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date: 1976-12-13
title: December 13, 1976 Minutes
source: 1976-12/1976-12-13_December 13, 1976_Minutes.pdf
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December 13, 1976

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA DECEMBER 13, 1976

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held December 13, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Hart presiding and all Council members present.

Minutes approved as read.

It was noted that Mrs. Shirley Shaw and Ray Wilkerson have signed easements and sewer lines are being
installed.

The fence around oxidation pond on Davis Road was advertised and has been sold for the highest bid of
$650.00 to Mr. Marlow of Douglasville, Georgia.

Mayor Hart instructed City Clerk to notify Mrs. J. W. Clark, Sr. by letter that the City would not renew lease
on oxidation pond as of January 1, 1977.

Council discussed connecting water line at Club Drive and Shields Road. This project will involve
approximately 220' to 240' of water line, gate valve and probably a wet tap so the residence in that area
would not be without water for a long period of time.

Bill Clark was in attendance representing the Henry County Water Authority. Mr. Clark and the Council
discussed the possibility of the City purchasing water at a municipal rate of $.50 per thousand gallons from
the Water Authority. The Water Authority proposes the first metering point to be located on the eastside of
Stockbridge on Highway 42. The Water Authority will furnish all labor to install meter and valves. The City
to reimburse the Water Authority for cost of materials at a rate of $200.00 per month until fully reimbursed.
The City will also construct the meter vault furnishing all labor and materials. Motion was made by James
Butcher to purchase water from the Henry County Water Authority when lines become available, seconded
by W. A. Gardner and motion carried.

Motion was made by James Butcher to adopt an Ordinance naming Highway 42 North Henry Boulevard,
seconded by Ross McMichael, motion carried.
Williams Brothers was billed inventory tax in error for 1974 and 1975. These taxes to be offset by the amount
Williams Brothers owes the City for additional water charges for 1975. Williams Brothers will pay the
additional water charges for 1976 and effective January 1, 1977 they are to be billed a water rate of 150%
according to the Water Ordinance.

Georgia Power Company has disconnected the wires to the sign at the Easy Clean Car Wash and the sign
and pole have been removed.

Steve Cox appeared before Council to request a business license for a restaurant and a license to serve
beer. Council advised Mr. Cox that the City Ordinance regarding the serving of beer would be strictly
enforced. Motion was made by Ross McMichael to issue license, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed
unanimously.

Steve Cox advised Council he had been in touch with Mr. Roger Price, Henry County Civil Defense Director.
Mr. Cox assured Council effective January 1, 1977 he will take an active part in the Civil Defense program
for the City.

James Butcher made a motion that Steve Cox be replaced with Y. A. Geeslin as the City's Civil Defense
Director. For lack of second, motion died.
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Lewis Hurd Engineering presented a cost estimate to survey City limits. This project was postponed
indefinitely for lack of funds.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to adopt a Resolution for the City to contract with Henry County for
disposal of solid waste in order for the County to apply for a federal grant, seconded by John Dabney, motion
carried.

Jim Braswell, Assistant Fire Chief, presented the Council with an abbreviated list of equipment needed at this
time. Council will review list and advise Fire Department of purchased to be made.
Motion was made by Jim Butcher to purchase service contract for Fire Department radio equipment at a cost
of $59.00 per month, seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion carried.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to transfer title on 0.28 acre lot on Flippen Road from the Jackson Estate
to the City of Stockbridge as a gift from Mr. J. H. Jackson, seconded by John Dabney, motion carried.

Bids for 1977 police car were submitted from Dixie Motor and Interstate Ford. Motion was made by Ross
McMichael to accept bid from Dixie Motor, seconded by W. A. Gardner, tie vote broken by Mayor Hart in
favor of Dixie Motor bid.

Proposed 1977 budget postponed until January meeting.

Mrs. Harold Boring, 113 Shields Road would like to enlarge barn to store feed. Since barn is located in a
field behind her house, Council has no objections.

Mr. Duke of Duke Construction Company refused to use City sanitation service and continues to burn trash.
Since there is an outstanding bill for sanitation, the Council will not issue business license for 1977 until bill
if paid in full. Rudy Kelley to be notified of this action.

Jim Butcher informed Council that the Fire Department is presently participating in training sessions with the
DeKalb County Fire Department, which are proving very beneficial to our department.

Christmas plans for 1976 were discussed. Santa Claus to distribute candy. If sufficient donations are not
secured for candy, City to supplement up to $50.00. City Hall to close December 23 and 24 for Christmas
Holidays. All department heads to receive a $50 bonus and all other employees $25.00. Motion was made
by W. A. Gardner to approve Christmas plans, seconded by Ross McMichael, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 10:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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