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date: 1981-01-12
title: January 12, 1981 Minutes
source: 1981-01/1981-01-12_January 12, 1981_Minutes.pdf
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January 12, 1981

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 12, 1981

OATH OF OFFICE

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 America and to perform the duties of the
office to the best of our ability without fear or favor, so help us God.

R. G. Kelley, Mayor

Council:

Harold Cochran
Ross B. McMichael
Joe Simmons
Phillip Paulk
G. W. Evans
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 12, 1981

OATH OF OFFICE

I, Larry Tew, having been duly appointed to office to serve as Court Recorder for the City of Stockbridge, do
solemnly swear that I 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 America and to perform the duties of the
office to the best of my ability without fear or favor, so help me God.

Larry Tew, Court Recorder
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE JANUARY 12, 1981
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held January 12, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and all members present.

Minutes were approved.

Mayor Kelley appointed committees for 1981.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to appoint Harold Cochran as Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

Currently, radio equipment is covered under two contracts, Motorola at $74.00 per month and Griffin
Communications at $59.00 per month for a total of $133.00 each month. The Fire Department would like to
combine these maintenance contracts under Griffin Communications for a total monthly payment of $92.00.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve this change, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed
unanimously.

Fire Department submitted a list of 1981 officers for approval by the Mayor and City Council. Bill Elder, Chief,
Jack Oakman, Asst. Chief, Mike Crowe, Captain, Mark Hinson, Lt. 101, Eddie Buckholts, Lt. 102 and Gary
Precise, Lt. 103. Motion was made by Phillip Paulk and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to approve beer and wine license for Mark Cash at Bill's Bait Shop,
4431 N. Henry Boulevard, seconded by Phillip Paulk and passed unanimously.

Councilman McMichael extended the invitation to the Council from the First National Bank of McDonough to
attend an open house January 16 and 17 to celebrate their affiliation with Trust Company of Georgia.

Councilman Paulk informed Council that he has received complaints regarding the materials stored on Berry
Street by Southern Railway Systems. Mayor Kelley to write Southern to instruct them to move this material.
Harold Cochran reported that volunteer firemen were in the process of completing the interior of the new fire
station. They have wired the automatic door lift and when lumber is delivered, they will begin work on interior
walls.

Meeting adjourned 7:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
