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date: 1968-07-08
title: July 8, 1968 Minutes
source: 1968-07/1968-07-08_July 8, 1968_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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July 8, 1968

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 8, 1968

On July 8, 1968, at 8:00 p.m., the regular monthly meeting of the City Council was held at the City Hall with
the Mayor and all Councilmen attending.

The June minutes were read and approved.

Mr. W. M. McGarity came before the Council with applications for rezoning of two plots of land inside the
City, descriptions of which are attached. The first plot of land owned by Mostock, Inc., being zoned M-1 to
be rezoned RM-75. Motion to rezone RM-75 was made by Dan McGarity and seconded by George Evans.

Mr. McGarity discussed, with Council, the proposed car wash to be located adjacent to the Himton i3 Realty
and Insurance Co. Mr. Gillcrest was present representing the owners of the car wash. A motion was made
by R. B. McMichael that they be allowed to go ahead with plans for the building of the car wash. Motion was
seconded by Dan McGarity.

It was recommended that the wash drain into the open ditch that runs beside the railroad. Motion was
made by George Hart that the owners of the car wash would take all responsibility in case of an injunction
or any complaints about the drainage from the railroad. Motion was seconded by Dan McGarity and carried
by vote of Council.

After discussing again the unsanitary conditions of Phillips Trailer Park, it was decided that the City would
cooperate with the County and the State Health Department in any action taken against him.

Mr. Cochran asked that Mr. Ross McMichael and Mr. Calvin Maddox go and talk with Mr. C. A. Phillips and
find out where to put the second water meter that he has purchased from the City and what size meter he
wants.

Council agreed that $150.00 be set aside for the Mayor and his wife to attend the Mayor's Convention in
Savannah.

City Clerk was advised that anyone wishing to purchase a business license after July 1, 1968 would be
charged only half of the regular fee.

Dan McGarity suggested to the Council that the old fire truck be sold in order to purchase a dump truck for
the City. Council advised him to get estimates and see what the truck can be sold for.

George Hart made a motion that no more lots in the City Cemetery, except those shown on the original
plat, be sold. Motion was seconded by R. B. McMichael and carried by vote of Council.

A motion was made by George Hart that the City change their tax evaluation to be the same as the County.
Motion was seconded by George Evans.
George Evans made a motion that the City build a new jail. Motion was seconded by Jack Garrard and
carried by vote of Council. (4 for – 1 abstaining).

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7/8/1968
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George Hart made a motion that the City pave Ward Street 14 feet wide and 1½ inches thick and North Lee
Street following the pavement lines from the church. Motion was seconded by Dan McGarity and carried by
vote of Council (3 for – 2 abstaining).

George Evans made a motion that the City raise the Policemen's salary to $100.00 a week. Motion was
seconded by Dan McGarity. Motion was not carried 3 to 2.

George Hart made a motion to raise the Policemen's salary $40.00 a month, making their salary $390.00 a
month with a $10.00 clothing allowance. Motion was seconded by Mr. R. B. McMichael and carried by a vote
of Council.

A motion was made by George Hart that the jail be built on the back of the building next door. Motion was
seconded by Dan McGarity. Mr. Cochran asked that the motion be tabled until the Council meeting.

George Hart gave Council a notice of his resignation as Court Recorder to be effective September 1, 1968.

Meeting adjourned 11:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

Sue Preston, City Clerk

i Typed as written
