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date: 1981-11-09
title: November 9, 1981 Minutes
source: 1981-11/1981-11-09_November 9, 1981_Minutes.pdf
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November 9, 1981

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 9, 1981

OATH OF OFFICE

I, Ernest Blount, having been duly appointed to serve as Court Recorder for 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 my ability without fear or favor, so help me God.

Ernest Blount, Court Recorder

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 9, 1981

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held November 9, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and all members present.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to adopt Resolution to support runway IV at Atlanta International Airport,
seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously. City Clerk to forward a copy of the Resolution to the
Airport Authority.

A. J. Welch, City Attorney, informed Council that he had written to EPA regarding the resident inspection fees
which EPA claim are not eligible items under the grant. He also requested that the City writes John J. Harte
and requests an accounting of funds that may be due the City.

In order for the City to obtain ownership of the 30' x 100' strip of property behind City Hall, Mr. Welch advised
the Council to file a Quit Claim Deed. Mr. Welch is unable to locate a previous owner and no city or county
taxes have been paid. Council instructed Mr. Welch to file necessary forms to transfer ownership to City of
Stockbridge.

A Public Hearing was held to present the 1982 Proposed Budget. The Council will study budget before
formally adopting a the December meeting.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to give City employees November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving,
December 24 and 25 for Christmas and December 31 and January 1 for New Years, seconded by G. W.
Evans and passed unanimously.

Connie Renaud, 123 Quarry Road, requested the Mayor and Council contact the Henry County Police
Department to have them patrol in the afternoons when school dismisses because of the reckless driving on
College Street. Mayor Kelley advised that he would contact Chief Elkins.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to contract with Gladney and Hemrick, P. C., to audit City accounts for
$3,200 for 1981, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.
The Business Association Christmas parade will be December 4, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. Motion was made by
Phillip Paulk to issue permit subject to Chief Elkins providing police protection and traffic control during the
parade, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley presented a letter of resignation from Court Recorder, Larry Tew. Motion was made by Harold
Cochran to accept resignation, effective immediately, seconded by Phillip Paulk and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to appoint Ernest Blount as Court Recorder to complete the unexpired
term of Larry Tew, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Phillip Paulk for City Clerk to contact Cathy Greer, Linda Gibbs, Louise Mays and Nancy
Bryant as poll workers for the 1981 Municipal Election December 5, 1981, seconded by Joe Simmons and
passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to give Mayor Kelley authority to negotiate with Ed Hopley Chevrolet
for the purchase of 1981 used Chevrolet truck for approximately $5,550, seconded by Ross McMichael and
passed unanimously.

MINUTES
11/09/1981
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Officer Sharon Akers requested City either cut or asks certain property owners of businesses to cut, tall grass
behind their buildings for better police surveillance. Council asked that she furnish W. A. Gardner with a list
of these businesses.

It was noted that Christmas decorations will be installed and turned on Thanksgiving.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to appropriate funds to purchase Christmas candy for Santa to give to
children the Saturday before Christmas.
Meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
