date on the accounting work currently being done by his firm for the City.

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11/11/1974
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Sandra Voelkel of Creek Circle addressed the Council, requesting information regarding Dan McGarity's
resignation from the City Council. Dan McGarity informed Mrs. Voelkel his plans were to resign at this
meeting. It was discussed how his resignation would effect the November 23 election. The City Clerk was
to check with Ben Fortson's office.

Bids for police car were opened. Highest bid of $250.00 was submitted by Frank Collier. Steve Nix made
the motion that this car be sold to Frank Collier, seconded by Jerry Greer and passed unanimously.

A letter from Georgia Municipal Association regarding new laws making it possible to bill banking institutions
for business licenses in 1975 was read by Mayor Hart.

Mayor Hart made a recommendation to the City Council that the December 1974 meeting be cancelled.
Motion was made to this effect by Dan McGarity and seconded by Ruth Lewis and passed unanimously.

Nominations were opened for poll keepers for the November 23, 1974 election. Doris Brannan was
nominated as Poll Manager, assistants nominated were Louise Mays, Imogene Gardner and Rosetta Smith.
A motion was made by John Dabney that these nominations be accepted, seconded by Steve Nix and passed
unanimously.

Christmas arrangements were discussed. It was decided to give Police Chief, City Clerks, Sanitation
Superintendent and Water Superintendent $25.00 each. All other employees will be given a turkey. The fire
engine will be used Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to give candy to children. An allowance of $50.00 will be
made available for candy and suite for Santa, if needed. Jerry Greer and Gilbert Maddox will be responsible
for decorating City Hall.

Dan McGarity resigned from the City Council effective December 31, 1974.

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

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