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date: 1996-07-08
title: July 8, 1996 Minutes
source: 1996-07/1996-07-08_July 8, 1996_Minutes.pdf
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July 8, 1996

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 8, 1996

The regular meeting of the City Council was held July 8, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding and
members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, F. J. Hunter and Ronnie Simmons.

Motion to convene was made by F. J. Hunter, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve the minutes of the June 10 and June 27, 1996 Council
Meetings, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS

1996 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY. Mayor Kelly reminded the Council that the new Olympic Torch Relay will
be in Stockbridge Wednesday, July 17, 1996 at approximately 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will begin in front of
City Hall and in several other locations at 4:30 p.m. It has been confirmed that Coca Cola's "Big Mo" will be
in Stockbridge showing a video of the Olympic Relay throughout the United States. The Torch will be in
Stockbridge for fifteen minutes while the Olympic Torch Relay caravan is provided a meal by Chick-fil-A
restaurant. Clerk to prepare invitations for a reception to be held at City Hall for guests invited to attend the
ceremonies.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION: To call for Special Election to authorize the City of Stockbridge to permit and regulate Sunday
sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink. Election to be set
September 17, 1996 at City Hall from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion to approve Resolution to call for Special
Election was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by W. A. Gardner, motion carried. F. J. Hunter abstained.

ORDINANCES
To amend Ordinance No. 94-05 to grant franchise rights to Snapping Shoals Electric Membership
Corporation. Motion to approve was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed
unanimously.

To grant Franchise rights to companies to distribute or sell electrical power within the corporate limits of the
City. Motion to approve was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and passed unanimously.

To levy and collect gross receipts business taxes from a company distributing or selling electric power within
the corporate limits of the City which have not entered into a Franchise Agreement with the City. Whether or
not said Company operates and maintains offices within the City shall pay a gross receipts tax at the rate of
four (4) per cent on any and all gross revenue derived within the City. Motion to approve was made by
Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.

LANE'S MOBILE HOME PARK. Councilman Gardner suggested the Council examine the condition of
Lane's Place. He noted that living conditions are below standard and the City should contact the Health
Department and Code Enforcement to bring this mobile home park up to code. Ted Strickland to notify
property authorities to investigate this matter.

Motion to adjourn was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by F. J. Hunter and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
